Discovery Mountain

Discovery Mountain
Presentation
Hosted by	Ensemble cast; narrated by Jean Boonstra
Language	English
Updates	Weekly / biweekly
Publication
Original release	April 19, 2017 – present
Provider	Voice of Prophecy (Loveland, Colorado)

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Discovery Mountain is a Bible-based children’s audio drama and podcast produced by the media ministry Voice of Prophecy (Loveland, Colorado). The narrative follows residents of the fictional town of Discovery Mountain as they face mysteries, moral dilemmas, and spiritual lessons, tying into biblical themes.

1. 1. History and development

Voice of Prophecy announced the upcoming series in February 2017 on its *Disclosure* program, indicating a launch in April of that year. The podcast’s listing on Listen Notes confirms a first publication date of **April 19, 2017**. Over the years, the show has grown in scope: as of 2025, it lists 34 seasons (including “mini” seasons) on its official website, with dozens of episodes per season.

In an interview published by Audio Theatre Central, creator Jean Boonstra described the conceptual genesis: combining her background in writing children’s stories with the Voice of Prophecy’s heritage in radio, she envisioned a fictional mountain town and summer-camp setting as a framework for modern parables.

A later profile by Audio Theatre Central (2019) further describes the narrative structure and production processes of *Discovery Mountain*.

Additionally, Christian parenting blog *Growing Kids for the Kingdom* ran a “Podcast Highlight” feature in 2024, including an interview with Boonstra about her aims, method, and the show's spiritual goals.

1. 1. Format and production

Episodes typically run 20–30 minutes. Between regular seasons, shorter “mini-episodes” are released. The official site states that the series remains free to all families, with a paid “Club” membership (Discovery Mountain Club) offering ad-free access and bonus content.

Production involves scriptwriting (often by Boonstra or other Voice of Prophecy writers), casting via auditions, studio recording sessions, editing, and sound-design integration. During the COVID-19 era, remote voice contributions and virtual direction have been adopted, as described in the *Growing Kids* feature.

1. 1. Cast and staff

- **Jean Boonstra** — Creator, lead executive producer, head writer, and narrator in many episodes. - **Ruben Gomez** — Executive producer and voice of lead character **Jake (Jacob P.) Donovan**.

Recurring and guest cast vary by season and are drawn from Voice of Prophecy personnel, volunteer actors, and remote contributors.

1. 1. Distribution and broadcast

• Discovery Mountain* is distributed via its public RSS feed to major podcast platforms (including Apple Podcasts) as well as via its website. The show also airs on the LifeTalk Radio Network; per the LifeTalk site, it broadcasts twice weekly (Eastern Time) and is synced with podcast episodes.

The show’s official site also includes behind-the-scenes content, bloopers, and cast/character pages.

1. 1. Reception and rankings

On Listen Notes, *Discovery Mountain* carries a Listen Score in the mid-50s and is ranked in the **top 0.5%** of podcasts globally (by their indexing). The Listen Notes site defines that percentile ranking as a comparison among all podcasts indexed by the platform.

The show is included in the *Audio Drama Directory* under children’s dramatized series.

On the LifeTalk site, *Discovery Mountain* is described as a “weekly 30 minute dramatized audio program” for children, and notes its 2017 launch. The promotional materials stress that it is a “Bible-based adventure radio series for kids.”

In *Growing Kids for the Kingdom*’s audio drama roundup, *Discovery Mountain* is listed among their recommended Christian audio dramas with positive commentary on its blend of storytelling and biblical lessons.

A 2024 article in the *Lake Union Herald* recounts that the author found an advertisement in 2017 for a new kids’ program called *Discovery Mountain* and began listening from that time, indicating public visibility of the program in denominational media.

1. 1. External links

• [Official site](https://discoverymountain.com/)
• [Discovery Mountain on Listen Notes](https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/discovery-mountain-discovery-mountain-9sf0hdMJrQ3/)
• [Audio Theatre Central interview / profile coverage](https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2019/08/4-pillars-of-audio-drama-modern-distribution-jean-boonstra-interview.html)
• [Audio Theatre Central discovery-mountain article](https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2019/11/discovery-mountain-serial-audio-drama.html)
• [Growing Kids for the Kingdom podcast highlight](https://www.growingkidsforthekingdom.com/childrens-podcast-highlight-discovery-mountain-with-jean-boonstra/)
• [LifeTalk (radio partner) program page](https://lifetalk.net/discovery-mountain/)
• [The Story Channel — Discovery Mountain (if desired)]
• [Lake Union Herald article “For Such a Time as This”](https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/for-such-a-time-as-this)

References

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