Hello to the new Executive Producer of Adventures in Odyssey

The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Focus on the Family

Kids & Family

4.4 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

After more than two decades as executive producer, Dave Arnold steps into a new role while Christopher Diehl takes the reins of the audio drama. What led to this transition and what does it mean for the future? Dave and Chris share the story behind the change.

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0:00.0	Taking a break from screens and social media is so refreshing. I have extra time to hang out with friends, stay active, and work on my hobbies. But when I get that urge to grab my phone, I end up comparing myself to friends and influencers for hours. So instead of giving in to my phone, I've been picking up Brio Magazine from Focus on the Family.
0:26.9	Brio is full of tips on fashion and beauty, quizzes, awesome stories about other teen girls,
0:33.3	and advice on things like relationships, body image, and building your faith.
0:39.0	Plus, it's all from a biblical worldview, so I never have to worry that my head is being filled with junk.
0:45.2	Just wholesome, fun content.
0:47.6	Check out everything that BreaO magazine offers, including past issues.
0:51.3	Just go to Focus on thefamily.com slash growing faith.
0:55.0	That's Focus on thefamily.com slash growing faith. That's Focus on thefamily.com slash growing faith.
1:10.2	Hello, Odyssey World. I'm Bob. And I'm Jesse. Welcome to the official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast.
1:16.6	You know, Jess, we deal with minor changes in our lives all the time. Sure, but sometimes changes seismic.
1:22.6	Huge. Like continents drifting apart. Or the invention of the printing press. Or when Wits End started selling the bacon, mac and cheese hot dog.
1:29.9	That was a moment for sure.
1:31.1	I'm not sure if today's announcement compares to that, but it's up there.
1:34.4	It's a big deal behind the scenes for the people who make the show.
1:38.6	Let's find out what we're talking about with the latest news.
1:50.0	Yeah. about with the latest news. Adventures in Odyssey audio drama executive producer Dave Arnold is stepping into a new role at Focus on the Family.
1:56.0	Dave served as executive producer for more than 20 years, and in many other roles before that,
2:02.1	going all the way back to the beginning of Odyssey in 1987.
2:06.1	He'll continue as executive creative director, overseeing the upcoming adventures
2:09.9	in Odyssey animated film.
2:11.1	Meanwhile, the role of audio drama executive producer will be filled by someone very familiar
2:16.9	to Odyssey fans. Christopher Deal. Chris has been part of Odyssey for years.
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