#461:

BTV: Obedience

Original Airdate: February 10, 2001 Scripture Reference: John 14:15, John 14:24, Philippians 2 Theme: Obedience Categories: BTV Episodes Writers: John Beebee, Nathan Hoobler, Phil Lollar, Paul McCusker, Jim Ware, Kathy Wierenga-Buchanan, Marshal Younger Directors: Phil Lollar, Paul McCusker, Kathy Wierenga-Buchanan Producer: Bob Luttrell Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell Characters: Adam, Elisha, Eve, Gideon, Jesus (Yeshua), Jonah, Moses, Naaman, Paul (Saul), Schlemiel, King Aram, Emily Barker, Ronald Edwin Blackgaard, Bob Booth, Bob Field, Pat Filgis, Hank Foufou, Bob Israelite, King Joram, Connie Kendall, Bob Referee, Mandy Straussberg, Bernard Walton, John Avery Whittaker (Whit) It's time for another colorful lesson from BTV! you'll go on location to FouFou's Obedience School. Maybe you think being obedient is much too "ruff"! But the BTV crew will explain why obedience is a very good thing! Included in Collections: #39: Friends, Family & Countrymen, Bible Eyewitness: Hall of Faith

#462:

The W.E.

Original Airdate: February 17, 2001 Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:4-7 Theme: Discouragement Categories: Whit's End Conellsville Episodes Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Paul McCusker Producer: Johnathon Crowe Sound Designer: Johnathon Crowe Part of Saga: Novacom Saga Characters: Ricky, Nathaniel Graham, Mary Hopkins, Liz Horton, Connie Kendall, Nick Mulligan, Tom Riley, John Avery Whittaker (Whit) It's, uh, pretty quiet lately at Whit's End. The gang is down at the Novacom Kid's Center - and Whit is down in the dumps! Whit thinks he's losing his customers. So he asks them what they'd like to change about Whit's End. And, wow! - do they tell him! Welcome to the new W.E. Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, Novacom

#463:

Green Eyes and Yellow Tulips

Original Airdate: February 24, 2001 Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 16:7 Theme: Judging Others Writer: Kathy Wierenga-Buchanan Director: Kathy Wierenga-Buchanan Producer: Bob Luttrell Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell Part of Saga: Novacom Saga Characters: Arthur Dent, Donald Hutchinson, Connie Kendall, Robert Mitchell (Mitch), Bart Rathbone, Rodney P. Rathbone, Tom Riley, Link Wainright, John Avery Whittaker (Whit), Joanne Judith Woodston-Allen Connie is smitten by a green-eyed guy - and Whit is smitten, too! By a rock! Whit criticizes some of Novacom's TV programs - and Bart Rathbone uses the controversy to stir up a riot! In the meantime, a bouquet of yellow tulips means that Connie has a secret admirer! Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, Novacom

#464:

The Triangle (Part 1)

Original Airdate: March 3, 2001 Scripture Reference: Proverbs 17:17 Theme: Forgiveness Writer: Nathan Hoobler Director: Paul McCusker Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Characters: Landon, Nolan, Jack Wilbur Allen, Jack Wilbur Allen (Young Adult), Connie Kendall, Jenny Morrow (Young), Dr. Strait, John Avery Whittaker (Whit), John Avery Whittaker (Young Adult) How does love start? Whit remembers how he met his wife Jenny. But what seemed like a perfect match is complicated by one tiny problem: She's already dating Jack Allen - and he's definitely in love! Will Whit get the girl of his dreams without losing his best friend? Included in Collection: #36: Danger Signals

#465:

The Triangle (Part 2)

Original Airdate: March 10, 2001 Scripture Reference: Proverbs 17:17 Theme: Forgiveness Writer: Nathan Hoobler Director: Paul McCusker Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Characters: Emily Allen, Jack Wilbur Allen, Jack Wilbur Allen (Young Adult), Connie Kendall, Jenny Morrow (Young), John Avery Whittaker (Whit), John Avery Whittaker (Young Adult) Can a deep friendship survive a love triangle? Whit and Jack continue their story of how they both met and fell in love with the same girl! It's a story of broken hearts and unrequited love as Jack discovers Whit and Jenny's true feelings for each other. How will Jack react? How did his friendship with Whit survive this difficult test? Included in Collection: #36: Danger Signals

#466:

Snow Day

Original Airdate: March 17, 2001 Scripture Reference: Galations 6:9 Theme: Perseverance Writer: John Beebee Director: John Beebee Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Characters: Nathaniel Graham, Alex Jefferson, Rachel Jefferson, Cal Jordan, Grandma Jordan, Rodney P. Rathbone, Mandy Straussberg Ah, snow days. An ideal time for relaxation and hot chocolate. Unless you're in Odyssey, of course! Alex is on a mission - to get a batch of his mom's world-famous cookies safely to Grandma's house! Unfortunately, Rodney Rathbone and the Bones of Rath are hot on his trail ... and won't give up until the cookies are theirs! Will Alex persevere? Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, Life Lessons: Perseverance (Volume 6), A Christmas Odyssey, Encore Collection

