This parody of the Bible's story of Jonah teaches us that we may try to run from a problem, but we can't run from God.
EPISODE #104
Jenna and the Whale
ABOUT THIS PARABLE
- Concept:Computer science major, Jenna Wilson, has never felt like she fit in. So, when she’s invited to join a sorority by the most popular girls in school – something is afoot. And when that something causes betrayal and hurt feelings, Jenna’s instinct is to flee. But a broken-down car and a fateful rendezvous intervene to shower Jenna with life-lessons galore. This story, a play on the Biblical tale of Jonah and the Whale, teaches us that running from our problems is never the answer.
- Story Origin: Original (With a little help from the book of Genesis)
- Setting: Present day college campus
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Precept(s):
- Trusting God to stand fast in adversity is how maturity and character are developed.
- Running from our problems can become a negative habit.
- God can redeem good things from a bad situation if we trust Him.
- Key Bible Verse: Jonah 1:1-3 The word of the Lord came to Jonah, son of Amittai: “Go preach to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish.
- Additional Verses: James 1:3-4
CREDITS
- Written and Narrated by Dana Buck
- Additional Voices: Jaiden Smith, Kendall Zeigler, Sydney Kappenman, Livi Pfeifle and Adonia Tsegay.
- Devotional Thoughts Narrated by Kim Pratt
- Produced by Beneath Blue Skies Productions
- Sound Effects by Zapsplat
- Music Credit: Adobe Music - "Playful Classic", "Comfort", "Soft Office Sunrise", "The Spy", "Fairy Tale Mystery", "Lyrical Romantic Piano", "Quirky Curious Background", "Marfil (Piano)", "Wide and Free", "Love Is..."
ABOUT SEW POWERFUL PARABLES
Sew Powerful Parables will tickle your funny bone, touch your heart and offer you a new way to experience God’s truth. Jesus often used parables to communicate His most important messages. Dana Buck picks up that tradition in a poetic, rhyming style that makes listening easy and enjoyable. All ages will love these stories full of memorable characters, insightful lessons and just plain fun.
After retiring from a 38-year career with the Christian non-profit organization, World Vision, Dana Buck now devotes himself full time to writing, speaking, and mentoring. His Sew Powerful Parables continue to grow in popularity as they charm audiences, readers and listeners. He is a Charter Board member for the nonprofit organization Sew Powerful, where he lends his expertise to further their mission of combating extreme poverty by training, equipping and empowering women and girls in the developing world. Dana resides in the greater Seattle area with his wife Grace and their neurotic cat. They have two children, Jared and Alyssa, and Alyssa is married to son-in-law, Ivan. No grandchildren yet, but Ivan and Alyssa do own and share their beautiful grand-dog, Odin. Reach Dana with comments or suggestions at dana@sewpowerful.org.