In this cinematic, emotionally gripping episode, journey into the astonishing life of St. John of the Cross—the mystic who entered the darkest prison cell in Spain and emerged with some of the most beautiful spiritual poetry ever written. Follow his dramatic childhood of poverty, his electrifying first encounter with St. Teresa of Ávila, and the deep spiritual friendship that shook the Carmelite Order to its core. Walk with him into the infamous Toledo prison, where nine months of starvation and torture could not extinguish the fire burning in his soul, but instead ignited The Dark Night of the Soul and The Spiritual Canticle. Witness his daring escape, his rise as one of Christianity’s greatest teachers, and the profound love that shaped his final journey.

This isn’t a biography—it’s a spiritual thriller. A story of love stronger than suffering, of a friendship that reformed an order, and of a man who found God in the darkness. Whether you know St. John of the Cross or are discovering him for the first time, this episode will leave you breathless, inspired, and forever changed.

Perfect for listeners who crave history, mysticism, drama, and the intense beauty of the saints.