Almelem

ALMELEM is a biblical backstager, set in the first century C.E., about a small group of con artists and true disciples fumbling toward the greatest story ever told.

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Gideon Media Christmas Gift

We want to share a scene from the award winning show "Almelem", where Mary, the mother of Jesus, tells the harrowing story of the birth of her first child. Kristen Vaughan, who plays Mary, and Sean Williams, the writer of Almelem, have a quick conversation to introduce the scene. Starring Kristen Vaughan, Nat Cassidy and Dani Martinek Designed by Bart Fasbender, Music by Adam Blau Directed by Jordana Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 23, 2024•37 min

New Show from Gideon Media: Ask Your Father

We are so thrilled to bring you a new show from Gideon Media!!!! Lem, a human, and Mikey, an A.I., are piloting the first ever faster than light speed ship when they find themselves twice as far as they meant to go, and without any fuel for a return flight. The two of them communicate with Earth using tiny faster-than-light-speed drives, which carry information for Mikey and questions for Lem from his kids. As they work together to solve the problem, they forge a friendship that could change the...

Feb 10, 2024•23 min

Episode Five: The Beginning

A day of incredible triumph is marred by a Roman crackdown, which lands Gestas in jail. As the unimaginable happens, Almelem searches for a way to salvage the movement and save their friends. They discover that there is even more hope in a tragedy than in a victory, if only they can find a new beginning. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by Bart Fasbender. Produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt Cast, in order of a...

Dec 15, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode Four: The Mother

A huge setback puts the entire movement in trouble, but Gestas discovers that they can shift the political landscape over to Mary Magdalene's new leader Jesus - if they can find an origin story that will bring the Jewish people together. Gestas, Almelem and Mary Magdalene sit down with Jesus' mother Mary to see if they can find the inspiration they are looking for. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by B...

Dec 08, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode Three: The People

While Almelem seeks John at the river, Salome and Gestas debate the future. John makes a devastating mistake, and Mary Magdalene comes to Gestas with a solution. John finds a new path forward for Israel. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by Bart Fasbender. Produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt Cast, in order of appearance - Dani Martineck - Almelem Nat Cassidy - Gestas Yeaxlanda Kay - Salome Mac Rogers - John Cha...

Dec 01, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode Two: The Sight

Mary Magdalene and Salome work to increase the family fortune. Almelem visits with a proposition and a promise. After John and Almelem meet at the river, Mary Magdalene makes a decision. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by Bart Fasbender. Produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt Cast, in order of appearance - Charleigh Parker - Mary Magdalene Yolanda Kay - Salome Dani Martineck - Almelem Mac Rogers - John This show...

Nov 23, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode One: The Baptist

Almelem tried to convince their boss Gestas that this new religious leader - John - could be the man who leads Israel out of bondage. Between the three of them, they discover they might have the secret to defeating the Romans, but only if they can find the help they need. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by Bart Fasbender. Produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt Cast, in order of appearance - Sean Williams - Adlai...

Nov 17, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Almelem, A New Show from Gideon Media

Mac Rogers, the producer of Almelem, and Jordana Williams, the director, introduce Gideon Media's new speculative fiction show "Almelem". ALMELEM is a biblical backstager, set in the first century C.E., about a small group of con artists and true disciples fumbling toward the greatest story ever told. https://www.gideonth.com/almelem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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