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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.
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Kevin Keating
Feb 27, 20249 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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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