As a teen in Antioch, Stephen’s best friend is crucified for defacing its patron goddess and the city turns on Jews. He flees to Cyrene with his parents. There he meets Simon. Persecution against Jews is worse here. His father continues to stand by him. When Stephen visits Jerusalem for Passover, he sees Simon carrying the cross of Jesus. They both become Christians and the persecution starts all over again. Saul goes after them both. They rush to save each other’s lives….As Stephen takes his final steps toward the stoning pit, he can still hear his father in years past. “Take another step, Son. Now another. Hold your head high. Don’t let them see weakness. Now another step. You’re almost home.”