After speaking plain truth to Gary, Morey give a perspective on Christmas that only he can – bringing about a final showdown between Gary and his mother!

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0:22 – as we bring this 5 part story to its conclusion – Sandy ponders a burning question – and Denny gives it a stupid answer.

1:55 - Morey shows his serious side and talks turkey to Gary – but it’s the turkey that feels the burn.

4:58 – According to Morey – you can’t mess up Christmas – because it started messed up! 

8:13 – Where’s Maddie? As Gary finds her – they begin to unpack her bags – and a lot of baggage!

11:22 – Oh that Ray! Denny and Sandy bring our 5-episode podcast to a close with the assurances of the birth of a Savior, and how we can follow God’s lead in bringing our families together. 

15:42 – Let us tell you more!

It’s the storm before the calm… as a family trip to the mall buys Gary even more frustration, while Maddie relives the past, and makes peace with an old love.

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0:25 – Sandy and Denny’s completely cheesy intro.

1:16 – Shopping time, shopping time - everyone in tow; but where in the world did our silly uncle go-OH?

4:25 – While the weather outside is frigid, Gary’s gotten much more rigid; and as Maddie sure lets him know – time to go!  Where’d she go? …Way ta go!  

7:42 – Away to a graveside, to deal with the past, the Prodigal mother seeks freedom at last. Too late to solve stuff from back then, face-to-face. The prodigal mother finds loving embrace.

10:57 – With Morey’s help, Sandy and Denny join the faith of the past with the faith of the present that brings hope for the future!

16:59 – Sandy’s confession. 

Morey spices things up in the kitchen, issues with sleeping arrangements are put to bed, and as a result - Gary doesn’t sleep a wink!

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0:19 – Denny and Sandy regale us with their vast knowledge of comedy – or at least the wisdom of finding talented actors who can pull off the funny! Sandy give Denny an insecurity complex.... and they dive in to the dynamics of family dysfunction.

6:34 – Morey’s in the kitchen with Caroline – and adds a startling ingredient to the family mix. Bake at 350, then allow to cool….

9:46 – Morey and Maddie put their fears to bed over a midnight snack, while Gary says goodbye to sleep.

12:51 – For breakfast Gary serves up a generous portion of eggs, coffee and sleep deprived grouchiness.

15:57 – Denny and Sandy explain their love of doing comedy – and we find out that, given the family in which he grew up – he can’t help the way he is.

17:55 - Laughter is from God - and Denny and Sandy explain why they are the way they are. And it may involve duct tape.

21:54 – Your chance to “slash Brownlee” – in ways they won’t mind at all!

As Maddie and Morey share the story of their blissful romance, her son Gary becomes more and more miserable! Then a shopping trip with Maddie gives Gary more than he bargained for!

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0:17 – greeting from Sandy and Denny – and a look at the characters that make up this fictional - yet so realistic dysfunctional family!

5:21 – Part I - A Match Made in Vegas - Maddie and Morey share in a meal, then share their love story – what’s the big deal?

8:38 – Part II – If Momma is Happy… Maddie’s bliss seems to be Gary’s misery

11:48 – Part III – You’ve Become a What? – How much has mother Maddie been influenced by Morey’s beliefs?

14:59 - What is this thing called "reconciliation?" And what's it to me?

Gary and Caroline Harbin’s plans to celebrate a perfectly normal, perfectly boring Christmas are abruptly and completely destroyed by a phone call… a visit by Gary’s long lost mother Maddie… and her very special friend, Morey!

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0:00 – 3:04 Intro: Our hosts, Denny and Sandy Brownlee, struggle with their own attention spans as they invite you into this Christmas tale, originally performed as a radio drama where they had a talented troupe of actors at their disposal (actually, they were at their studio… no one ended up at their disposal…euww.)

3:05 - Denny & Sandy explain the origins of this original radio comedy/drama

5:43 - Part I: For Whom the Phone Rings – and more importantly – from whom it rings!

9:02 – Part II: She'll Be Home For Christmas??? Gary’s long lost mother returns… but she doesn't come home alone!

11:50 – Part III: That's uh Morey... Seems Morey Greene is more than Maddie’s friend; he's too old to be a boyfriend – and too much for Gary!

15:02 - Spit takes all around - and special gifts for everyone!

19:00 – A different meaning to “gift giving.” And an opportunity for you to share your gifts!