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And That's the Truth

Album: 43: Along for the Ride

Episode: 556

Lesson/Theme: Speaking the truth in love

Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:15

Characters: Elaine, Joanne, Marvin, Tamika, Whit

Writer: Nathan Hoobler

Sound Designer: Glenn Montjoy

Original Air Date: December 4, 2004

Last Air Date: June 22, 2005

Description:
Sometimes the truth can hurt. But being too truthful can hurt worse! In this episode, Tamika makes a promise to be truthful at all cost—no matter how much it hurts (or how hard it is). Instead of being considerate with her truthfulness, she is brutally honest and says whatever opinion comes to her mind. When she tries Mr. Whittaker’s new sundae, she tells him it is gross and tastes like she’s eating a tree. She even goes as far as to tell him he should find a contest for the worst flavor of ice cream ever! When her mom asks Tamika if she likes her new haircut, Tamika tells her it looks like she’s wearing a possum on her head. She tells her dad he’s fat and her brother that his music sounds terrible. On a different note, Mr. Allen is having trouble with a new employee. The employee is caught lying, doing poor work, and not doing some work at all. In this episode, Mr. Allen and Tamika both learn a lesson in gentle but firm honesty.

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