Insight for Living Canada - Paws & Tales Podcast

Matthew 5:8 C.J. befriends Saint Merrion, a member of the Big White Church. When she decides not to return to her strange church to spend every day of her life telling others about Jesus, C.J. helps Saint Merrion realize she has a lot to learn about the world she hopes to witness to. Together they discover that the purity of our heart is more important than our outward appearance.

Matthew 16:25 Staci welcomes a new arrival to Wildwood and her whole world is turned upside down! Eunice McGruff convinces Staci that if you want anything in this world you have to make it happen for yourself. Staci likes what she hears, but what does God say?

Psalm 51:10-12 Ol' Gus tells the Bible story of Achan, a man who disobeyed God and suffered for it. Meanwhile, Marsha's food and blanket drive for the needy in Wildwood is coming together nicely. But when Marsha falls to temptation, she finds herself in Achan's place!

Isaiah 9:6 Just days before Christmas, a mysterious illness spreads through the town sapping everyone of their strength and their hopes of winning the big Christmas decorating contest. With only hours before the judges arrive, can The Club find a way to save Christmas or has everyone been making Christmas something it's not?

John 10:10 On the way to perform their Christmas pageant in Modesty, The Club, Paw Paw Chuck, and Miss Harbor run into an unexpected delay. Forced to seek shelter in a hillside home, the group help a man and his son find healing, restoration, and a reason to have the Christmas spirit.

John 14:15 C.J. wants to run away from his problems...any place where they don't have rules. But he quickly discovers that running away from his problems just makes more problems...for himself and for others! Will C.J. be able to escape his new life in time to save his father?

Jeremiah 29:11 C.J. befriends a group of weak and pitiful creatures. He gets the surprise of his life when he discovers they don't want his help! Meanwhile, Tiffany learns she has a terrible illness that can only be cured if she changes who she is from the inside out!

Romans 12:15 It's a battle between the haves and the have nots! With his father making a lot of money working for Mr. Rockler, C.J. quickly finds himself on the outs with his jealous friends. New clothes, new privileges, even Tiffany thinks C.J. is alright! When God told us to "weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice," He didn't mean we have to be happy for C.J., or did He?

Psalm 116:12-14 During the school gift exchange Miss Harbor challenges her class not just to appreciate the gift, but spend time being thankful for the giver. Through her challenge, The Club discovers the depth of God's love.

Psalm 23:1 C.J. and Ned are shepherds for a day! Really, how tough can it be? But when wolves plan an attack, C.J. and Ned learn first-hand it's not as easy as it seems.

Ephesians 4:11-12 It's time for a spiritual workout! C.J. and Gooz try to use the gifts God has given them. But when they meet some unexpected failures they vow to give up and never use their gifts again! Find out how a little "gift exercise" will help keep you spiritually strong.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 The new Wildwood library is nearly complete and Miss Harbor's class has been given the honour of making it something to go on permanent display. Ned knows just the thing and sets off to create his masterpiece. But his pride and anger put the project—and his life—in jeopardy! Can his friends save him from destruction?

Psalm 9:10 Haman's plot to kill all the Jews is made into la and no one—not even the king—can stop him. As Haman's pride swells, Esther is certain that God's plan for her life is for such a time as this. God uses Esther in a mighty way and shows His sovereignty in a thrilling conclusion that is celebrated by Jews even today.

Jeremiah 29:11 Esther's friends beg her to consider competing to become queen. If she doesn't, they say, the wicked Mahnoosh may win the crown and everyone in the harem will suffer. Esther realizes that God may have placed her in the palace for this very reason. But God's plan for Esther extends far beyond reigning beside the king. When Esther learns that the evil prince Haman is plotting to kill Mordecai and all of the Jews, she must decide if she will risk her own life to save her people.

Romans 8:28 C.J. and Staci discover one of Mr. Collins' cylinders that tells the amazing Bible story of Esther, a beautiful, young, Jewish girl who God used to accomplish extraordinary things. In Part One of the story, Esther is kidnapped and forced to compete in a contest to become the next queen. Realizing she might have to spend the rest of her life separated from her family and friends Esther wonders in despair if God has forgotten about her.