A Week Away: The Series

A WEEK AWAY: THE SERIES  is a story that follows a defiant foster teen who is dragged to church camp. Determined to resist what he sees as the hollow promises of faith, Max (Antonio Cipriano) slowly feels the walls he built begin to crack and gives way to introspection. As he discovers he’s not alone in the struggle against grief, anger, and the ache of belonging, he learns that healing can’t be forced— it must be chosen.

This musical series follows a group of teens as they embark on a summer at Camp Aweegaway — a Christian camp filled with adventure, friendships, and unexpected self-discovery. It’s an expressive and resonant story about identity, trust, and the courage to face what’s within.

A Week Away: The Series is fun and engaging, safe for family viewing, and honors faith-based principles without being a ‘lesson in Christianity.’ Currently streaming on Angel, check out the trailer:  

MY REVIEW: A teen musical about a Christian camp? My first thought was "Campy" and the pun is 100% intended! 😎 I did have doubts at the beginning, but I quickly got hooked by the story and loved the music and the dance routines. This was filled with fast-paced routines that kept me entertained. The music, however, was my favorite and I loved how it wove through the story to add depth. It is geared more to teens, but it appeals to the entire family.  

The premise of the film is a week-long stay at a Christian church camp for teens, and the visitors include some nonbelievers and skeptics from foster homes. So, while the music, dance, and humor keeps you laughing, singing, and moving this is not just a cotton candy experience that is all fluff and no substance. There are struggles with doubts over faith, wondering if God can actually be real, and why didn't He answer me when I called out in the past. Some of the kids have experienced trauma and horror no one should go through, abandonment and neglect by parents who failed to love and protect them, and the fear of trusting anyone...especially a God you can't see. Is faith just wishful thinking? I admit I sobbed through some of the scenes. Yes, there was joy in this fictional series, but the acknowledgment of real pain brought this up to another level.

Director Alan Powell can be proud of this one. I certainly applaud the actors: Antonio Cipriano, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Sacha Carlson, Ava Jean, Haven Greene, Luke Concepcion, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Jason Marsden, David Koechner, and Carlos PenaVega. And I can't ignore the amazing background actors; you will love their hilarious performance telling us about themselves. 

"A Week Away: The Series" just started streaming, so be sure to check out Episode 1 (of 7). Be prepared... it will get you laughing, singing, dancing, and it just might inspire you to show love to someone in need.
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Going Home: The Request

 

Everyone has a calling from God and Charley’s purpose is to help people transition from this world to their forever home. This heartfelt series that will inspire you to think deeper about your relationships and how you can live well with the time we’re all blessed with. God gives everyone a calling – and for Charley, it’s to help families during one of the most difficult times of their lives.

 “Going Home” is a new series that follows an inspiring team of nurses who help guide patients and loved ones on the ultimate journey – one of transition from this world to their forever home. It’s a race against time as the team must help their clients find peace and wrap up loose ends with compassion and dignity. The series, created and written by Dan Merchant, stars Cynthia Geary, Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Charisma Carpenter. Well-known guest stars include Vernon Davis, Tom Skerritt and Concetta Tomei, among others. Exclusively on PureFlix.com! Subscribe here!

 

EPISODE 6 'The Request' REVIEW: The final episode of Season 1 finds Charley (Cynthia Geary) making a "bucket list" field trip for Katherine (Charisma Carpenter) and Alec (Christopher Weihl), while Janey (Cozi Zuehlsdorff) continues to grow into her new job.

While "Going Home" episodes can be watched as stand-alones, this story line is spread out over the series when college best friends are reunited after many years of estrangement. Tensions, fear and anger intensify as it becomes apparent that Katherine's time on Earth is coming to an end. Charley is an award-winning Hospice nurse, but her personal connection with her dying friend causes her professional mask to slip from time-to-time. Tying up the loose ends of their friendship as well as final preparations for helping her family cope with her approaching death and living without her are realistically portrayed as Katherine's emotions include regrets, concern for her children, frustration... and even some gallows humor.

Of course, the emotions are also felt by the viewer as we react to both this fictional story, and personal experiences are also brought to mind. But this episode, and the series itself, is a comforting reminder of the Hope we have. I definitely would recommend "Going Home" as an engaging story that can be cathartic for some, but also has moments of humor, inspiration, comfort, and reminders of what is truly most important. 

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4 (NIV)

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