Jesus was the master storyteller. He used parables to capture the attention and imagination of his audience. He knew a good story was something we could relate to and make us think. He used these stories to help us understand the things of God. If Jesus were here sharing those parables today he might update them to capture the attention and imagination of our current culture.

In Not The Way I Heard It, actor Chuck Neighbors brings some of our favorite parables to life — familiar stories told in a fresh new way.

You will hear:

• The Parable of the Talents set in a psychiatrist's office from a patient who is struggling with life after losing his job.
• The Parable of the Prodigal Son from the "other son's" point of view as he communicates his feelings toward his wayward brother.
• The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from a disgruntled employee trying to come to terms with the boss's apparent favoritism.
• The Parable Good Samaritan from the victim's perspective, as he discovers what it means to "love your neighbor as yourself."
• The Parable of the Sower and the Seeds from a grandfather sharing the sorrow and joys of the differing paths his children have chosen.

In the same way the original parables encouraged the faith of listeners over 2000 years ago—this retelling will encourage your faith as well!

"What would Jesus do?" is the challenge offered by the humble "tramp" interrupting the worship service at First Church of Raymond. To follow "In His steps" is the Reverend Henry Maxwell's response as he and members of his congregation embark on a spiritual journey to do just that. Set in the early 1900's, In His Steps is a one-man dramatic adaptation of Charles Sheldon's Christian classic that has inspired millions of readers and is one of the best selling books of all time!

Moody Radio Version of In His Steps

Imagine...the time when Jesus walked the earth.

Imagine... the place of his birth, his death, his resurrection.

Imagine... the people who encountered Jesus in the flesh.

Encounters is some of their stories. Men who knew Jesus from his birth to his death, resurrection and beyond. Some are familiar; others are characters who "might have been," including a blind man, a soldier, a slave and more. Each brings a fresh insight to enrich our understanding of our own encounters with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

First there was Adrian Plass' hilarious book, a British bestseller. Now The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass has been adapted into a one-man play. Like the book, this comedy promises to tickle your funny bone while you identify with Adrian, his failures, struggles, and successes in living the Christian life. If you can accept that even God has a sense of humor and possess the ability to laugh at yourself, you'll be sure to enjoy this production.

The year is 1990 in the city of Seattle, Washington. We are in the dressing room of Edward Jones, department store Santa Claus. He is a lonely and bitter man who still mourns the death of his wife five years earlier. As the story unfolds, Ed will reveal some hidden truths about himself and make some startling discoveries. The true Spirit of Christmas finally finds a home in his heart, giving him hope for the future! (Warning: get out your handkerchief!)

Moody Radio Version of Merry Christmas, Mr. Jones