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The Chosen: Specials

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331 episodes · premiered Dec 1, 2017

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  1. Episode 1: The Shepherd: A Story of the First Christmas Dec 1, 2017 · 21m A take on the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of some local shepherds: simple working men. But these simple men, particularly a devout young cripple, had a world-shaking…
  2. Episode 2: The Story of The Chosen 43m These videos go deeper into the story behind The Chosen and the life-altering moments you can experience with us.
  3. Episode 3: The Making of The Chosen 43m We did regular updates from the set, taking you through the process of making The Chosen.
  4. Episode 4: The Chosen in Jerusalem 43m Check out the deep insights we gleaned from our research trip to Israel.
  5. Episode 5: Other Fun Bits 43m Here’s a grab bag of whatnots if you’ve ever been curious about the production of a show like this.
  6. Episode 6: Christmas with The Chosen Dec 15, 2020 · 43m For King & Country, Zach Williams, Mandisa, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, Joshua Aaron, The Bonner Family, The Piano Guys, Stephen McWhirter/Jason Clayborn, Phil Wickham, Matt…
  7. Episode 7: Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers Dec 1, 2021 · 39m The story of the birth of Jesus as told through the eyes of Mary and Joseph.
  8. Episode 8: Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night Dec 20, 2023 · 1h 36m A young mother labeled impure. A shepherd boy considered "unclean". A never-before-seen performance from Andrea Bocelli highlights seven music performances and two beautiful new monologues.
  9. Episode 9: Bible Roundtable: S1 E1 Apr 22, 2019 · 24m A Catholic, a Jew, and an Evangelical walk into a bar... Maybe not really, but we had The Chosen's three biblical consultants come together to discuss each episode, including this…
  10. Episode 10: Bible Roundtable: S1 E2 Apr 22, 2019 · 24m A conversation with Bible experts about season 1, episode 2.
  11. Episode 11: Bible Roundtable: S1 E3 Apr 22, 2019 · 26m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 3.
  12. Episode 12: Bible Roundtable: S1 E4 Apr 22, 2019 · 32m A conversation with Bible experts about season 1, episode 4.
  13. Episode 13: Bible Roundtable: S1 E5 Nov 27, 2019 · 35m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 5.
  14. Episode 14: Bible Roundtable: S1 E6 Nov 27, 2019 · 30m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 6.
  15. Episode 15: Bible Roundtable: S1 E7 Nov 27, 2019 · 20m A conversation with Bible experts on Season 1, Episode 7.
  16. Episode 16: Bible Roundtable: S1 E8 Nov 27, 2019 · 31m A conversation with Bible experts on Season 1, Episode 8.
  17. Episode 17: Bible Roundtable: S2 E1 Apr 5, 2021 · 36m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 1.
  18. Episode 18: Bible Roundtable: S2 E2 Apr 14, 2021 · 31m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 2.
  19. Episode 19: Bible Roundtable: S2 E3 Apr 14, 2021 · 39m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 3.
  20. Episode 20: Bible Roundtables: S2 E4 May 12, 2021 · 37m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 4.
  21. Episode 21: Bible Roundtable: S2 E5 May 24, 2021 · 41m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 5.
  22. Episode 22: Bible Roundtable: S2 E6 Jun 24, 2021 · 36m A conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 6.
  23. Episode 23: Bible Roundtable: S2 E7 Jul 1, 2021 · 11m A conversation with Bible experts on Season 2, Episode 7.
  24. Episode 24: Bible Roundtable: S2 E8 Jul 12, 2021 · 28m A conversation with Bible experts on Season 2, Episode 8.
  25. Episode 25: Bible Roundtable: S3 E1 Dec 12, 2022 · 37m Our biblical consultants from three different traditions - Jewish, Catholic and Evangelical - come together again to address a wide range of questions raised by this episode. Was the…
  26. Episode 26: Bible Roundtable: S3 E2 Dec 20, 2022 · 39m Our Bible consultants dig into what seems like an odd scriptural passage, but turns out to be a real treasure once it's tapped into. Enjoy their commentary on Jesus sending the disciples…
  27. Episode 27: Bible Roundtable: S3 E3 Dec 27, 2022 · 52m What made Jesus' childhood friends and neighbors go from loving him one minute to trying to kill him the next? Our Bible consultants delve into the controversy and help explain the…
  28. Episode 28: Bible Roundtable: S3 E4 Jan 2, 2023 · 35m Our Bible consultants provide color commentary on our first black-and-white scene - the disciples preaching and performing miracles 2x2. Plus, they discuss messy relationships…
  29. Episode 29: Bible Roundtable: S3 E5 Jan 9, 2023 · 32m What do Eden's loss and Veronica's condition have in common? Moreover, how is her condition connected to the death of Jairus' daughter? And why does Jesus heal one of them openly, then…
  30. Episode 30: Bible Roundtable: S3 E6 Jan 16, 2023 · 33m A twenty-year-old Pilate, disciples with swords, and a doubting John the Baptist? This episode was full of surprises, and our Bible consultants will help you navigate the twists and turns.
