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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 & Tales helps children grasp essential life lessons in a fun and memorable way.
Author: Paws & Tales - Insight for Living Ministries
Chuck hunts after the kidnappers and finds a ruthless gang of bandits whose purpose is the same as his own! They're all looking for "The One" - the one to free the captives in Shadow Valley. If the bandits find him first, all hope is lost for the prisoners. Finding himself with a new name and a renewed purpose, Chuck struggles to put his past behind him and look forward to God's plan for his future. But his reputation as Goliath continues to haunt him wherever he goes. Will he be the monster, Goliath forever or can God forgive and heal him of his painful past?
View this week's Tools for Parents: Shadow Valley, Part 6
Bandits are kidnapping children from surrounding villages, throwing the entire mountainside into chaos. Chuck reluctantly helps recover the children in a daring rescue that earns him a new name, Paw Paw Chuck. But the wounds of his past life as Goliath are slow to heal and he faces a life changing decision: to move forward, or live forever in the past!
View this week's Tools for Parents: Shadow Valley, Part 5
Barely escaping from Shadow Valley alive, the feared grizzly once known as Goliath, tries to put his name and his past behind him. Weak and battered, "Chuck" relies on the help and healing of a kindly country preacher, Pastor Flint, and his daughter, Cindy. When bandits begin kidnapping children from surrounding villages, Chuck is called back into action. But will the shadow of his past keep him from facing his future?
View this week's Tools for Parents: Shadow Valley, Part 4
When an attempt to show mercy causes his enemies to rise up against him, King Goliath becomes a fugitive in his own land. His only hope of survival is to somehow escape from Shadow Valley!
View this week's Tools for Parents: Shadow Valley, Part 3
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?
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Perfect Christmas Gift
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 helps a man and his son find healing, restoration, and a reason to have the Christmas spirit.
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Road to Christmas
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: Every Good Thing
When gifts begin to mysteriously appear on doorsteps all over Wildwood, Ned and Tiffany join forces to reveal the identity of the "Christmas Gift-Giving Bandit." What they discover is a special lesson in God's goodness and in counting His blessings.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "True Riches"
Goliath is crowned king over a strange mob of ruthless and hopeless people trapped in Shadow Valley by their sinfulness. An attempt to show mercy causes the king's enemies to seek to kill him, and Goliath must become a fugitive in his own land. His only hope of survival is to somehow escape Shadow Valley.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Shadow Valley, Part 2"
Paw Paw Chuck reveals the next chapter in the story of his life before coming to know Jesus. His reputation as Goliath grows as he viciously fights back bandits on Wild Mountain. But facing an ambush and certain death, he is given an offer too good to refuse: a chance to escape and be ruler over his own army in a place called "Shadow Valley!"
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Shadow Valley, Part 1"
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!
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Powers and Principalities"
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Grow Your Gifts"
A hot day drives C.J. and Staci inside to explore the cool basement of the Collins Mansion. The recovering of Mr. Collins' private journal leads them to the discovery of a lifetime! But someone lurking in the shadows will do anything to keep them from it.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Cylinder 137K"
"The Fortress" is finally completed. But the club can't agree on what to use it for! Surprised by an uninvited "guest," the club must work together to discover the fortress's true purpose.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Dedication"
Handyman, teacher, mentor, and friend: Paw Paw Chuck is all of these things to the kids in the club. But will all that change when they find out who Paw Paw Chuck used to be?
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Goliath"
C.J. and Ned see Hugh and his gang committing a crime and C.J. alerts the authorities. But Hugh discovers that C.J. turned him in and wants revenge! Now the club must protect one another from Hugh and his cronies. In his weakest moment, C.J. discovers he has a gift that could only have come from God.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Gift"
A defiant Ned trespasses into an abandoned mine looking for gold. But what he finds there is more than he planned on! Now the results of Ned's sin are growing out of control and begin to affect his friends. Will Ned, C.J., Staci and Gooz do the right thing before the Scarlet Stain spreads?
This week's Tools for Parents is still under construction.
There's been a robbery at Mr. Crawford's general store. Staci thinks she saw the culprit but is warned by a mysterious visitor that if she knows what's good for her, she'll keep her mouth shut! Meanwhile, C.J. discovers the hard way that receiving God's forgiveness isn't hard at all.
