Who caused Grace’s blindness? Why does this matter? And how does it affect how she answers Hope? Listen to hear Ryan’s and Michael’s stances on who is responsible for evil and suffering in this extended discussion of topics referenced in “Mudpies and Blind Eyes.”

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Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

It’s another Bible story on Gilead that’s also a mixed bag for discussion! In this review of episode 132 (10-7) of Beyond Gilead, “Mudpies and Blind Eyes,” Ryan and Michael talk about the accuracy of Grace’s Bible story but question its relevance to Hope’s concerns. Comparisons to Odyssey, an extended discussion to come, and a joke about King Sisera also all factor in.

Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

Hope’s journey in Pittsburgh comes to a close, and Michael and Ryan ponder what might have been in this second-part review of Lori Twichell’s Pittsburgh Duology. This part centers on how to construct a meaningful leadup to an emotional payoff that, when taken by itself, this episode pulls off well.

Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

Another two-parter has arrived, and Ryan and Michael have much to say about Lori Twichell’s next installment of Hope’s story in this review of episodes 130 and 131 (10-5 and 10-6) of Beyond Gilead, “Sandcastles in Storms” and “Is God in Pittsburgh?” The two hosts start the review by addressing the episodes’ padding, inactive characters, lack of significant events, and potential for a much more engaging story.

Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

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Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

Out of nowhere comes a great episode from Lori Twichell! Michael and Ryan sing the praises of good storytelling in this review of episode 129 of Beyond Gilead, 10-4, “Good Buddy.” In addition to a genius title, this episode’s comparisons to Season 9 epsiodes, themes of snitching and gossip, and efficient storytelling all contribute to the review.

Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

Ryan and Michael’s second journey into Beyond Gilead’s old time radio parodies is a bit rocky as the two co-hosts break down episode 128 (10-3), “Coleropolis.” The review of this relatively inconsequential episode touches on its lesson and whether it was warranted, the story structure of the real life scenes, who bears responsibility for the main conflict, and some odd directing for MacKenzie Segard.

Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

The review of the Season 10 premiere continues as Michael and Ryan discuss the overarching themes of these two episodes. Pointless eminent domain, John’s reaction to the bulldozer, emphasizing plot and forgetting character, and the sanctity of Gilead Lane all factor into part two of this discussion.

Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

Drama on Gilead Lane! Dreams! Premonitions! Bulldozers! And... a discussion once again on how to write appropriate messages from God. Ryan and Michael get into the nitty-gritty of the discussion on the theology of the Season 10 premiere of Beyond Gilead, episodes 126 and 127 (10-1 and 10-2), “An Approaching Shadow” and “Choice Morsels.”

Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

It’s Gilead’s only split episode! Michael and Ryan return to Return to Gilead for a review of episode 125 (S-15) of Beyond Gilead, “The Greatest of These.” The first split, “Sir Plungealot,” serves as a source of laughs and surface-level themes, while the second split, “Flower Day,” prompts some interesting discussion on Valentine’s Day and how Lori Twichell handled it with the Morrisons.

Our site: https://returntogilead.com

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing: Michael LaFaver

Music: John Lewis

Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett

Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.