  31. Episode 31: Bible Roundtable: S3 E7 Feb 6, 2023 · 32m A melting pot becomes a powder keg in Episode 7. Andrew and Philip’s preaching spills outside the borders of Israel into the ethnically diverse region of the Decapolis—upsetting a delicate…
  32. Episode 32: Bible Roundtable: S3 E8 Feb 8, 2023 · 40m Our big ending takes you back to the beginning—of everything. You’ll be amazed by just how much the Season 3 finale ties into the first books of the Bible. Our consultants explain how…
  33. Episode 33: Bible Roundtable: S4 E1 Jun 3, 2024 · 37m A rabbi, a priest, and an evangelical visit a Bible museum. No joke, our scriptural consultants are back for another season of Bible Roundtable discussions—this time, at the Museum of the…
  34. Episode 34: Bible Roundtable: S4 E2 Jun 7, 2024 · 41m One of the main reasons we have Bible Roundtable discussions is to delve into the differing interpretations and perspectives among faith traditions. There are few chosen episodes that…
  35. Episode 35: Bible Roundtable: S4 E3 Jun 10, 2024 · 30m Like salt in a wound, Jesus not only lets Rama die, but he also refuses Thomas' request to resurrect her. Is it a shocking and tragic turn of events, but does it distort the truth of…
  36. Episode 36: Bible Roundtable: S4 E4 Jun 14, 2024 · 40m We have disciples trying to become leaders and a leader becoming a disciple. This episode really takes our Bible consultants from one extreme to the other. It will help us think about why…
  37. Episode 37: Bible Roundtable: S4 E5 Jun 17, 2024 · 39m Are you a Sadducee or a Pharisee? Are you Team Martha or Team Mary? Do you suspect Judas was a double agent from the beginning or someone who went astray over time? Do you think Jesus is…
  38. Episode 38: Bible Roundtable: S4 E6 Jun 21, 2024 · 29m First the death of Ramah, and now a stoning in the Temple—was the chosen one violent? To answer this question, our Bible consultants turn to John chapter 10, the passage that recounts this…
  39. Episode 39: Bible Roundtable: S4 E7 Jun 24, 2024 · 34m “Jesus wept.” - John 11:35 Dallas and our consultants have a long talk about this shortest Bible verse—only to discover it’s not the shortest verse after all! Dr. Huffman explains. And…
  40. Episode 40: Bible Roundtable: S4 E8 Jul 1, 2024 · 53m From having His feet anointed as the true Passover lamb to riding into Jerusalem just like the prophet Zechariah foretold, Jesus fulfills one after another scriptural prophecy and pattern…
  41. Episode 41: The Making of Season 1 Nov 28, 2019 The Heart of The Chosen
  42. Episode 42: The Making of Season 2 Jul 2, 2021 “Wow! Wow! Wow! A wonderful documentary!” Tom S. “The Chosen meant so much to me before this video, but after seeing all the work you put into the show, it means even more.” Angie C. We…
  43. Episode 43: Loaves & Fishes: The Making of Season 3 Feb 9, 2023 From the Sermon on the Mount to the Feeding of 5,000, the story of Jesus and his disciples didn't grow in Season 3- it multiplied. As everything escalated, our cast and crew rose to the…
  44. Episode 44: The Heart of Season 4: Making of The Chosen Dec 13, 2024 Season 4 marks the midpoint of the most famous and influential story in human history. It’s joyful and painful. Light and dark. Bitter and sweet. It’s also our best yet. From the death of…
  45. Episode 45: Into the Heart of The Chosen Season 5 Oct 5, 2025 From triumph at the start to betrayal at the end, we take you into the making of our most consequential season yet. Hear from The Chosen cast, writers, and director what it was like to…
  46. Episode 46: The Unexpected Finale of Season 3 Feb 9, 2023 In this half-hour Walking on Water documentary, our the actors, writers, and visual effects team tell you how we pulled off our biggest scene ever-from idea to execution. But what's even…
  47. Episode 47: Savoring the Passover Seder—and Understanding the Last Supper Apr 12, 2025 We’ve referred to Season 5 as the “Last Supper,” but maybe we should have called it the “Passover Seder,” instead. Because that’s what it is, and understanding that annual celebration of…
  48. Episode 48: Privilege of a Lifetime Nov 10, 2022 Did you know Jonathan Roumie started playing Jesus for Dallas almost ten years ago? In fact, the very first scene they did together was Jesus on the cross. They filmed it in a rock quarry…
  49. Episode 49: Unfiltered: Gen-Z Reacts to The Chosen Jul 17, 2022 Nine strangers. One generation. What does Gen Z think about Jesus?
  50. Episode 50: Jonathan Roumie on Playing Jesus Oct 17, 2023 First public conversation with the actor who portrays Jesus.
