Season 5

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Season 5

Number of Episodes

12

Total Time

MP3: 5:31:16
CD: 5:10:51

Original Release

2004

Purchase collection

Keys for Kids (CD)
Keys for Kids (MP3)
Amazon (CD)
Audible
Apple Books

Season 5 is the 5th regular season of Down Gilead Lane. Its episodes were written by Beth Culp and aired on the radio in 2004.

Description

A broken family discovers the healing Balm of Gilead…

Becca and Luke’s mom walked out on them when they were kids. Now they’re teenagers and starting to figure life out on their own. So why has Joan Taylor come back? With the Morrisons standing close to this hurting family, this season will stretch everyone’s faith and trust like no other time in their young lives, and lead them to discover God’s overwhelming peace.

—Official summary

Version Differences

• The release versions of this season are longer than the radio version by 22:51 on CD and 43:16 on MP3.
• The MP3 version of this season is longer than the CD version by 20:25. The following MP3 episodes are extended:

• #66 (5-7): “Talk to Me” (3:47)
• #67 (5-8): “Brighter Days” (6:47)
• #69 (5-10): “Home to Stay” (0:58)
• #70 (5-11): “A Time to Mourn…” (5:25)
• #71 (5-12): “…And a Time to Dance” (3:48)

Writers

Writer	Episode Number
	060	061	062	063	064	065	066	067	068	069	070	071
Beth Culp	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦

Episodes

Episode Airdate Writer Director Post-Producer Buy #60 (5-1): “Spoiled Sport” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Steve O’Dell As fall sets in around the town of Coleraine, Becca becomes agitated when Brooke doesn’t want to plan the Annual Spring Ball with her. Meanwhile, Michael sets his sights on breaking a yardage record at the football playoffs. #61 (5-2): “Justin Time” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Lee Nordean Justin offers to work on Timmy’s project for the Coleraine Community corner, but Timmy becomes worried when Justin doesn’t seem to want to work with him. Meanwhile, Ben Taylor decides to be more intentional about doing special activities with his kids. #62 (5-3): “Snot Fair!” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Steve O’Dell Joan Taylor suddenly returns to Coleraine, turning the Taylor family’s world upside down. Meanwhile, Haley is named Student of the Week in Mrs. Collins’ class, but her plans for the week go awry. #63 (5-4): “Chocolate Covered Promises” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Steve O’Dell Brooke is having trouble connecting with Becca and Luke, and her plans to reach out are interrupted by a commitment to Grace for Mr. Key’s birthday. Meanwhile, Joan Taylor is approached by Monica Richter about finding housing in Coleraine. #64 (5-5): “The Domino Effect” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Steve O’Dell As the Taylor family drifts further into depression after Joan’s return, Brooke also starts to drift away from God, causing ripples throughout her family. #65 (5-6): “Comeback, Mom” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Unknown Joan Taylor has news to share with Becca and Luke, changing her future in Coleraine and her relationship with her broken family. Meanwhile, John has to manage both an unmanageable list of tasks and Timmy’s fretting for his mom when Mary leaves on a church retreat. #66 (5-7): “Talk to Me” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Steve O’Dell When Michael is given an assignment to write a computer program with assistance, he tries to prove himself to Justin by not asking for his help. Meanwhile, Becca has a run-in with Joan when Mary takes her out shopping, leading Mary to wonder how best to reach out to both of them. #67 (5-8): “Brighter Days” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Lee Nordean Cut off from her daughter and at her lowest point yet, Joan Taylor seeks out Mary Morrison for answers to her pain. Meanwhile, Haley starts obsessing over her appearance, wanting to style her hair in a more mature fashion. #68 (5-9): “Springloaded” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Steve O’Dell As the Coleraine Spring Ball approaches and Tiffany vies to be Queen, Becca’s relationship with Joan reaches a turning point. #69 (5-10): “Home to Stay” 2004 Beth Culp Simon Guevara Steve O’Dell #70 (5-11): “A Time to Mourn…” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Steve O’Dell As the Spring Ball approaches in Coleraine, and as the Taylor and Morrison families are taking their time to grieve, Brooke seeks out advice on how to talk with Becca again. #71 (5-12): “…And a Time to Dance” 2004 Beth Culp Beth Culp Andrew Bee Becca’s journey from hatred to love to loss reaches its conclusion when she finally discovers the healing balm of Gilead.