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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Christian Audio Adventures for Children with The Advent ~ a TOS review

Disclaimer: I received a Complimentary copy of this product through the HOMESCHOOL REVIEW CREW in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family and I pray you, the reader, find them helpful on your homeschooling journey. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC Regulations.

Morning friends! Hope you’re having a great week. I know I have mentioned before that we love books here at A Stable Beginning, but I have I also told you that we also love listening to audio books at bedtime? For the last several weeks, my two youngest, McKenzie (13) and Micah (8) and I have been listening to The Adventum, Volume 1 just before bedtime.

The Adventum is brought to you from the same studio as the Jonathan Park series and is an entirely new way to hear the word of God. Volume 1 contains a four-CD set that comes in a nice hard plastic case. Inside the case there are protective sleeves for the discs. Volume 1 covers the major stories from Genesis, starting with Creation and ending with Jacob and Esau.

This volume includes the following playlist titles:

Disc 1

1. It Was Good

2. Paradise Lost

3. First Family

4. Brother’s Keeper

5. And So On

Disc 2

6. A New World

7. High Hopes

8. Whispers in the Wind

9. White Lies

10. Decisions, Decisions

Disc 3

11. I’ve Been Thinking

12. What’s in a Name

13. Three Visitors and a Bargain

14. Fire and Brimstone

15. Heir Apparent

Disc 4

16. Sacrifice

17. A Bride for Isaac

18. Passages

19. Stew du Jour

20. Playing Favorites

It is available as a physical CD set or a digital file. We were blessed to receive the physical CD’s to use during this review since both of the kids have CD players in their rooms to listen to their audio stories. The stories range from roughly 3 to 30 minutes in length, but on average you can expect a 10-12 minute story. It’s not just someone reading the Bible word for word, but rather, a dramatization of Biblical stories. However, when the voice of God is used, you can rest assure that it is spoken verbatim from NKJV and NIV Scripture.

We have thoroughly enjoyed The Adventum and I am pretty sure you will too! This is an excellent, high-quality adventure through the Bible. It keep my son’s attention even though he has heard these stories many times over. The whole production from the sound effects, music, and cast or narrators is A-1! You can head over to the site and listen to a sample to hear for yourself.

Currently there are five volumes in total and I already have plans to purchase the other four volumes for Christmas so we can continue listening. Plus right now The Adventum, Volume 1 is at a discounted price, $19.99, normally $39.99, on their website and you can use the advcrew22 for free (US only) shipping when you purchase.

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Company ~ The Adventum

Product ~ The Adventum, Volume 1

Price ~ $39.99, currently on sale for 50% off

Format ~ Audio CD’s

Ages ~ family listening

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Friday, February 15, 2019

Live the Adventure with Heirloom Audio's For The Temple ~ a TOS review

Have you had the pleasure of listening to any of the audio theater productions of G.A. Henty from Heirloom Audio? We received the newest installment, For The Temple, let me tell you why we love them so!

Having reviewed several of the other titles from Heirloom Audio we are quite familiar with the outstanding Christian audio theater they produce. My children, especially Montana, my 6th grader, love listening to these audio dramas based off the novels of G.A. Henty.

During the 19th century, G.A. Henty's adventure books became popular and well known for emphasizing traits of courage, high moral character, diligence, and perseverance. Heirloom Audio Productions is passionate about bringing history's most daring expeditions and greatest adventures to life in exciting and engaging audio dramas. Each Heirloom Audio Productions CD tells the real life historical event from a G.A. Henty novel. Not only do you get to experience the event as if you were actually there, you get to meet the people who shaped the event firsthand.

“The first duty of any Jew is to protect the Temple. I will fight that battle.”

With their newest released title, For the Temple, follow John, a young Jewish man, as you are thrust into the days and events leading up to the final destruction of the Jerusalem temple by the Romans in 70 AD. John is recruited by the Jewish army to help defend the temple from Roman invaders. But to do so he must make the sacrifice and leave his fiancé, mother, and the family vineyard.

