Season 4 - Episode 8 "Olive Shoots and Shooting Oliver"

Each Epic episode is produced by Playful World Ministries! And we rely on the generous gifts of our financial champions to allow us to continue playfully reaching kids for Christ.To become a Champion, please go to: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee  And Thank you! Episode 10 “Lost Time for Gained Time” – King Hezekiah pleads to God for his life – and Isaiah relays God’s amazing response to him!  In the studio, our hosts field a letter from two kids and a mom, Nigel turns that into a joke, and in Jenny’s Corner, Jenny shows she’s a real Fan Girl – of Isaiah!  She wishes she could have hung out with the ancient prophet!   Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote0:37 – Once again, the introduction bantering take on a hilarious life of their own!6:20 – Chapter 11: “Lost Time for Gained Time” 20:48 – In Jenny’s Corner, Miss Jenny reveals why she would love to hang out with a 2700-year-old prophet! 24:16 – We receive a wonderful letter from two kids and a mom: Addi, Ethan and Amber.And as always – we’d love to hear from you, too! 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! You can help us continue to playfully reach kids for Christ – check out: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/brownlee Thank you for your support, in helping us creatively express God’s Truth to a worldwide audience!Episode 9: “God’s Rod” and “Words, Numbers, and Time” The prophet Isaiah takes us deep in to “7’s” in chapters 9 and 10, while our studio characters deal with a massive “ear worm!” Miss Jenny brings back some sanity with Jenny’s Corner focusing on a very specific and profound kind of prayer! Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote0:55 – Our cast uses our theme music until no one wants to anymore5:01 – Chapter 9: “God’s Rod” 12:22 – Find out how you can get your favorite books – or audiobooks!13:52 - Chapter 10 “Words, Numbers, and Time”23:37 – Our hosts get deeply philosophical about God’s control25:09 – In Jenny’s Corner, Jenny reveal she prays for you!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

To help Playful World Ministries us continue to playfully reach kids for Christ in each Epic episode is, 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 8: “Olive Shoots and Shooting Oliver” – While Isaiah deals with foolish King Ahaz, Nigel contemplates his maiden flight! In the studio, each of our hosts – our announcer, and even Miss Jenny take turns telling about their school days and that extra special teacher in their lives. Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote0:41 – Nice Introductions turn into bad poetry 2:28 – Our topic of the day becomes memories of the “special teacher” of each of our hosts 6:27 – Chapter 8: “Olive Shoots and Shooting Oliver” 22:17 – In Jenny’s Corner we hear about the teacher who knew Jenny would be a writer – before Jenny did! 25:14 – Only one more teacher story – from the olden days with Announcer Chap.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 7 “And He Will Be Called” – With Liz nearby, Isaiah begins to name names for the coming Messiah! The IAMISPHERE finally arrives in our studio, so our epic animals can finally answer questions from young Reese, though Gillamon’s still stuck in the 16th century. And Jenny’s got a game we all can play! Featuring the audiobook “The Prophet, the Shepherd, & the Star,” by Jenny L. Cote3:01 – Part III of Reese’s letter from Richardson, Texas 4:06 – The IAMISPHERE arrives in our studio! 6:29 – Chapter 7: “And He Will Be Called” 17:00 – In Jenny’s Corner, Jenny tells us about a game we all can play! 17:59 – While Gillamon steps into the 21st century, we all answer playful questions from ReeseAnd 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

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