This week's Tools for Parents is still under construction.
The slick traveling salesman, Dr. Theron, promises to teach C.J. the secrets of success and fame. But C.J. must decide whom he wants to follow more, "the good doctor" or "The Good Shepherd."
This week's Tools for Parents is still under construction.
This was the very first Paws & Tales broadcast! C.J. and Staci set out to build a clubhouse, but they build it in an old rotten tree. Discover why having a good foundation is essential to building a godly life.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "A Good Foundation"
This was the very first Paws & Tales broadcast! C.J. and Staci set out to build a clubhouse, but they build it in an old rotten tree. Discover why having a good foundation is essential to building a godly life.
View this week's Tools for Parents: A Good Foundation
"I know who set fire to the Collins Mansion!" C.J. discovers a clue that unlocks the mystery of how the fire got started. Now Mrs. Collins must figure out how the culprit should be punished. Find out how showing a little grace can change a hardened heart!
View this week's Tools for Parents: Grace to Hugh
After finding a treasure of pirate coins, Gooz has to decide the best way to handle her newfound wealth. Meanwhile, Staci and The Club are at odds on how to spend their club dues.
View this week's Tools for Parents: To Have and Give Not
The town bully, Hugh McClaw, has warned The Club his cousin Joey is coming to town for a visit, and they have plans to make trouble for The Club. They just might even take over the clubhouse and make it their own!
View this week's Tools for Parents: High Noon
Staci wishes that she were a princess so she could help others who are in need. She soon learns that every Christian has the King as their Father and that our prayers to Him make a difference in ways we cannot even imagine!
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Princess
C.J.'s dad, Theo is in for the legal battle of his life. As he struggles to do the right thing, he discovers that not only does the whole town want him to give up-so does C.J.!
View this week's Tools for Parents: Standing Alone
When The Club misbehaves in the Collins Mansion, Paw Paw Chuck has to give them all a good scolding. But when his warning goes unheeded, the kids learn the dangerous consequences of their actions.
View this week's Tools for Parents: Correction Course
After losing all confidence in her ability to do anything well, Staci is given a mysterious gift that may just change the way she thinks of herself forever.
View this week's Tools for Parents: A Closer Look
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: I'm a Believer
The first new episode in 18+ years! Mr. Rockler's plan to dig through the mountain is about to end in ruin. Staci's Mom is going to have that baby. But neither event is as it seems.
Ned and Tiffany find themselves fighting each other for power so they won't need to depend on anyone, ever. In the cylinder story, Jesus pursues Peter specifically to offer him forgiveness and grace. Peter learns that he needs to receive that forgiveness so their relationship can be healed. Depending on Jesus is the smartest thing we can do.
View this week's Tools for Parents: I'm Starting to See Red
Rumors are flying about Wildwood until the Wildwood Gazette is formed by Miss Harbor. Everyone in her classroom becomes a reporter searching for the truth wherever it may be found!
View this week's Tools for Parents: Not What I Heard
There are dark forces high up in Wild Mountain that are looking for “The One”. Paw Paw Chuck tells Theo, C.J.'s dad, more about Shadow Valley and how they will need to prepare the club for what’s coming.
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Warriors
A secret group holds off all the darkness of Wild Mountain as Paw Paw Chuck and Theo care for the wounded Mendle.
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Warriors
Wally Wickett, a new friend, thinks you can’t believe in something you can’t see . . . including God! But on a campout on Wild Mountain with Paw Paw Chuck and The Club, Wally sees first-hand that some things may be invisible but very real.
View this week's Tools for Parents: God with the Wind
C.J. has a job! He is filling in for the injured keeper of the lighthouse. But if he doesn't start taking it more seriously, a ship full of sailors might not make it to port-ever!
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Lighthouse
C.J. and Staci have to finish an important list of errands for Paw Paw Chuck, but they find themselves delayed and falling further behind at every turn. Just when they are within sight of their deadline, they find an injured skunk in need of help. Will they risk disappointing Paw Paw Chuck to help someone in need?
View this week's Tools for Parents: A Race Against Time
After finding a beehive that makes the world's best honey, C.J. goes into business and finds that he hasn't the time for anyone or anything that doesn't make him more money!