For this review we received a physical copy of the two CD set of this high energy and fast pace story focused on building character for the next generation all the while bringing history lessons to life within the chapters. With the extremely high quality audio reenactments, this story it is perfect for ages 6 years old to adult. The realities of war do shine through, just so you are aware, so please use caution if listening with younger children because there are some intense scenes. I love that the cover of the CD case depicts the story with clean, simple lines, yet makes you want to pick up the CD and see just what it is about.

We also had access to the corresponding Study Guide, it and other resources are available when you join the Live the Adventure Club. Inside the Study Guide you will find comprehension questions in the listening well section as well as questions that are designed to make you dig a little deeper in the Thinking Further section. I liked that there are vocabulary words so that you can go over these words that may be unfamiliar to your child beforehand. The Study Guide is 51 pages set against a parchment type background and includes photos and detailed descriptions of some important historical events.

Thoughts from Montana ~

“I really enjoy the audio CD’s from Heirloom Audio! Getting this newest CD was a real treat for me. I found the story to be interesting and exciting as I listened to the story of John and his attempts to save the temple. We just finished studying about the Romans so it was a nice tie into our history too.”

Since this is our busy travel season with gymnastics, we spend quite a few weekends out on the road. My new van does not have a CD player but it does have car play so I asked one of my more technically savvy daughters how to transfer the upload the story to my iTunes account. She even uploaded all of my other CD’s and now we get to listen to all of our Heirloom Audio dramas while we are on the road!

We love these audio theaters so much that when we missed being on the review of St. Bartholomew’s Eve, so we purchased our own copy. Adding these radio theater productions to my daughter's listening time is a win-win for us. Be sure to take a look at what my 79 CrewMates thought of For the Temple by Heirloom Audio by clicking the banner below.

Company ~ Heirloom Audio

Product ~ For The Temple

Format ~ physical CD

Price ~ $29.97 plus shipping & handling

Ages ~ 6+

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Instagram: @HeirloomAudioOfficial

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Friday, October 12, 2018

Brinkman Adventures: Season 6: Underground Rising ~ a TOS review

Are you up for an adventure? If you have been reading this little blog of mine for any length of time you know that we love good books and we love audio theater just as much! So, if you are ready to experience the known for its action-packed, faith-building, real life, extraordinary drama adventures of the Brinkman family keep reading because they have just released their newest adventure, Season 6: Underground Rising.

I love adding Audio Dramas to our listening time while we are out and about on our daily travels, so I was thrilled to receive the digital version of Season 6: Underground Rising from Brinkman Adventures for our listening pleasure. The Brinkman Adventures will take your family on heart-pounding, exciting adventures all the while showing God’s love for everyone on earth. We received a digital copy of Season 6 of The Brinkman Adventures which contains six action packed episodes. The company just recently moved to the six episode editions instead of the twelve like previous editions. But don't let that disappoint you. You still get over 2 hours of audio drama/entertainment that is perfect for a road trip.

Episodes in Season 6 include:

55 – Dutch Underground Part 1 ~ Theme: Resisting Evil
56 – Dutch Underground Part 2 ~ Theme: Helping When it's Risky
57 – Twice Born Fly ~ Theme: Salvation
58 – I Wonder Why? ~ Theme: Trusting God's Plan
59 – Free Burma Rangers Part 1 ~ Theme: Can God Use a Warrior
60 – Free Burma Rangers Part 2 ~ Theme: God Guides Even When He Feels Distant

Once we received our email to download the files we were all set to enjoy our adventure. Each Episode can be played on a phone or tablet, but first you need to download the files onto your computer and then sync them to your portable device. Trust me, it is a simple process to do!

After the syncing is complete, just press play and fasten your seatbelts as you step back in time to war-torn Holland. Based on real life events during this time period The Brinkmans’ great-grandparents are faced with a harrowing decision. Will they protect themselves from the Nazis or will they aid the Jews? In another episode, the boys Jack & Ian accompany Dave Eubank and his Free Burma Rangers on a daring mission to save a Burmese village from a rapidly approaching army bent on destruction.

Underground Rising Season 6 Brinkman Adventures

The Brinkman’s are not just your normal everyday missionaries. They are a modern day, large family with 9 children, whose powerful stories come together through the wild and crazy adventures they take to share God’s word. Their escapades will inspire the old and young and strengthen your faith to love and follow Jesus with all your might.

