Based on the Mayberry Bible Study originated by Joey Fann back in 1998.
Host Allan Newsome will be visiting episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and exploring how characters from The Andy Griffith Show behave. Does their behavior reflect poorly or positively, from a Christian perspective, on their character.
The podcast will be released randomly. We will listen to an episode of The Andy Griffith Show and then discuss what we might learn. The podcast will focus on the 16 public domain episodes of The Andy Griffith Show because we want to show good character and break no copyright laws as we study what the Bible teaches.
We hope you’ll join us for some Mayberry fun and learn a little along the way.
The gentleman’s gentleman, Malcolm Merriweather of England, passes through
Mayberry on a vacation tour of America. He manages to cause a truck accident while riding his bicycle and is forced to work off the damages as Andy’s personal valet.
Lesson Points:
Some of the points we’ll hit during this study are below. For a complete list, download the lesson plan.
BarneyFife.com – Website originally created in 1998 to provide information about Joey Fann’s inspirational study based on themes from The Andy Griffith Show.
Mayberry Bible Study Podcast mailing list – If you’re interested in receiving news about the Bible study and would like to be part of the actual studies, please go to the link and sign up for the mailing list for the podcast so I can keep you informed about upcoming episodes.
A family of mountain musicians come to Mayberry to meet a young soldier, returning home from the service. While they are waiting, they tend to cause a few problems in town.
Lesson Points:
Some of the points we’ll hit during this study are below. For a complete list, download the lesson plan.
Self-Control – James 1:19-27, Galatians 5:22-23
Following rules – Matthew 5:17-20, Romans 3:9 and 19-20
Avoiding deception, trickery, and chaos – Philippians 4:8-9
No lying and cheating allowed – Matthew 5:8, Psalm 5:6
BarneyFife.com – Website originally created in 1998 to provide information about Joey Fann’s inspirational study based on themes from The Andy Griffith Show.
Mayberry Bible Study Podcast mailing list – If you’re interested in receiving news about the Bible study and would like to be part of the actual studies, please go to the link and sign up for the mailing list for the podcast so I can keep you informed about upcoming episodes.
Opie brings a little, hungry dog into the courthouse and wants to adopt him. After the dog gets Barney’s sandwich and Mr. Cookie Bar, then he runs away. Opie is sad until the little pup comes back . . . and this time he brings more with him! A State Investigator is coming, and Barney is afraid he will think they want extra funds to take care of the dogs. Barney and Andy try to find them new homes before he arrives.
Lesson Points:
Some of the points we’ll hit during this study are below. For a complete list, download the lesson plan.
Mercy – Micah 6:8
God’s Mercy Upon Us – Matthew 5:7, Psalm 28:6
Our Mercy Upon Animals – Genesis 1:26-30
Our Mercy Upon Others – Luke 10:27, James 2:12-13
Serving Others – 2 Corinthians 8:1-7
Gifts of Food, Shelter, and Clothing – Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 46:4
Donations of Money and Services – 2 Corinthians 9:7
Other Cardinal Acts of Mercy – Zechariah 7:9-10
Seeking Our Responsibility – Matthew 18:33
Getting Over Our Own Selfishness – Mark 10:15
Taking the Initiative – Matthew 23:23-24
Attitude of Humility and Compassion – Colossians 3:12, Proverbs 28:13
Perseverance, Dedication, Devotion, and Hard Work – Hebrews 3:13-14
Doing the Right Thing – Philippians 2:3-4
For the Right Reasons – Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 9:12-13
Making the Best Decision – Proverbs 1:1-7
Trusting in Good Results – Jude 22-23, Luke 6:36
Giving Generously – 2 Corinthians 9:6
Receiving Heart-Warming Satisfaction – Matthew 25:37-40
Related Links:
Dogs, Dogs, Dogs – More information about this episode (and all the others) of The Andy Griffith Show can be found at Mayberry.info.
BarneyFife.com – Website originally created in 1998 to provide information about Joey Fann’s inspirational study based on themes from The Andy Griffith Show.
Mayberry Bible Study Podcast mailing list – If you’re interested in receiving news about the Bible study and would like to be part of the actual studies, please go to the link and sign up for the mailing list for the podcast so I can keep you informed about upcoming episodes.
Opie likes a pretty girl from school, Karen Burgess, but she doesn’t seem
to care for him. Andy, Barney, and Thelma Lou try to pick up his spirits in their own
way. However, Thelma Lou’s special attention toward Opie makes Barney jealous.
Lesson Points:
Some of the points we’ll hit during this study are below. For a complete list, download the lesson plan.
Mentoring – Isaiah 64:8
An Open Mind and a Trusting Heart – Opie and Karen – Exodus 33:13-15, Psalm 23
The Danger of Wrong Motives (Be a Mentor, Not Tormentor)– Barney – Php. 2:3-4
The Importance of Pure Motives – Thelma Lou – 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15
Positive Parenting – Andy and God – Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 86:11
Related Links:
The Rivals – More information about this episode (and all the others) of The Andy Griffith Show can be found at Mayberry.info.
BarneyFife.com – Website originally created in 1998 to provide information about Joey Fann’s inspirational study based on themes from The Andy Griffith Show.
Mayberry Bible Study Podcast mailing list – If you’re interested in receiving news about the Bible study and would like to be part of the actual studies, please go to the link and sign up for the mailing list for the podcast so I can keep you informed about upcoming episodes.
Opie has become acquainted with a new boy in town named Arnold Winkler. Arnold is a spoiled brat who believes he can get away with anything. When Arnold discovers that Opie gets a mere quarter-a-week allowance and has to do chores to get it, he tells Opie that he’s being taken advantage of. Arnold doesn’t have to work for his allowance and believes that no kid should.
Opie decides to quietly demand that his father raise his allowance to 75 cents (the amount Arnold gets), and he says he should not have to do any chores. Opie is obviously uncomfortable making these demands, and he takes it well when Andy refuses to comply. Arnold tells Opie that “man to man” talks always fail. He advises Opie that throwing a temper tantrum will get him whatever he wishes. Arnold says it always works.
Lesson Points:
Some of the points we’ll hit during this study are below. For a complete list, download the lesson plan.
BarneyFife.com – Website originally created in 1998 to provide information about Joey Fann’s inspirational study based on themes from The Andy Griffith Show.
Mayberry Bible Study Podcast mailing list – If you’re interested in receiving news about the Bible study and would like to be part of the actual studies, please go to the link and sign up for the mailing list for the podcast so I can keep you informed about upcoming episodes.
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