Author Dana Schwartz explores the stories of some of history’s most fascinating royals: the tyrants and the tragic, the murderers and the murdered, and everyone in between. Because when you’re wearing a crown, mistakes often mean blood.
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Christian Warrior Mission — Locking Shields for Christ’s Kingdom Welcome to Christian Warrior Mission, where Spirit‑filled soldiers are forged, equipped, and united for the daily battles of life and faith. Rooted in Reformed truth and real‑world readiness, we stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder in the Seven Daily Battles—Faith, Family, Fitness, Fundamentals, Finances, Fellowship, and Fidelity—wielding the Sword of God’s Word and the shield of faith in every arena of life. 📡 What We Offer 🕖 Sunday Ser ...
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Truth and love must work in tandem for Christians to stand against deception in today's world, with no compromise on essential doctrines, while showing authentic care for those who struggle as shown in 2 John • Walking in truth means taking God's word as authoritative and reliable • Love is de…
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When Martha Ray was 18, she met the Earl of Sandwich. The married Earl took Martha as his mistress, and they spent years living together as husband and wife. But their arrangement wasn't without friction, and in the end, their story would be a tragedy neither could have imagined. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patre…
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When Baron von Steuben arrived at Valley Forge, he was met with a dismal sight. The soldiers were starving, undisciplined, and freezing. The Baron had a daunting task ahead of him: give them a fighting chance against the British. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We dive into Proverbs 10, exploring the stark contrasts between the righteous and the wicked through a series of wisdom sayings that reveal how our choices determine our destiny. • Fighting for humility instead of defaulting to entitlement • Battling distractions to prioritize our relationship…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We explore Proverbs 9 where wisdom and folly compete for our attention through contrasting invitations to their banquets. • Wisdom has built a perfect house with seven pillars and prepared a feast • She invites the simple to forsake foolishness and live • Folly also calls out but offers "stole…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We fight three essential daily battles as Christians: cultivating humble gratitude, pursuing a relationship with God through His Word, and praying for one another's protection and discernment. • The best response to overwhelming circumstances is getting into God's Word and doing the next right…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Christian Warrior Talk is Sponsored by Trident Shield, your trusted ally in violence preparedness. Trident Shield helps safeguard your loved ones with expert training and consulting. Trident Shield, defending faith through empowered preparedness because together, we save lives." Support the sh…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We fight three battles daily: cultivating a humble and grateful heart, pursuing a relationship with God through scripture and prayer, and supporting one another through protective intercession. • Getting aligned with God requires checking our complaints and cultivating gratitude • The Bible wa…
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Who's Afraid of the Duchess of Newcastle (Part Two)
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41:23Virginia Woolf compared her to a giant cucumber plant. Had she read that, Margaret Cavendish might have thought it a compliment. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We explore God's divine wisdom on marital fidelity and how to protect our relationships from the destructive forces of temptation and adultery through Proverbs 5. • Understanding God's priority structure: God first, spouse second, children third, then work and ministry • How misaligned priorit…
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0044S - 1 John 5 - Faith That Overcomes - Sermon
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57:32Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We explore 1 John 5 and discover how true faith in Jesus transforms our relationship with God, fellow believers, and the world around us. • Everyone who believes Jesus is the Christ has been born of God and naturally loves other believers • God's commandments aren't burdensome—the regenerate h…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We fight three essential daily battles to align ourselves with God and establish a foundation for spiritual growth and effective Christian living. • Getting a humble and grateful heart aligned to the Lord as the foundation for a healthy fear of God • Deliberately pursuing a relationship with C…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We explore Proverbs chapter 2, focusing on how wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and serves as our protection against the world's temptations and dangers. • Fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom, requiring reverent awe for the Creator • God's wisdom acts as a shield to those wh…
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We explore Proverbs 3, examining how putting God first in all aspects of life leads to blessing, wisdom, and peace. This chapter provides practical guidance for aligning our hearts with God's will and experiencing His provision in our daily lives. • Giving God our first and best sets the tone …
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Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Daily Battle Bible Study focuses on three essential spiritual battles: cultivating a humble heart before God, pursuing relationship through Scripture, and praying for fellow believers as a united community. • Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge—proper reverence positions us for spir…
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0039S - James: 4 - Are You Resisting the Right Enemy - Sermon
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57:21Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Our latest episode dives deep into the heart of spiritual warfare, exploring the internal conflicts that lead to external quarrels. We uncover the battles we often face involving pride, envy, and the need for humility. • Highlighting the importance of prayer before daily news • Discussing inne…
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Very Special Episodes: JFK's Forgotten Summer as a Journalist (with Rob Reiner)
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45:13Eighty years ago this summer, a young John F. Kennedy took a job as a journalist for Hearst newspapers, filing dispatches in the final days of World War II. Even the most seasoned JFK scholars often overlook this chapter. Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Fred Logevall and legendary director Rob Reiner join Dana Schwartz to explore the forgotten su…
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0038WC - Warriors in Fellowship - War Council
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52:07Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Christian Warrior Talk is Sponsored by Trident Shield, your trusted ally in violence preparedness. Trident Shield helps safeguard your loved ones with expert training and consulting. Trident Shield, defending faith through empowered preparedness because together, we save lives." Support the sh…