We spend a lot of time in our van driving here and there each week and while listening to the popular kids satellite radio is fun, one does quickly tire of hearing the same songs looping over and over. With my new van, I was so excited to be able to plug my phone into the socket and pull up Apple Car Play. From there I was able to access the files that were on my phone. I love that we can control the files just as we would manipulate a CD by rewinding etc. in case we missed something.

We have listened to many audio books before but nothing is quite as exciting as The Brinkman Adventures. From the very beginning, everyone in the van is completely immersed and listening intently to the stories to not miss a beat. Everyone in our family has thoroughly enjoyed these stories many times over. Our family’s favorite stories from this collection would have to be episodes 55 and 56 about the Dutch Underground. This is a fascinating time period where ordinary people did extraordinary things to help the Jews during their time of persecution. I have always enjoyed studying this time period and frequently while listening to these stories I asked myself would I be so willing to help in the face of danger and death. I sure hope I would!

Season 6 continues in the tradition of high octane, faith growing stories. I will say that some of the stories were a bit intense. I did have to turn off the episodes and wait until my littles were not in the van to continue to listen. I would say, if you have children 10 and under to use your own judgement and listen along with them. If it is too intense, then save it for another time.

The Brinkman Adventures are available to purchase on CD for $23.99 or digital download for $19.99. The prices are worth every cent and more! Plus, you are in luck! Right now until October 31st you can get your own set of The Brinkman Adventures for 10% off by using the code FALL10 . It's the perfect way to begin your adventures!

Be sure to check out what my CrewMates thought of Season 6 by clicking the banner below. There are 69 other reviews to check out.

Company ~ Brinkman Adventures

Product ~ Season 6: Underground Rising

Format ~ digital download

Price ~ $19.99

Ages ~ 10 and up

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Wordless Wednesday

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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Heirloom Audio Productions: Wulf the Saxon ~ a TOS review

Everytime we get a package from the folks at Heirloom Audio Productions it is like we hit the jackpot! Heirloom Audio Productions just released the ninth installment of their newest audio drama with the story of the Norman conquest in Wulf the Saxon!

Having reviewed several of the other titles from Heirloom Audio we are quite familiar with the outstanding Christian radio theater they produce. My children love listening to these audio dramas based off the novels of G.A. Henty. Since this is our busy travel season with gymnastics and we spend most weekends out on the road, I elected to not turn the CD set over to my children to listen to immediately. Instead, I hid it in our Big Boy Gibby (van) for our upcoming road trip to Atlanta. Listening to this story was a pleasant surprise and welcomed relief to the monotonous radio songs.

During the 19th century, G.A. Henty's adventure books became popular and well known for emphasizing traits of courage, high moral character, diligence, and perseverance. Heirloom Audio Productions is passionate about bringing history's most daring expeditions and greatest adventures to life in exciting and engaging audio dramas. Each Heirloom Audio Productions CD tells the real life historical event from a G.A. Henty novel. Not only do you get to experience the event, you get to meet the people who shaped the event firsthand. With their newest released title, Wulf the Saxon, they have set the bar even higher than the other titles and it does not disappoint!

If you have been reading this blog for a while, then you know that we love good books and audio books too. Over the last year and a half, I have come to appreciate audio books more and more as I spend a good amount of time driving the my children here and there. Now that we have another gymnast in the house it has been an even busier competition season.

From the moment the CD starts you be transported back to the year 1065, when Edward the Confessor is the King of England. A young Saxon landholder, Wulf, quickly earns the respect from those above him that he serves. Through Wulf's undying devotion to duty, courage, and honor helps him and his devout Christian friend, Harold, as they find themselves shipwrecked on the shores of Normandy just outside the battle of Hastings. As the story progresses from beginning to end you hear firsthand how the course of history was decided. How brothers became enemies, how a boy became a man, and how a nation was born.