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Honey Buzz Principle
The slick traveling salesman, Dr. Theron, promises to teach C.J. the secrets of success and fame. But C.J. must decide whom he wants to follow more, "the good doctor" or "The Good Shepherd."
View this week's Tools for Parents: Snake Oil
The big go-cart race is coming up. But without teamwork, The Club discovers just how hard it is to be on the winning team.
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Great Go-Cart Race
C.J.'s in a pickle. He knows God wants him to do something he doesn't want to do. Captain Gus reminds C.J. of the story of what happened to someone in a similar situation; someone named Jonah!
View this week's Tools for Parents: Hold The Anchovies
Staci's new toy goes missing and only C.J. knows the truth, but he's not telling . . . that is, until he hears a familiar tune.
View this week's Tools for Parents: A Conscious Effort
Everyone is excited about Wildwood's newest and richest student . . . everyone, that is, except Miss Harbor, who quickly realizes that Tiffany doesn't want to play by anyone's rules but her own.
View this week's Tools for Parents: Tiffany Cometh
There's been a robbery at Mr. Crawford's general store. Staci thinks she saw the culprit but is warned by a mysterious visitor that if she knows what's good for her, she'll keep her mouth shut! Meanwhile, C.J. discovers the hard way that receiving God's forgiveness isn't hard at all.
View this week's Tools for Parents: Staci's Dilemma
Officer Hunt is on the case of a real "whodunit!" Gold and cargo have been stolen from Captain Reginald's ship and Hunt must find the burglar. Did Officer Hunt arrest the right man, or will the real thief escape from justice with all the gold? Things aren't as they seem in this Paws & Tales seaside caper.
View this week's Tools for Parents: Blinded By The Sight
Hugh brags that his soapbox derby car is faster than Staci's and dares her to try it out. Never one to back away from a challenge, Staci takes Hugh's car for a spin . . . a spin that turns into disaster at the bottom of Hunker Hill! Now the club must decide whether to seek revenge, or to forgive.
View this week's Tools for Parents: The Hullabaloo at Hunker Hill
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?
View this week's Tools for Parents: A Pirate's Life
All they want to do is spend a day fishing at Blossom Lake, but Paw Paw Chuck and Staci are distracted at every turn. If God causes all things to work together for good, why is there no good in sight? Staci learns a valuable lesson about how God orders our every step to accomplish His will.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Plans in the Breaking"
Opening night of Miss Harbor's new play is just days away, but the star is sick! Or is he? Staci and Marsha do their best to cure him, but C.J.'s real problem is fear. Will he find the real remedy in time to save the play?
View this week's Tools for Parents: "If the Tooth Be Known"
Ned and C.J. break something in the Collins Mansion. Instead of confessing and asking for forgiveness, they deceitfully try to hide the evidence. Now, what should have been a small matter becomes a volcano in the hands of Mrs. Collins' sister, Eunice McGruff!
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Grecian Urn"
Marsha goes head to head with spelling bee champ, Tiffany Rockler. When Tiffany shows her true colors, Marsha must decide if the championship is worth winning at any cost. It's a real D-I-L-E-M-M-A!
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Eye of the Tiger"
When it seems that Tiffany can fire anyone who works for her father, she forces all of the kids of Mr. Rockler's employees to be her personal servants . . . or else. C.J. decides Tiffany must be stopped. But can he carry out his plan when he finds out who her next victim might be?
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Hire Principle"
When Miss Harbor teaches a lesson on King Arthur, The Club decides it should make up some rules of conduct, just like Arthur and his knights did. But instead of bringing peace, The Club's rules threaten to divide them all.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "And Then There Were None"
The local baseball team is on the brink of winning the championship, when an injury sidelines their star player. But Gooz finds a "lucky" penny, and the Cavalry is on a roll. Now "The Club" must decide if the team's dependence on the penny is just some harmless fun or takes their focus off of playing to please God.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Whose Name Is Jealous"
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Tribe"
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Love Hopes"
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "C.J. and Ahab"
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "Miss Helga Grissel"
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Least of All"
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Plans I Have"
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?
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Island of Ned"
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.
View this week's Tools for Parents: "The Good Shepherd"