Academy Days: Christian Fiction for Teen Girls

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey loses the glimmer off a childhood dream and desires inspiration.  Today's Discussion Question: Sometimes growing up means a cold dose of reality. How can you keep from becoming jaded and critical afterwards?  Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art : Ashley Plank / Music : Michael DeStefano  Support the show

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey Winters goes on an adventure with the Pella family.  Today's Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:12  Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey avoids a journalist and starts a list of goals.  Today's Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:3 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: London Pella) London realizes that saying "no" may mean saying "goodbye."  Discussion Question: When you choose Jesus, you choose differently than a lot of other people. What if one of those people is a long-time, close friend? Will the friendship stay the same? Can it stay the same?  Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStef...

(Episode Character: London Pella) It's time to celebrate, but London's parents are acting a bit odd.  Discussion Question: What should you do when memories of bad but forgiven choices come to mind?  Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen and her mom finally know where they are going to live this summer, and Carmen looks forward to the summer with excitement.  Discussion Question: As you think about the main characters throughout season one, what do you think each one has learned about faith, family, and friends? In what ways do you expect each character to keep growing as they influence ea...

(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen doesn't know where she'll be living this summer or if her friendship with Ira Winters will ever become something more .  Today's Bible Verse: Psalm 145:15-16 ; Lamentations 3:24 - 26 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano  Support the show

(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen and her mom are suddenly offered a new opportunity.  Discussion Question: When you pray about a decision, what are some ways God shows you the answer?  Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey feels so different lately. Discussion Questions: Why do you think some people enjoy laughing at others? How does being laughed at affect the way an individual views himself or herself?  Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora Argine joins her friends and begins to open her heart again. Today's Bible Verse: Genesis 3:9 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora is finally left alone.  Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 11:28 - 30 Author : Judith DeStefano / Cover Art : Ashley Plank / Music : Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora Argine looks for some uninterrupted alone space.  Today's Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:31 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Theme Music: Michael DeStefano  Support the show

(Episode Character: London Pella) London makes a decision. Today's Bible Verse: 1 Kings 18:21 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: London Pella) London can't delay declaring her faith much longer.  Today's Bible Verse: Luke 9:26 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano  Support the show

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)  Lacey finally begins to reconnect with her older sister, Flora.  Think About It: Who should you take the time to talk to and listen to today?   Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey Winters braves the stage.  Today's Bible Verse: Philippians 2:5-11 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey starts Thanksgiving break on the wrong foot.  Discussion Question: When a day seems to become more and more negative, is there anything you can do to stop the train? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Nora Argine)  Nora finds out something startling about the newest student at Easton Christian Academy. Discussion Question: What makes the difference for good or bad in the way someone handles a hurtful situation?  Author: Judith DeStefanp / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora remembers one scary day back in the Bronx, and yet, she longs to return to her old life.  Episode Bible Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:11  Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters)  Lacey believes God is calling her to be Easton Christian Academy's future librarian.  Discussion Question: In general, how do you think Lacey views the idea of God having a calling for her life? What advice would you give Lacey on God's purpose for her life? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen and her mom are displaced after their neighborhood floods.  Episode Bible Verse: Matthew 10:29 - 31 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano  Support the show

(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver)  Carmen can't see the light in her "storm."  Today's Bible Reference: Psalm 139 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen and Ira continue to work on their history project, but for some reason, Carmen isn't very happy.  Discussion Question: Why do you think Carmen struggled to share hope with Mrs. Hope Sawyer? Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano Support the show

(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen and Ira return to ECA's attic for research.  Discussion Question: In the first segment, Carmen allows one frustrating moment to springboard her emotions into something else she is upset about. Are you ever tempted to react the same way to frustration? Would you have anything to say to Carmen about how she handled the situation?  Author: Judith DeStefa...

(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey's drama meter runs a little high.  Today's Discussion Question: What spiritual advice would you give Lacey if she were your friend? What practical, put-into-action advice would you give her? Be nice! Don't just tell her to "chill." How could you help her?  Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeStefano...