Season 4 - Episode 3: "Thy Rod and Thy Staff"

We hope you enjoy today’s Epic Episode! It was produced by Playful World Ministries, through the generous giving of our financial partners! And we’d love for you to join us! Help us continue to playfully reach kids for Christ! Go to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee And Thank you for your support! Episode 6 “A Sign for the People” – After Isaiah prophesies to the townspeople, our Epic animals follow home after Isaiah’s son Jash. Can he keep ‘em? Meanwhile in the studio, our hosts have some unfinished business from last week’s letter while they anticipate a visit from the IAMISPHERE! And Liz gets a little TOO ready for the visit! Gag! Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote1:07 – Epic introductions and overstimulated animals. Nigel explains with a flashback to last week.4:32 – Our guests should arrive any moment via the IAMISPHERE… so where are they? Max and Liz get all cleaned up for their visits from Kate and Al… but Liz (choke) goes (gasp) overboard! 7:18 – Chapter 6: “A Sign for the People” 23:29 – Still no guests have arrived – so we head to Jenny’s Corner to hear how we can always stay in touch with her.25:50 – Still no visitors… Nigel treats us to some News Nuggets about two towns in Texas!28:00 – Things take a weird turn, with scary music – and still no IAMISPHERE – tune in again next time for the continuing saga! And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] or email our studios: [email protected] And don’t forget – you can get your very own copy of the audiobook, “The Prophet, the Shepherd,& the Star,” written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, by going to Audible.com. Click here to order: https://tinyurl.com/acv2atsc

Thank you for listening! Each Epic episode is produced by Playful World Ministries! You can help us continue to playfully reach kids for Christ, and it’s easy - please login to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee Thank you for your support, in allowing us to creatively express God’s Truth to a worldwide audience! Episode 5 “A Sign for the King” – With Gillamon’s guidance, our Epic animals seek to learn more about the prophet Isaiah; with Jenny’s insights we find out why the prophet is even included, and from young listener Reese from Texas, we find a Texas sized fan of Nigel! And we’d be remiss if we didn’t learn the word “remiss.” Don’t miss this episode – don’t remiss it either! Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote0:53 – In this first segment we learn a new word it seems, and we’d be remiss if we didn’t tell you what it was…4:35 – Chapter 5 - “A Sign for the King” 24:58 – In Jenny’s Corner, Jenny explains why there’s a Prophet with her Shepherd & her Star! 26:55 – We close with a letter from Reese – a listener from Texas – and a big Nigel fan!And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] or email our studios: [email protected] And don’t forget – you can get your very own copy of the audiobook, “The Prophet, the Shepherd,& the Star,” written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, by going to Audible.com. Click here to order: https://tinyurl.com/acv2atsc

Your support is vital in helping Playful World Ministries continue to playfully reach kids for Christ. To stand with us, please go to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee Thank you for your support, in allowing us to creatively express God’s Truth to a worldwide audience! Episode 4 “Breaking Bread and Broken Brothers” – And as it turns out, broken keys! In Chapter Four, the assignment for our Epic animals becomes clearer through messages in a scroll. Meanwhile Announcer Lad nearly misses the whole podcast as his key breaks in the door lock – he calls Mrs. Announcer Lad to bail him out… but, where’s her phone? And who answers it? Finally, are lions bad guys or good guys? Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote0:23 – The Maker does His finest work in salvaging broken things… Like Announcer Lad’s key?1:45 – Announcer Lad attempts to call his wife for a spare key… but guess where her phone is! And guess who decides to have a little fun with it!7:16 – Chapter 4 - “Breaking Bread and Broken Brothers” 17:04 – Are lions bad guys or good guys? Miss Jenny breaks it down for us in Jenny’s Corner 21:12 – But what about Announcer Lad? Mrs. Announcer lad to the rescue? Maybe? And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] or email our studios: [email protected] And don’t forget – you can get your very own copy of the audiobook, “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, by going to Audible.com. Click here to order: https://tinyurl.com/acv2atsc

