Episodes

  • Olaf of Norway: Episode Five
    Jun 26 2026

    🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage

    🗺️ Olaf of Norway - Episode Five: The Eternal King

    Norway. 1030 A.D. Two years after Olaf Haraldsson fled Norway, he returns to fight for the throne. In the greatest battle of his life, praying for victory against hopeless odds, Olaf journeys towards his destiny on the fields of Stikklestad.

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    🚦 Rating: 10+

    Olaf Haraldsson rises to become king and patron saint of Norway. Drawn by a mysterious dream and an unexpected calling, he commits himself to unifying his fractured homeland and leading his people to Christ. He wrestles with his conscience as he strives to govern with love rather than force, repents of his violent past, and ultimately journeys toward martyrdom, laying down his life in battle for the soul of Norway.

    This series contains frequent moments of danger and intensity, including raised voices and the realities of Viking warfare. Characters face battle, bloodthirsty berserkers, treacherous jarls, rebellion, and invading armies. The series depicts pagan worship and the destruction of idols, religious conflict between Christianity and the Norse gods, threats against the king's life, spiritual temptation, and a climactic battle in which Olaf is killed. The series contains references to martyrdom, death, and war.

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    18 mins
  • Olaf of Norway: Episode Four
    Jun 25 2026

    🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage

    🗺️ Olaf of Norway - Episode Four: The Viking and the Fire

    Norway. 1026 A.D. Olaf Haraldsson is King of Norway - intent on his mission to purge his country of pagan practices and idols. Having promised his wife that he will lead his people to Christ with love rather than force, the hardened Viking warrior wrestles with his conscience. Meanwhile, a jarl named Thorir Hund sows seeds of rebellion, and King Cnut of Denmark sets his sights on Olaf's throne.

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    🚦 Rating: 10+

    Olaf Haraldsson rises to become king and patron saint of Norway. Drawn by a mysterious dream and an unexpected calling, he commits himself to unifying his fractured homeland and leading his people to Christ. He wrestles with his conscience as he strives to govern with love rather than force, repents of his violent past, and ultimately journeys toward martyrdom, laying down his life in battle for the soul of Norway.
    This series contains frequent moments of danger and intensity, including raised voices and the realities of Viking warfare. Characters face battle, bloodthirsty berserkers, treacherous jarls, rebellion, and invading armies. The series depicts pagan worship and the destruction of idols, religious conflict between Christianity and the Norse gods, threats against the king's life, spiritual temptation, and a climactic battle in which Olaf is killed. The series contains references to martyrdom, death, and war.

    📱 Social Media

    https://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggars
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    14 mins
  • Olaf of Norway: Episode Three
    Jun 24 2026

    🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage

    🗺️ Olaf of Norway - Episode Three: The Viking and the Faith

    Norway. 1015 A.D. Olaf Haraldsson returns to Norway ready to fight for the throne and bring his people to Christ. But the forces against him are numerous and terrible. Olaf and his Vikings must face traitorous jarls, bloodthirsty berserkers, and the very gods of Norway's past. The battle for the soul of Norway begins!

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    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 family’s pursuit of virtue and holiness. Join us for a new 5-Episode adventure every week!

    🚦 Rating: 10+

    Olaf Haraldsson rises to become king and patron saint of Norway. Drawn by a mysterious dream and an unexpected calling, he commits himself to unifying his fractured homeland and leading his people to Christ. He wrestles with his conscience as he strives to govern with love rather than force, repents of his violent past, and ultimately journeys toward martyrdom, laying down his life in battle for the soul of Norway.
    This series contains frequent moments of danger and intensity, including raised voices and the realities of Viking warfare. Characters face battle, bloodthirsty berserkers, treacherous jarls, rebellion, and invading armies. The series depicts pagan worship and the destruction of idols, religious conflict between Christianity and the Norse gods, threats against the king's life, spiritual temptation, and a climactic battle in which Olaf is killed. The series contains references to martyrdom, death, and war.

    📱 Social Media

    https://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggars
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    https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerrybeggars

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    18 mins
  • Olaf of Norway: Episode Two
    Jun 23 2026

    🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage

    🗺️ Olaf of Norway - Episode Two: The Viking and the Waters


    Normandy, 1013 A.D. Olaf Harraldson cannot shake the memory of his strange dream. Who was the king-like figure cloaked in shadow? And why would He want Olaf to unify the fractured people of Norway? When Olaf and his Vikings spend the winter as guests of the Duke of Normandy, an unexpected invitation unlocks the answer...