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0037S - 1 John 4 - Wielding Truth Against Antichrist - Sermon
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55:03Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We explore the battlefield of spiritual discernment through 1 John 4, learning how to test spirits, abide in God's perfect love, and overcome fear through confession. • The context of 1 John - written 85-95 AD when early Christians faced persecution from Romans, Jews, and false teachers • Test…
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Who's Afraid of the Duchess of Newcastle (Part One)
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39:35In 'A Room of One's Own,' Virginia Woolf writes of Margaret Cavendish's reputation: "Evidentally the crazy Duchess became a bogey to frighten clever girls with." Dismisses as mad in her own time, and untalented later, Cavendish remains something of an enigma, a strange proto-feminist, proto-science fiction writer who remained entirely untamed. Supp…
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0036WC - Forging Your Faith: A 91-Day Challenge to Transform Your Walk with Christ - War Council
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59:00Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! The War Council introduces their 91-day forging challenge, a Christian fellowship program designed to help believers deliberately pursue growth in seven key areas of life while building a supportive community. • Faith battlefront involves daily Bible study and prayer to develop a humble, grate…
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0035S - 1 John 3 - Becoming Battle-Ready Disciples: From Faith to Fidelity - Sermon
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50:12Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! As warriors for Christ, we deliberately submit our entire lives to God rather than accidentally wading through our Christian walk. True discipleship requires intentional commitment in six key areas: faith, family, fitness, fundamentals, finances, and fellowship. • Daily Bible study and prayer …
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King Arthur is arguably the most famous monarch in British history, the subject of countless films and books of both non-fiction and fantasy. But there's one tiny, but important question worth asking: did he even exist? Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its seque…
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A Smoking Gun in the Spanish Royal Family
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22:02King Juan Carlos I had an astonishingly eventful life and ruled as King of Spain for nearly four decades. But a tragic event when he was a teenager maybe have been the defining incident of his life. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Lov…
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0033S 1 John 2 - Walking in Light: Authentic Christianity in a Dark World - Sermon
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58:11Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Pastor Jason explores 1 John 2, unpacking what authentic Christianity looks like and how believers can discern whether their faith is genuine through their actions and love for others. • Christians have an advocate in Jesus Christ who paid for our sins completely • True knowledge of God is dem…
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0034WC What Is The War Council Program and Why We All Need It - War Council
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52:20Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! We launched the War Council, a Christian fellowship program where believers invest in one another, fight each other's battles, celebrate victories, and learn from setbacks across the seven battlefields of faith, family, fitness, fundamentals, finance, fellowship, and fidelity. • The seven batt…
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Beethoven wrote an effusive, romantic letter, to a woman identified only as his "Immortal Beloved." Her (or his!) identity remains a matter of debate, but it turns out Beethoven had some other "beloveds" as well... Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Im…
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0032S 1 John 1 - Confess and Conquer: Why Christian Warriors Need War Councils - Sermon
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43:40Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Are you struggling to make progress in your Christian walk? The solution might be simpler—and more challenging—than you think. In this powerful teaching from 1 John 1, we unpack the transformative truth that "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all." This isn't just theological theory; i…
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0031S Armed With Truth: Forging Warriors Through Catechism - Sermon
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46:51Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! The battlefield of faith demands warriors who know exactly what they believe and why. In a world bombarding us with competing voices and endless distractions, many Christians struggle to articulate the foundations of their faith—leaving them vulnerable when challenges come. This episode introd…
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After Beethoven died, his secretary published an effusively romantic letter the composer had written to someone identified only as his "Immortal Beloved." Beethoven had a type -- namely: noble, and unavailable. But the true identity of the letter's intended recepient has mystified music historians. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, a…
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0030S - 4th Of July Sermon - Reclaiming America: From Darkness to Victory
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48:14Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Christian Warrior Talk is Sponsored by Trident Shield, your trusted ally in violence preparedness. Trident Shield helps safeguard your loved ones with expert training and consulting. Trident Shield, defending faith through empowered preparedness because together, we save lives." Support the sh…
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0029E We Need Warriors and Shieldmaidens! - Event Speech
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22:02Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! The warrior ethos runs deep through scripture, yet many modern Christians have forgotten this fundamental aspect of faith. God describes Himself as "a man of war" in Exodus 15:3, trains our hands for battle according to Psalm 144:1, and demonstrated the ultimate warrior's sacrifice through Chr…
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Continuing the theme of exploring Papal history, we discuss Gerbert of Aurillac, AKA Pope Sylvester II, who's scientific and mathmatical mind lead him to the highest seat of Catholic power. But after his death, detractors and enemies would spin his story into one of dark arts and deals with the devil. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers…
