“The Rescue” is a puppet-based music animation series, which explores the greatest rescue of all time. en-au false Abide Family Ministries https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue Hope Channel discover@hopechannel.com The Rescue serial Copyright Hope Channel 2024-5. All rights reserved. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-01-the-book Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:51:32 GMT Jack and Melody discover that there is a book that is better than all other books. It is a historical record, an adventure, a self-help book and more all in one. When they bring this book home, Mum and Dad also begin to investigate what this book is all about. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-01-the-book false The Book full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-02-oh-no Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:55:15 GMT Melody and Jack are wondering why people are often mean and unkind to each other. Using “The Book” they look back to find out where evil first began. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-02-oh-no false Oh No! full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-03-creation Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:58:17 GMT Jack is challenged by his friend Jono as to how the world began. The King family use “The Book” to find out about the creation of the world. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-03-creation false Creation full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-04-battle-of-good-and-evil Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:01:12 GMT Allie’s uncle’s is in a very serious condition in hospital following a car accident. The King family discover more about the battle between good and evil, and how the choices that we make not only impact us, but also the people around us. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-04-battle-of-good-and-evil false Battle of Good and Evil full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-05-the-wrong-choice-part-1 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:10:23 GMT Jack is feeling the impact of his poor choices. The King family discover in” The Book” the story of Eve being tempted by the serpent and learn that the rules of the Universe mean that Adam and Eve were now doomed to death. Melody and Allie think there must be more to the story and hope that there is some way that people can be rescued. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-05-the-wrong-choice-part-1 false The Wrong Choice, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-06-the-wrong-choice-part-2 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:27:28 GMT Jack is feeling the impact of his poor choices. The King family discover in” The Book” the story of Eve being tempted by the serpent and learn that the rules of the Universe mean that Adam and Eve were now doomed to death. Melody and Allie think there must be more to the story and hope that there is some way that people can be rescued. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-06-the-wrong-choice-part-2 false The Wrong Choice, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-07-the-rescue-plan-part-1 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:29:38 GMT The King family discover that God loves people so much, he has put an incredible plan in place to save them. A plan that is a big risk on God’s behalf with no guarantee that people will accept his offer. After struggling with guilt, Jack decides to confess to Mr. Adams and waits to find out what the consequences will be. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-07-the-rescue-plan-part-1 false The Rescue Plan, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-08-the-rescue-plan-part-2 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:30:52 GMT Jack finds out what the consequences are for him, because of his cheating. Kade is struggling to understand why Jack would turn himself in. Mr. Simons and Jono read from “The Book” the story of Cain and Abel. Melody asks her mum how to pray. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-08-the-rescue-plan-part-2 false The Rescue Plan, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-09-the-flood-part-1 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:06:18 GMT Chloe shares with Allie the story of the flood in “The Book”. They learn that God loved the people so much, he wanted to give everyone the chance to come onto the ark and be saved. Kade gives Jack a hard time about his decision to tell the truth. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-09-the-flood-part-1 false The Flood, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-10-the-flood-part-2 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:52:58 GMT The great flood covers the whole earth, only Noah and his family and the animals who were on board were saved. The King family discover more about Noah’s ark when they go to the library and see a scale model of the ark. They learn God needed to send a flood to destroy the extreme wickedness that was engulfing the world and to keep open the pathway for God’s Son to come to earth in order to enact the ultimate rescue plan for all humanity. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-10-the-flood-part-2 false The Flood, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-11-a-new-place Fri, 10 May 2024 03:59:00 GMT The King family spend some time outdoors camping. The Simon’s family go fishing. They learn from “The Book” that Abram was prepared to leave everything he knew and go to a new place. God made a special promise to Abram. The Rescuer was going to come to earth through his family. God wanted Abram to be away from a lot of negative influences as he prepared for the coming of God’s Son to rescue them. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-11-a-new-place false A New Place full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-12-the-promise Fri, 17 May 2024 01:51:21 GMT Kade has been let down again by his family, but he is surprised by Mr. Adam’s kindness. Melody makes an interesting discovery when she investigates her family tree. Mrs. Jones and Mel read the story in “The Book” about Abraham, Sarah, and their promised son. Jono notices Kade is often by himself and thinks he might be lonely. He tries to befriend Kade. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-12-the-promise false The Promise full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-13-god-provides Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:18:49 GMT Jono’s bike is broken, he has saved some money to buy a new one, but instead makes a selfless choice. Mr. Simons and Jono look at the story of Abraham being tested on Mt Moriah. Jono is shocked at what happened after he put others first. