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šļø The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage šŗļø Paul Miki - Episode One: Godās Samurai 1582. Azuchi, Japan: An ancient, warlike civilization controlled by a supreme ruler and his samurai. But a new way of life, introduced by European Jesuit missionaries thirty years earlier, is starting to take root. And one young man, the son of a samurai, seeks to find his place as a Japanese Christian. This is the true story of Paul Miki. š Subscribe for Free Daily Episodes: https://thesaintspodcast.com/ Get free daily episodes delivered to your email inbox, along with coloring pages, activity sheets, and more! š„ Ignite your Familyās Faith In a culture that has abandoned God, families struggle to find beautiful, faith-affirming stories to inspire their children. The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage provides thrilling and inspiring stories to ignite your familyās pursuit of virtue and holiness. Join us for a new 5-episode adventure every week! š¦ Rating: 7+ Paul Miki yearns to become the first Japanese Jesuit priest. The son of a nobleman, he is educated at the Jesuit seminary and learns virtues of courage, perseverance, and hope. When the Church in Japan begins to undergo persecution, Paul bravely faces danger - even his own death - in order to stay close to Jesus. This series contains moments of intensity and danger, including raised voices and arguments. An attempted robbery takes place. A sword fight occurs. Several characters threaten one another with death. A joke about polygamy is made. A characterās earlobe is severed. Christians in captivity are beaten and mistreated. Crucifixions are portrayed. š± Social Media https://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggars https://www.instagram.com/themerrybeggars https://twitter.com/themerrybeggars https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerrybeggars