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ATC15: AIO #54 Clanging Cymbals... Review

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:00:04 PST

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Run Time: 59:16

We return after our hiatus with (almost) a full hour of ATC goodness. Or something like that. Anyway, we give our opinions on Adventures in Odyssey Album #54 Clanging Cymbals...And the Meaning of God's Love, we share how we voted in the Album 54 Avery Awards, we tell about the forthcoming ATC Playlist (a list of essential audio dramas on a road trip), and Roy offers up an outstanding newscast.

News Segment Links:
Lamplighter Theatre Blog Post About Foley Recording
Adventures in Odyssey Birthday Bash
Adventures in Odyssey's Get In The Show contest

Review Segment Links:
Adventures in Odyssey Album #54 Clanging Cymbals...And the Meaning of God's Love

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Radio CSS Media Network Update & Thank You To Our Listeners

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:55:19 PST

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Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to say thank you to you all for listening to our shows over the past 12 months. Also I wanted to thank several people who work behind the scenes here at Radio CSS Media.

Lastly, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! We are looking forward to a great 2012 with you!

-JD

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Kevin McCreary
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CMD Issue 4: Matthew West Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:49:28 PST

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In today’s issue, Darlene Zschech shares the story behind the song You Are Love, I’ll share some updates from some of your favorite artists, and our featured article is an interview with the talented singer and songwriter, Matthew West.

News Column:
Casting Crowns - Come To The Well
Casting Crowns’s Website

Story Behind The Song Column:
This issue’s Story Behind The Song Column features Fair Trade Services artist Darlene Zschech and the title track from her brand new CD called You Are Love.

Darlene Zschech - You Are Love
Darlene Zschech’s Website

Featured Article:

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Matthew West. Matthew will share some great info about his two most recent projects in this interview, Something To Say and The Story of Your Life.

Matthew West - Something To Say
Matthew West - The Story of Your Life (CD)
Matthew West - The Story of Your Life (Book)
Matthew West - The Heart of Christmas
Matthew West’s Website

JD and Matthew West

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ATC14: Birthday Celebration with Special Guests - Part 2

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:30:21 PST

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Run Time: 44:48

Today's episode of Audio Theatre Central is again all play and no work as we continue to just have a good time chatting with a couple of other Adventures in Odyssey fans. Kevin McCreary of The Ceiling Fan Podcast and the Adventures in Odyssey ScoopCast and Austin Peachey from the Adventures in Odyssey Blog join us to simply talk about AIO.

This episode is the second part of our conversation with Kevin and Austin. Check out episode 13 to hear the interview portion of our discussion. Episode 14 is our last episode of 2011. We'll see you next year!

Links:

Kevin McCreary
M'kalister Park album
The Ceiling Fan
The ScoopCast

Austin Peachey
The AIO Blog
The AIO BlogCast

Check out the pics from our Birthday Celebration!

ATC 1st Birthday

Christmas is coming up soon! Check out Episode 3 of Audio Theatre Central to hear our review of The Shepherds' Prayer. You can order a copy of the drama here.

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ATC13: Birthday Celebration with Special Guests - Part 1

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:40:50 PDT

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Run Time: 57:39

Today's episode of Audio Theatre Central is all play and no work. We don't review anything, we don't do a newscast; we just have a good time interviewing a couple of other Adventures in Odyssey fans. Kevin McCreary of The Ceiling Fan Podcast and the Adventures in Odyssey ScoopCast and Austin Peachey from the Adventures in Odyssey Blog join us to tell us a little about how they started in the AIO online fan community.

This episode is part one of our conversation with Kevin and Austin. Next time we have more fun just talking about our favorite show in the world, Adventures in Odyssey! Check out episode 14 to hear this discussion.

Links:

Kevin McCreary
M'kalister Park album
The Ceiling Fan
The ScoopCast

Austin Peachey
The AIO Blog
The AIO BlogCast

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CMD Issue 3: Don Francisco Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:57:43 PDT

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In today’s issue, you’ll get to hear the story behind the song God Is Still God from Heather Williams, I’ll share some updates from some of your favorite artists, and our featured article is an interview with one of my favorite artists, singer/songwriter Don Francisco.

News Column:

Phil Wickham - Response

Phil Wickham’s Website

Jaci Velasquez signs record deal with Inpop Records

Jaci Velasquez’s Website

Michael W. Smith releasing second instrumental album

Michael W. Smith’s Website

Story Behind The Song Column:

This issue’s Story Behind The Song Column features Fair Trade Services artist Heather Williams and her song called God Is Still God.