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-13-god-provides false God Provides full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-14-its-not-fair-part-1 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:27:03 GMT Jono is up on lookout hill and witnesses Kade doing the wrong thing. Jono is then accused of something he didn’t do. Mr. Simons and Jono look at the story in “The Book” of Joseph and his brothers. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-14-its-not-fair-part-1 false It’s Not Fair, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-15-its-not-fair-part-2 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:27:01 GMT Chloe is in hospital after the incident on Lookout Hill. Mr. Simons and Jono read in “The Book” more of the story of Joseph being accused of things he didn’t do in Egypt. Jack realizes that he didn’t consider all the facts and he needs to make things right with Jono. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-15-its-not-fair-part-2 false It’s Not Fair, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-16-needing-rescue-part-1 Mon, 12 May 2025 06:06:54 GMT When Melody sees a poster about a dog in need of a home, she launches a plan to rescue Scruffy. Meanwhile, Jack apologizes to Jono, and they learn about Joseph—a man who was falsely accused but still trusted in God’s plan. 1328 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-16-needing-rescue-part-1 false Needing Rescue, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-17-needing-rescue-part-2 Tue, 13 May 2025 01:23:20 GMT Melody’s mission to adopt Scruffy is a success! Allie visits Jono and discovers that God has a way of turning bad situations into something good—we just need to trust His plan of love. 1326 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-17-needing-rescue-part-2 false Needing Rescue, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-18-in-egypt Tue, 13 May 2025 01:35:57 GMT At the library, Mrs. Jones introduces Mel and Allie to a book called The Rescue. They uncover the story of Moses, who played a crucial role in God’s rescue plan for His people. 1326 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-18-in-egypt false In Egypt full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-19-very-stubborn Tue, 13 May 2025 01:36:19 GMT Kade’s actions lead to unexpected consequences after he orders Mel and Allie off the park bench. The children learn about Pharaoh’s hardened heart, and just as the Israelites faced challenges, Scruffy also finds himself in trouble when someone leaves the gate open! 1341 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-19-very-stubborn false Very Stubborn full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-20-in-the-desert Tue, 13 May 2025 01:36:38 GMT Scruffy is injured after getting hit by a car. As Mel and Jack learn about responsibility, they also hear about the Israelites’ struggles in the desert and how they constantly complained despite God’s provisions. Meanwhile, Jono’s dad shares some important health tips. 1331 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-20-in-the-desert false In the Desert full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-21-the-fiery-serpents Tue, 13 May 2025 01:41:18 GMT Mel and Allie take a shortcut, but Mel kneels too close to a bull ant’s nest! Meanwhile, Kade is surprised when Mr. Adams checks on him after a wasp incident. The King family reads about the bronze serpent God provided to heal the Israelites from deadly snake bites. 1325 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-21-the-fiery-serpents false The Fiery Serpents full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-22-not-the-best-choice Tue, 13 May 2025 01:41:55 GMT Mel faces a tough decision—a shopping trip or whale watching with family. Through the story of Israel’s request for a king, the King family learns that God gives us the freedom to choose, but choices have consequences. 1341 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-22-not-the-best-choice false Not the Best Choice full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-23-choices-have-consequences Tue, 13 May 2025 01:42:21 GMT Mr Adams shares with Kade what happens when a kid called David teams up with God to take on Goliath. Mr and Mrs King make the decision to accept the Rescuer and follow His plan for their lives. 1341 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-23-choices-have-consequences false Choices Have Consequences full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-24-good-news Tue, 13 May 2025 01:45:09 GMT Caught in a conflict with Kade, Jack considers getting even. Jono’s dad shares the story of Isaiah, who warned the Israelites about the consequences of their actions. They are reminded that choosing God’s way leads to true peace and happiness. 1343 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-24-good-news false Good News full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-25-the-dream-part-1 Tue, 13 May 2025 01:45:25 GMT A visit to the library leads Mel, Allie, and Jack to fascinating prophecies about the future. They learn about King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and how God’s plan unfolds through history. Meanwhile, Mr. Adams takes notice of the growing tension between Jack and Kade and decides to step in. 1321 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-25-the-dream-part-1 false The Dream, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-26-the-dream-part-2 Tue, 13 May 2025 01:45:44 GMT Jack faces a serious meeting with his parents and Mr. Adams regarding his conflict with Kade. The King family discovers the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who stood up for their faith even when facing the fiery furnace. 1354 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-26-the-dream-part-2 false The Dream, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-27-the-rescuer-arrives Tue, 13 May 2025 01:50:45 GMT Mr. Simons’ house is glowing with a spectacular Christmas light display! The community gathers for a special Christmas Eve program, celebrating how God fearlessly carried out His plan to send His Son “The Rescuer” to save the world! 1336 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-27-the-rescuer-arrives false The Rescuer Arrives full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-28-time-to-begin Tue, 13 May 2025 01:52:09 GMT Mel and Chloe dive into The Book to learn about Jesus’ childhood and His cousin John the Baptist. Meanwhile, Mr. King gives Jack advice on handling challenges. The King family reflects on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, realizing how “The Book” can help us resist doing the wrong thing. 1480 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-28-time-to-begin false Time to Begin full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-29-treasure Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:29:51 GMT Jack and Jono’s metal detector leads them on a search for buried treasure, but they soon discover that the greatest treasures are found in The Book. A church treasure hunt helps Kade learn the joy of sharing. 