#467:

Broken Window

Original Airdate: March 24, 2001 Scripture Reference: Proverbs 11:12 Theme: Jumping to Conclusions Writer: Kathy Wierenga-Buchanan Director: John Beebee Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Characters: Alex Jefferson, Connie Kendall, Robert Mitchell (Mitch), Sarah Prachett, Rodney P. Rathbone, John Avery Whittaker (Whit) There's a window broken at Whit's End! But who is the one responsible? Could it be Alex who was playing with his bat? Rodney out to get revenge? Sarah's bad juggling? Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, Life Lessons: Compassion (Volume 3)

#468:

Chains (Part 1)

Original Airdate: April 28, 2001 Scripture Reference: Matthew 25:36 Theme: Trust Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Johnathon Crowe Sound Designer: Johnathon Crowe Part of Saga: Novacom Saga Characters: Brianna, Pete (Member of Tony's Gang), Tony (Leader of "The Brothers"), Mary Hopkins, Connie Kendall, Tom Riley, John Avery Whittaker (Whit) As plans progress for the Whit's End in Connellsville, Whit deals with a different kind of people than he deals with in Odyssey. Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, Novacom

#469:

Chains (Part 2)

Original Airdate: May 5, 2001 Scripture Reference: Matthew 25:36 Theme: Trust Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Johnathon Crowe Sound Designer: Johnathon Crowe Part of Saga: Novacom Saga Characters: Brianna, Pete (Member of Tony's Gang), Tony (Leader of "The Brothers"), Mary Hopkins, Connie Kendall, Mike Mulligan, Traci Mulligan (Dr.), Tom Riley, John Avery Whittaker (Whit) Construction on a new Whit's End in Connellsville is under way, while Whit tries to figure out what he's going to do about Tony and Brianna who used to live on the plot of land that they are now building on. Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, Novacom

#470:

Break a Leg

Original Airdate: May 12, 2001 Scripture Reference: Numbers 10:29-32 Theme: Appreciating What You Have Categories: Edwin Blackgaard Episodes Writer: Nathan Hoobler Director: Kathy Wierenga-Buchanan Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Johnathon Crowe Characters: Ronald Edwin Blackgaard, Bryan Dern (Cryn'), Alex Jefferson, Cal Jordan, Bart Rathbone, Walter Shakespeare Cal Jordan and Edwin Blackgaard find out what it's like to lose something they didn't know they valued. Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, Adventures in Odyssey 10CD Set

#471:

Fifteen Minutes

Original Airdate: May 19, 2001 Scripture Reference: Matthew 6, Isaiah 6:9 Theme: Fame Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Bob Luttrell Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell Characters: Jack Wilbur Allen, Arthur Dent, Nathaniel Graham, Alex Jefferson, Connie Kendall, Robert Mitchell (Mitch), Greg O'Neil, Bart Rathbone, Mandy Straussberg An old friend returns to Odyssey after time in Hollywood and Alex Jefferson breaks a record in miniature golf that stood for over 30 years. Included in Collection: #36: Danger Signals

#472:

Welcoming Wooton

Original Airdate: May 26, 2001 Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:1 Theme: Giftedness Writer: Torry Martin Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Bob Luttrell Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell Characters: Ed (Mailman), Thomas (Speedy Package Express), Wooton Z. Basset, Alex Jefferson, Cal Jordan, Connie Kendall, Mrs. Randolph, Mr. Rose (Wooton's Boss), John Avery Whittaker (Whit) Mail delivery has never been more off-beat than when mailman Wooten Bassett is on his route! But when he gets sidetracked, he gets the boot! As a mailman that is! What Wooten lacks as a mailman he makes up for in personality. Whit and company are concerned that Wooten may be facing the unemployment line. Is there more to Wooten than delivering packages, and escaping dog bites? Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, AIO Platinum Collection, Discovering Odyssey

#473:

Breaking Point

Original Airdate: June 2, 2001 Scripture Reference: Proverbs 16:9 Theme: Compromise Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Part of Saga: Novacom Saga Characters: Wooton Z. Basset, Bennett Charles (Mr. Charles), Mary Hopkins, Liz Horton, Alex Jefferson, Mr. Jefferson, Nick Mulligan, Barry Muntz, John Avery Whittaker (Whit) Whit's running out of time and is being pulled in two different directions! How much can Whit handle if he has to be in Connellsville and Odyssey at the same time? The pressure's on - and the circumstances are getting intense. Will Whit cave under? Or can he rise above the deadlines? Just what is his breaking point? Included in Collections: #36: Danger Signals, Novacom