Heather Williams - God Is Still God

Heather Williams’ Website

Featured Article:

We recently had the great pleasure of interviewing Don Francisco. Don shares a little about his background, his songwriting, and his most recent project, Let It Ride.

Don Francisco - Let It Ride

Don Francisco’s Website

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ATC12: Radio Theatre's The Secret Garden Review

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:01:05 PDT

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Run Time: 44:34

On today's edition of the Audio Theatre Central podcast the guys review Focus on the Family Radio Theatre's The Secret Garden. They also play a promo that tells what is coming up in Season 3 of Lamplighter Theatre and they also give a heads-up on what you can expect in the next episode of the show as they celebrate the 1st anniversary of ATC! And as always, Roy has the latest news for us.

News Segment Links:

The Blackgaard Chronicles

Adventures In Odyssey Album #54

Review Segment Links:
Radio Theatre's The Secret Garden

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ATC11: Job: A Modern Man Review & Wayne Scott Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:47:40 PDT

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Run Time: 51:00

Today the guys introduce you to LifeHouse Theater On-The-Air, an audio drama production company that they recently discovered. They also interview Wayne Scott, the president of LifeHouse Theater, to give you some background on the company. Then JD, Roy, and Andrew share their comments and opinions on Job: A Modern Man, one of the dramas released by LifeHouse Theater. And of course, Roy has the latest news for us.

News Segment Links:
AIO Wiki Audio Player

Interview Segment Links:
LifeHouse Theater On-The-Air (Audio Drama Website)
LifeHouse Theater (Stage Theater Website)
Wayne Scott's Blog

Review Segment Links:
Job: A Modern Man (Digital Download)
Job: A Modern Man (Physical CD)
Job: A Modern Man Study Guide

BB Episode 4: Hope Rising Review & Kim Meeder Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:52:49 PDT

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In this episode of Bookworm Banquet podcast, JD and Nicole share a review of their first non-fiction book so far. They review Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising: Stories from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams. This is a book filled with stories of abused horses and broken children who interact at Kim Meeder's Ranch, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, and the resulting healing that happens for both the horses and the children. JD and Nicole also interview Kim Meeder about the book and her work at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Nicole also brings you a Bookworm Fact and JD offers up a Bookworm Tip. And lastly, they respond to listener feedback.

JD's Rating: 4 out of 5
Nicole's Rating: 4 out of 5

Interview Segment Links:

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about William Shakespeare.

www.NoSweatShakespeare.com is a wealth of Shakespearean information; especially this article which discusses his influence on the English language.

JD's Bookworm Tip is www.ReadersRead.com

Feedback Segment Links:

Listener Margie's review of Ballad of the Northland can be found here.

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ATC Episode 10: The Green Ring Conspiracy Review

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:30:02 PDT

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Run time: 1:13:30

In this episode, JD, Roy, and Andrew review Adventures in Odyssey Album 53: The Green Ring Conspiracy. They give their opinions on character development, the plot, themes, and highlights of this latest season of AIO. Prior to the review, Roy brings us up to date in the world of family audio dramas. After the discussion the guys stop by the mailroom to read some listener feedback.

News Segment Links:

AIO Album 54: Clanging Cymbals...and the Meaning of God's Love episode list
The Odyssey ScoopCast interview with Brock Eastman

Review Segment Links:

Adventures in Odyssey Album 53: The Green Ring Conspiracy

BB Episode 3: Ballad Of The Northland Review & Jason Barron Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:37:31 PDT

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In this episode, JD and Nicole review Jason Barron's novel Ballad Of The Northland. This book is a very intriguing story of a boy who grows up in the Alaskan bush country. JD and Nicole also interview Jason Barron and speak with him about the book, his career as a musher, and his upcoming novel. Nicole shares another Bookworm Fact and then JD gives you a Bookworm Tip.

NOTE: This episode ran a little longer than previous ones, but we hope you'll enjoy the content nonetheless.

JD's Rating: 4 out of 5

Nicole's Rating: 2 out of 5 for family friendliness and 4 out of 5 for story quality

Interview Segment Links:

Jason Barron's website
Jason's Blog

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

JD's Bookworm Tip is - Google Books
Google Books Homepage | Google Books eBookstore

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ATC Episode 9: Lamplighter Theatre Season 2 Review & Mark Hamby and John Fornof Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:16:51 PDT

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In today’s episode JD, Roy, and Andrew review Buried In The Snow, the final drama from Season 2 of Lamplighter Theatre. The stellar newscaster, Roy, has another stellar newscast. And then JD interviews Mark Hamby and John Fornof, the Executive Producer and Producer, for Lamplighter Theatre. They discuss the Lamplighter Guild, some of the aspects of creating an audio drama, as well as some specific info on Lamplighter’s Season 2.

