Synopsis
Explore the remarkable stories of eight men and women who risked everything to embody humanity's most noble and complex trait — faith.
Episodes
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Joan of ArcJoan of Arc fervently believed that St. Catherine, St. Margaret and St. Michael appeared to her, and told her that she would be the one to deliver her home country of France from the Hundred Years’ War.46m2
John the BaptistJohn the Baptist is born the son of a Levite, a member of the priestly class, but walks away from his father's traditions; then proclaims the coming of the Messiah, baptizing followers.47m3
SebastianIn the twilight years of the Roman Empire a soldier named Sebastian serves in the Praetorian Guard under the Emperor Diocletian; the Empire is declining and Diocletian is looking to restore it to glory.43m4
Maximilian KolbeMaximilian Kolbe was born in Poland at the turn of the 20th century to devout parents; as a child he had a vision of a visit from the Virgin Mary set him on a path toward religious service and martyrdom.46m5
Francis of AssisiIn the early 13th century, Francis, once wealthy and frivolous, is transformed by war. Answering Jesus' call to "rebuild my church," he forms a brotherhood and preaches a life like Christ.50m6
Moses the BlackIn 4th century Egypt, Moses, a notorious bandit, undergoes a radical transformation after a moment of faith. At a desert monastery, he renounces violence to follow Christ.53m7
Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene, once tormented, finds healing with Jesus of Nazareth. Freed from demons, she becomes his devoted follower, witnessing his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.51m
Joan of ArcJoan of Arc fervently believed that St. Catherine, St. Margaret and St. Michael appeared to her, and told her that she would be the one to deliver her home country of France from the Hundred Years’ War.46m2John the BaptistJohn the Baptist is born the son of a Levite, a member of the priestly class, but walks away from his father's traditions; then proclaims the coming of the Messiah, baptizing followers.47m3SebastianIn the twilight years of the Roman Empire a soldier named Sebastian serves in the Praetorian Guard under the Emperor Diocletian; the Empire is declining and Diocletian is looking to restore it to glory.43m4Maximilian KolbeMaximilian Kolbe was born in Poland at the turn of the 20th century to devout parents; as a child he had a vision of a visit from the Virgin Mary set him on a path toward religious service and martyrdom.46m5Francis of AssisiIn the early 13th century, Francis, once wealthy and frivolous, is transformed by war. Answering Jesus' call to "rebuild my church," he forms a brotherhood and preaches a life like Christ.50m6Moses the BlackIn 4th century Egypt, Moses, a notorious bandit, undergoes a radical transformation after a moment of faith. At a desert monastery, he renounces violence to follow Christ.53m7Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene, once tormented, finds healing with Jesus of Nazareth. Freed from demons, she becomes his devoted follower, witnessing his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection.51m
