William is helped by pastor and publicist Joshua Himes to shake the United States by proclaiming the Second Coming of Jesus Christ was imminent.
Episode 1 | Reluctant Preacher
A New England farmer reluctantly starts preaching about Daniel and Revelation when he is asked to share his unique understanding of prophecy. Watch Next Episode
Episode 3 | Bitter Disappointment
Jesus doesn’t come on the predicted date of Oct 22, 1844. Awakening the next day they discover their world is in chaos. A small group gathers to find a new understanding of what happened. Watch…
Episode 4 | Faith Tested
Experiencing bitter poverty and trying to rebuild their lives, the small group starts growing into a larger movement once again. However, confusion is wide spread as teenager Ellen White starts receiving visions. Watch Next Episode
Episode 5 | Foundations Laid
James romances Ellen into marriage and they inspire the publishing of a paper that reaches new believers across America. The group is forced to organize and choose a name for their movement. But profound grief…
Episode 6 | Tell The World
Ellen struggles with another loss and James’ poor health. This inspires new visions about health and education which propels them in a new direction. Faced with profound limitations the leaders of this new movement have…