Welcome to Wildwood! The folks here live just like you and me. They love fun and adventure, enjoy their work and family, and try to learn each day what it means to be like Christ. Share a laugh with C.J., Ned, Staci, and all their friends in The Club. Sit down and hear Captain Gus tell you a story from his days sailing the high seas. Visit Paw Paw Chuck at his fix-it shop. You might even run into Hugh McClaw and his cronies, Mange and Molty. Whether you're six or 60, when you listen to Paws & Tales you'll always find something to laugh about, something to sing about, and something new to discover about our great and loving God
Let There Be More, Part 1
Ephesians 3:20-21 A trip to a huge abandoned factory turns into an adventure in discovery for C.J. and Ned! There are more machines than they can count! But instead of sharing their enthusiasm, the new owner wishes they had never come. Meanwhile, the girls learn that some Christians settle for less than God's best.
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Let There Be More, Part 2
John 14:12 Alma teaches Staci, Marsha, and Gooz how to put their faith into action with a "hug from God supper" program. But will the town rally behind the girls' efforts? Meanwhile, the boys help Alex realize his factory's amazing potential.
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A Good Foundation
Proverbs 10:25 The very first Paws & Tales episode! 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.
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Grace to Hugh
Proverbs 3:34 "I know who set fire to the Collins Mansion!" C.J. discovers a clue that unlocks the mystery of how the fire was 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!
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The Gift
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 C.J. and Ned see Hugh and his gang committing a crime and C.J. alerts the authorities. But Hugh discovered 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.
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Goliath
2 Corinthians 5:17 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?
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The Dedication
1 Chronicles 29:14 "The Fortress" is finally complete. 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' true purpose.
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Cylinder 137K
Psalm 121:7-8 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.
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Grow Your Gifts
Ephesians 4:11-12 It's time for a spiritual workout! C.J. and Gooz try to use the gifts God has given them. But when they meet some unexpected failures they vow to give up and never use their gifts again! Find out how a little "gift exercise" will help keep you spiritually strong.
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Powers and Principalities
Ephesians 6:12 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 their clubhouse... it's a spiritual battle for the future of Shadow Valley!
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Shadow Valley, Part 1
James 1:14-15 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.
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Shadow Valley, Part 2
James 1:14-15 Goliath finds his way in the strange land he now rules! The story of how Paw Paw Chuck came to know Christ continues. This week, Goliath meets Ava, a crazy yet seemingly wise woman who lives in a tower in the castle. She tells Goliath something that could change his life, but can she be trusted?
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True Riches
James 1:17 When gifts begin mysteriously appearing 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 counting His blessings.
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Every Good Thing
Psalm 116:12-14 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 discovers the depth of God's love.
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The Road to Christmas
John 10:10 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 help a man and his son find healing, restoration, and a reason to have the Christmas spirit.
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The Perfect Christmas Gift
Isaiah 9:6 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?
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Shadow Valley, Part 3
1 Timothy 1:15-16 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 Shadow Valley!
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Shadow Valley, Part 4
1 Timothy 1:15-16 Barely escaping alive from Shadow Valley, Goliath—now Chuck—relies on the help of a kindly country preacher Pastor Flint and his daughter Cindy. But healing one's physical wounds is not the same as healing a wounded heart. When the bandits from Wild Mountain begin kidnapping the children from surrounding villages, Chuck is called back into action. But will the shadow of his past keep him from facing his future?
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Shadow Valley, Part 5
Psalm 103:11-12 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 to live forever in the past!
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Shadow Valley, Part 6
1 Timothy 1:13-14 The thrilling conclusion to the Goliath, King of Shadow Valley series finds Chuck experiencing new life in Christ and a new mission. This broadcast also features an interview with Paws & Tales creators Dave Carl and Eric Baesel discussing why the Goliath series was written.
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A Good Foundation
Proverbs 10:25 The very first Paws & Tales episode! 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.
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Grace to Hugh
Proverbs 3:34 "I know who set fire to the Collins Mansion!" C.J. discovers a clue that unlocks the mystery of how the fire was 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!
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To Have and Give Not
Acts 20:35 After finding a treasure of pirate coins, Gooz has to decide the best way to handle her new found wealth. Meanwhile Staci and The Club are at odds on how to spend their club dues.
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High Noon
Joshua 1:9 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!
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The Princess
2 Corinthians 6:18 Staci wishes she was a princess so she could help those in need. Soon, she learns every believer has the King as their Father and that our prayers make a difference in ways we cannot even imagine.
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Standing Alone
Leviticus 19:15 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.!
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Correction Course
Proverbs 10:17 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.
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A Closer Look
Romans 12:6 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.