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Continuing the theme of exploring Papal history, we discuss Gerbert of Aurillac, AKA Pope Sylvester II, who's scientific and mathmatical mind lead him to the highest seat of Catholic power. But after his death, detractors and enemies would spin his story into one of dark arts and deals with the devil. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers…
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0028S - Farther Day Sermon - Forging Godly Fathers
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50:43Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! The battlefield of fatherhood demands warriors, not spectators. This Father's Day message cuts through cultural confusion to deliver marching orders for men seeking to build an unshakeable legacy. Every generation throughout history has been decided on ground held or surrendered by fathers. Wh…
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0027S 2 Peter 3 - Fire, Flood, and Faith: Preparing for Christ's Certain Return- Sermon
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50:36Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! What happens when prophecies seem delayed and mockers ask, "Where is this king you claim is coming?" In this powerful exploration of 2 Peter 3, we confront the persistent taunt that has challenged believers from the first century until today. Written during Nero's persecution as his final lett…
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0026S - 2 Peter 2 - Wolves in the Church - Sermon
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55:29Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Spiritual warfare demands knowing your enemy. In this gut-punch of a sermon on 2 Peter 2, we expose the wolves infiltrating Christianity—those smooth-talking, Bible-twisting operators who smuggle lies alongside truth like a thumb folded into a fist of seemingly sound doctrine. These aren't jus…
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In 1921, Katherine Mansfield wrote a letter to Princess Bibesco which began, "I am afraid you must stop writing these little love letters to my husband while he and I still live together." Scandalous as that is, it only scratches the surface of the glamorous and adventerous life of the daughter of a Prime Minister who became royalty. Support Noble …
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Queen Min was the de facto power behind the throne in Korea, and so she had plenty of enemies. Eventually, a coup would come to the palace. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: A Love Story' See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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0025S Memorial Day Sermon - What Will You Do With Their Sacrifice?
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46:17Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Memorial Day holds profound meaning beyond barbecues and beach trips, especially for those who've lost brothers and sisters in combat. This reflection explores the powerful connection between a soldier's sacrifice and Christ's ultimate demonstration of love. The staggering toll of American mil…
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0024S - 2 Peter 1:12-21 - Faith's Frontlines - Sermon
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38:43Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Peter's final letter wasn't written from a position of comfort, but from a Roman prison cell while awaiting execution under Emperor Nero. Yet instead of focusing on his suffering, this seasoned apostle—once a simple Galilean fisherman—pours out his remaining energy to fortify believers against…
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Through sheer force of will, Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski came to America and forced the Continental forces to allow him to create a cavalry unit. His bold, impulsive, and sometimes reckless manuevers reinvented the way the war was fought. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Lo…
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0023S - 2 Peter 1:1-11 - God's Boot Camp - Sermon
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1:07:49Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! Have you ever wondered what separates cultural Christians from genuine warriors of faith? In this powerful teaching, we dive deep into 2 Peter 1:1-11 to uncover the biblical blueprint for spiritual growth that transforms believers into battle-ready disciples for today's challenges. The Apostle…
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Petrus Gonsalvus was born with a rare genetic condition that meant he was entirely covered in hair. His life took him to French court, where he lived as an oddity, but also, as a nobleman, husband, and father. [NOTE: Listen to Courtney's podcast The Craft Lab on Apple or Substack!] Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Pat…
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0022S - 1 Peter 5 - Roaring Back: How Christians Lock Shields Against the Enemy - Sermon
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40:41Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! The shield wall forms as Christian warriors gather to conclude our powerful journey through 1 Peter. Amid today's spiritual battlefield, this final chapter delivers exactly what modern believers need—a battle plan for standing firm against the enemy's assaults. With military precision and past…
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0021S - Easter Sermon - HE IS RISEN: Christ's Victory and Our Mission
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1:18:38Need Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you! The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands as the hinge-point of human history—the moment when death's grip was broken and a new creation dawned. This Easter sermon explores the profound implications of Christ's empty tomb through three powerful movements: Victory Secured, Dominion Declared, and …
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Queen Victoria's son, Albert Edward, was gambling with his friends at a country estate when the host's son noticed one of the guests cheating. Eventually, that evening playing baccarat spirled into a scandal that forced the Prince of Wales to take the stand in court. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Bl…
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In 1688, a royal ship was embarking from Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage. The Vasa was incredibly grand and intricate; it was also incredibly top-heavy. A few minutes after it began sailing, the ship toppeled over and sank into the sea. But its story was only just beginning. Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patr…
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The Earl and Countess of Rutland were dealing with unimaginable tragedy - their eldest son had died and their second son began suffering from the same mysterious illness that killed the first. But servants were whispering.... a servant had recently been dismissed, and her family was known outsiders. Was it possible the women of the Flowers family h…
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Nostradamus's names and predictions are famous, centuries after his death. But the man behind the predictions is still largely unknown. Was he a true believer, or a savvy opportunist? Support Noble Blood: — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Noble Blood merch — Order Dana's book, 'Anatomy: A Love Story' and its sequel 'Immortality: …
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