The Chosen and Politics (Thematic Viewing Guide and Discussion Questions)
Although The Chosen isn’t interested in modern political debates, that doesn’t mean that the show isn’t political in a broader sense. The sh
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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 118 min read
Introducing The Bible-Verse Project
Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish the creators of The Chosen would adapt THAT biblical story?” Me too. That’s why I recently gathered
Kevin Keating
Feb 198 min read
Why did Jesus not heal her? (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)
SPOILER WARNING: This article discusses a major twist in Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 4. Please watch the episode before reading.
Kevin Keating
Feb 149 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 2 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
How should Christian communities deal with conflict and past grievances? This is one of the central questions driving Episode 2 of The Chos
Kevin Keating
Dec 12, 202311 min read
Should I Let My Kids Watch The Chosen? (Mailbag Q&R #1)
Children - especially young children - may not be ready to engage with The Chosen for several reasons, including the issue that you raised.
Kevin Keating
Sep 24, 20237 min read
When You Finish The Chosen: 5 More Bible Films to Watch and Discuss with Your Small Group
If your group has been watching and studying The Chosen from the beginning, there's a good chance that you'll finish all the current episode
Kevin Keating
Jun 1, 202310 min read
Cancel Culture, Boycotts, & Rainbow Flags (The Chosen Controversies)
An online instigator recently began calling for a boycott of The Chosen. The reason? A random, low-level camera operator had a small rainbow
Kevin Keating
May 25, 20239 min read
Tips for Planning a Small Group Discussion of The Chosen
if you're planning on discussing the show with your small group, Bible study, or community group, you'll need to think through a few issues
Kevin Keating
May 3, 202310 min read
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 6, 202212 min read
The Chosen: 12 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, 2, & 3
Kevin Keating
Feb 25, 202211 min read
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
Kevin Keating
Jun 3, 20215 min read
Learning Bible Adaptation from The Chosen
Adapting biblical stories is a powerful spiritual discipline that enables you to enter into the Bible in a new way. It's also a great form o
Kevin Keating
Feb 23, 20218 min read
The Depiction of Jesus in Art, Film, and TV (Exploring The Chosen Season 1 Episode 3 with Youth)
If you're going to view The Chosen with your youth group, it's a good opportunity to discuss the diverse ways each of us imagines Jesus. Epi
Kevin Keating
Feb 8, 202110 min read
Mary Magdalene, Lilith, & the Redeemer (Exploring The Chosen Season 1 Episode 1 with Youth)
in the youth ministry that I lead, I had the chance to view and discuss season one of The Chosen with several high schoolers and found it ve
Kevin Keating
Sep 9, 20194 min read
Why Even Non-Artists Should Draw More in Youth Ministry
...regardless of what aptitudes a student may have, it is best if he or she processes content using a variety of means of engagement
Kevin Keating
Sep 2, 20195 min read
6 Reasons Why the Arts are Crucial for Outreach to Gen Z
Even more than Millennials, Gen Z has a strong preference for experiences that feel authentic and personal...
Kevin Keating
Jul 22, 20199 min read
Read Like An Artist: Emotion & Drama
As there are different ways to move through an environment - walking, running, skipping, crawling - and each of creates a unique experience
Kevin Keating
Jun 10, 20198 min read
Read Like An Artist: Adapting Biblical Characters
those who read biblical stories with an intent to create Bible Art should have an eye out for the ways characters resist a simple dichotomy
Kevin Keating
May 27, 20196 min read
6 Ways to Infuse Creativity & the Arts into Youth Ministry
Many churches have artists, professional or amateur, who would like to find more ways to share their gifts but don’t know how.
Kevin Keating
May 13, 201910 min read
Tropes and the Renewal of Your Imagination
In all cultures there are patterns of telling stories that become so common that the audience can easily recognize and even anticipate them
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