Return to Gilead

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.

“Missing Pieces, Part 4” in Review – The Sunday Special

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: 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, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and based on music produced for Oasis Audio.

08-14
01:21:55

“Missing Pieces, Part 3” in Review – The Sunday Special

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 Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and based on music produced for Oasis Audio.

07-31
30:51

“Missing Pieces, Part 2” in Review – The Sunday Special

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 Gilead Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and based on music produced for Oasis Audio.

07-24
27:54

“Missing Pieces, Part 1” in Review – The Sunday Special

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, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and based on music produced for Oasis Audio.

07-17
26:34

“Stolen Secrets” Version Differences – The Sunday Special

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 Matlock Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver Cover artwork: Bethany Burnett The Return to Gilead Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and based on music produced for Oasis Audio.

07-10
01:40:13

“Stolen Secrets, Part 4” in Review – The Sunday Special

We’ve reached the conclusion of John Fornof’s take on “Stolen Secrets”... so how was it? On this episode of the Return to Gilead Sunday Special, Ryan and Michael are here to analyze the decisions taken by the audio drama and how they compare to what could have been done. 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, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and based on music produced for Oasis Audio.

02-13
30:11

“Stolen Secrets, Part 3” in Review – The Sunday Special

It’s a bit of a shorter episode of the Return to Gilead Sunday Special, but still a thorough one! Michael and Ryan are back to break down the continuing storylines, character arcs, and shoddy cliffhangers in Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mysteries episode 7, “Stolen Secrets, 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 Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and based on music produced for Oasis Audio.

02-05
22:17

“Stolen Secrets, Part 2” in Review – The Sunday Special

The next episode covered on the Return to Gilead Sunday Special brings a little controversy! Ryan and Michael go back and forth quite a bit on John Fornof’s loose adaptation for Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mysteries episode 6, “Stolen Secrets, 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 Gilead Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and based on music produced for Oasis Audio.

01-16
39:00

“Stolen Secrets, Part 1” in Review – The Sunday Special

The Timberlines’ mysteries continue with Michael and Ryan’s return to Keys for Kids’ adaptation of Red Rock Mysteries, “Stolen Secrets, Part 1.” Non-theories from Michael and consternation from Ryan are the main reactions the two futuristic hosts have to John Fornof’s debut on the Return to Gilead Sunday Special! 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, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

01-09
34:24

“Haunted Waters” Version Differences – The Sunday Special

The Return to Gilead Sunday Special has returned to the Sunday Special... as a book club?? As a “bonus special episode,” Ryan and Michael dive into the original version of “Haunted Waters,” by Jerry Jenkins and Chris Fabry, along with the hybrid audiobook adapted by Chris Fabry for Oasis Audio. How does the Keys for Kids version hold up against the originals? Find out in this lengthy discussion! Our site: https://returntogilead.com Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver Cover artwork: Bethany Burnett

12-26
01:19:10

“Haunted Waters, Part 4” in Review – The Sunday Special

It’s the end of “Haunted Waters,” and there’s plenty of spoilers to discuss in this fifth edition of the Return to Gilead Sunday Special, featuring Michael and Ryan’s review of Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mysteries, “Haunted Waters, Part 4.” Plus, some feedback from Michael C! 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, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

11-27
46:43

“Haunted Waters, Part 3” in Review – The Sunday Special

Michael was right?? The Return to Gilead Sunday Special reaches the penultimate chapter in the first Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mystery as Ryan and Michael review episode 3, “Haunted Waters, 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 Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

11-20
41:30

“Haunted Waters, Part 2” in Review – The Sunday Special

Three weekends in and the Return to Gilead Sunday Special is still going strong! Continuing from last week, Michael and Ryan have some theories and critiques about the next episode in Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mysteries, episode 2, “Haunted Waters, 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 Gilead Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

11-13
35:03

“Haunted Waters, Part 1” in Review – The Sunday Special

Welcome to the second edition of the Return to Gilead Sunday Special! This week, Ryan and Michael are continuing their review series of Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mysteries, with episode 1, “Haunted Waters, 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, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

11-06
32:38

From Gilead to Red Rock – The Sunday Special

It’s the Return to Gilead Sunday Special! This week, Michael and Ryan will be reviewing episode 0 of Keys for Kids’ Red Rock Mysteries, “From Down Gilead Lane to Red Rock Mysteries.” Our site: https://returntogilead.com Download “From Down Gilead Lane to Red Rock Mysteries”: https://shop.KeysForKids.org Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlock Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver Music post-production: Ryan Matlock Cover artwork: Bethany Burnett The Return to Gilead Sunday Special is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.

10-30
31:05

Ruined End – An Extended Review of “Foul Territory”

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 Ministries, and with music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

08-13
42:34

Ruined Story – An Extended Review of “Shadow Agent X” (ft. Austin Peachey)

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 permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and with music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

08-11
51:10

Ruined Past – An Extended Review of “Fairly Weathered Friends” (ft. Jack Cashion)

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 permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and with music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

08-11
49:41

Ruined Soul – An Extended Review of “What Should Be Will Be”

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 Ministries, and with music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

08-05
40:18

Ruined Truth – An Extended Review of “Lights, Camera, Inaction” (ft. Austin Peachey)

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 permission from Keys for Kids Ministries, and with music licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

08-05
50:44

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