News Segment Links:
The Odyssey Times newspaper
Spirit Blade Productions interactive audio commentary for Pilgrim's Progress.
ATC Episode 4 - Review of Pilgrim’s Progress

Review Segment Links:
Lamplighter Theatre’s Buried In The Snow
(Please use promo code LAMP67 if you purchase this drama.)
Jungle Jam Christmas Show - Click on The Merry Christmas Show link

Interview Segment Links:
Lamplighter Guild

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CMD Issue 2: Calling Levi Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:02:56 PDT

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In today’s issue, we’ll share the story behind the song There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace from Point of Grace, tell you about some new releases, and our featured article is an interview with Calling Levi. We’ll also be giving away a copy of Jonny Diaz’s new album.

News Column:
Rebecca St. James Marries Jacob Fink

Building 429 - Listen to the Sound
Building 429’s Website

John Waller - As For Me And My House
John’s Website

Nicole C. Mullen - Captivated
Nicole’s Website

Sara Groves’ Website

Story Behind The Song Column:
This issue’s Story Behind The Song Column features Point of Grace their very encouraging song There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace.

Point of Grace - No Changin' Us
Point of Grace’s Website

Featured Article:

I had a phone conversation this week with Rob Leight of the group Calling Levi. This is an independent group that has been putting out some really great music for almost a decade. If you like Avalon or Selah, you’ll love Calling Levi.

Calling Levi - The Pursuit
Calling Levi’s Website

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ATC Episode 8: Bonhoeffer-The Cost of Freedom Review & The Story of Little Tree

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:30:01 PDT

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In this episode of Audio Theatre Central, JD, Roy, and Andrew review Focus on the Family Radio Theatre’s drama Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom. This drama was written by Paul McCusker and was the recipient of a Peabody Award. The guys also mention a great Easter story for children called The Story of Little Tree. This musical is a fun as well as thought-provoking drama that will especially appeal to younger listeners. And of course, Roy has another newscast that contains some breaking news.

News Segment Links:
Father Gilbert Mysteries - Collector’s Edition
AIO Blogcast’s Phil Lollar Interview
Adventures In Odyssey - Album 54: Clanging Cymbals and the Meaning of Love
Lamplighter Guild

Review Segment Links:
The Story of Little Tree
Lamplighter Theatre (Please use promo code LAMP67 when you order.)
Lamplighter’s Donation Page
Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom

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CMD Issue 1: Jonny Diaz Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:31:32 PDT

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In this issue, you’ll hear the story behind Mark Schultz’s latest single, find out some highlights from the 42nd Annual Dove Awards, and our featured article is an interview with INO Records recording artist Jonny Diaz.

News Column:
Carman’s Website

Chris August - No Far Away
Chris’s Website

Francesca Battistelli - My Paper Heart
Francesca Battistelli - Hundred More Years
Francesca’s Website

Story Behind The Song Column:
This issue’s Story behind The Song Column is featuring the song What it Means To be Loved, a wonderful ballad from mark Schultz. This is the most recent single from his Come Alive project.

Mark Schultz - Come Alive
Mark’s Website

Featured Article:

I had the opportunity to chat with recording artist Jonny Diaz about his major label debut, how he got started in music, and his newly released self-titled project. It is a great album that I highly recommend.

Jonny Diaz - More Beautiful You
Jonny Diaz - Self-Titled album
Jonny’s Website

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ATC Episode 7: Lamplighter Theatre Season 2 Review & Jess Harnell Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:08 PDT

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This time on ATC, we discuss the first three dramas from Lamplighter Theatre’s Season 2, The Robber’s Cave, The Boy of Mt. Rhigi, and The Wanderer. But first, Roy delivers his obligatory newscast. Then we share a recorded interview between John Fornof, producer for Lamplighter Theatre, and Jess Harnell, the voice of Finnian Jones.

News Segment Links:
Pre-order Adventures in Odyssey Album 54: Clanging Cymbals . . . and the Meaning of Love

Review Segment Links:

The Robber’s Cave
The Boy of Mt. Rhigi
The Wanderer

Remember to use the promo code LAMP67 when you order from Lamplighter!

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BB Episode 2: An Eye For Glory Review & Karl Bacon Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:59:45 PDT

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In this episode, JD and Nicole review and discuss Karl Bacon's fantastic historical novel entitled An Eye for Glory: The Civil War Chronicles of a Citizen Soldier. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book that we highly recommend. JD also speaks with the author, Karl Bacon, about his writing career, An Eye for Glory, and what maybe coming next. Nicole shares another Bookworm Fact and then they respond to listener feedback from Max.

