Jesus: Refugee, Renegade, Redeemer with Bear Grylls (2025)

TV-PG • Drama • 45m per episode

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Overview

Bear Grylls embarks on a rugged journey across the Middle East to explore the historical and spiritual reality of Jesus as a survivalist refugee, a social renegade, and the ultimate Redeemer.

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In this visually arresting and spiritually stirring docuseries, survivalist Bear Grylls retraces the physical steps of Jesus Christ across the unforgiving landscapes of the ancient Near East. Moving from the harsh deserts of Egypt where the Holy Family sought asylum, through the rugged wilderness of Judea, and into the politically charged streets of Jerusalem, Grylls pairs physical endurance challenges with deep theological inquiry. By examining the harsh ecological and geopolitical realities of the first century, the series frames Jesus not as a passive figure of stained-glass windows, but as a gritty, courageous figure—a refugee fleeing tyranny, a renegade challenging oppressive systems, and ultimately, the Redeemer who conquered death. Through stunning cinematography, historical insights, and personal reflections on faith, Grylls invites viewers to encounter the raw, untamed reality of the Gospel.