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    🚦 Rating: 10+

    Olaf Haraldsson rises to become king and patron saint of Norway. Drawn by a mysterious dream and an unexpected calling, he commits himself to unifying his fractured homeland and leading his people to Christ. He wrestles with his conscience as he strives to govern with love rather than force, repents of his violent past, and ultimately journeys toward martyrdom, laying down his life in battle for the soul of Norway.
    This series contains frequent moments of danger and intensity, including raised voices and the realities of Viking warfare. Characters face battle, bloodthirsty berserkers, treacherous jarls, rebellion, and invading armies. The series depicts pagan worship and the destruction of idols, religious conflict between Christianity and the Norse gods, threats against the king's life, spiritual temptation, and a climactic battle in which Olaf is killed. The series contains references to martyrdom, death, and war.

    📱 Social Media

    https://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggars
    https://www.instagram.com/themerrybeggars
    https://twitter.com/themerrybeggars
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerrybeggars

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    16 mins
  • Olaf of Norway: Episode One
    Jun 22 2026

    🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage

    🗺️ Olaf of Norway - Episode One: The Viking Prince

    Norway. 1007 AD. A wild land of glaciers and fjords, ruled by warlike chieftains and kings. The faith of the people is as fractious as their leadership, with most practicing the worship of the pagan Norse pantheon while a few Nobles and commoners profess the Christian Faith. This is all about to change as a young petty prince trains for battle. This is the story of Olaf Harraldson, King and Patron Saint of Norway.

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    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 family’s pursuit of virtue and holiness. Join us for a new 5-Episode adventure every week!

    🚦 Rating: 10+

    Olaf Haraldsson rises to become king and patron saint of Norway. Drawn by a mysterious dream and an unexpected calling, he commits himself to unifying his fractured homeland and leading his people to Christ. He wrestles with his conscience as he strives to govern with love rather than force, repents of his violent past, and ultimately journeys toward martyrdom, laying down his life in battle for the soul of Norway.
    This series contains frequent moments of danger and intensity, including raised voices and the realities of Viking warfare. Characters face battle, bloodthirsty berserkers, treacherous jarls, rebellion, and invading armies. The series depicts pagan worship and the destruction of idols, religious conflict between Christianity and the Norse gods, threats against the king's life, spiritual temptation, and a climactic battle in which Olaf is killed. The series contains references to martyrdom, death, and war.

    📱 Social Media

    https://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggars
    https://www.instagram.com/themerrybeggars
    https://twitter.com/themerrybeggars
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerrybeggars

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    17 mins
  • Josemaria Escriva: Episode Five
    Jun 19 2026

    🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage

    🗺️ Josemaria Escriva - Episode Five: Through the Mountains

    November, 1937. Low on rations, hungry, tired, and frightened, Josemaria and his friends are sustained by faith. As the smugglers lead them up through the Pyrenees, republican death squads scour the mountains, hunting them down. Will the men of Opus Dei make it through the mountains alive?

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    🚦 Rating: 7+

    Saint Josemaria Escriva lived a heroic life of trust, love, and gift of self, dedicating himself totally to his mission of sanctifying ordinary work. Though he had to overcome tremendous obstacles in the form of government persecution and even physical mountains, he passed over them, trusting completely in the grace of God in all his trials and bringing a joyful spirit to every moment of his life.

    This episode contains moments of intensity and fear, including arguments and raised voices. Scenes of intensity throughout as characters attempt to hide from a government that is persecuting the church and killing priests. A character is shot outside-of-scene, and his death is discussed. A character mocks a priest. Characters are shot at as they flee from a patrol. A character passes out from exhaustion and another character tries to leave him.

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    The St. Josemaria Institute is a proud sponsor of The Merry Beggars’ Josemaria Escriva series.

    For St. Josemaria, the path to holiness is found when we welcome God into the ordinary moments of our lives - in traffic, doing laundry, working, studying, or playing. The mission of the St. Josemaria Institute is to help people discover the beauty and power of this spirituality, deepening their relationship with Christ and helping them to live the power of the Gospel in their ordinary lives.

