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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.

The Chosen Season 4 Episode 3: Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)

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.

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The Chosen Cinematic Universe: Challenges & Opportunities to Grow the Franchise

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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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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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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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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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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Clean Part 2 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 5 with Youth or Small Group)

Kevin Keating

Jan 5, 20239 min read

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

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Physician, Heal Thyself (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 3 with Youth or Small Group)

Kevin Keating

Dec 20, 202210 min read

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

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Homecoming (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 1 with Youth or Small Group)

Kevin Keating

Nov 22, 20228 min read

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.

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The Chosen Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2: Questions to Discuss Before the Premiere

Kevin Keating

Nov 14, 20228 min read

The Chosen Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2: Questions to Discuss Before the Premiere

The wait is over! Episodes 1 & 2 of The Chosen Season 3 have premiered. The questions below were written prior to the release of Episodes 1

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Testament & The Shift: New Bible Adaptations Inspired by The Chosen

Kevin Keating

Sep 23, 20225 min read

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

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The Chosen: 12 Good Friday & Easter Episodes

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

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Exploring "Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers" with Youth

Kevin Keating

Dec 27, 202111 min read

Exploring "Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers" with Youth

Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers is an interesting mixture of old and new. On the one hand, The Messengers brings The Chosen back t

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What was The Chosen Season Season 2 about? (Plots & Theme)

Kevin Keating

Aug 14, 20217 min read

What was The Chosen Season Season 2 about? (Plots & Theme)

A few months ago, after watching the first few episodes of The Chosen Season 2, I made some initial predictions about what lay ahead and wha

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Judas, Matthew, & The Sermon on the Mount (Exploring The Chosen Season 2 Episode 8 with Youth)

Kevin Keating

Jul 16, 20218 min read

Judas, Matthew, & The Sermon on the Mount (Exploring The Chosen Season 2 Episode 8 with Youth)

Episode 8 is The Chosen Season 2 doing what The Chosen does best: providing emotional context for a Bible scene (the Sermon on the Mount).

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Quintus Returns (Exploring The Chosen Season 2 Episode 7 with Youth)

Kevin Keating

Jul 2, 20218 min read

Quintus Returns (Exploring The Chosen Season 2 Episode 7 with Youth)

Season 1 of The Chosen ended with Praetor Quintus ordering that Jesus of Nazareth be detained for questioning. This plot, left dangling for

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Mercy and Not Sacrifice (Exploring The Chosen Season 2 Episode 6 with Youth)

Kevin Keating

Jun 28, 202110 min read

Mercy and Not Sacrifice (Exploring The Chosen Season 2 Episode 6 with Youth)

The Chosen Season 2 Episode 6, like Ep. 5, is juggling several plots: Matthew & Simon Peter play buddy cop as they search for Mary Magdalene

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Learning Bible Adaptation from The Chosen

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

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