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Kings: A David and Saul Epic

Kings: A David and Saul Epic

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The thin line between good and evil, courage and cowardice, heroes and monsters is old as humanity itself. While there are many modern retellings of biblical classics like David and Goliath or the death of Saul and Jonathan, few have explored the timeless truths and universal struggles of the David and Saul story. KINGS: A David and Saul Epic is most appropriate for ages 12+. The five-episode dramatic series is written by Caleb G. Brown, a script doctor and writing instructor who honed his craft with Act One and Lin Pictures (now Rideback). His most recent screenplay credit is Blue Ridge (2020). 

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  • 5. All in the Family

    5. All in the Family
    Dec 5 2022

    Episode 5: After his miraculous victory against Goliath, David is welcomed into Saul’s home, where he hopes to win the hand of Saul’s eldest daughter, Merab. But as Israelite loyalty begins to grow for the giant-slayer, Saul does all he can to keep him in a lowly position.

    Story synopsis: After years of warring factions and corruption of the priests and prophets, the Israelites demand that God give them a king. Despite the warning of the prophet Samuel, King Saul is anointed. While Saul is a great warrior and leader, God is angered when he unlawfully offers a sacrifice and disobeys divine instruction. Learning that the kingdom will be taken from him, Saul becomes increasingly paranoid. As Saul slips into madness a future king begins to rise, one who is arguably the greatest king the world has ever seen: King David.

    Most appropriate for ages 12+.

    An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
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    26 mins
  • 4. A Keen Eye

    4. A Keen Eye
    Nov 28 2022

    Episode 4: When the Philistines send the giant Goliath to challenge any willing Israelite soldier to one-on-one combat, the only one with courage enough to accept the challenge is a plucky, lyre-playing shepherd.

    Story Synopsis: After years of warring factions and corruption of the priests and prophets, the Israelites demand that God give them a king. Despite the warning of the prophet Samuel, King Saul is anointed. While Saul is a great warrior and leader, God is angered when he unlawfully offers a sacrifice and disobeys divine instruction. Learning that the kingdom will be taken from him, Saul becomes increasingly paranoid. As Saul slips into madness a future king begins to rise, one who is arguably the greatest king the world has ever seen: King David. 

    Most appropriate for ages 12+.

    An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
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    30 mins
  • 3. Shield-Bearer

    3. Shield-Bearer
    Nov 21 2022

    Episode 3: The Israelites march into what should be a sure victory against the Philistines. But when Saul’s battle commands end in death and retreat, he falls into distress, and David, his new psalmist and shield-bearer, is sent back to Bethlehem.

    Story synopsis: After years of warring factions and corruption of the priests and prophets, the Israelites demand that God give them a king. Despite the warning of the prophet Samuel, King Saul is anointed. While Saul is a great warrior and leader, God is angered when he unlawfully offers a sacrifice and disobeys divine instruction. Learning that the kingdom will be taken from him, Saul becomes increasingly paranoid. As Saul slips into madness a future king begins to rise, one who is arguably the greatest king the world has ever seen: King David. 

    Most appropriate for ages 12+.

    An OSV Podcasts original. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
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    33 mins
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