For this review we received the two CD set of this high energy and fast pace story focused on building character for the next generation all the while bringing history lessons to life within the chapters. With the extremely high quality audio reenactments, this story it is perfect for ages 6 years old to adult. The realities of war do shine through, just so you are aware, so please use caution if listening with younger children because there are some intense scenes. I love that the cover of the CD case depicts the story with clean, simple lines, yet makes you want to pick up the CD and see just what it is about. While this time around we did not receive access to the corresponding Study Guide, it and other resources are available when you join the Live the Adventure Club.

So, what's the bottom line?! It is an understatement when I say we love this CD! I love that the Henty stories from Heirloom Audio Productions not only entertain and educate the listener, but they always point back to Christ. I wholeheartedly recommend this product to any and all looking to add a bit of family friendly audio / radio drama into the homes. We are especially excited for the next adventure from Heirloom Audio Productions! If you want to know what it is you'll have to listen to this story for a sneak peek.

Heirloom Audio Productions has produced nine other audio theaters including:

~ Under Drakes Flag

~ In Freedoms Cause

~ With Lee in Virginia

~ The Dragon & The Raven

~ Beric The Briton

~ The Cat of Bubastes

~ In the Reign of Terror

~ Captain Bayley's Heir

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Wulf the Saxon {Heirloom Audio Productions Reviews}

Company ~ Heirloom Audio Productions

Product ~ Wulf the Saxon

Format ~ physical 2-disk CD set

Price ~ Instant MP3 download at $24.97 or $29.97 for physical two-disk set

Ages ~ 6yrs - adults

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Brinkman Adventures, Season 4 ~ a TOS review

Are you ready to hear about the next audio drama that we have fallen in love with here at A Stable Beginning? They are not a new company because I have shared our love of the Brinkman Adventures before. The past six weeks we have been listening to Brinkman Adventures Season 4. If you are up for an adventure, continue reading below!

Prepare to become immersed into an adrenaline filled journey as you travel the globe from from houseboats in Cambodia, or travel down the dangerous alleys in the Middle East, or to frozen prisons in Russia with our modern-day missionaries, The Brinkman family. With The Brinkman Adventures will take your family on a heart-pounding, exciting adventures taming rogue robots and dodging angry hippos all the while showing God’s love for everyone on earth.

We received the digital download of Season 4 of The Brinkman Adventures which contains 12 action packed episodes. With over 5 hours of audio drama/entertainment these are perfect for long road trips or just around town. Each action-packed episode is roughly 30-40 minutes long and they each contain a central theme. Episodes in Season 4 include:

37 A Paradise Lost (God is in control)

38 Remember Nhu (Persevering)

39 Aisha’s Fear (Overcoming Fear with Love)

40 Heart Song (Tenacious Faith)

41 The Crashed Kitchen (God Doesn’t Make Mistakes)

42 Crisis In The Congo (People Over Projects)

43 The Mysterious Palm Feller (Confronting Evil)

44 War of the Raccoons (Faithfulness in Work)

45 The Five Guys (Listening to God)

46 Toughest Man (Surrendering Everything)

47 Cambodian Quest (Going Deeper with God)

48 What Brings Us Together (Glorifying God in Every Vocation)

The Brinkman’s are not just your normal everyday missionaries. They are a modern day, large family, whose powerful stories come together through the wild and crazy adventures they take to share God’s word. Their escapades will inspire the old and young and strengthen your faith to love and follow Jesus with all your might.

We spend a lot of time in our van driving here and there each week and while listening to the popular kids satellite radio is fun, one does quickly tire of hearing the same songs looping over and over. I was so excited to be able to pop this audio drama cd into the CD player for something different. We have listened to many audio books before but nothing is quite as exciting as The Brinkman Adventures. From the very beginning, everyone in the van is completely immersed and listening intently to the stories to not miss a beat.

The Brinkman Adventures are available to purchase by season on CD for $31.99 or on MP3 download for $25.99. This is not the first year that the Crew has had the opportunity to review Brinkman Adventures. When we get in the van to go anywhere my kids are always asking me to plug my phone in so we can listen to our favorite episodes from the Brinkman Adventures Season 4 over and over again! Our favorite episodes are #40 and #48. Click on over to the site and hear a sample of the stories and I know you will be hooked on them just as we are. Also check out what my CrewMates think of this audio drama by clicking the banner below!

