The Chosen Cinematic Universe: Challenges & Opportunities to Grow the Franchise
Earlier this year, rumors that The Chosen would expand into a larger franchise began to swirl after a new "President of Production" was hire
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Hi, my name's Kevin.
I'm a Poet & former Youth Leader, but you can call me...
The Bible Artist
I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel.
I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition.
Join me as I explore biblical adaptations like The Chosen and seek to cultivate greater appreciation for creativity, the arts, and adaptation within the Christian community.
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Kevin Keating
- May 3
- 14 min
5 Reasons to Study & Discuss The Chosen in Your Faith Community or Church
Instead of worrying about whether The Chosen will replace Scripture, churches and faith communities need to focus on being proactive. By cre
Kevin Keating
- Apr 25
- 20 min
The Chosen Season 4 Controversy? (The Transfiguration of Jesus & the Second Commandment)
The Chosen has weathered several controversies over the course of its first three seasons and I doubt the show's critics will stop looking f
Kevin Keating
- Apr 12
- 10 min
Samuel, Cain, & the Queen Mother (Tragic Old Testament Stories that Need a Film/TV Adaptation)
While the Gospels have been adapted to film and television countless times, the Old Testament has dozens of stories that have been left virt
Kevin Keating
- Mar 10
- 12 min
Thomas and Ramah in The Chosen & Scripture (Adapting Biblical Characters)
The romance between the Apostle Thomas and his girlfriend/potential fiancé Ramah has been a topic of significant interest for fans of The Ch
Kevin Keating
- Feb 24
- 19 min
Yussif, Jairus, & Shmuel in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
The Chosen includes several Pharisees among its cast of recurring named characters. Today we will be looking at Shmuel, Yussif, and Jairus,
Kevin Keating
- Feb 21
- 16 min
Reflecting on The Chosen Season 3 & Anticipating Season 4: What Worked & What to Fix
It's been a couple weeks since the release of The Chosen Season 3 Finale (Episodes 7 & 8) and it feels like a good time to reflect on the cu
Kevin Keating
- Feb 11
- 9 min
His Only Son: Angel Studio's New Bible Adaptation About the Sacrifice of Isaac
Angel Studios, the company that helped produce and distribute The Chosen, recently announced that they'll be distributing a new Bible film t
Kevin Keating
- Jan 5
- 12 min
Clean Part 2 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 5 with Youth or Small Group)
Episode 5 of The Chosen Season 3 is the second installment in a two-part arc titled "Clean" and adapts Mark 5:21-43. Episode 4, the first ha
Kevin Keating
- Dec 27, 2022
- 17 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 20, 2022
- 12 min
Physician, Heal Thyself (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 3 with Youth or Small Group)
Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 3 was released on December 25 at 7:00 PM. The episode is titled "Physician, Heal Thyself" - a reference
Kevin Keating
- Nov 29, 2022
- 13 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
- Nov 22, 2022
- 11 min
Homecoming (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 1 with Youth or Small Group)
Episode 1 of The Chosen Season 3 is an ideal episode to discuss and study in your small group, Bible study, youth ministry, or family.
Kevin Keating
- Oct 14, 2022
- 16 min
Lilith, Demons, & Evil Spirits in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Demons and evil spirits like Lilith and Belial have played a small but important role in The Chosen, just as they do in the Bible. With Hall
Kevin Keating
- Sep 23, 2022
- 8 min
Testament & The Shift: New Bible Adaptations Inspired by The Chosen
With the immense success of The Chosen and its unique crowd-funding model, Angel Studios is in the process of creating two more screen adapt
Kevin Keating
- Sep 13, 2022
- 15 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
- Sep 6, 2022
- 14 min
The Rings of Power, LOTR, and Bible Adaptation
The Rings of Power, Amazon's prequel to LOTR, based on JRR Tolkien's Second Age material is an interesting example of adaptation. This isn't
Kevin Keating
- Mar 30, 2022
- 10 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
- Mar 12, 2022
- 13 min
Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power & The Challenges of Biblical Adaptation
Since the release of the trailer for Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power, social media has been host to a heated debate between Tolkien fans w
Kevin Keating
- Feb 25, 2022
- 14 min
In Defense of The Chosen & Other Christian Movies, Books, & Media (Part 2)
The narrative goes something like this: "Christian literature, art, and music was once great and beautiful, but now they have fallen; so-cal
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