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Set in the future, this mystery begins with four brave kids who want answers and will do anything to get them. The Encounter is a serialized radio drama that introduces its audience to two seemingly utopian societies. However, for a few young people, the search for perfection and a greater truth lies just beyond their borders. “The Encounter is an audio drama podcast developed by Executive Producer Chris Nelson, and written, composed, voiced, edited, and produced by students and faculty in Liberty University’s School of Communication and the Arts and the School of Music. The Encounter was created to address philosophical and spiritual topics that parallel our own world. The characters in The Encounter wrestle with the ideas of postmodernism, legalism, loyalty, faith, ethics, morality, and the ultimate questions: What is truth, and can it be known? Through narrative storytelling, The Encounter aims to get listeners excited for adventure while at the same time provoking thought and discussion. Since the show’s creation in 2015, The Encounter has gained recognition from various organizations. In 2017 it won the Seneca Award for Best New Show. In 2018, an episode was selected as the Best of Festival winner for the Broadcast Education Association taking home the prestigious international award. Since 2019 the show has taken home additional Awards of Excellence from BEA and has been nominated for additional awards at the Senecas. Since 2015 over 100+ university students have been involved in its continued development.”

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