The Ties That Bind, Part 8
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Acts 28:13-15
14There we found some brothers who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome.
15The brothers there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these men Paul thanked God and was encouraged.“The Ties That Bind, Part 8” is episode #758 of the Adventures in Odyssey audio series. It was written and directed by Paul McCusker, and originally aired on October 25, 2014.
Summary
Detective Polehaus finds a surprising connection between the Vigilantors and Rhonda Adelaide. The Odyssey Business Association pushes Mr. Whittaker to join the Let’s Get Together Festival. And Jay tries to persuade Emily and Matthew to investigate a ghost town at Hangman’s Hollow.
Plot
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Discussion Questions
1. Rhonda Adelaide suggests that sometimes people have to be compelled to accept changes they may not like for the “greater good.” What changes was she talking about? How do you decide what is the greater good? What happens when people can’t agree on the greater good?
2. Why was Detective Polehaus quick to suspect Buck of causing trouble? Is the detective right to suspect someone because of his past crimes? What did you think of the detective saying, “Once a criminal, always a criminal”? Do you know anyone who has changed? How did they change?
3. Why do people like Rhonda Adelaide accuse Christians of practicing “hate”? Can you think of any Christians who have been harsh or unloving? What would you say to Rhonda Adelaide?
4. How can you put your faith in action at home? At church? How can you put your faith in action in public?
5. Ben Parley suggested to Whit that personal belief and faith are becoming irrelevant today. Is he right?
6. Whit seems determined to deal with the Let’s Get Together festival troubles on his own. How could he let Connie, Eugene, and others help him? Why should Christians ask for help from other believers? (See Acts 28:13-15.) How can you help your Christian friends who need help?
Cast
Heard in episode
Mentioned in episode
Character | Mentioned By |
---|---|
Buck Oliver | Don Polehaus |
Randall Edgeware | Rhonda Adelaide |
Katrina Meltsner | John Whittaker |
Aaron Hall | Jay Smouse |
Silvia Smouse | Jay Smouse |
Dale Jacobs | Rhonda Adelaide |
Notes
- This is a main episode in The Ties That Bind (Saga).
- Trivia
- Hand Up is mentioned here for the first time since the relaunch. No explanation is given for the apparent lack of Eugene's involvement of it during the past six years.
Quotes
Jay Smouse: I am coming up on you quietly and without any reason for you to be startled like the quivering jellyfish you’ve turned into or whatever this quivering dessert is.
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