Hudson becomes insecure once his friends point out that he’s sad a lot of the time. Hudson starts to explore what this feeling of  constant sadness is.  His mom teaches him what "depression" is and how it’s something that she suffers from as well.  But instead of calling it “depression”, Hudson learns to call it his “dark cloud”. Once he’s able to add a name to his feelings, he’s able to express himself, which helps his friends understand him in a new and helpful way. CREDITS Directed by: MATTHEW HAIL Produced by: MATTHEW AND SHELIA HAIL Written by: MATTHEW HAIL Composer: BEN WO ..read more

Picture day is coming up at Greenfield Elementary and the gang starts a conversation all centered around how Peyton is not very happy her smile.  You see Peytons teeth are a bit crooked that she hates how her teeth aren’t perfect.  There are some girls who make fun of how crooked they are.  But after an idea from her friends, Peyton decides to get braces. However she becomes embarrassed by the look of her braces and that she feels uglier because of them. But with the support of her friends and seeing her own beauty, she learns that her looks aren’t as important as the relationsh ..read more

Calvin is consumed with the opportunity to purchase the rarest PizzaMan card known to man. But he has to earn the money to buy it. And so begins a journey where Calvin begins doing odd jobs all over Greenfield. The lesson in all of this is that he is so consumed with getting this card, that his friends never see him anymore. He learns that the pursuit of a simple card has the power to break the things that are really important, his friendships. CREDITS Directed by: MATTHEW HAIL Produced by: MATTHEW AND SHELIA HAIL Written by: DAVID BODAGER Composer: BEN WORLEY Artwork by: JON KELLY GREEN Huds ..read more

Chance’s parents have been separated for a fairly long period of time.  But he could have never anticipated what it might lead to. Chance announces to his friends that his parents are officially getting divorced. The weight of this is heavy on Chance, yet he struggles to process the change that’s coming in his life. His friends get angry on his behalf because they don’t know how to help since they haven’t gone through this same hardship. After Chance isolates himself from his friends, an unexpected ally gives him hope that he will get through it together. CREDITS  Directed by: MATTH ..read more

Hudson and his friends have all played on the same soccer team every fall and spring. Their next season is about to begin and they are dreading the fact that, yet again, will be the team with the Pink Jerseys. They hate this because they are constantly riduculed and made fun of for the color they wear. Oh, and they have never won a game...ever. With inspiration from Hudsons Dad, they begin working on their skills, chase after their first win, and learn what it means to be a team...a pink jersey team.  CREDITS  Directed by: MATTHEW HAIL  Produced by: MATTHEW AND SHELIA HAIL  ..read more

It’s no surprise that Hudson has a crush on Olivia. It’s when his family asks him what it is about her that he likes, he doesn’t have a clue because he doesn’t know anything about her. After they suggest that he talks to her, he expresses his tremendous fear of having a conversation with her.  Hudson learns about courage, which is given to him like an imaginary crown on his head. And it’s with this courage he talks to her and learns all about her. And when she is feeling sad and insecure, he learns what it’s like to encourage someone and give them the courage that they might need as well ..read more

Not every moment in our lives is an easy one. Sometimes life catches us off guard and we may have to learn how to grow in our hardship. In this episode, we follow Peyton and the heartbreak she’s faced with when her pet mouse Montie passes away. How will she handle this loss, how does she move on, does she move on, and how can her friends be there for her? This is a challenging episode that we hope encourages you and your family. The loss of a loved one is never easy for anyone. We want to encourage you as the listener and let you know that we are here for you and we hope this episode gives you ..read more

Who’s not a huge “fan” of something? Whether it’s a sport, a movie, a toy, or even a “fan” of your bedroom fan, we’ve all got something we love and cheer on every chance we get. This particular story highlights Calvin and his passionate love for the card game and TV show PIZZA MAN! Does that sound ridiculous to you? Perhaps it does to you, but to Calvin, it’s everything for him, and it’s in this episode that he learns about loving who he is and the tremendous impact of self-esteem. CREDITS Written and Directed by: MATTHEW HAIL Produced by: SHELIA HAIL Executive Producers: STEVE AND XYLINA KORD ..read more

Have you ever liked someone more than just liking them. You don’t just “like” them, you “like, like” them. Kids are not strangers to finding someone that they truly want to impress and for their “crush” to notice them. And this is the adventure that Hudson is going through in this episode. Listen in as he explores the full range of his emotions from sadness to hope. CREDITS Written and Directed by: MATTHEW HAIL Produced by: SHELIA HAIL Executive Producers: STEVE AND XYLINA KORDISH Associate Producers: SAM AND BRIANNA PROVOAST Composer: BEN WORLEY Artwork by: JON KELLY GREEN Hudson - JACKSON HA ..read more

Kids are experts at making simple things into huge possibilities. Hudson and his friends embark on a journey of imagination as the large tree falls in their front yard. What's created from the chopped-down tree is the creation of an enormous mound of mulch. Enjoy the laughs, the songs, and the life lessons that Hudson learns as he dreams up an adventure with the mound of mulch. CREDITS Written and Directed by: MATTHEW HAIL Produced by: SHELIA HAIL Executive Producers: STEVE AND XYLINA KORDISH Associate Producers: SAM AND BRIANNA PROVOAST Composer: BEN WORLEY Artwork by: JON KELLY GREEN Hudson ..read more