The year is A.D. 64...and in Rome, the church faces fierce persecution. Driven into hiding, Christians gather wherever it's safe. At secret meetings, tehy learn about Jesus of Nazareth - thanks to courageous leaders known as The Storykeepers. Gift of Faith Lutheran Church.
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Episode 7: Roar in the Night - Two lion cubs have escaped, and Crassus, Nero's head animal trainer, is furious. Where could they be? Marcus knows and he's fallen in love with his two newfound pets. Will Ben and Helena be able to get the furry fugitives out of Rome before they are recaptured? See the fun begin when they attempt their daring rescue plan. Episode 8: Captured! - Cyrus' acrobatic talent turns him from Roman captive to the star of the show. At last Cyrus is in the spotlight and enjoying a life of luxury in the home of his new "friend", Flavion the merchant, until the slaves revolt. Suddenly, Cyrus is trapped and he only has his true friends to count on, but is it too late? Can love redeem the ungrateful Cyrus? Episode 9: Trapped! - The Emperor Nero is having a birthday party, but Tacticus is not in a festive mood. He faces a tough choice - worship Nero as a god and receive a promotion or stay true to his faith and risk death! With Ben and the gang to the rescue, his worries are over...or have they just begun?
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