Return to Gilead

A finale of underwhelming proportions! But is it still good? On this episode of the Return to Gilead Sunday Special, Ryan and Michael take a look at “Missing Pieces, Part 4” from Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mysteries and compare it to the book by Jerry Jenkins and Chris Fabry, answering some questions from earlier in the excellent four-parter. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michae...

Michael and Ryan present the Ruined Series, Part 7. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes and logos and artwork produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids...

Michael, Ryan, and Austin present the Ruined Series, Part 6. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Austin Peachey Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes and logos and artwork produced for and with perm...

Michael, Ryan, and Jack present the Ruined Series, Part 5. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Jack Cashion Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes and logos and artwork produced for and with permissi...

Michael and Ryan present the Ruined Series, Part 4. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes and logos and artwork produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids...

Michael, Ryan, and Austin present the Ruined Series, Part 3. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Austin Peachey Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes and logos and artwork produced for and with perm...

Michael and Ryan present the Ruined Series, Part 2. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes and logos and artwork produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids...

Michael and Ryan present the Ruined Series, Part 1. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Cover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany Burnett Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes and logos and artwork produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids...

Well, it was good while it lasted. On this episode of the Return to Gilead Sunday Special, Ryan and Michael have mixed feelings on the next episode of Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mysteries, “Missing Pieces, Part 3.” Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver Cover artwork: Bethany Burnett The Return to Gilead Sund...

Lori Twichell makes a long-awaited appearance on Return to Gilead! Michael and Ryan chat with the prolific Beyond Gilead writer to discuss her beginnings on Gilead, memories of working with Steve and John, her thoughts on audio drama criticism, stories of working in the secular film industry, and a hardship in her life that led to a powerful testimony. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits...

Is this... excellent audio drama?? The Return to Gilead Sunday Special continues to bring many surprises for Michael and Ryan, continuing with a review of a fantastic episode of Red Rock Mysteries, “Missing Pieces, Part 2.” Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver Cover artwork: Bethany Burnett The Return to...

Hannah Matlock makes a long overdue return to the podcast to join Ryan and Michael for the second part of the review of the Beyond Gilead Season 10 finale. The hosts talk about the Bible story and its directing and integration into the rest of the episode, Hannah’s thoughts on John’s arc throughout the two parts, and the odd whiteboard incident. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts:...

The tides have changed! Michael and Ryan are back with a regular episode of the Return to Gilead Sunday Special and a glowing review of “Missing Pieces, Part 1”! Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver Cover artwork: Bethany Burnett The Return to Gilead Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes,...

As tensions rise on Gilead Lane and John Fornof brings Season 10 of Beyond Gilead to a close, Michael and Ryan reflect on yet another episode discussing God’s will: episodes 136 and 137 (10-11 and 10-12), “Hold Lightly, Parts 1 and 2.” In this first part, some healthy division leads to good discussion on the theme of holding things lightly before God, whether John’s action merited his lesson, and...

An extended review is the only recourse for the one episode of Gilead that made a host angry. Ryan and Michael run a marathon of a podcast to determine just how broken is episode 135 (10-10) of Beyond Gilead, “Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing.” Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: John Lewis Cover artwork: Allie Barrett...

Ellie Hope was a fantastic guest to have on the podcast, and we didn’t want to make it sound like she was left out. Here are some parts of the recording of the review of “Going Through the Motions” that mostly involved banter between Michael and Ryan. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Ellie Hope Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: John Lewis Cover a...

Welcome back to the Return to Gilead Sunday Special Stolen Secrets Version Differences Bonus Episode Book Club! Michael and Ryan are back to talk about some key takeaways from the differences between the original book version, the Oasis Audio version, and the Keys for Kids version of the second book in Red Rock Mysteries. Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan...

Another guest episode! Ellie Hope, a friend from Liberty, joins Michael and Ryan to break down Anna Townsend’s solo outing, episode 134 (10-9) of Beyond Gilead, “Going Through the Motions.” The two avid fans and the one new fan talk about the loose connections between the two halves of the story, whether Rachel Townsend’s faith is actually cause for concern, the inversion of a daughter concerned f...

Odyssey veteran Daniel Roth joins Ryan and Michael for Return to Gilead’s first guest episode since Season 9! The three audio drama fans discuss John Fornof’s return in episode 133 (10-8) of Beyond Gilead, “Ranch Blessing.” Is this episode a great event-driven character study for Michael Morrison, or does it miss the mark on his personality completely? Listen to find out. Our site: https://returnt...

Warning: The following episode of Return to Gilead, a response to episode 81 of the Worst of All Possible Worlds Podcast, “Ease On Down Gilead Lane,” contains profuse albeit censored swearing, immaculately constructed strawmen, and massive amounts of cringe. Listen at your own risk as Michael and Ryan react and respond to this miserable, pathetic, and idiotic episode of Gilead hate. Our site: http...

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.” Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing: Michael LaFaver Music: John Lewis Cover ar...

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://returntogi...

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: Michae...

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 eng...

hee hee belated anniversary go brrrrrrrrr 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.