Here at Playful World Ministries, we love producing each of these Epic episodes for you! If you’d like to play an active part in playfully reaching kids for Christ, please log on to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee Thank you for your support, as you help us to creatively express God’s Truth to a worldwide audience! Episode 3 “Thy Rod and Thy Staff” – Our brave Epic Animals do the bravest thing they can against angry lions – run! Can they escape the kings of beast by pulling the wool over their eyes? Meanwhile in the studio – Episode 3 is all about Threes! Miss Jenny explains the 3’s associated with every Epic book title, while our hosts speak everything in threes! It’s triple decker fun! Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote1:43 – Today’s Episode Three is all about the number 3, and all begin speaking in threes!3:56 – Chapter 3: “Thy Rod and Thy Staff” 19:07 – In Jenny’s Corner we find out why her book titles all contain three significant words.22:07 – Our Epic hosts discuss how much God seems to like the number 324:38 – Your turn – how many threes can you come up with? Email us with your answer! See our emails below…25:51 – Gillamon gives a hilarious surprise ending – listen to the end!Here's how to reach us – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] or email our studios: [email protected] And don’t forget – you can get your very own copy of the audiobook, “The Prophet, the Shepherd,& the Star,” written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, by going to Audible.com. Click here to order: https://tinyurl.com/acv2atsc

Each Epic Episode is produced by Playful World Ministries! To help us continue to playfully reach kids for Christ, log on to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee Thank you for your support, in allowing us to creatively express God’s Truth to a worldwide audience! Episode 2 “The Scroll and the Code” – Announcer Lad is over-the-top geeked out about the epic new theme music, causing our animal hosts to calm him down with some alternative musical choices. Then we can get down to business and learn about the Prophet’s Code. And in Jenny’s Corner, Miss Jenny explains where this code originated, and some proper writer’s etiquette. Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote0:35 – Announcer Lad can hardly contain his excitement about the epic theme music – 1:49 – Max finds a not-so-subtle way to calm him down!5:52 – Chapter 2: “The Scroll and the Code” 20:19 – In Jenny’s Corner we learn about the Prophet’s Code – just where did that come from?24:30 – Max shares his own thoughts on the prophet’s code… oops, wrong kind of profit, Max!And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] or email our studios: [email protected] And don’t forget – you can get your very own copy of the audiobook, “The Prophet, the Shepherd,& the Star,” written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, by going to Audible.com. Click here to order: https://tinyurl.com/acv2atsc

Each Epic Episode is produced by Playful World Ministries! To help us continue to playfully reach kids for Christ, please go to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee Thank you for your support, in allowing us to creatively express God’s Truth to a worldwide audience!Episode 1: “A Dark Day and a Dead Sea Delivery” – Season Four features the Jenny L. Cote audiobook, “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star, and Episode One brings us a very dark Prologue, a brighter chapter, an explanation or two from Jenny, and a surprise birthday cake for Announcer Lad – with just one candle… as required by local fire codes! Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote0:23 – Our Epic Animal hosts arrive a bit early so they can surprise Announcer Lad on his birthday!7:18 – Prologue: “A Dark Day in Bethlehem”18:36 – In Jenny’s Corner, Jenny reminds us what a prologue is, and why she picked such a dark, dark scene.22:12 – Chapter 1: “Dead Sea Delivery”33:03 - Announcer Lad says “let ‘em eat cake!”And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] or email our studios: [email protected] don’t forget – you can get your very own copy of the audiobook, “The Prophet, the Shepherd,& the Star,” written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, by going to Audible.com. Click here to order: https://tinyurl.com/acv2atsc

Produced by Playful World Ministries, The Epic Order of the Seven podcast is made possible through the generous gifts of our family of financial partners. Our mission is to playfully reach our worldwide audience of kids for Christ, and we’d love for you to please consider becoming part of our family. Click the link here to become our Playful Partner! https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownleeEpisode 61: “The Christmas Episode” - Season Three is wrapped, and so are the presents! The studio is full of Epic characters and Christmas joy – once our hosts figure out how to deal with the Christmas tree! Miss Jenny comes bearing hair-raising gifts, the IAMISPHERE brings Kate, Al and Gillamon, and Monsieur Announcer Lad sings a Christmas tradition – in German! PLUS - we unwrap our plans for our upcoming Season Four! Merry Christmas! Featuring the audiobooks written by Jenny L. Cote and narrated by Denny Brownlee0:00 – It’ll be a cold day in the studio before our hosts are able to wrangle an oversized tree through an undersized door!1:26 – Welcome to our special Christmas edition of the Epic Order of the Seven Podcast! 3:43 _ Monsieur Announcer Lad lets it slip that special guests are arriving via the IAMISPHERE – so our hosts scurry to put up the decorations.6:07 – Our guests arrive!Kate, Al and Gillamon join the festivities – Gillamon brings stockings and Al eats a poisonous decoration!11:46 – Miss Jenny arrives with gifts for everyone that only Jenny could give! And everyone’s brought their favorite holiday treats!16:55 – Monsieur Announcer and Miss Jenny have a big announcement! Season Four is coming soon – and we share clips of things to come!25:32 – Monsieur Annou… eh, Denny closes out the show with a musical holiday tradition that goes back to his youth… in a small town steeped in German heritage.And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] write to Monsieur Announcer Lad: [email protected] All of the Epic Order of the Seven audiobooks are available on Audible.com.

Produced by Playful World Ministries, The Epic Order of the Seven podcast comes your way only through the generous gifts of our family of financial partners. If you believe in our mission to playfully reach our worldwide audience of kids for Christ, please consider becoming part of our family. Click the link here to become our Playful Partner!   https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownleeEpisode 60: “The Hidden One”It’s our Season Three finale – and a “Mission Accomplished” for our Epic heroes on their Joseph Assignment! Especially for Nigel! Meanwhile Miss Jenny reveals the true identity of Joseph’s steward Imenand; Al, Kate and Gillamon celebrate Nigel’s “new birthday,” as Season Three concludes with a celebration - and a bonus in two weeks!   Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote1:16 – After our introductions we check in with Nigel – whose hard at work deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics!          5:19 – Chapter 59 – “The Hidden One”23:57 – In Jenny’s Corner, our illustrious author reveals the mystery behind Imenand, Joseph’s steward.  25:40 – The IAMISPHERE transports a special guest – with a cake!  What’s the celebration?30:09 – Nigel interrupts our closing with an important announcement – coming very soon!And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] write to Monsieur Announcer Lad: [email protected]  By the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

At Playful World Ministries, our mission is to express God’s Truth through playful entertainment, and we’re reaching families worldwide! Help us to continue, through your financial support. Click the link here to become our Playful Partner!   And Thank You! https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownleeEpisode 59: “Reunion” -  Grab a tissue – after all the many trials and tests - Joseph and his family finally reunite; and Jacob reunites with the son he thought he had lost forever! And in the studio, mystery abounds! For who wrote the glowing letter to Miss Jenny? And who are the mystery guests about to invade our space? And what mysterious message do they bring? So many questions!     Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote0:40 – We’re winding down Season Three – only two episodes to go – and our hosts still have trouble introducing themselves!5:05 – Chapter 58 – “Reunion”16:50 – Liz makes a great point about the best reunion of all!17:29 – A trip to Jenny’s Corner brings a wonderful letter from a mystery child in South Carolina.19:38 – With a huge whoosh. – comes our biggest mystery – and another special reunion!And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

Each Epic episode is produced by Playful World Ministries! To help us continue to playfully reach kids for Christ, please go to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee  Thank you for your support, in allowing us to creatively express God’s Truth to a worldwide audience!     Episode 58: “The Schemer's Dream”Jacob finally sees hope on the horizon with the return of his sons from Egypt – and he gets way more than he thought possible – way more! In the studio, our animal hosts decide to do a warm-up feast to get ready for Thanksgiving. But different species from different countries with different traditional foods… can be a bit nauseating!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote2:23 – Talk of an upcoming Thanksgiving has each of our hosts suggesting their favorite foods… Blecccchhhh!6:14 – Chapter 57: “The Schemer’s Dream”21:10 – In Jenny’s Corner we hear from a young listener Nora, who shows she is quite the poet!24:18 – Announcer Lad delivers the solution on what’s for dinner…it’s settled – and so are all stomachs!!!And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy