Bonus - An Indigenous Perspective on "The Curse"

In this bonus episode, we sit down with our friend Pacomio to discuss indigenous stereotypes in media, with a focus on how this stereotype shows up in the Adventures in Odyssey episode, "The Curse." Along the way, we learn some eye-opening facts about indigenous history within the United S

A12E02 Arar, Alah, and Qalal (The Curse)

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “The Curse,” in which Connie, Lucy, and Eugene learn a hard lesson about the nature of curses. Also, native stereotypes, flagpole sitting, and succulent cherries.During this episode, we referenced the podcast series “The Place We Find Ourselves."

Odyssey’s Season of Salvation

There have been more salvations in the last year than any other time in Odyssey history. Wyatt, Carla, Ron, Jules, Buck, and Renee all came to faith in Christ. Writers Marshal Younger, Phil Lollar, and Kathy Buchanan unpack the story behind the salvations. 

A12E01 The Crying Pond (A Model Child)

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “A Model Child,” in which Melanie Jacobs is disappointed when her parents bar her from entering a local beauty pageant for kids. Melanie admires Monica Winters, who looks very grown up for an 11-year-old and is allowed to enter the pageant. But as Melan

Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood

(00:00:00) Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood (00:00:56) Audio Drama Updates (00:09:10) Review Segment (01:31:39) Feedback Segment Today, ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. for an in-depth discussion and review of the second volume in the Jake Muller Adventures series titled Bloo

Malachi Returns: The Voice Behind Odyssey’s Angelic Messenger

Philip Glassborow, the voice of Malachi, joins the podcast to look back at the unforgettable “Malachi’s Message,” his decades with Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, and what it was like to return for the “Face the Future” story arc. Plus: a preview of the final episodes of Album 80 and Cl

April Fools: Michael Makes Stuff Up

BONUS - Album 11 Afterparty

It's that time of podcast again. Join us for an Album Art Review, which includes a surprising amount of ship discourse (the literal kind). Also, all our leftover thoughts on Album 11 that didn't make it into the episodes!

Robby Bruce on Buck’s Redemption

Buck Meltsner’s story reaches a pivotal moment in “Value of a Buck” and voice actor Robby Bruce is here to unpack it all. From Buck’s complicated history with Mr. Skint to the character’s relationships with Jules and Lexi, Robby dishes on Buck’s most important moments. Plus, Robby has pe

A11E12 A Goblet-Shaped Dagger, Part 2 (Bernard & Esther, Part 2)

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Bernard & Esther, Part Two,” in which Bernard finishes recounting the tale of Esther to Robin and Melanie. Also, goatskins and peacock feathers, circumstances controlled by God, and girl power.