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Return to Gilead

Return to Gilead

Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

A review podcast for Down Gilead Lane, hosted by longtime audio drama fans Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock. We’re going episode by episode through this audio drama masterpiece to see what makes it the greatest. 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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Return to Gilead - The Season 2 Finale in Review, Part 1
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05/11/22 • 21 min

We’ve reached the finale of Season 2! This podcast starts the first of three parts of a discussion of three episodes of Down Gilead Lane – episode 23 (2-10): “The List,” episode 24 (2-11): “Theories,” and episode 25 (2-12): “Connections.” To start off this long review, Michael and Ryan highlight some of the better moments from the episodes, such as the tasteful introduction of the Richter parents, how Michael Morrison’s competitive spirit makes an excellent theme, and the meaning of Jesus’ parables on finding the lost. Also, a lot of version differences!

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey

Cover artwork: 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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Return to Gilead - “The Giving Spree” in Review
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05/09/22 • 22 min

References abound! In this podcast, Michael and Ryan have a blast reviewing episode 22 (2-9) of Down Gilead Lane, “The Giving Spree.” The two co-hosts talk about intersecting and likeable characters and storylines, contrasts between this episode and a show on Odyssey, using the word “superfluous,” and the economics of Grace’s lemonade stand.

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey

Cover artwork: 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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Return to Gilead - The Season 1 Finale in Review, Part 2
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04/15/22 • 24 min

The discussion takes a sudden turn to a deep debate in the second part of Michael and Ryan’s review of the Down Gilead Lane Season 1 finale, all hinging on a few tough questions: Why is Grace hiding the truth? Is she covering for a wrongdoing? And could we have avoided the whole opening saga of Gilead if she had revealed what happened?

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey

Cover artwork: 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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It’s Christmas in the summer this time on the podcast as Ryan, Michael, and Austin review the second special episode of Down Gilead Lane, 27 (S-2): “From Mary, with Love.” Each reviewer shares his own thoughts on how the story was different but relatable, whether Brooke’s narration was too much, and how Brooke develops emotionally outside the Bible story. Plus, some feedback from Brendon and Samuel!

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Austin Peachey

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey

Cover artwork: 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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Return to Gilead - An Interview with Rodney TeSlaa, Voice of Tom
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07/10/22 • 48 min

Michael and Ryan invite Rodney TeSlaa, voice of Tom Richter, onto the podcast for the third interview on Return to Gilead! Rodney played Tom for the entire run of the show, but he also had a hand in its creation before his first appearance in Season 2. In this interview, Rodney talks about Tom’s character development from a side antagonist to a well-developed mainstay, memories from the studio working with Beth Culp and Steve O’Dell, his background in comedy and theater, and thoughts on creating good Christian stories.

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

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Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey

Cover artwork: 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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Return to Gilead - “Aim Higher” in Review
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07/15/22 • 24 min

Is Sara Osinsky’s mainstream premiere a success? Find out in Ryan and Michael’s review of episode 47 (4-3) of Down Gilead Lane, “Aim Higher.” The two hosts try to find the differences between Sara’s and Beth Culp’s writing, bring up how a single scene highlights everything great about the episode, and break down the theme of the episode and how the three main characters exemplify it.

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey

Cover artwork: 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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Return to Gilead - “Love Rules” in Review
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06/01/22 • 24 min

It’s a tough episode up for discussion today as Michael and Ryan continue Season 3 with episode 32 (3-3): “Love Rules.” The podcasting duo discusses how the Morrison parents administer discipline, Roger Mueller’s appropriately reserved emotions, contrasts between Haley’s (not Tiffany’s) and Maya’s perspectives on family, and Michael Morrison’s “mistake” of eating Fruity Puffs.

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey

Cover artwork: 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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Through a look at episodes 55 (4-11) and 56 (4-12) of Down Gilead Lane, “The Beginning of the End” and “The End of the Beginning,” a journey in reviews reaches its first finale as Michael and Ryan conclude with Part 3 in the finale of the Secrets of Grace.

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey and Micah Touchet

Cover artwork: 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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Four hosts on a podcast! Austin Peachey and Hannah Matlock return to the show to join Michael and Ryan in reviewing the second special episode after Season 3, episode 43 (S-6) of Down Gilead Lane, “To Grandmother’s House We Go.” The group of reviewers discuss the storytelling feat of cramming all the Morrisons together, Timmy’s jokes and their merit as the main conflict, where this episode falls chronologically, and how the Morrisons should have brought audio drama on their long ride.

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, Austin Peachey, and Hannah Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Israel Ownbey

Cover artwork: 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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Return to Gilead - The Secrets of Grace, Part 2.5 – The Fornof Addendum
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08/05/22 • 17 min

A look to the future – John Fornof’s continuation of Beth Culp’s story in episode 90 (7-6) of Beyond Gilead, “Unfinished Business, Part 1” – provides insight for the last scene of Season 4 in this bonus part in the finale of the Secrets of Grace.

Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead

Credits

Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock

Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver

Music post-production: Micah Touchet

Cover artwork: 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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FAQ

How many episodes does Return to Gilead have?

Return to Gilead currently has 199 episodes available.

What topics does Return to Gilead cover?

The podcast is about Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Return to Gilead?

The episode title '“The Giving Spree” in Review' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Return to Gilead?

The average episode length on Return to Gilead is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Return to Gilead released?

Episodes of Return to Gilead are typically released every 1 day, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Return to Gilead?

The first episode of Return to Gilead was released on Mar 19, 2022.

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