Israel, The Temple, and End Times (The Chosen Season 5 Controversies)
I’ll look at the minefield that The Chosen Season 5 will wade through if it depicts Jesus’ prophecy about the destruction of the Temple and
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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
Sep 178 min read
New The Chosen Shows Announced at ChosenCon
This Friday at ChosenCon the creators of The Chosen announced: a Moses and Joseph series, The Way of The Chosen, and an animated kids show.
Kevin Keating
Sep 1610 min read
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
Kevin Keating
Jul 167 min read
The Promised Land Pilot: Recap & Review
The Promised Land adapts the biblical story of the Exodus but with a twist: instead of giving us a straight dramatic retelling, the show app
Kevin Keating
Jun 214 min read
Following The Chosen: House of David, The Promise Land, Testament, & the New Wave of Bible Shows
The Chosen is no longer the only Bible show in town. In just the past week, there's been a lot of news related to several Bible-based proje
Kevin Keating
Jun 514 min read
Joanna, Salome, & the Court of King Herod Antipas in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Below, I’ll explore how The Chosen adapts the biblical material about Joanna and the sleazy court of King Herod Antipas that surrounds her.
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
Apr 309 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 7 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Group & Youth)
The significance of the resurrection of Lazarus is underappreciated among modern Christians. It’s not just an impressive display of Jesus’ p
Kevin Keating
Mar 169 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 4 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 4 contains two important biblical scenes: the healing of the centurion’s son (Matthew 8:5-13) and Jesus’ teac
Kevin Keating
Mar 218 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 8: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 8 of The Chosen Season 4 is the most satisfying conclusion to a season of The Chosen thus far. It draws together the storylines and
Kevin Keating
Mar 219 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 7: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 7 of The Chosen Season 4 finally gives us the moment we’ve been waiting for: Jesus raising Lazarus up from the dead (John 11).
Kevin Keating
Feb 279 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 3: Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
For thousands of years, Jews and Christians have pondered why God allows faithful believers to suffer, even though he has the power to heal.
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 1814 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 6: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 6 of The Chosen Season 4 is a very unique episode. Most of the episode is spent with the disciples as the celebrate the eight days o
Kevin Keating
Feb 1714 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 5: Recap, Review, & Analysis
In Episode 5, Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem and steps onto the long, difficult road that ultimately leads to the cross. Up until thi
Kevin Keating
Feb 1613 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 4: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 4 finally brings Gaius’ storyline to its long-awaited climax, with the story of the healing of the centurion’
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
Feb 811 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 1 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups and Youth)
Episode 1 of The Chosen Season 4 is a poignant exploration of the life and death of John the Baptist. The Bible Study and discussion questio
Kevin Keating
Dec 19, 20235 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Official Trailer: Key Insights
The official trailer for The Chosen Season 4 was released to the public on Monday, December 18. With the in-theater release of Season 4 appr
Kevin Keating
Nov 6, 202314 min read
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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