The Best Bible Show of 2025 is... (The 2025 Bible Artist Awards)
- Kevin Keating
- 3 hours ago
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What were the top Bible shows and performances of 2025? The results are in for the 2025 Bible Artist Awards (or "Bibies"), a celebration of excellence in Bible-based entertainment, recognizing the best Bible shows, actors, moments, and creative risks. Who took home the Biby for Best Actress? What show took the Biggest Creative Swing? What’s the most anticipated Bible show of 2026? And what was the Best Live Action Bible Show of 2025? Watch now or scroll on to find out both the Official 2025 Biby Winners (chosen by our three judges/cohosts), the "Audience Choice" Winners (voted on by readers and viewers), and an "Honorable Mention" for each category.
The top Bible movie/show nominees include: The Chosen Season 5, House of David, The Promised Land, Testament, The Chosen Adventures, The King of Kings, Light of the World, the animated David film, and The Carpenter's Son. Performer nominees include: Ali Suliman as King Saul, Michael Iskander as David, Stephen Lang as Samuel, Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, Wasim No'Mani as Moses, Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam, Indy Lewis as Mychal, Yali Topol-Margalith as Mirab, Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene, Shereen Khan as Miriam, Sam Otto as Eshbaal, Martyn Ford as Goliath, Ashraf Barhom as Doeg, Luke Dimyan as Judas, Richard Fancy as Caiaphas, Shaan Sharma as Shmuel, and Isla Johnston as The Satan.
Best Moment in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Compassion. Tension. Wonder. Fear. The best moments in television and film grip us with a powerful emotional experience. The "Best Moment" award honors shows and films that deliver a captivating scene full of drama and pathos.
2025 Biby for Best Moment
The Dayenu/Jesus Dayenu (The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper Episode 4)
2025 Audience Choice for Best Moment
The Dayenu/Jesus Dayenu (The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper Episode 4)
2025 Honorable Mention for Best Moment
Samuel faces Saul (House of David Season 2 Episode 8)
Biggest Swing in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Historically, Christian media has been known for being derivative and a bit timid. Now that biblical adaptations have gained so much traction, however, creators have room to innovate and make bolder decisions. The "Biggest Swing" award honors shows and films that commit to big, creative ideas - even in cases when the execution of those ideas doesn't pan out.
2025 Biby for Biggest Swing
Exodus + Comedy in The Promised Land Season 1
2025 Audience Choice for Biggest Swing
Exodus + Comedy in The Promised Land Season 1
2025 Honorable Mention for Biggest Swing
Horror + Teenage Jesus in The Carpenter's Son
Best Actor in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Where does a sense of authenticity come from? In large part, it emerges from an actor's ability to enter into and embody the complex perspective and motivations of a character. The "Best Actor" award honors actors who deliver a powerful and authentic performance.
2025 Biby for Best Actor
Jonathan Roumie as Jesus in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
2025 Audience Choice for Best Actor
Jonathan Roumie as Jesus in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
2025 Honorable Mention for Best Actor
Stephen Lang as Samuel in House of David Seasons 1-2
Best Actress in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Because biblical stories focus on realms of life dominated by men, we don't always get a fleshed out understanding of the women involved. The "Best Actress" award honors actresses who bring the women of Scripture to life through their nuanced and vulnerable performance.
2025 Biby for Best Actress
Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam in House of David Seasons 1-2
2025 Audience Choice for Best Actress
Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
2025 Honorable Mention for Best Actress
Shereen Khan as Miriam in The Promised Land Season 1
Best Villain in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Compelling stories are driven by engaging antagonists. The "Best Villain" award honors shows/films and performers that craft a complex, formidable foe.
2025 Biby for Best Villain
Luke Dimyan as Judas in in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
2025 Audience Choice for Best Villain
Luke Dimyan as Judas in in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
2025 Honorable Mention for Best Villain
Martyn Ford as Goliath in House of David Season 1
Best Show or Film in 2025 for a Bible Study & Discussion
A good biblical adaptation isn't a replacement for Scripture. In fact, the best biblical adaptations push us to study and discuss Scripture in even deeper ways. The "Best Show/Film for a Bible Study & Discussion" award honors shows and films that encourage viewers to dig deeper into the biblical text.
2025 Biby for Best Show for Bible Study
The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
2025 Audience Choice for Best Show for Bible Study
The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
2025 Honorable Mention for Best Show for Bible Study
House of David Season 1
Best Animated Bible Show or Film in 2025
Animation has the power to convey emotions and realities that are difficult to capture in live action. The "Best Animated Bible Show/Film" award honors animated shows and films that harness the unique power of the genre to convey biblical stories in a potent way.
2025 Biby for Best Animated Show or Film
The Chosen Adventures
2025 Audience Choice for Best Animated Show or Film
The Chosen Adventures
2025 Biby for Best Animated Show or Film
Light of the World
Best Live Action Bible Show or Film in 2025
The Bible isn't a work of fiction. It's a story of real people facing real challenges while relying on the power of a real God. Live action shows and films remind us of this by grounding the stories of Scripture in human performances and concrete locations. The "Best Live Action Bible Show/Film" award honors Bible shows and films that retell the stories of Scripture in a manner that is faithful, authentic, and emotionally powerful.
2025 Biby for Best Live Action Bible Show or Film
House of David Seasons 1-2
2025 Audience Choice for Best Live Action Bible Show or Film
The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
2025 Honorable Mention for Best Live Action Bible Show or Film
The Promised Land
Most Anticipated Bible Show or Film in 2026
The Bible shows and films of 2025 set a high bar for the genre. The "Most Anticipated Bible Show/Film of 2026" honors an upcoming show or film that has the most promise of living up to that high bar.
2025 Biby for Most Anticipated Bible Show or Film
The Chosen Season 6
2025 Audience Choice for Most Anticipated Bible Show or Film
The Chosen Season 6
2025 Honorable Mention for Most Anticipated Bible Show or Film
Joseph of Egypt
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