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I'm a Believer
1 Peter 1:3 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.
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Everything Is an Invitation
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 thing is as it seems.
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I'm Starting to See Red
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.
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Not What I Heard
Rumours 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!
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The Warriors, Part 1
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.
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The Warriors, Part 2
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.
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God With The Wind
Genesis 1:1 Wally Wickett, a new friend, thinks you can’t believe in something you can’t see…including God! But on a camp-out on Wild Mountain with Paw Paw Chuck and The Club, Wally sees first-hand that some things may be invisible but very real.
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The Lighthouse
1 Timothy 1:18-19 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!
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A Race Against Time
Romans 13:9 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?
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The Honey Buzz Principle
Luke 12:15 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!
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Staci's Dilemma
2 Thessalonians 3:13 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.
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The Hullabaloo at Hunker Hill
Ephesians 4:32 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.
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Blinded by the Sight
1 Samuel 16:7 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 with all the gold? Things aren't as easy as they seem in this Paws & Tales caper.
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Tiffany Cometh
1 Samuel 13:23 Everyone is excited about Wildwood's newest and richest student... everyone that is except Miss Harbor. She realizes Tiffany doesn't want to play by anyone's rules but her own.
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Hold the Anchovies
Jeremiah 7:23 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!
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A Conscious Effort
Numbers 32:23 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.
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A Pirate's Life
John 14:15 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?
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Plans in the Breaking
Romans 8:28 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.
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The Scarlet Stain
1 John 1:9 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?
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If the Tooth be Known
Isaiah 12:2 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?
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The Grecian Urn
Ephesians 4:25 Ned and C.J. break something in the Collins Mansion. Instead of confessing and asking for forgiveness, they 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!
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The Gift
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 C.J. and Ned see Hugh and his gang committing a crime and C.J. alerts the authorities. But Hugh discovered 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.
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The Dedication
1 Chronicles 29:14 "The Fortress" is finally complete. 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' true purpose.
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Eye of the Tiger
Colossians 3:23 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!
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The Story of Saul, Part 4
Joshua 1:9 King Saul's victories on the battlefield lead his nation to prosperity, but when he refuses to obey Samuel's instruction, Saul pays a great price. God directs Samuel to select for Israel a new king; a man after God's own heart.
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The Story of Saul, Part 3
Galatians 5:16 A storm of destruction is coming, and King Saul doesn't see it. When Saul hears the words of his advisors more loudly than the direction of the Lord, his distraction threatens to destroy an entire nation.
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The Story of Saul, Part 2
Isaiah 6:8 A reluctant king rises to the challenge of leading a nation. King Saul's humility and obedience brings his people back to worshipping God. But as the Philistine armies prepare to attack the king's faith is put to the ultimate test.
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The Story of Saul, Part 1
Psalm 32:8 "We want a king like the other nations!" The nation of Israel turns its back on God's leadership and calls for a king to be chosen from among them. But following God's direction, the Prophet Samuel makes an unlikely choices—a man whose last job was rounding up wild donkeys!
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A Cage Called Freedom
Romans 5:3-4 It's the first day of summer and C.J. and Ned are dreaming of sailing on the high seas! But when Captain Gus shows them what it really takes to be a sailor they discover their ideas are all wet. Meanwhile Paw Paw Chuck helps a drifter learn that real freedom means being anchored to something.
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Shadow Valley, Part 6
1 Timothy 1:13-14 The thrilling conclusion to the Goliath, King of Shadow Valley series finds Chuck experiencing new life in Christ and a new mission. This broadcast also features an interview with Paws & Tales creators Dave Carl and Eric Baesel discussing why the Goliath series was written.
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Shadow Valley, Part 5
Psalm 103:11-12 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 to live forever in the past!
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Shadow Valley, Part 4
1 Timothy 1:15-16 Barely escaping alive from Shadow Valley, Goliath—now Chuck—relies on the help of a kindly country preacher Pastor Flint and his daughter Cindy. But healing one's physical wounds is not the same as healing a wounded heart. When the bandits from Wild Mountain begin kidnapping the children from surrounding villages, Chuck is called back into action. But will the shadow of his past keep him from facing his future?
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Shadow Valley, Part 3
1 Timothy 1:15-16 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 Shadow Valley!
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Shadow Valley, Part 2
James 1:14-15 Goliath finds his way in the strange land he now rules! The story of how Paw Paw Chuck came to know Christ continues. This week, Goliath meets Ava, a crazy yet seemingly wise woman who lives in a tower in the castle. She tells Goliath something that could change his life, but can she be trusted?
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Shadow Valley, Part 1
James 1:14-15 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.