#474:

Shining Armor (Part 1)

Original Airdate: November 10, 2001 Scripture Reference: 2 Chronicles 20:15 Theme: God's Sovereignty Categories: Wonderworld Episodes , Missionary Episodes Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Part of Saga: Novacom Saga Characters: Celia, Luis, Manuel, Maria, Santo, Victor, Jason Whittaker (Agent 1131) Who is that man? Find out on the season premiere! Can anyone stop him? His intentions seem good. But he might have a little ego problem! What has he done to make his friends turn against him and his enemies attack him. You'll be surprised when he comes through in Shining Armor! Included in Collection: #37: Countermoves

#475:

Shining Armor (Part 2)

Original Airdate: November 17, 2001 Scripture Reference: 2 Chronicles 20:15 Theme: God's Sovereignty Categories: Wonderworld Episodes , Missionary Episodes Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Part of Saga: Novacom Saga Characters: Celia, Luis, Manuel, Maria, Santo, Victor, Jason Whittaker (Agent 1131) Who is that man? Find out on the season premiere! Can anyone stop him? His intentions seem good. But he might have a little ego problem! What has he done to make his friends turn against him and his enemies attack him. You'll be surprised when he comes through in Shining Armor! Included in Collection: #37: Countermoves

#476:

Relatively Annoying

Original Airdate: November 24, 2001 Scripture Reference: 2 Peter 2:17, Leviticus 19:32 Theme: Getting Along with Others Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Johnathon Crowe Sound Designer: Johnathon Crowe Characters: Mr. Harrick, Alex Jefferson, Grandma Jefferson, Grandpa Jefferson Memoirs. Page one. Do you ever write about your relatives? You know, observe how they act, how they sleep, even how they eat? It can get pretty annoying - if you let it get to you. Find out what annoying traits Alex Jefferson's grandparent's have! Annoying, yes. But at closer look even Alex can learn a lot in a visit with the grandparents! Included in Collections: #39: Friends, Family & Countrymen, Life Lessons: Respect (Volume 11)

#477:

O.T. Action News: Battle at Kishon

Original Airdate: December 1, 2001 Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:32-33, Judges 4-5 Theme: Being Used By God Categories: OT Action News Episodes Writers: Nathan Hoobler, Paul McCusker Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Bob Luttrell Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell Characters: Barakk, Deborah (Judge / Prophetess), Jael, Sisera, Brink Chetley, Nathaniel Graham, Alex Jefferson, Connie Kendall, Mandy Straussberg, John Avery Whittaker (Whit) We interrupt your regularly scheduled program to bring you an O.T. Action News Special report. Go behind the scenes to witness an unusual battle in ancient Israel. It's a battle that takes a surprising turn when God shows up. Find out what happens when an army gets its orders from God! Included in Collections: #37: Countermoves, Bible Eyewitness: Hall of Faith

#478:

Strange Boy in a Strange Land

Original Airdate: December 8, 2001 Scripture Reference: 3 John 1:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Proverbs 17:17 Theme: Loneliness Writer: Marshal Younger Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Part of Saga: Novacom Saga Characters: Jared DeWhite, Sarah Prachett, Mandy Straussberg, John Avery Whittaker (Whit) A camping trip, a getaway and a strange boy. Who is this boy with the night-vision goggles? And why does he have them on at four in the afternoon? What does he want? Mandy and Sarah are trying to find out. Included in Collections: #37: Countermoves, Novacom

#479:

Happy Smilers

Original Airdate: December 15, 2001 Scripture Reference: James 1:2-4 Theme: Joy Writer: John Beebee Director: John Beebee Producer: Bob Luttrell Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell Characters: Betsy, George (SMILE), Howard, Tom Riley, Guy Shaeffer, Aubrey Shepard, Ben Shepard When is being happy ... a little too much? Find out what happiness is exasperating Aubrey. It's the syrupy, annoying slogans and songs of a positive-thinking group called "The Happy Smilers." Find out how she handles them - and at the same time learns the meaning of true joy! Included in Collection: #37: Countermoves

#480:

The Popsicle Kid

Original Airdate: December 22, 2001 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2 Theme: Uniqueness Categories: Christmas Episodes Writer: Torry Martin Director: Marshal Younger Producer: Rob Jorgensen Sound Designer: Rob Jorgensen Characters: Wooton Z. Basset, Colby Cabrera, Ashley Jenkins, Austin O'Conner, Bart Rathbone, Rodney P. Rathbone, Tom Riley You'll learn a lesson in decorating from - Wooten Bassett. A lesson on the Christmas spirit - from Bart Rathbone - but the most important lesson of all is from a boy known as the "Popsicle Kid." Find out how hubcaps and Popsicle sticks can show what Christmas is really all about! Included in Collections: #39: Friends, Family & Countrymen, Christmas Classics