🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Perpetua and Felicity - Episode Five: Martyrs The prison in Carthage. 203 A.D. The time has come. Perpetua and Felicity say goodbye to their loved ones, and give their infant children to other families. Now they face final judgment, and one last chance to save themselves. What will they choose? Apostasy and a return to their former lives? Or death as martyrs in the arena? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get f...
Sep 27, 2024•11 min•Ep. 230
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Perpetua and Felicity - Episode Four: Visionaries Carthage, North Africa. 203 A.D. Imprisoned for refusing to worship the Roman gods, Perpetua and Felicity are starting to crack. Felicity gives birth to her child in prison, and Perpetua fears for her infant son’s future if she dies. Can these two young mothers hold out and remain faithful? Or should they make just one small sacrifice to the pagan gods, to save their lives and remain with their ...
Sep 26, 2024•11 min•Ep. 229
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Perpetua and Felicity - Episode Three: Prisoners Carthage, 203 A.D. The newly baptized Perpetua and Felicity languish in a dank Roman prison, awaiting news of their judgment and fate. Felicity is seven months pregnant, and Perpetua, a young nursing mother, wonders what the soldiers have done with her baby. Will she ever see him again? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your e...
Sep 25, 2024•10 min•Ep. 228
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Perpetua and Felicity - Episode Two: Christians Carthage, 203 A.D. Rome’s cruel persecution of Christians has begun. Young Perpetua and Felicity - now fully catechized - flee to the forest to be secretly baptized. But they’re not alone. Roman soldiers have been sent to stop them. Will they make it in time? And what punishments await if they’re caught? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes de...
Sep 24, 2024•9 min•Ep. 227
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Perpetua and Felicity - Episode One: Mothers North Africa. 202 A.D. In the ancient Roman city of Carthage, harshness rules. Women and girls are the property of their fathers and husbands. Slaves serve their wealthy masters, and are treated as things. But a new religion - Christianity - offers freedom for all, and threatens to turn Roman power upside down. As more women and slaves become Christians, the old men of Rome cruelly resist. This is th...
Sep 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 226
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ John Vianney - Episode Five: The Curé of Ars Écully, France. 1815. Father Balley’s death devastates his friend and former student, the newly ordained Father Jean-Marie Vianney. Now, the people of Écully want Jean-Marie as their pastor. But his superiors have other ideas. Jean-Marie vows to go wherever God calls him, and takes on the work that will make him a saint. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free dai...
Sep 20, 2024•16 min•Ep. 225
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ John Vianney - Episode Four: Overcoming Obstacles France, 1810. Hidden against his will by the renegade villagers of Les Noes, the accidental deserter Jean-Marie is a popular stranger, known to all as the kindly and helpful “Jerome”. But runaway soldiers are criminals, and Jean-Marie can’t stay hidden forever. What will he do when the army comes looking for him? Will he ever see his home and his family again? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episode...
Sep 19, 2024•14 min•Ep. 224
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ John Vianney - Episode Three: An Unexpected Detour France, 1809. Jean-Marie’s pilgrimage has been successful. Back at Father Balley’s school, to everyone’s surprise, he’s finding his studies much easier! But when a letter arrives with an official demand, Jean-Marie’s life takes an unexpected turn. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, along with coloring pages,...
Sep 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 223
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ John Vianney - Episode Two: Forgetting and Failure France, 1806. The revolution has failed. Napoleon Bonaparte rules imperial France, and Catholics can worship again freely. Jean-Marie still wants to be a priest, but is he now too old? Can he overcome his discouraging doubts, and the grappins that plague him? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, along with col...
Sep 17, 2024•11 min•Ep. 222
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ John Vianney - Episode One: The Hiders France, 1793. A bloody revolution has outlawed religion. Churches have been desecrated. Tens of thousands guillotined. Priests are being hunted and killed. In the small farming town of Dardilly, one brave family risks everything to help these priests, an act of courage their 7-year old son will never forget. This is the story of Jean-Marie Vianney. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspod...
