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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 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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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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The Chosen Season 3 Episode 1 & Episode 2: Recap, Review, & Analysis

Kevin Keating

Nov 19, 202218 min read

The Chosen Season 3 Episode 1 & Episode 2: Recap, Review, & Analysis

As I watched Episode 1 and Episode 2 of The Chosen Season 3, I felt a satisfying sense of vindication. Even in the face of unfair criticism

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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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I am the Law of Moses (The Chosen Season 3 Controversy)

Kevin Keating

Oct 29, 202218 min read

I am the Law of Moses (The Chosen Season 3 Controversy)

In the official trailer for The Chosen Season 3, the Pharisees warn Jesus that they may have to follow (the punishment for blasphemy in) the

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John the Baptist in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Kevin Keating

Oct 19, 202213 min read

John the Baptist in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

As expected, in Episode 1 of The Chosen Season 4 we see John executed by King Herod at the request of his wife Herodias and her daughter, Sa

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Lilith, Demons, & Evil Spirits in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Kevin Keating

Oct 14, 202213 min read

Lilith, Demons, & Evil Spirits in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Demons and evil spirits like Lilith and Belial have played a small but important role in The Chosen, just as they do in the Bible. With Hall

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Preparing for The Chosen Season 3: 7 Episodes to Watch

Kevin Keating

Oct 6, 202210 min read

Preparing for The Chosen Season 3: 7 Episodes to Watch

Season 3 of The Chosen has finished filming and will begin airing in November. You might not have time to (re)watch all of The Chosen before

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Simon the Zealot and Nathanael in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Kevin Keating

Sep 13, 202212 min read

Simon the Zealot and Nathanael in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

The Bible gives us very little information about Simon the Zealot and Nathanael - two of the more significant disciples The Chosen introduce

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Should Nicodemus Kneel? Narrative Ambiguity & Charitable Reading (The Chosen Controversies)

Kevin Keating

Aug 15, 20227 min read

Should Nicodemus Kneel? Narrative Ambiguity & Charitable Reading (The Chosen Controversies)

I explore controversies generated by ambiguity in the Born Again conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus in The Chosen Season 1 Episode 7

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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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Jesus, Dancing Jokes, & Genre (The Chosen Controversies)

Kevin Keating

Mar 30, 20227 min read

Jesus, Dancing Jokes, & Genre (The Chosen Controversies)

Dallas Jenkins recently released a video highlighting the top five most frequent controversies and complaints directed at The Chosen. While

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In Defense of The Chosen & Other Christian Movies, Books, & Media (Part 2)

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

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The Chosen Season 2 Controversy (Jesus, the Bible, & the Process of Inspiration)

Kevin Keating

Jan 28, 20229 min read

The Chosen Season 2 Controversy (Jesus, the Bible, & the Process of Inspiration)

As I watched the update on The Chosen this past Sunday, I was surprised to learn that the controversy sparked by Episode 5-8 of Season 2 of

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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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Is The Chosen Accurate? Is it Biblical? (The Chosen Controversies)

Kevin Keating

Oct 27, 20218 min read

Is The Chosen Accurate? Is it Biblical? (The Chosen Controversies)

Is The Chosen biblically accurate? Does it add too much to the Bible or is it a faithful adaptation? This seems to be a question of great co

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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 Iscariot in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Kevin Keating

Jul 23, 202113 min read

Judas Iscariot in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

Like most of you, I have been eager to see how The Chosen would portray Judas Iscariot, the last and most notorious of the twelve disciples.

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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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