JD's Rating: 5 out of 5

Nicole's Rating: 5 out of 5

Interview Segment Links:

Karl Bacon mentioned the following books:

Infantryman Pettit, The Civil War Letters of Corporal Frederick Pettit - William Gilfillan Gavin
The Civil War: A Narrative - Shelby Foote
History of the Fourteenth Regiment, Connecticut Vol. Infantry - Charles D. Page
Karl Bacon mentioned the following websites:
Karl Bacon's website
Civil War Trust
Civil War Traveler

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Emily Dickinson.

Chartless by Emily Dickinson can be read here.

Feedback Segment Links:

The Archives of Anthropos by John White

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BB Episode 1: Though Waters Roar Review

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:30:47 PDT

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In this episode, JD and Nicole discuss Lynn Austin's historical novel Though Waters Roar. While there were a few things with this book that were slight annoyances, overall it was an enjoyable read.

JD's Rating: 3 out of 5
Nicole's Rating: 3 out of 5

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Dr. Seuss.

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BB Episode 0: Introduction

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:28:42 PDT

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In our very first episode of this show, we take a few moments to introduce ourselves and give you an overview of what we will cover on this podcast.

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

JD's Bookworm Tip - www.librarything.com

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ATC Episode 6: Father Gilbert - A Soul In Torment Review & Paul McCusker Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:25:28 PDT

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Today we take a look at Focus on the Family’s production, A Soul in Torment, which is the first Father Gilbert Mystery and was just aired on stations across the country. But prior to that, Roy gives us some Top 3 updates. Then we are joined by Paul McCusker (who wrote the Father Gilbert stories) to discuss A Soul In Torment, the Father Gilbert stories in general, and Adventures in Odyssey. Then we make the journey to the mail room for some listener mail.

News Segment Links:
AIO Avery Awards
Purchase Album 53: The Green Ring Conspiracy

Review Segment Links:
Purchase Father Gilbert: A Soul in Torment

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ATC Episode 5: Adventures in Odyssey Album 52 Review

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:23:02 PDT

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Welcome to our first episode of 2011! In this episode we review all 12 episodes of Adventures in Odyssey’s most recent release, Album 52: Cause & Effect. But first, Roy fills us in with all the latest Top 3 news.

News Segment Links:

Avery Awards
Odyssey Scoop’s AIO Timeline
Radio Theatre Website

Review Segment Links:

Nathan Hoobler Interview
Purchase Album 52: Cause & Effect

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ATC Episode 4: Spirit Blade Productions

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:38 PDT

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Roy brings lots of news for the Top 3 on this episode. JD, Roy, & Andrew also introduce you to Spirit Blade Productions' drama called Pilgrim's Progress: Similitude of a Dream, which is, of course, based on the John Bunyan classic. We also interview Paeter Frandsen, creator of Spirit Blade Productions.

News Segment Links:

Avery Award nominations

Review Segment Links:

Spirit Blade Productions' drama Pilgrim's Progress: Similitude of a Dream

Pilgrim's Progress book by John Bunyan

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UPDATE: We need to correct something that we said during the review. We mentioned that the name for God in Pilgrim's Progress, "The Absolute", was also used in the Spirit Blade Trilogy. That is, in fact, not correct. The name for God that is used in the Spirit Blade Trilogy is "The Only." Thanks for catching our mistake, Paeter! -JD

Merry Christmas from Radio CSS Media

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:55 PDT

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Some Christmas wishes from all of us at Radio CSS Media! Have a wonderful holiday season!

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What Child Is This - Derek K. Miller

ATC Episode 3: Review of The Shepherds' Prayer & Paul McCusker Interview

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:13:43 PDT

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Roy does another newscast and we review The Shepherd's Prayer, a drama based on the book by Richard M. Barry. This is a great Christmas story that we highly recommend. Also, JD interviews Paul McCusker and they discuss Focus on the Family Radio Theatre. And then we traipse down to the mail room to read some listener's letters.

Review Segment Links:

The Shepherds' Prayer drama and book

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ATC Episode 2: Nathan Hoobler Interview & Review of The Screwtape Letters

feedback@RadioCSS.com (Radio CSS Media) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:11:36 PDT

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News of the Top 3 from Roy, review of Focus on the Family Radio Theatre's dramatization of The Screwtape Letters, and a great interview with writer, director and producer for Adventures in Odyssey, Nathan Hoobler.

Review Segment Links:

Official website for the drama

Purchase Radio Theatre's The Screwtape Letters

Purchase the C.S. Lewis book

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