Episodes

  • 041 - Book IV Chapters 4 A Lying Oracle and 5 Bitter Waters

    041 - Book IV Chapters 4 A Lying Oracle and 5 Bitter Waters
    Feb 14 2026
    Step into the vibrant streets of Rome in 935 A.D., where thirty-year-old Tristan, disguised as a pilgrim, stumbles upon a secretive conversation between Basil, the Grand Chamberlain, and his elusive aide, Il Gobbo. As the festivities of the Eve of St. John unfold around him, a magnificent chariot halts before him, revealing a breathtaking woman. Their brief exchange ignites a spark, but she soon disappears into the night, leaving Tristan entranced by her beauty. That evening, he is visited by a haunting dream featuring another woman—his beloved Hellayne, who sent him to Rome to atone for his love. As dawn breaks, the dream becomes clearer, revealing the turmoil in his heart. He wanders through a city caught between the shadows of its decadent past and the flickering promise of a new Christian revival. Against this rich tapestry of history, Tristan grapples with his longing for both a woman and a deeper connection to God. (Bill Boerst)
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    21 mins
  • 040 - Book IV Chapter 3 - The Lure

    040 - Book IV Chapter 3 - The Lure
    Feb 13 2026
    Step into the vibrant streets of Rome in 935 A.D., where thirty-year-old Tristan, disguised as a pilgrim, stumbles upon a secretive conversation between Basil, the Grand Chamberlain, and his elusive aide, Il Gobbo. As the festivities of the Eve of St. John unfold around him, a magnificent chariot halts before him, revealing a breathtaking woman. Their brief exchange ignites a spark, but she soon disappears into the night, leaving Tristan entranced by her beauty. That evening, he is visited by a haunting dream featuring another woman—his beloved Hellayne, who sent him to Rome to atone for his love. As dawn breaks, the dream becomes clearer, revealing the turmoil in his heart. He wanders through a city caught between the shadows of its decadent past and the flickering promise of a new Christian revival. Against this rich tapestry of history, Tristan grapples with his longing for both a woman and a deeper connection to God. (Bill Boerst)
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    19 mins
  • 039 - Book IV Chapter 2 - The Escape from San Angelo

    039 - Book IV Chapter 2 - The Escape from San Angelo
    Feb 12 2026
    Step into the vibrant streets of Rome in 935 A.D., where thirty-year-old Tristan, disguised as a pilgrim, stumbles upon a secretive conversation between Basil, the Grand Chamberlain, and his elusive aide, Il Gobbo. As the festivities of the Eve of St. John unfold around him, a magnificent chariot halts before him, revealing a breathtaking woman. Their brief exchange ignites a spark, but she soon disappears into the night, leaving Tristan entranced by her beauty. That evening, he is visited by a haunting dream featuring another woman—his beloved Hellayne, who sent him to Rome to atone for his love. As dawn breaks, the dream becomes clearer, revealing the turmoil in his heart. He wanders through a city caught between the shadows of its decadent past and the flickering promise of a new Christian revival. Against this rich tapestry of history, Tristan grapples with his longing for both a woman and a deeper connection to God. (Bill Boerst)
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    19 mins
  • 038 - Book IV Chapter 1 - The Return of the Moor

    038 - Book IV Chapter 1 - The Return of the Moor
    Feb 11 2026
    Step into the vibrant streets of Rome in 935 A.D., where thirty-year-old Tristan, disguised as a pilgrim, stumbles upon a secretive conversation between Basil, the Grand Chamberlain, and his elusive aide, Il Gobbo. As the festivities of the Eve of St. John unfold around him, a magnificent chariot halts before him, revealing a breathtaking woman. Their brief exchange ignites a spark, but she soon disappears into the night, leaving Tristan entranced by her beauty. That evening, he is visited by a haunting dream featuring another woman—his beloved Hellayne, who sent him to Rome to atone for his love. As dawn breaks, the dream becomes clearer, revealing the turmoil in his heart. He wanders through a city caught between the shadows of its decadent past and the flickering promise of a new Christian revival. Against this rich tapestry of history, Tristan grapples with his longing for both a woman and a deeper connection to God. (Bill Boerst)
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    7 mins
  • 037 - Book III Chapter 14 - The Phantom of the Lateran

    037 - Book III Chapter 14 - The Phantom of the Lateran
    Feb 10 2026
    Step into the vibrant streets of Rome in 935 A.D., where thirty-year-old Tristan, disguised as a pilgrim, stumbles upon a secretive conversation between Basil, the Grand Chamberlain, and his elusive aide, Il Gobbo. As the festivities of the Eve of St. John unfold around him, a magnificent chariot halts before him, revealing a breathtaking woman. Their brief exchange ignites a spark, but she soon disappears into the night, leaving Tristan entranced by her beauty. That evening, he is visited by a haunting dream featuring another woman—his beloved Hellayne, who sent him to Rome to atone for his love. As dawn breaks, the dream becomes clearer, revealing the turmoil in his heart. He wanders through a city caught between the shadows of its decadent past and the flickering promise of a new Christian revival. Against this rich tapestry of history, Tristan grapples with his longing for both a woman and a deeper connection to God. (Bill Boerst)
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    14 mins