Pontius Pilate & His Wife in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Season 3 of The Chosen has introduced several important characters, but none of them is as well-known and significant as Pontius Pilate. Aft
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Kevin Keating
- Dec 27, 2022
- 15 min
The Chosen Season 3 Episode 3: Recap, Review, & Analysis
In the wake of the jam-packed, two-part premiere, Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 3 slows down the action and provides us with a heartwarming
Kevin Keating
- Dec 11, 2022
- 10 min
The Chosen Season 3: What to Expect & How to Watch
Last week, Dallas Jenkins announced the release schedule for most of the remaining episodes of The Chosen Season 3 and gave more details abo
Kevin Keating
- Nov 29, 2022
- 11 min
Little James in The Chosen & Scripture (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Up until his big moment in Episode 2 of The Chosen Season 3, Little James has played an appropriately small role in The Chosen. With only a
Kevin Keating
- Oct 29, 2022
- 20 min
I am the Law of Moses (The Chosen Season 3 Controversy)
In the official trailer for The Chosen Season 3, the Pharisees warn Jesus that they may have to follow (the punishment for blasphemy in) the
Kevin Keating
- Oct 19, 2022
- 13 min
John the Baptist in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
With The Chosen Season 3 just around the corner, the death of John the Baptist (aka. John the Baptizer) is drawing nigh. Christians don't al
Kevin Keating
- Oct 6, 2022
- 8 min
Preparing for The Chosen Season 3: 7 Episodes to Watch
Season 3 of The Chosen has finished filming and will begin airing in November. You might not have time to (re)watch all of The Chosen before
Kevin Keating
- Sep 13, 2022
- 14 min
Simon the Zealot and Nathanael in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
The Bible gives us very little information about Simon the Zealot and Nathanael - two of the more significant disciples The Chosen introduce
Kevin Keating
- Aug 15, 2022
- 9 min
Should Nicodemus Kneel? Narrative Ambiguity & Charitable Reading (The Chosen Controversies)
I explore controversies generated by ambiguity in the Born Again conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus in The Chosen Season 1 Episode 7
Kevin Keating
- Apr 21, 2022
- 11 min
Creepy John the Baptist & Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen Controversies)
In today's post on The Chosen, I'll turn to the "Creepy John" controversy. We'll be considering whether the way Simon (Peter) and Andrew
Kevin Keating
- Apr 6, 2022
- 8 min
The Chosen: 6 Good Friday & Easter Episodes
Although The Chosen won't depict Good Friday or Easter for at least a couple more seasons, several episodes of The Chosen Season 1 & Season
Kevin Keating
- Mar 30, 2022
- 9 min
Jesus, Dancing Jokes, & Genre (The Chosen Controversies)
Dallas Jenkins recently released a video highlighting the top five most frequent controversies and complaints directed at The Chosen. While
Kevin Keating
- Jan 28, 2022
- 11 min
The Chosen Season 2 Controversy (Jesus, the Bible, & the Process of Inspiration)
As I watched the update on The Chosen this past Sunday, I was surprised to learn that the controversy sparked by Episode 5-8 of Season 2 of
Kevin Keating
- Jan 14, 2022
- 11 min
The Virgin Mary in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Out of all the recurring characters in The Chosen, the Virgin Mary, Jesus' mother, has a very unique role. Because The Chosen (especially in
Kevin Keating
- Dec 27, 2021
- 13 min
Exploring "Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers" with Youth
Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers is an interesting mixture of old and new. On the one hand, The Messengers brings The Chosen back t
Kevin Keating
- Aug 14, 2021
- 9 min
What was The Chosen Season Season 2 about? (Plots & Theme)
A few months ago, after watching the first few episodes of The Chosen Season 2, I made some initial predictions about what lay ahead and wha
Kevin Keating
- Jul 23, 2021
- 15 min
Judas Iscariot in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Like most of you, I have been eager to see how The Chosen would portray Judas Iscariot, the last and most notorious of the twelve disciples.
Kevin Keating
- May 15, 2021
- 13 min
Simon the Zealot & the Man at the Bethesda Pool (Exploring The Chosen Season 2 Episode 4 with Youth)
During the public premiere of The Chosen Season 2 Episode 4, Dallas Jenkins said it's the most complex and challenging episode of The Chosen
Kevin Keating
- May 2, 2021
- 10 min
What is The Chosen Season 2 about?
Three episodes into The Chosen Season 2, it's quite clear that The Chosen has evolved significantly since Season 1. Some will respond to how
Kevin Keating
- Apr 22, 2021
- 9 min
Life Among the Disciples of Jesus (Exploring The Chosen Season 2 Episode 3 with Youth)
The Chosen Season 2 Episode 3 gives us a window into everyday life as a disciple of Jesus. The episode is titled "Matthew 4:24" in reference
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