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Goliath
2 Corinthians 5:17 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?
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The Truth About Truth
Psalm 26:2-3 Staci makes a new friend that helps her understand "truth speaks even when we don't want it to." That mysterious saying leads Staci to a discovery of how important it is to love the things God loves. Meanwhile, C.J. has to face the truth about himself when his new friend reveals a dishonest streak!
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The Problem with Purity, Part 2
Matthew 5:8 C.J. befriends Saint Merrion, a member of the Big White Church. When she decides not to return to her strange church to spend every day of her life telling others about Jesus, C.J. helps Saint Merrion realize she has a lot to learn about the world she hopes to witness to. Together they discover that the purity of our heart is more important than our outward appearance.
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The Problem with Purity, Part 1
1 Corinthians 9:22 Paw Paw Chuck and C.J. make a delivery to a local church in Pleasant Valley, a town that sounds like... well, a pleasant place to visit. But when the townspeople describe the members of the Big White Church, it doesn't sound like any group of Christians Paw Paw Chuck and C.J. have ever heard of.
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Let it Go, Let it Go, Let it Go
Jeremiah 29:11 C.J. befriends a group of weak and pitiful creatures. He gets the surprise of his life when he discovers they don't want his help! Meanwhile, Tiffany learns she has a terrible illness that can only be cured if she changes who she is from the inside out!
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The Captain of My Destiny
Matthew 16:25 Staci welcomes a new arrival to Wildwood and her whole world is turned upside down! Eunice McGruff convinces Staci that if you want anything in this world you have to make it happen for yourself. Staci likes what she hears, but what does God say?
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I'm Achan All Over
Psalm 51:10-12 Ol' Gus tells the Bible story of Achan, a man who disobeyed God and suffered for it. Meanwhile, Marsha's food and blanket drive for the needy in Wildwood is coming together nicely. But when Marsha falls to temptation, she finds herself in Achan's place!
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C.J. Prospers
Romans 12:15 It's a battle between the haves and the have nots! With his father making a lot of money working for Mr. Rockler, C.J. quickly finds himself on the outs with his jealous friends. New clothes, new privileges, even Tiffany thinks C.J. is alright! When God told us to "weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice," He didn't mean we have to be happy for C.J., or did He?
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Powers and Principalities
Ephesians 6:12 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 their clubhouse... it's a spiritual battle for the future of Shadow Valley!
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The Good Shepherd
Psalm 23:1 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 first-hand it's not as easy as it seems.
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The Story of Esther, Part 2
Jeremiah 29:11 Esther's friends beg her to consider competing to become queen. If she doesn't, they say, the wicked Mahnoosh may win the crown and everyone in the harem will suffer. Esther realizes that God may have placed her in the palace for this very reason. But God's plan for Esther extends far beyond reigning beside the king. When Esther learns that the evil prince Haman is plotting to kill Mordecai and all of the Jews, she must decide if she will risk her own life to save her people.
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The Least of All
Matthew 19:26 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.
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Grow Your Gifts
Ephesians 4:11-12 It's time for a spiritual workout! C.J. and Gooz try to use the gifts God has given them. But when they meet some unexpected failures they vow to give up and never use their gifts again! Find out how a little "gift exercise" will help keep you spiritually strong.
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I'm a Believer
1 Peter 1:3 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.
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The Plans I Have
Psalm 62:1-2 Staci's life seems to be going really well. She enjoys church, her family, and even school! But everything is about to change. Now Staci must learn to trust God's plans when everything around her seems out of control.
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The Story of Esther, Part 1
Romans 8:28 C.J. and Staci discover one of Mr. Collins' cylinders that tells the amazing Bible story of Esther, a beautiful, young, Jewish girl who God used to accomplish extraordinary things. In Part One of the story, Esther is kidnapped and forced to compete in a contest to become the next queen. Realizing she might have to spend the rest of her life separated from her family and friends Esther wonders in despair if God has forgotten about her.
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The Island of Ned
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 The new Wildwood library is nearly complete and Miss Harbor's class has been given the honour of making it something to go on permanent display. Ned knows just the thing and sets off to create his masterpiece. But his pride and anger put the project—and his life—in jeopardy! Can his friends save him from destruction?
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Miss Helga Grissel
Colossians 4:6 Staci can hardly believe what a rude reception she receives 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 live with.
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The Story of Esther, Part 3
Psalm 9:10 Haman's plot to kill all the Jews is made into la and no one—not even the king—can stop him. As Haman's pride swells, Esther is certain that God's plan for her life is for such a time as this. God uses Esther in a mighty way and shows His sovereignty in a thrilling conclusion that is celebrated by Jews even today.
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C.J. & Ahab
Proverbs 23:17 When Ned refuses to part with an autographed baseball 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.