Company ~ Brinkman Adventures

Product ~ Brinkman Adventures Season 4

Format ~ digital download

Price ~ $25.99 digital download or $31.99 CD set

Ages ~ families of all ages

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Thursday, August 3, 2017

Heirloom Audio Productions: In the Reign of Terror ~ a TOS review

Montana loves audio books! So much so that when I told her we were on the review list for the new audio drama, In the Reign of Terror from Heirloom Audio Productions she literally stalked the mailman until the glorious day that it arrived. I tell you it was like Christmas in July, and it just happened to be July when it arrived! As soon as she got the package in the house she went straight to her room to listen to the CD.

Over the last two years, I have come to appreciate audio books more and more. I spend a good amount of time driving the girls here and there and during gymnastics and softball seasons and it feels like we are always on the go. Now that we have another gymnast and another ball player in the house I anticipate an even busier winter/spring sports season of driving here and there. Now that I have been hooked on audio books and audio theater it has opened up a whole new world of listening for me and the family the driving all around is not so bad. And bonus is that we don’t get stuck listening to the same popular kids Radio station.

Heirloom Audio Productions is passionate about bringing history to life in exciting and engaging audio dramas. G.A. Henty’s adventure books became popular during the 19th century and his books became well known for emphasizing traits of courage, high moral character, diligence, and perseverance. With their newest released title, In the Reign of Terror, they have set the bar even higher and it does not disappoint!

In The Reign of Terror takes place just after the US war for Independence and before Napoleon and the French Revolution. The story gives us a firsthand look at life through the eyes of, Harry, a British boy who travels to visit France during the French Revolution. An aristocratic family takes him in, and in return Harry must rise to the occasion and rescue the family from the guillotine for no crime they have committed other than having noble lineage. The events of the revolution stretch and challenge Harry’s faith as he struggles with daily survival. Twenty-two chapters will leave you breathless and wanting more as you follow Harry’s journey from man’s crushing darkness of human pride to God’s redeeming light of hope and courage!

Heirloom Audio has a passion for bringing history to life through high-quality audio dramas that are exciting and wholesome entertainment for the whole family. The masterful story-telling of G.A. Henty is full of virtue and daring, and this adaptation provides an “active listening” adventure experience with award-winning cast and composer, and realistic sound effects.

Our package from Heirloom Audio included the 2CD set with access to an account that included a bunch of downloads in PDF and MP3 format. This is the same options you would have if you were to purchase the Family Four-Pack.

~ Official Soundtrack ~ eBook of G.A. Henty’s original book with full color graphics
~ MP3s of the production
~ Promotional poster that shows the cast and cover of the CD case
~ Inspirational poster with 1 Chronicles 17:20
~ Complete study guide and discussion starter set
~ Live the Adventure E-Newsletter
~ Behind the scenes documentary

The Study guide is a full color eBook with learning guides to help tie in the story as a whole. It includes sections for comprehension, vocabulary, and Biblical references to scripture as well. There are several purchasing options. You can order directly from Heirloom Audio Productions including:
• $19.97 for an audio MP3 download that gives you instant access.
• $29.97 plus $6.95 shipping gets you the two CD set plus the two bonuses above and the MP3 soundtrack download
• $99.97 plus $9.95 shipping gets you the Family Four Pack this gets you 4 CD sets, all of the bonuses mentioned above, plus 5 additional bonuses:
Unlimited access to the Live the Adventure Letter, In the Reign of Terror eBook, printable poster with the star-studded cast, behind the scenes documentary.

All of the prices listed above come with a 90 day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied but you’re not going to need it! You will be hooked from the opening chapter.

Heirloom Adventure has just launched their brand new bonus content, the Live the Adventure Club where you can access all the wonderful bonus content for In the Reign of Terror:

• Stream In the Reign of TERROR

• In The Reign Of Terror Original E-Book

• Official Soundtrack

• Printable Cast Poster

• Study Guide & Discussion Starter

• Inspirational Verse Poster

• Desktop Wallpaper Download

• Official Script Download

Be sure to see what my CrewMates thought of this audio drama by clicking the banner below.