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The Saints

Olaf of Norway: Episode Four

25 Jun 2026

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Chapter 1: What is the historical context of Olaf Haraldsson's reign in Norway?

0.031 - 29.548 Olaf Haraldsson

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 Thorund sows seeds of rebellion and King Knut of Denmark sets his sights on Olaf's throne.

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35.57 - 49.188 Peter Atkinson

The Saints. Adventures of faith and courage. Olaf of Norway. Episode 4. The Viking and the Fire. Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at thesaintspodcast.com.

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54.495 - 57.759 Bishop Grimkettle

Forward, men! Drive the Danish dogs back!

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Chapter 2: How does Olaf struggle with his commitment to Christianity?

63.727 - 64.648

Push them to the rack! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!

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65.827 - 68.932 Bishop Grimkettle

King Ufdo, boarders to your starboard. Look out!

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70.575 - 73.62 King Olaf Haraldsson

You'll be overrun. Get us alongside that ship.

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Chapter 3: Who are the key figures opposing Olaf and what are their motivations?

73.64 - 75.303 King Olaf Haraldsson

Boarders shall become the boarded.

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76.645 - 95.089 Bishop Grimkettle

Boarders ready? Ready! Board! Taste steel, you curse! Die like the dog you are, Christian scum! Stand aside!

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95.109 - 101.501 Jarl Thoril Hund

Impressive spear skills, bear cub.

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101.521 - 108.174 Bishop Grimkettle

Cover your side. Death to the Danish dogs!

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108.535 - 110.599

Death to the Danish dogs!

115.523 - 121.234 King Olaf Haraldsson

They are retreating. Look at them row away like frightened children. Hold back, men.

Chapter 4: What actions does Olaf take against pagan practices?

121.614 - 128.908 King Olaf Haraldsson

Let them go. King Ufto, are you well? Thanks to you, King Orof.

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129.378 - 130.941 King Ufto of Sweden

They almost had me there.

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131.402 - 132.965 King Olaf Haraldsson

Our forces pushed them back.

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133.405 - 138.495 King Ufto of Sweden

The fight is ours, men. We have beaten down King Canute of Denmark once more.

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138.735 - 145.308

Victory! Victory! Victory!

145.328 - 170.836 King Ufto of Sweden

Well, I, King Ufto of Sweden, declare this a fine victory. This makes me feel young again, King Olaf. I am blessed to have you as a son-in-law. A fellow king who fights on the front lines, eh? Your people must be proud to have a ruler such as yourself.

171.296 - 175.483 King Olaf Haraldsson

There are some of my people who do not share your opinion, King Ufto.

175.632 - 182.039 King Ufto of Sweden

You are a proper king, Olaf. What grievances could your countrymen have against you?

182.059 - 186.723 King Olaf Haraldsson

I confess it's not the opinions of my countrymen that worry me.

Chapter 5: How does Olaf's wife challenge his approach to leadership?

767.657 - 776.892 King Olaf Haraldsson

The children are ready. Bishop, Bjorn, I swear to you, we will return. I will return. We will wait. Now move.

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778.88 - 789.936 Bishop Grimkettle

So he flees. The true king of Norway. Oh heavenly father, guide us.

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796.227 - 815.619 Peter Atkinson

Hi, this is Peter Atkinson from The Mary Beggars. Tune in to episode five, The Eternal King, to hear the next installment of St. Olaf of Norway. Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at thesaintspodcast.com.

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815.639 - 819.045 Olaf Haraldsson

The Mary Beggars is the entertainment division of Relevant Radio.

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