Journey to the city of the King
Podcasts in series
- 1. Escape from the city of destruction
- 2. The weight is gone!
- 3. The King's armour
- 4. The great battle
- 5. Trouble at the fair
- 6. The giant and the dungeon
- 7. Journey's end
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Journey to the city of the King, an adaptation of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, adapted and told by Pete Woodcock.
6. The giant and the dungeon
Christian meets a new companion, Hopeful, and together they enjoy a peaceful stretch of the journey. When the path becomes difficult, they choose a tempting shortcut, which leads them into Mislead Meadow. Captured by Giant Despair, they are imprisoned in Doubting Castle, beaten, and tempted to give up hope entirely. Christian sinks into guilt and despair, but Hopeful reminds him of the King’s power and promises. As they pray together, Christian remembers the key called Promise, which unlocks the dungeon doors. They escape and return to the King’s road, wiser and more dependent on God. This part shows how God’s promises bring freedom even in the darkest moments.