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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.

Kevin Keating

Oct 17, 202310 min read

The Chosen Season 4 Teaser Trailer

A Teaser Trailer for The Chosen Season 4 was released this weekend, in conjunction with Chosen Con. We now know that all of The Chosen Seaso

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How to Reach Out to Non-Christians & the Unchurched with The Chosen

Kevin Keating

Jul 7, 202312 min read

How to Reach Out to Non-Christians & the Unchurched with The Chosen

I've offered some general ideas for starting a group discussion of The Chosen, but in this post I'll share some tips specifically about sta

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Cancel Culture, Boycotts, & Rainbow Flags (The Chosen Controversies)

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

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Tips for Planning a Small Group Discussion of The Chosen

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

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5 Reasons to Study & Discuss The Chosen in Your Faith Community or Church

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

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The Transfiguration of Jesus & the Second Commandment (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)

Kevin Keating

Apr 25, 202318 min read

The Transfiguration of Jesus & the Second Commandment (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)

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

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Kevin Keating

Apr 1, 202311 min read

His Only Son: Recap & Review

His Only Son is a biblical film that depicts the journey of Abraham, Isaac, and their servants to Mount Moriah, where Abraham intends to sac

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Kevin Keating

Apr 1, 20239 min read

What to Expect in The Chosen Season 4

The Chosen Season 4 began shooting recently and it's natural for fans to be curious about what we can expect in the new season. For the most

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Thomas and Ramah in The Chosen & Scripture (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Kevin Keating

Mar 10, 202315 min read

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

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Yussif, Jairus, & Shmuel in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Kevin Keating

Feb 24, 202316 min read

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,

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Reflecting on The Chosen Season 3 & Anticipating Season 4: What Worked & What to Fix

Kevin Keating

Feb 21, 202313 min read

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

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Ears to Hear (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 7 with Youth or Small Group)

Kevin Keating

Feb 15, 20238 min read

Ears to Hear (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 7 with Youth or Small Group)

Episode 7 of The Chosen Season 3 centers around the chaos that the Apostles cause by sharing Jesus' teachings in the deeply-divided, multiet

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His Only Son: Angel Studio's New Bible Adaptation About the Sacrifice of Isaac

Kevin Keating

Feb 11, 20236 min read

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

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The Feeding of the 5,000 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 8 with Youth or Small Group)

Kevin Keating

Jan 31, 20239 min read

The Feeding of the 5,000 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 8 with Youth or Small Group)

The Feeding of the 5,000 is the centerpiece of Episode 8. Other than the events of Holy Week (Jesus' betrayal, judgment, death, and resurrec

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Pontius Pilate & His Wife in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Kevin Keating

Jan 28, 202314 min read

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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Intensity in Tent City (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 6 with Youth or Small Group)

Kevin Keating

Jan 11, 202310 min read

Intensity in Tent City (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 6 with Youth or Small Group)

Episode 6 of The Chosen Season 3 adapts Matthew 11/Luke 7:18-35, a story in which messengers come from the imprisoned John the Baptist to Je

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The Chosen Season 3 Episode 5: Recap, Review, & Analysis

Kevin Keating

Jan 9, 202317 min read

The Chosen Season 3 Episode 5: Recap, Review, & Analysis

Episode 5 of The Chosen Season 3 has some of the heaviest moments in the show so far. It's also dense with Scripture, packed with plot, and

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The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4: Recap, Review, & Analysis

Kevin Keating

Jan 2, 202313 min read

The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4: Recap, Review, & Analysis

Episode 4 may not be the most impressive installment of The Chosen Season 3, but it is still a testament to how much this season has improve

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Clean Part 1 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4 with Youth or Small Group)

Kevin Keating

Dec 29, 20229 min read

Clean Part 1 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4 with Youth or Small Group)

Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 3 turns our attention back to the disciples of Jesus and the weighty calling that they received in Episode 2.

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The Chosen Season 3 Episode 3: Recap, Review, & Analysis

Kevin Keating

Dec 27, 202214 min read

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

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