Joseph, part 12: For Good

Joseph buries his father, then faces his own journey. Text: Genesis 50:4-26; Joshua 24:29-32Players: YahwehJosephJoseph's stewardPharaohJacobAsenathJudahReubenSimeonBenjaminThe sons of JacobJoshuaWhat's Spooky: Not much in this oneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire Studios team at holyghoststories.org

As Joseph's family settles in Egypt, Jacob is thinking of home. Text: Genesis 46:31-50:4Players: YahwehJosephPharaohJacobAsenathJoseph's stewardJudahReubenSimeonLeviBenjaminThe sons of JacobWhat's Spooky: Not much in this oneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire Studios team at holyghoststories.org

Joseph's brothers return home to Jacob with impossible news. Text: Genesis 45:25-46:30Players: YahwehJacobJosephJoseph's stewardJudahReubenSimeonBenjaminThe sons of JacobAsenathWhat's Spooky: Not much in this oneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire Studios team at holyghoststories.org

Benjamin's freedom is threatened, Jacob's survival is in doubt, and Joseph can no longer bear his secret. Text: Genesis 44:1-45:25Players: YahwehJacobJosephJoseph's stewardJudahReubenSimeonBenjaminThe sons of JacobPharaohWhat's Spooky: Not much in this oneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire Studios team at holyghoststories.org

When Joseph's brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, everyone receives unexpected gifts. Text: Genesis 43:11-44:2Players: YahwehJacobJosephAsenathReubenJudahSimeonLeviBenjaminRachelThe sons of JacobWhat's Spooky: Not much in this oneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire Studios team at holyghoststories.org

Accused of espionage, Joseph's brothers must convince Jacob to risk something precious to prove their innocence. Text: Genesis 42:13-43:11Players: YahwehJosephJudahReubenJacobThe sons of JacobTamarPerez & ZerahWhat's Spooky: Not much in this oneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire Studios team at holyghoststories.org

On the heels of abundance, a famine brings Jacob's sons together again. Text: Genesis 41:45-57; 42:1-13Players: YahwehJosephAsenathReubenJudahSimeonThe sons of JacobWhat's Spooky: Not much in this oneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire Studios team at holyghoststories.org

Joseph finds himself called into Pharaoh's presence, while Judah's posture toward Tamar catches up with him. Text: Genesis 41:14-44Players: YahwehJosephPharaohJudahHirahTamarWhat's Spooky: Not much in this oneCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with us to tell good stories.—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire Studios team at holyghoststories.org

Joseph uses his gift, but wonders whether he'll be forgotten. Meanwhile, Judah wrestles with the past. Text: Genesis 40:1-41:13Players: YahwehJosephPharaoh's cupbearerPharaoh's chief bakerJudahTamarPharaohWhat's Spooky: A man is impaled and beheadedCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with us to tell good stories.—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire team at holyghoststories.org

A fateful choice lands Joseph in prison, where his divine accompaniment becomes apparent. Text: Genesis 39:7-40:8Players: YahwehJosephPotiphar's wifePotipharThe prison wardenJacobLeahPharaoh's cupbearerPharaoh's chief bakerWhat's Spooky: A sexual proposition is madeCredits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Design: Justin GerhardtManuscript Editing: JL GerhardtProduction: Hazefire StudiosLinks:—Join the team of listeners who give to make Holy Ghost Stories possible—Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about each episode and interesting things from around the internet. —Become a Patron of Holy Ghost Stories (it's tax-deductible!) and get stuff like bonus episodes, remixed scenes, full scripts, discussion guides, and—above all—the joy of partnering with us to tell good stories.—Find out about Holy Ghost Stories or contact the Hazefire team at holyghoststories.org