Peasant. Prophet. Martyr. Saint.

The Hundred Years War has left the French country in ruins, divided amongst each other and drained of hope. Until 17-year-old Joan of Arc receives the first of her visions from God. These visions of a victorious France will eventually take her to the French Dauphin, Charles VII, and lead France into victory with the Maid sent from the King of Heaven leading the charge against the English and the Burgundies. Did she really have visions from God? Did she really lead an army in to battle? Some said she was a prophetess. Others called her a witch. In part 1, Rachel and Kat discuss Joan’s rise to fame, her triumph at the battle of Orleans and her inevitable capture by the enemy. Also in this episode: Rachel struggles with more French words.

Dedicated in memory to Chad Smith.