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Mayor for a Day

Album: Gold Audio 11: It's Another Fine Day

Episode: 153

Lesson/Theme: Responsibility; leadership.

Bible Verse: Romans 13:1-7

Characters: Whit

Writer: Paul McCusker

Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Original Air Date: May 11, 1991

Last Air Date: July 30, 2008

Description:
Cunning, conniving, irresponsible Curt Stevens wins a contest and becomes mayor of Odyssey for a day. His administration starts off with a bang. First, he orders his new secretary to have a Batphone installed in his office. He then unleashes a horde of crazy animals on the city and nearly causes the town to go bankrupt. Finally, he signs an order instructing Whit's End to be torn down! His administration is a nightmare, but no one would expect anything less from Curt.

Questions:
Why did Curt make such a terrible mayor? What are the characteristics of a good leader? Read Romans 13:1-7. Why do you think God wants us to obey our leaders?