4. A Keen Eye
Kings: A David and Saul Epic
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...
About Podcast
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).