The Imagination Station, Revisited

The grand opening of Whit's rebuilt Imagination Station is still a day away, but Kelly can't wait - she sneaks in early and steps through its doors into Jerusalem, just as Jesus rides into the city. There she befriends Josiah, a blind boy praying for a miracle, whose father Xerial is a temple priest convinced Jesus will bring Rome's wrath down on them all. Hidden in a closet, Kelly overhears Caiaphas and the religious leaders plotting that one man must die to save the nation... and when she's caught, she's swept along to the temple itself. There Jesus heals Josiah's eyes before the astonished crowd - and even Xerial's heart begins to change. But when Kelly rushes to warn Jesus of the plot, Judas cuts her off, hurries back to strike his secret bargain with the high priest, and has her locked away. Freed by the Station and reunited with Josiah, Kelly makes it to the upper room where Jesus and his disciples share their last supper, yet her courage fails her. As they head for Gethsemane, she turns back, determined to warn him one last time.

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2 of 2 0635 Accidental Dilemma When the trail of a shadowy criminal leads straight back to Odyssey, Whit and his friends must outwit the Whisperer on their own home ground - where the price of victory may be higher than anyone expects.

0636 A Class Reenactment A pompous theater impresario is hired to dramatize Odyssey's founding for radio, but his flair for spectacle keeps colliding with the town's true story.

0637 The Forgotten Deed With Whit's End on the verge of reopening, a dispute over a time capsule uncovers a question about who really owns the land beneath it - and whether the shop can keep its faith at its heart.

1 of 2 0638 The Triangled Web A hometown reunion turns tangled when three old friends each plan a heartfelt conversation with the same woman on the same night.

2 of 2 0639 The Triangled Web A reunion in Odyssey turns into a tangle of competing romantic hopes when three men each plan their own perfect moment with Lucy, forcing everyone to decide what commitment really means.

0640 Rights, Wrongs, and Winners When two tied towns are challenged to prove their true heart, Odyssey's chance at the title gets tangled up with the surprise unmasking of a beloved comic book's secret creator.

1 of 2 0641 The Imagination Station, Revisited A curious kid sneaks an early ride in Whit's rebuilt Imagination Station and lands in Jerusalem during Jesus' final week, where a blind boy's hope draws her into events far bigger than she expected.

2 of 2 0642 The Imagination Station, Revisited A trip through an unfinished Imagination Station drops Kelly into the final days of Jesus' life, where she can only watch as betrayal and injustice unfold around her.

TTC01 Here Am I When Whit's newest invention drops Connie into a series of surreal scenarios, she must defend the idea of absolute truth against game-show pundits, talk-show guests, and a very persuasive adversary.

TTC02 The Truth Be Told When a new newspaper editor asks a young reporter to dig up dirt on Whit's End, her investigation unfolds alongside a homespun superhero tale about a librarian transformed into a champion of absolute truth.

TTC03 The Science Club When a young science club president is assigned a presentation on Darwin, a curious question from Whit turns his topic into a test of whether the club really follows the truth wherever it leads.

TTC04 Three in One When a new cable access channel comes to Odyssey, Connie steps up to be a voice for what kids really need - while everyone around her keeps stumbling onto the same big idea.

TTC05 In My Image Fed up with rules, a village boy declares he's done with God - and a mysterious traveling showman just happens to sell replacements.

Featured characters

Kelly Rachel Fox

Minor characters & crew 12 more roles

1 featured character

Jesus Christ David Lodge

11 supporting roles

Peter (Biblical) Actor Unknown Mabel Alexandra Kenworthy Servant Actor Unknown Caiaphas Phil Proctor Judas Iscariot Will Ryan John Mark Chad Reisser Esras Fred Tatasciore Xerial James M. Connor Josiah (c) Benjamin Bryan Anias Robert Easton Rabbi Actor Unknown

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Chris Anthony Host Paul McCusker Writer · Director Nathan Jones Sound Designer Bob Hoose Producer Marshal Younger Producer Dave Arnold Executive Producer

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On the night before Whit unveils his rebuilt Imagination Station, Kelly sneaks inside to avoid the expected opening-day lines. The new machine sends travelers through doors and changes their clothing to fit each setting. Kelly asks it to choose an adventure and steps into Jerusalem as Jesus enters the city.

Kelly meets Josiah, a blind boy who hopes Jesus will heal him. She guides him toward the road, where crowds welcome Jesus as Messiah. Temple priests push through the people and object to the praise, while Jesus refuses to silence it. One of the priests is Josiah's father, Xerial.

Josiah brings Kelly home and offers to pay her for guiding him. Xerial fears Jesus will provoke Rome and bring punishment on the nation. He dismisses the reported miracles, but Josiah holds to the hope that Jesus can restore his sight. Kelly does not yet call herself a follower; she says she might believe if she saw a miracle.

Another door places Kelly inside a closet during a meeting of Caiaphas, Annas, Xerial, and other religious leaders. They discuss Lazarus's return to life, the people's belief in Jesus, and the danger they think he presents. Caiaphas argues that one man should die rather than risk the whole nation, while Xerial urges them to speak with Jesus first.

The leaders discover Kelly and assume she is Jesus' spy. News arrives that Jesus is driving merchants from the temple, and the priests rush there. Because Xerial has argued for a meeting, Caiaphas orders him to take Kelly to Jesus with a final warning that the high priest expects an explanation.

At the temple, Josiah presses toward Jesus in the crowd. Xerial tries to stop him, but Josiah asks to become a child of light. Jesus calls him forward and tells him to open his eyes. Josiah sees his father and Kelly for the first time. The miracle softens Xerial, who apologizes for doubting his son's faith.

Kelly remembers that the leaders plan to kill Jesus and tries to warn him. Judas intercepts her, identifies himself as a trusted disciple, and asks for the priests' message. Instead of telling Jesus, he has Kelly guide him back to the temple. He begins making secret arrangements with the high priest and has Kelly locked away so she cannot reveal them.

The Imagination Station carries Kelly through another door to Josiah's storeroom. She tells him that Judas is helping Caiaphas. They reach the house where Jesus and the disciples are sharing a meal, and Kelly helps carry bread and wine upstairs. Jesus knows her name without being told, but her nervousness keeps her from warning him.

When the disciples prepare to leave for Gethsemane, Kelly is frightened that they are walking straight into danger. Josiah says the others already know the priests are hostile, yet Kelly believes they do not understand Judas's betrayal. She turns back, determined to try once more.