Academy Days: Christian Fiction for Teen Girls
Academy Days is a fiction serial podcast for teenage girls. The Christian high school story follows four girls as they navigate school, family, friends, and the choices that each day brings. Carmen, London, Nora, and Lacey differ in personality, but life in a small Christian school brings them together as each one grows closer to God.
Episodes
85 episodes
Twin Sister, Big Sister
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey is struggling with the changes in her home life. Today's Bible Verse: John 16:13Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefano
Midnight Sleuths
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen, her mom, and London go on a late-night investigation. Today's Bible Verses: Proverbs 4:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:5Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft...
God of All Comfort
(Episode Character: London Pella) London finds herself in the dark basement of the Easton Hotel again, and makes an important discovery--or two. Today's Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4Author: Judith DeStefano / C...
Christmas in Spring
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey finally finds out what has been going on in Grey and Forest's lives and a way to help them. Today's Bible Verses: Luke 2:1 - 20 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: P...
Thankful
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora Argine fears her brother will get mixed up in something he shouldn't and learns new information that could help in the search for Geraud Dalton's artwork. Today's Discussion Question...
The Weight of the World
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Once again, Lacey feels like an unsuccessful babysitter, and once again, she overhears something she wished she hadn't. Bible Verse: 1 Peter 5:7-10Author: Judith DeStefano / Cove...
Sleepover
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Two in the morning isn't too late--or early--to talk and eat a snack. Today's Bible Verses: Proverbs 18:24, Psalm 27:10, Luke 21:16-18Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela...
Breaking News
(Episode Character - Lacey Winters) Discussion Question: One way to become discouraged as a Christian is to allow what others have done to create a jaded or bitter spirit in our hearts and attitudes. What can you do to guard your he...
Art Heist
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen finds her long weekend home disturbed by a theft. Today's Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:16, Psalm 3Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Bredehoft Smith / Music: Michael...
Courtroom
(Episode Character: London Pella) London is forced to think about the scariest day of her life. Today's Bible Verse: Psalm 3Author: Judith DeStefano / Music: Michael DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Bredehoft Smith&n...
Relationship Status
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora wonders about how Winston classifies their friendship, and she also navigates yet another situation involving Ramsey. Discussion Question: Have you ever felt rushed into a decision b...
Home Sweet Home
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen and Zepher face something unexpected on the way home for Christmas break. Today's Discussion Question: What are some key ingredients of a close friendship? Beyond feelings, what ...
Sweet Sixteen
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey prepares for her sixteenth birthday party. Today's Bible Verse: Genesis 16:13 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefano
Friends to More?
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora finds herself disgruntled at the idea that Winston might like Sophie. Discussion Question: In what area are you tempted to be jealous? How does jealousy cause you to behave? How does...
The Easton Hotel
(Episode Character: London Pella) London works as a receptionist at the Easton Hotel and deals with a fussy boss, an unfriendly co-worker, and a unique guest. Today's Bible Verse: Titus 3:1Discussion Question: How...
Babysitter
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey babysits for the first time. Today's Discussion Question: Have you ever felt as if something went wrong--and it was your fault? How should you face that situation the next time? Do you ...
Tutor
(Episode Character: Nora Argine) Nora is frustrated in her new job. Today's Bible Verse: James 1:5Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefano
Priorities
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen hits a low point in her freshman year of college. Today's Bible Verse: John 3:17 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Pamela Smith Bredehoft / Music: Michael DeStefano
Back to Normal
(Episode Character: London Pella) London returns to school for the first time after missing part of the semester. Today's Discussion Question: Is there anything you have been taking for granted? Think of one positive way to own you...
In Its Normal Place
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey Winters' parents are still gone, someone new moves onto her street, and Grey is acting a bit off. Today's Discussion Question: When you are overwhelmed, what negative tendency do you need to...
Something New
(Episode Character: Carmen Oliver) Carmen's life isn't exactly all smooth-sailing at the moment. Discussion Question: When new, exciting things enter your life, how can you find balance in your world? Author: Judith D...
An Open Book
(Episode Character: Lacey Winters) Lacey and Sophie try to solve the bookstore mystery. Today's Bible Verses: Psalm 103:2 - 4, Matthew 6:14 - 15 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank / Music: Michael DeSt...
With Every Morning
(Episode Character: London Pella) When London sets out to go fishing with her dad, she has no idea what the day will hold. Today's Bible Verse: Lamentations 3:22 - 23 Author: Judith DeStefano / Cover Art: Ashley Plank...