Laugh on Track

After we hear from our kinder-comedian Annie, we get some thoughts about sidewalk bell ringers, Pavlov’s dogs, and Hallmark movies. And we learn what it takes to be a professional driver.

A classic Christmas short story leads into some observations about the Wise Men’s presents, astronomy, and the gift of naming a star after someone.

A childhood misunderstanding leads to some thoughts about Thanksgiving, wishbones, and gratitude for not being a turkey. Then, Virgil is back with a few tips for your big dinner and a round of Bible Trivia!

Safely navigating the animal kingdom can be difficult with all the mixed messages kids get from snacks and TV shows. And we also get a biblical perspective on bears and see the great benefits of keeping a bear as a pet.

Give Thanksgiving the honor and celebration it deserves by moving it to the fourth Thursday in August. I also share a way to make your holiday movie watching experience a little more fun, and singer Melvin Cramp sings a fall-inspired song.

The riddle about the fox, the hen, and the bag of corn makes a striking comparison to loading my kids and groceries at the store. Then some thoughts about getting lost and Jesus' childhood.

A trip to the orchard leads to some observations about the apple-picking community. Then a quick thought about fall sports leads to pumpkins and a prediction about the twelve fruits we’ll see on the tree of life.

Tracking down a Bible for my small group leads into some frustration with my Honda, a psalm about car repair, and some observations about political campaign commercials.

A look at oddities in the English language and an ominous symbol on my daughter’s kindergarten homework leads into another round of Bible Trivia with Virgil!

Our wedding anniversary celebration leads into some observations about kids’ extracurricular activities, and an epic football matchup of biblical proportions.

Get more dads involved in Awana Clubs by allowing them to bet on the game floor teams. Then, Melvin Cramp helps us celebrate our 80th episode with a song for his dear Aunt Edith.

An announcement about our new kids book, The Handy Dandys, moves into some thoughts about Bibles getting stolen, and the wild habitat inside the back of our minivan.

Some observations about men and work lead to some insightful stories about my dad and my own role as a father. Then I share a thought or two about siblings being smarter than each other.

A local pizza parlor leads into some thoughts about a fitness coach waiter, anchovies and fish miracles. Then, I share my less-than-stellar celebration of my wife's big birthday.

A branding issue leads into some business naming problems and some observations about Disney films that should have parents wondering about their survival.