    Visit the St. Josemaria Institute website to discover resources and learn more about St. Josemaria today: https://stjosemaria.org/

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    14 mins
  • Josemaria Escriva: Episode Four
    Jun 18 2026

    🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage

    🗺️ Josemaria Escriva - Episode Four: Smuggling Saints

    November, 1937. Josemaria, Alvaro, Isidoro and Juan say goodbye to their loved ones, beginning their escape to freedom through Andorra and France. It’s a treacherous mountain journey, full of danger and the constant threat of betrayal and death. Plagued by doubts and fears, Father Josemaria prayerfully places all his trust in God.

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    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 family’s pursuit of virtue and holiness. Join us for a new 5-Episode adventure every week!

    🚦 Rating: 7+

    Saint Josemaria Escriva lived a heroic life of trust, love, and gift of self, dedicating himself totally to his mission of sanctifying ordinary work. Though he had to overcome tremendous obstacles in the form of government persecution and even physical mountains, he passed over them, trusting completely in the grace of God in all his trials and bringing a joyful spirit to every moment of his life.

    This episode contains moments of intensity and fear, including arguments and raised voices. Scenes of intensity throughout as characters attempt to hide from a government that is persecuting the church and killing priests. A character is shot outside-of-scene, and his death is discussed. A character mocks a priest. Characters are shot at as they flee from a patrol. A character passes out from exhaustion and another character tries to leave him.

    📱 Social Media

    https://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggars
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    https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerrybeggars

    The St. Josemaria Institute is a proud sponsor of The Merry Beggars’ Josemaria Escriva series.

    For St. Josemaria, the path to holiness is found when we welcome God into the ordinary moments of our lives - in traffic, doing laundry, working, studying, or playing. The mission of the St. Josemaria Institute is to help people discover the beauty and power of this spirituality, deepening their relationship with Christ and helping them to live the power of the Gospel in their ordinary lives.

    Visit the St. Josemaria Institute website to discover resources and learn more about St. Josemaria today: https://stjosemaria.org/

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    12 mins
  • Josemaria Escriva: Episode Three
    Jun 17 2026

    🏔️ The Saints: Adventures of Faith and Courage

    🗺️ Josemaria Escriva - Episode Three: Storm of Persecution

    March, 1937. Madrid, Spain. As the Spanish civil war rages on, Father Josemaria is still undercover, posing as “Doctor Marañon” at the insane asylum. But how long will he be safe in Madrid? When the anti-Catholic militias conduct another search for priests, Father Josemaria and his friends struggle to stay one step ahead of those chasing them. As their options shut down, one by one, the members of Opus Dei commit to a dangerous plan of escape through the Pyrenee mountains to the north!

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    🔥 Ignite your Family’s 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 family’s pursuit of virtue and holiness. Join us for a new 5-Episode adventure every week!

    🚦 Rating: 7+

    Saint Josemaria Escriva lived a heroic life of trust, love, and gift of self, dedicating himself totally to his mission of sanctifying ordinary work. Though he had to overcome tremendous obstacles in the form of government persecution and even physical mountains, he passed over them, trusting completely in the grace of God in all his trials and bringing a joyful spirit to every moment of his life.

    This episode contains moments of intensity and fear, including arguments and raised voices. Scenes of intensity throughout as characters attempt to hide from a government that is persecuting the church and killing priests. A character is shot outside-of-scene, and his death is discussed. A character mocks a priest. Characters are shot at as they flee from a patrol. A character passes out from exhaustion and another character tries to leave him.

    📱 Social Media

    https://www.facebook.com/themerrybeggars
    https://www.instagram.com/themerrybeggars
    https://twitter.com/themerrybeggars
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerrybeggars

    The St. Josemaria Institute is a proud sponsor of The Merry Beggars’ Josemaria Escriva series.

    For St. Josemaria, the path to holiness is found when we welcome God into the ordinary moments of our lives - in traffic, doing laundry, working, studying, or playing. The mission of the St. Josemaria Institute is to help people discover the beauty and power of this spirituality, deepening their relationship with Christ and helping them to live the power of the Gospel in their ordinary lives.

    Visit the St. Josemaria Institute website to discover resources and learn more about St. Josemaria today: https://stjosemaria.org/

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    12 mins