Adventures In Odyssey Cassettes #28: Welcome Home [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

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Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Adventures in Odyssey

When Whit returns from a lengthy stay in the Middle East, the entire town of Odyssey turns out for a joyous homecoming celebration complete with fanfare and fireworks But for Jack, Whit's arrival means an uneasy reunion - and a tough decision about the future. Then, the phrase "fools rush in" takes on new significance for Eugene when he neglects to seek God's direction in his relationship with Katrina.

Meanwhile, it looks like the mission board isn't quite finished with Whit, and an offer for continued foreign ministry is on the table. Will he choose to stay on at Whit's End, or will following God's plan require another long absence for him?

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Tommy Nelson; Unabridged edition (July 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561795658
• ISBN-13: 978-1561795659
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,561,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Books on Cassette > Children's Books > Religious
  • #48 in Books > Books on Cassette > Children's Books > Adventure
  • #75 in Books > Books on Cassette > Children's Books > Classics

More About the Author

Paul has been writing since he was 10, starting on a typewriter he got for Christmas. Since then, he's published plays, sketch collections, songs and novels. Not to mention his 20 years of work on the popular children's audio program "Adventures in Odyssey," and its companion series "Radio Theatre." He won a Peabody Award for his drama "Bonhoeffer," and an Audie Award for his "Life of Jesus" epic. He has dramatized CS Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia" and more recently "The Screwtape Letters." His novels include "The Mill House," "Epiphany" and his latest, "TSI: The Gabon Virus" with Dr. Walt Larimore. Paul lives in Colorado Springs.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The return of John Avery Whittaker!, March 1, 2005

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Dennis A. Amith (kndy) (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Welcome Home (Adventures in Odyssey #28) (Audio CD)

When John Avery Whittaker returns from a lengthy stay in the Middle East, the entire town of Odyssey turns out for a joyous homecoming celebration complete with fanfare and fireworks. But for Jack, Whit's arrival means an uneasy reunion-and a tough decision about the future. Then, the phrase "Fools rush in" takes on a new significance for Eugene when he neglects to seek God's direction in his relationhip with Katrina.

Meanwhile, it looks like the mission board isn't quite finished with Whit, and an offer for continued foreign ministry is on the table. Will he choose to stay on at Whit's End, or will following God's plan require another long absence for him.

Episodes:

The merchant of Odyssey (episode #359 / Theme: Mercy / Scripture Reference: James 2: 13). Barth Rathbone is back and he has a plan for Electric Palace and Edwin Blackgard.

The Right Choice, Part 1 and 2 (episode #362 and #363 / Theme: God's plans for our lives; waiting on the lord): Eugene asks Katrina to marry him. What will she say?

The Secret Weapon (episode #358 / Theme: Leadership; believing in the right thing / Scripture Reference: John 8:32 ). Connie becomes a coach for the Coyotes.

Home Sweet Home (episode #364 / Theme: The joy of reunion; the importance of home / Scripture Reference: Psalm 84:3): The return of Whit.

Clara (episode #365 / Theme: Forgiveness & Friendship / Scripture Reference: Proverbs 17:17): This is an emotional show about love, loss, and adoption. It may be too mature for young listeners. You learn why there is a rift between Whit and Jack.

Three Funerals and a Wedding, Part 1 and 2 (episode #360 and #361 / Theme: Ruth and loyalty / Scripture Reference: The book of Ruth): Connie teaches Courtney and Jenny about a young maiden named Ruth.

The Other Woman (episode #368 / Theme: The danger of spreading rumors; dealing with the mentally ill. / Scripture Reference: Proverbs 16:28, 1 Peter 3:12): Tom Riley will not run for re-election. This story answers what happened to Tom's wife.

Solitary Refinement (episode #366 / Theme: The importance of solitude /Scripture Reference: Phillipians 4:6-7): Eugene considers joining a monastery.

The Decision (episode #367 / Theme: Seeking God's will for our lives / Proverbs 3:5-6): Will Whit go to the Middle East and leave Odyssey?

It's a Wrap! (episode #369 / Theme: God's role in life. / Scripture Reference: Psalm 118:24; Proverbs 27: 1): The last show recorded before the cast took a break. Kid's Radio takes the microphone to Whit's End.

REVIEW: Wow! This one is very good! Stories that will surely make you shed a tear...it's very good! "Clara" has to be one of the top stories I have ever heard, wow! This is the final set so far...but I wish the final episode was more of a final than to end it with Kid's radio. Hopefully, AIO makes new shows. I can't wait.... :) Very good and highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Excellent!, July 6, 2011

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This review is from: Welcome Home (Adventures in Odyssey #28) (Audio CD)

Another home run for Focus On The Family! : This one has the Story of Ruth told by Connie in 2 Episodes. While it may be a tad embellished to make it more interesting, this version of Ruth is very faithful to core of the story. This is one of my favorites.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's really good, awesome, spectacular., December 2, 1997

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This review is from: Adventures In Odyssey Cassettes #28: Welcome Home (Audio Cassette)

If you've listen to to Adventures in Odyssey as long as I have, you'll LOVE this audio cassette. A special person (don't want to let you know who it is. It would spoil the surprise.) left Odyssey a few years ago and has FINALLY returned. Connie Kendall wanted to make this a SPECIAL day for this special person and instead of being at the airport, the ceremonies, ect. when this person arrived, she was just late for all of these things. She finnally tracked the special person down and he was asleep, do to exaustion, she was so sad, frustrated, mad, you get the point. She was cring, and she woke up the special person, she was so glad to hug the special person. If you want more information on Adventures in Odyssey, e-mail me at [e-mail] Thanks!