Paws & Tales Paws-cast

By Insight for Living Ministries - Insight for Living Ministries

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Episodes: 46

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Find adventure, fun, and music in Wildwood! Journey into an exciting world where the truths of God's Word are shared by a cast of lovable animal characters and the lessons learned are entertaining and life-changing. On the radio each week or in your podcast player app, Paws and Tales helps children grasp essential life lessons in a fun and memorable way.

Episode Date
Goliath

C.J. thinks he knows everything about Easter. He's heard it all before. But he's never experienced an Easter like this. Discover with C.J. what it means to be a true believer of Jesus Christ. Paws & Tales presents a very special Easter story for your whole family.

Jun 24, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "Goliath"
We Are New Creatures in Christ
Jun 24, 2023
A Cage Called Freedom

It's the first day of summer and C.J. and Ned are dreaming of sailing on the high seas! But when Captain Gus shows them what it really takes to be a sailor, they discover their ideas are all wet. Meanwhile, Paw Paw Chuck helps a drifter learn that real freedom means being anchored to something.

Jun 17, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "A Cage Called Freedom"
Our Choices Decide Our Character
Jun 17, 2023
The Truth about Truth

Staci makes a new friend that helps her understand that "truth speaks even when we don't want it to." That mysterious saying leads Staci to a discovery of how important it is to love the things God loves. Meanwhile C.J. has to face the truth himself when his new buddy reveals a dishonest streak!

Jun 10, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Truth about Truth"
Learning to Love Truth
Jun 10, 2023
The Problem with Purity, Part 2

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 to God than just appearing to be godly on the outside.

Jun 03, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Problem with Purity, Part 2"
We Should Be Pure in Heart
Jun 03, 2023
The Problem with Purity, Part 1

Paw Paw Chuck and C.J. make a delivery to a local church in Pleasant Valley, a town that sounds like . . . well, a pleasant place to visit. But when the townspeople mockingly describe the members of the "Big White Church," it doesn't sound like any group of Christians Paw Paw Chuck and C.J. have ever heard of.

May 27, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Problem with Purity, Part 1"
Sharing Jesus with Others in a Simple Way
May 27, 2023
Let It Go, Let It Go, Let It Go

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 that she has a terrible illness that can only be cured if she changes who she is from the inside out!

May 20, 2023
The Captain of My Destiny

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 is that what God tells us to do?

May 13, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Captain of My Destiny"
We Should Let God Direct Our Plans
May 13, 2023
I'm Achan All Over

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!

May 06, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "I'm Achan All Over"
Sin Cuts Us Out of God's Blessings
May 06, 2023
C.J. Prospers

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 okay now! 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?

Apr 29, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "C.J. Prospers"
Rejoicing with Others
Apr 29, 2023
Powers and Principalities

Mr. Rockler's new railroad threatens to run right over The Fortress! Now the Club must band together to save it. They don't know it yet, but the battle is for much more than just their clubhouse . . . it's a spiritual battle for the future of Shadow Valley!

Apr 22, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "Powers and Principalities"
Spiritual Battles Require Spiritual Preparation
Apr 22, 2023
The Good Shepherd

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 firsthand it's not as easy as it seems. Discover how our Good Shepherd cares for His sheep.

Apr 15, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Good Shepherd"
Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
Apr 15, 2023
I'm a Believer

C.J. thinks he knows everything about Easter. He's heard it all before. But he's never experienced an Easter like this. Discover with C.J. what it means to be a true believer of Jesus Christ. Paws & Tales presents a very special Easter story for your whole family.

Apr 08, 2023
Grow Your Gifts

It's time for a spiritual workout! C.J. and Gooz, each in their own way, try to use the gifts that God has given them. But when they meet some unexpected failures, they both vow to give up and never use them again! Find out how a little "gift exercise" will help keep you spiritually strong.

Apr 01, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "Grow Your Gifts"
Exercising Your God-Given Gifts
Apr 01, 2023
The Island of Ned

The New Wildwood Library is nearly completed and Miss Harbor's class has been given the honor of making something to go on permanent display. Ned knows just the thing and sets off to create his masterpiece. But his foolish pride and anger put the project and his life in jeopardy! Can his friends save him from destruction?

Mar 25, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Island of Ned"
Two Are Better Than One
Mar 25, 2023
The Story of Esther, Part 3

Haman's plan to kill all of the Jews is made into law, 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.

Mar 18, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Story of Esther, Part 3"
God Will Never Leave Those Who Trust Him
Mar 18, 2023
The Story of Esther, Part 2

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 all of the girls 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.

Mar 11, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Story of Esther, Part 2"
God Has a Plan for Our Lives
Mar 11, 2023
The Story of Esther, Part 1

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 in the palace separated from her family and friends, Esther wonders in despair if God has forgotten about her.

Mar 04, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Story of Esther, Part 1"
God Causes All Things to Work Together for Good
Mar 04, 2023
The Plans I Have

Staci's life seems to be going really well. She enjoys her church and her family, and she even likes going to school. But all of that is about to change. Now Staci must learn how to trust God's plans when everything around her seems out of control.

Feb 25, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Plans I Have"
God Is Our Rock in Times of Change
Feb 25, 2023
The Least of All

Marsha has a great idea but thinks she could never do it since she's just a kid. With some encouragement from Paw Paw Chuck and the Bible story of Gideon, Marsha learns that nothing is impossible with God.

Feb 18, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Least of All"
All Things Are Possible with God
Feb 18, 2023
Miss Helga Grissel

Staci can hardly believe what a rude reception she received from Miss Helga Grissel. After all, she was only trying to welcome Miss Grissel to Wildwood. With Miss Harbor's help, Staci learns an important lesson in showing grace to someone who's hard to love.

Feb 11, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "Miss Helga Grissel"
Showing Grace to Others
Feb 11, 2023
C.J. and Ahab

When Ned refuses to part with an autographed baseball that C.J. wants, C.J.'s envy threatens to get the better of him. With the help of Mr. Collins' cylinder player, C.J. hears the story of King Ahab and Naboth's vineyard and discovers how destructive envy can be.

Feb 04, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "C.J. and Ahab"
Envy
Feb 04, 2023
Every Good Thing

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 poignantly discovers the depth of God's love for us.

Jan 30, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "Every Good Thing"
Learning to Give Thanks for the Gift and the Giver
Jan 30, 2023
Love Hopes

Staci tells "The Club" the shocking news: Hugh wants to join the club! But the club only wants him if he's changed his ways. Hugh is seen doing good deeds and being kind to others. His transformation even impresses Miss Harbor. But C.J. quietly struggles with how one can know if a person has really changed.

Jan 28, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "Love Hopes"
Love Hopes All Things
Jan 28, 2023
The Tribe

C.J. tries to bring peace between "The Club" and Hugh. Being a peacemaker is certainly what God would want, right? But C.J.'s idea to bring the "two tribes" together explodes when his methods betray his good intentions.

Jan 21, 2023
Tools for Parents study guide: "The Tribe"
Sinning Hurts Our Service to God
Jan 21, 2023