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 J

Ruined End – An Extended Review of “Foul Territory”

Aug 13th, 2023 42m 34s

Michael and Ryan present the Ruined Series, Part 7.Our site: https://returntogilead.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan MatlockEditing: Michael LaFaverMusic: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Cover artwork: Allie B

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

Aug 11th, 2023 51m 10s

Michael, Ryan, and Austin present the Ruined Series, Part 6.Our site: https://returntogilead.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Austin PeacheyEditing: Michael LaFaverMusic: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.c

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

Aug 11th, 2023 49m 41s

Michael, Ryan, and Jack present the Ruined Series, Part 5.Our site: https://returntogilead.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Jack CashionEditing: Michael LaFaverMusic: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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

Aug 5th, 2023 40m 18s

Michael and Ryan present the Ruined Series, Part 4.Our site: https://returntogilead.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan MatlockEditing: Michael LaFaverMusic: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Cover artwork: Allie B

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

Aug 5th, 2023 50m 44s

Michael, Ryan, and Austin present the Ruined Series, Part 3.Our site: https://returntogilead.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Austin PeacheyEditing: Michael LaFaverMusic: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.c

Ruined Heart – An Extended Review of “Short Fuse or Short a Few Z’s”

Aug 1st, 2023 31m 7s

Michael and Ryan present the Ruined Series, Part 2.Our site: https://returntogilead.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan MatlockEditing: Michael LaFaverMusic: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Cover artwork: Allie B

Ruined Plot – An Extended Review of “Let Them Eat Cake”

Jul 31st, 2023 54m 45s

Michael and Ryan present the Ruined Series, Part 1.Our site: https://returntogilead.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan MatlockEditing: Michael LaFaverMusic: “Ossuary 6 - Air” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Cover artwork: Allie B

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

Jul 31st, 2023 30m 51s

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

Bonus

An Interview with Lori Twichell

Jul 30th, 2023 1h

Lori Twichell makes a long-awaited appearance on Return to Gilead! Michael and Ryan chat with the prolific Beyond Gilead writer to discuss her beginnings on Gilead, memories of working with Steve and John, her thoughts on audio drama criticism,

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

Jul 24th, 2023 27m 54s

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://re

“Hold Lightly” in Review, Part 2 (ft. Hannah Matlock)

Jul 23rd, 2023 24m 59s

Hannah Matlock makes a long overdue return to the podcast to join Ryan and Michael for the second part of the review of the Beyond Gilead Season 10 finale. The hosts talk about the Bible story and its directing and integration into the rest of

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

Jul 17th, 2023 26m 34s

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.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan Matlo

“Hold Lightly” in Review, Part 1

Jul 12th, 2023 24m 59s

As tensions rise on Gilead Lane and John Fornof brings Season 10 of Beyond Gilead to a close, Michael and Ryan reflect on yet another episode discussing God’s will: episodes 136 and 137 (10-11 and 10-12), “Hold Lightly, Parts 1 and 2.” In this

Hatred of Love – An Extended Review of “Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing”

Jul 11th, 2023 55m 47s

An extended review is the only recourse for the one episode of Gilead that made a host angry. Ryan and Michael run a marathon of a podcast to determine just how broken is episode 135 (10-10) of Beyond Gilead, “Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing.”

Bonus

Local A Cappella Singer Confused by Antics of Avid Gilead Fans

Jul 11th, 2023 6m 59s

Ellie Hope was a fantastic guest to have on the podcast, and we didn’t want to make it sound like she was left out. Here are some parts of the recording of the review of “Going Through the Motions” that mostly involved banter between Michael an

Bonus

“Stolen Secrets” Version Differences – The Sunday Special

Jul 10th, 2023 1h 40m

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 v

“Going Through the Motions” in Review (ft. Ellie Hope)

Jul 5th, 2023 24m 44s

Another guest episode! Ellie Hope, a friend from Liberty, joins Michael and Ryan to break down Anna Townsend’s solo outing, episode 134 (10-9) of Beyond Gilead, “Going Through the Motions.” The two avid fans and the one new fan talk about the l

“Ranch Blessing” in Review (ft. Daniel Roth)

Jul 4th, 2023 24m 59s

Odyssey veteran Daniel Roth joins Ryan and Michael for Return to Gilead’s first guest episode since Season 9! The three audio drama fans discuss John Fornof’s return in episode 133 (10-8) of Beyond Gilead, “Ranch Blessing.” Is this episode a gr

Bonus

Responding to “Ease On Down Gilead Lane” from The Worst of All Possible Worlds, Part 1

Jul 2nd, 2023 1h 58m

Warning: The following episode of Return to Gilead, a response to episode 81 of the Worst of All Possible Worlds Podcast, “Ease On Down Gilead Lane,” contains profuse albeit censored swearing, immaculately constructed strawmen, and massive amou

Bonus

The Flaming Arminian and the Reluctant Calvinist – An Extended Discussion of “Mudpies and Blind Eyes”

Jul 2nd, 2023 24m 50s

Who caused Grace’s blindness? Why does this matter? And how does it affect how she answers Hope? Listen to hear Ryan’s and Michael’s stances on who is responsible for evil and suffering in this extended discussion of topics referenced in “Mudpi

“Mudpies and Blind Eyes” in Review

Jul 2nd, 2023 21m 2s

It’s another Bible story on Gilead that’s also a mixed bag for discussion! In this review of episode 132 (10-7) of Beyond Gilead, “Mudpies and Blind Eyes,” Ryan and Michael talk about the accuracy of Grace’s Bible story but question its relevan

The Pittsburgh Duology in Review, Part 2

Jun 29th, 2023 24m 20s

Hope’s journey in Pittsburgh comes to a close, and Michael and Ryan ponder what might have been in this second-part review of Lori Twichell’s Pittsburgh Duology. This part centers on how to construct a meaningful leadup to an emotional payoff t

The Pittsburgh Duology in Review, Part 1

Jun 20th, 2023 24m 59s

Another two-parter has arrived, and Ryan and Michael have much to say about Lori Twichell’s next installment of Hope’s story in this review of episodes 130 and 131 (10-5 and 10-6) of Beyond Gilead, “Sandcastles in Storms” and “Is God in Pittsbu

Bonus

Ryan Singing Happy Birthday to Return to Gilead for 25 Minutes

Jun 20th, 2023 24m 59s

hee hee belated anniversary go brrrrrrrrrOur site: https://returntogilead.comCreditsHosts: Michael LaFaver and Ryan MatlockEditing: Michael LaFaverCover artwork: Allie Barrett and Bethany BurnettReturn to Gilead is a review podcast based