1336 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-29-treasure false Treasure full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-30-made-well Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:31:29 GMT When Jono is hospitalized, the King family turns to The Book to learn how Jesus healed the sick. Meanwhile, Chloe visits Mrs. Jones at the library and finds out just how exciting The Book can be! 1328 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-30-made-well false Made Well full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-31-invitation Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:56:35 GMT A fancy envelope arrives at the King household—an invitation to a wedding! But in The Book, they find a story of an even greater invitation that many people ignored. Meanwhile, Kade learns about choices and consequences through the story of the farmer and the weeds. 1324 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-31-invitation false Invitation full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-32-betrayed-part-1 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:14:12 GMT Mel feels left out when Allie befriends Josie, and Jack grows suspicious of Kade’s sudden kindness. The Book reveals the story of Jesus’ betrayal, teaching them about trust and true friendship. 1332 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-32-betrayed-part-1 false Betrayed, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/betrayed-part-2 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:11:34 GMT Jack still doubts Kade’s sincerity, and Mrs. Jones shares the story of Peter—one of Jesus’ closest friends—who failed to stand by Him when it mattered most. 1341 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/betrayed-part-2 false Betrayed, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-34-death-of-a-hero Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:37:01 GMT Mel realizes she misjudged Allie and makes things right. Later, at an Easter egg hunt, the children learn about the greatest act of love—the sacrifice that made our rescue possible. 1352 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-34-death-of-a-hero false Death of a Hero full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-35-alive-again Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:51:57 GMT Allie is eager to learn more about God’s plan and is thrilled to discover that Jesus is alive! But the enemy isn’t happy and works to keep people from accepting God’s rescue offer. 1321 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-35-alive-again false Alive Again full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-36-the-important-task Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:01:58 GMT Jack refuses to believe the girls saw a white rabbit. The Book tells of Thomas, who also struggled to believe his friends when they told him Jesus was alive. The children learn that faith isn’t always about seeing—it’s about trusting. 1331 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-36-the-important-task false The Important Task full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-37-the-special-gift Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:56:13 GMT Jono struggles to communicate with a new classmate, but The Book tells of a time when God gave His followers a special gift to help them share His message with the world. 1332 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-37-the-special-gift false The Special Gift full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-38-peter Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:44:35 GMT Mel enters a songwriting contest, while Jono struggles with a school assignment. When they read The Book, they learn that even when Jesus’ followers were thrown in prison, they never stopped sharing His message. 1323 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-38-peter false Peter full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-39-paul Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:58:37 GMT A school garden lesson about caterpillars transforming into butterflies reminds Kade of Saul, who went from persecuting believers to becoming one of Jesus’ greatest followers. Kade starts thinking—could he make a big change, too. 1358 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-39-paul false Paul full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-40-world-changers-part-1 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:07:05 GMT At a church Reformation Day event, the children learn about heroes of faith like Martin Luther and John Wycliffe, who fought to share The Book with the world. 1332 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-40-world-changers-part-1 false World Changers, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-41-world-changers-part-2 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:39:27 GMT Inspired by the story of Ellen White, the children realize how important it is to study The Book for themselves. Kade wonders—should he finally accept the Rescuer’s offer? 1327 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-41-world-changers-part-2 false World Changers, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-42-return-part-1 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:22:30 GMT On a rainy day, the children discuss what they’re most excited about. Mrs. Jones shares her hope of seeing Jesus face-to-face, and Kade makes the biggest decision of his life—to follow the Rescuer! 1323 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-42-return-part-1 false Return, part 1 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-43-return-part-2 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:25:14 GMT The King family explores the ongoing battle between good and evil. They realize that their mission is urgent—everyone needs to hear about God’s rescue plan! 1364 https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-43-return-part-2 false Return, part 2 full https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-44-restoration Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:14:15 GMT When a fire destroys Kade’s home and puts his grandfather in the hospital, he turns to The Book for guidance. The story of Zacchaeus inspires him to make amends, and the children find hope in God’s promise of a new and perfect world. Through animated Bible stories, original music, and powerful scenes of healing and reunion, this final chapter in The Rescue series brings together forgiveness, fresh starts, and God’s eternal promise to make all things new. https://www.hopechannel.com/watch/shows/the-rescue/e-44-restoration false Restoration full