Sep 16, 2024•10 min•Ep. 221
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Thomas More- Episode Five: God’s First June, 1535. Thomas has been locked in the Tower of London for over a year. After several long trials, the king’s authorities have failed to convict Thomas of treason. As the months pass, Thomas remains resolved not to violate his conscience, or the teachings of the Church. But how long can he hold out? And how long will he survive? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get fre...
Sep 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 220
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Thomas More - Episode Four: The King’s Faithful Servant 1534. King Henry has gotten his way, and has married Anne Boleyn. But he hasn't forgotten Thomas’ silent disapproval. Now Henry and Cromwell accuse Thomas of lying under oath. England’s proud king will not rest until all have sworn allegiance to his new and unholy marriage. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email i...
Sep 12, 2024•14 min•Ep. 219
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Thomas More - Episode Three: Merry Beggars London, 1532. Just three years after becoming the first layman appointed as Lord High Chancellor of England, Thomas More faces a choice: maintain his position and the King’s favor, or deny Church teaching and lose his soul. Now, he must negotiate not only the king’s displeasure, but also the treachery and danger of Henry’s allies. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get ...
Sep 11, 2024•13 min•Ep. 218
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Thomas More - Episode Two: The Lord Chancellor London, 1529. Several months have passed since Meg’s miraculous recovery, and the More family thrives in joyful activity: They welcome Cecily's first child, and celebrate John and Anne’s engagement. But while Thomas’ family grows and flourishes, the Tudor royal family shows signs of breaking apart. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered...
Sep 10, 2024•13 min•Ep. 217
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Thomas More - Episode One: A Merry Gentleman London,1527. England’s charismatic King Henry VIII has a problem: almost twenty years into his reign, he has no male heir! Now, he comes to the home of his most trusted friend and advisor with a remedy - a bold plan that will set the two men at odds, and plunge Europe into bloody war. This is the story of Thomas More. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily ...
Sep 09, 2024•12 min•Ep. 216
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Katharine Ann Drexel - Episode Five: A New Order 1889. Back in Philadelphia after their trip to the wild American west, the Drexel sisters enjoy dinner and regale Uncle Tony with stories of their adventures. They each have exciting news. But when Katherine shares hers, Uncle Tony is less than pleased. And Katherine’s decision soon makes headlines across the country! 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free da...
Sep 06, 2024•16 min•Ep. 215
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Katharine Ann Drexel - Episode Four: Heading West The Drexel Estate, Torresdale, Philadelphia. 1887. Fresh from her trip to Rome and her meeting with Pope Leo, Katharine is plagued with competing desires. She wants the life of a contemplative religious sister, but the pope has encouraged her to missionary work! Desperate to resolve this dilemma, she turns for direction to her trusted friend and confessor, the kindly Bishop O'Connor. 🌐 Subscrib...
Sep 05, 2024•16 min•Ep. 214
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Katharine Ann Drexel - Episode Three: All Three The Drexel family estate. Philadelphia, 1885. Having lost their mother, and now their father, the three Drexel sisters stay at home in mourning. But an unexpected visit from Uncle Tony brings them startling news: Their father left a will! Are their fortunes about to change? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, al...
Sep 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 213
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Katharine Ann Drexel - Episode Two: Distractions Philadelphia, 1883. Following the death of their dear mother, the three Drexel sisters are now worried for their father, Francis. He rarely leaves his room, and is acting…strangely. Now, he emerges from his gloomy den with astonishing new plans for the family. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, along with colo...
Sep 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 212
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Katharine Ann Drexel - Episode One: Family Adventures New Years Eve, 1876. Philadelphia. As the newly formed United States begins its 100th year, 18-year old debutante Katie Drexel is in a celebratory mood. Her wealthy family has everything to look forward to. But soon, unwelcome events take her in a direction she never imagined. This is the story of Katharine Ann Drexel. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get f...
Sep 02, 2024•13 min•Ep. 211
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Francis of Assisi - Episode Five: Followers As followers begin to join his ranks, Francis seeks greater confirmation from God. Will rebuilding San Damiano, a ruined church, matter at all? Can God use these impoverished beggars to build His Kingdom? But as more people begin to follow Francis, he begins to attract enemies as well. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email i...
Aug 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 210
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Francis of Assisi - Episode Four: Renunciation Calling Francis a thief, Pietro drags him in front of the Bishop in the town square, the piazza. Accused of theft and disrespect, Francis is humiliated. Will Francis face punishment for selling the family’s silks to rebuild San Damiano? Have his dreams of serving God been destroyed before they ever began? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes de...
Aug 29, 2024•12 min•Ep. 209
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Francis of Assisi - Episode Three: San Damiano After angering his father by touching a leper, Francis’ father Pietro commands him to meet with Bishop Guido. But as he waits to meet Bishop Guido, God is preparing Francis for a divine mission that will impact the world for thousands of years. Something that not even the Bishop can imagine. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to you...
Aug 28, 2024•13 min•Ep. 208
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Francis of Assisi - Episode Two: The Leper Recovering at home after being captured in war, Francis slowly comes back to health. But as he returns to normal life, he is not the same. His behavior draws attention and hurts the family reputation. A voice from his dreams haunts him: “Will you follow the man or the master?” 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, alon...
Aug 27, 2024•15 min•Ep. 207
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Francis of Assisi - Episode One: The Knight Assisi, Italy. 1202 A.D. Francesco di Bernardino is the son of a wealthy cloth merchant in Assisi, Italy. Between lavish parties and manly sport, Francesco doesn’t have much time for God. But when he joins the war between Assisi and Perugia, his life is fated to change. Forever. This is the true story of Francis of Assisi. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free da...
Aug 26, 2024•11 min•Ep. 206
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Maximillian Kolbe - Episode Five: We’ve Only Just Begun Auschwitz. 1941. As hunger and thirst pull Fr. Kolbe toward death, he recalls a pivotal moment in the early days of the Militia Immaculatae. Now, as Nazi guards observe him in his prison cell, only one question is on their minds: How long can this priest last? 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, along wi...
Aug 23, 2024•18 min•Ep. 205
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Maximillian Kolbe - Episode Four: A Torrent of Obstacles Rome. 1917. Returning from the hospital, Brother Kolbe wastes no time in forming the Militia Immaculatae. The first members are eager to begin, but face a torrent of obstacles. In 1941, Fr. Kolbe, dehydrated and clinging to life, prays with the remaining inmates of his cell, singing hymns to his lady - Mary. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free dail...
Aug 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 204
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Maximillian Kolbe - Episode Three: A Different Kind of Army 1917. 23-year-old Raymund Kolbe is a Franciscan Brother and seminarian in Rome. His studies have occupied all his time and energy over the last seven years. But the young Kolbe still feels that he isn’t doing enough. In 1941, Fr. Kolbe fights with all of his strength to bolster the strength of his comrades - but the prisoners in cell 18 are fading fast. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Epis...
Aug 21, 2024•12 min•Ep. 203
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Maximillian Kolbe - Episode Two: Days of Discernment Ukraine, 1910. 16-year-old Raymund Kolbe is in his third year at Lviv’s Jr. Seminary. His faith has continued to grow strong. But as the day of his initial vows draws near, he worries he can’t keep both the vows of the priesthood - and the vows he has already sworn to Our Lady. 🌐 Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email ...
Aug 20, 2024•12 min•Ep. 202
🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage 🗺️ Maximillian Kolbe - Episode One: A Knightly Heart Poland. 1941, the second year of the Nazi Occupation of Poland. In the most infamous concentration camp of the war, an escape has taken place. The remaining prisoners of Auschwitz are now being punished for their comrades’ freedom. One Polish priest, imprisoned for speaking out against the Nazis, will make the ultimate sacrifice to save the life of a husband and father. His name? Father Maximili...
Aug 19, 2024•12 min•Ep. 201