  51. Episode 51: Fly through The Chosen film set Mar 22, 2024 We got high with a little help from our friends at Sky Candy Studios. Literally. They helped us make this epic drone flythrough of The Chosen’s entire Texas film campus. Fasten your seat…
  52. Episode 52: Behind the Groundbreaking Music of The Chosen Nov 17, 2023 Creating the soundtrack of The Chosen.
  53. Episode 53: Everyone - Presented by Come and See Oct 26, 2024 Together we can share the story of Jesus with the world, one episode at a time. Check out how The Chosen is turning the world teal.
  54. Episode 54: Mumbai and Manila Welcome The Chosen Jan 4, 2025 India and the Philippines made us feel right at home. Join us on the ground and behind the scenes at special theatrical events in both countries.
  55. Episode 55: Can The Chosen Cast Stomach 1st Century Food? Jan 13, 2025 Find out what happens when our cast samples the food their characters would have eaten in the 1st Century—and see whether they've had enough or are hungry for more.
  56. Episode 56: This or That: Lightning Round with Noah Jan 7, 2025 When it comes to a competition, Noah James (Andrew) is always game. First, he invites Jalein to hit him with rapid-fire questions, and then, he issues a little challenge to Ivan Jasso…
  57. Episode 57: Should’ve Smelled This Prank Coming From A Mile Away Jan 23, 2025 Who knows (nose?) if Joey really managed to trick his cast mates or if they just played along. Either way, it was fun to see, er, smell.
  58. Episode 58: Juliet’s Window Is A Little Too Yonder… Jan 7, 2025 Romeo’s words fall short when Juliet is 100 yards away. Also, the casting for Juliet is a bit sketchy.
  59. Episode 59: Nothing Wooden About This Acting Jan 7, 2025 Though his scene partner was a bit stiff, George (John) managed to deliver a sweeping performance.
  60. Episode 60: The Chosen in Ecuador Feb 10, 2025 Gary and Deena Pate have been sharing the life of Jesus in the little surf community of Montañita, Ecuador, for many years. For them, The Chosen’s been like catching a fresh wave that’s…
  61. Episode 61: The Chosen in Madagascar Feb 10, 2025 Never before had an American-made TV show gone to all of Madagascar and in their own language of Malagasy…let alone a TV show about Jesus.
  62. Episode 62: Mary's Story: Called By Name Feb 10, 2025 Suffering from late-stage Alzheimer's disease, Mary still hears Jesus call her name.
  63. Episode 63: Daniel's Story: Not What I Once Was Feb 10, 2025 Daniel joined a gang to stay safe in prison, but found real security and belonging in a completely different way.
  64. Episode 64: Anand's Story: The Lost Sheep Feb 10, 2025 Anand’s religion was science—but it couldn’t answer his deepest questions about a terminal diagnosis. That’s when a friend recommended The Chosen.
  65. Episode 65: Light Overcomes Darkness: Lana’s Faith Journey Apr 10, 2025 Suffering persecution and abuse, Lana stopped believing in God and expressed her pain through painting. Wandering into a church one day, she prayed for God to give her some sign if He was…
  66. Episode 66: One of the Chosen: Arkansas Valley Prison May 6, 2025 Seeing the humanity of Jesus and the reality of God with us has helped many men incarcerated at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility to find their true identity in Christ.
  67. Episode 67: Nickkole's Story: Faith Like a Child Jul 24, 2025 As a little kid, Nickkole loved Jesus. He was her best friend. But as an adult, she lost her innocence and faith. Overwhelmed with shame over choices she'd made, Nickkole considered ending…
  68. Episode 68: Thank You Letters from 5th Grade Feb 10, 2025 Fifth graders from Anderson, Indiana, read you their own Chosen fan mail.
  69. Episode 69: This Call Is Being Recorded: Noah James Jan 2, 2025 In this new series, we’re calling our cast and crew to catch up with them between seasons—and we’re hitting the record button for you. These regular check-ins will keep you updated on…
  70. Episode 70: This Call Is Being Recorded: Jordan Walker Ross Jan 23, 2025 In Episode 2, we catch you up with Jordan Walker Ross (Little James)—beginning with his love for cringey internet videos and collection of more than 1,700 Blu-rays. Next, we talk family…
  71. Episode 71: This Call Is Being Recorded: Mitch Hudson Jan 29, 2025 In this call, we connect with Mitch Hudson, our 2nd 2nd Assistant Director (a confusing title, yes, but Mitch’ll tell you exactly what it means). Then he’ll catch you up on all the…
  72. Episode 72: This Call Is Being Recorded: Adam Drake Feb 7, 2025 Did you know that A.D. is A.D. for an A.D. historical drama? Sounds funny, but it’s true. Adam Drake is Assistant Director for our series about Anno Domini (the year, er, years of our…
  73. Episode 73: This Call Is Being Recorded: Liz Tabish Feb 13, 2025 Grasshoppers and scorpions. Spiders and snakes. Liz Tabish (Mary Magdalene) knows how to keep her cool around creepy crawly critters. That’s where this call begins, but just like bugs and…
  74. Episode 74: This Call Is Being Recorded: Yasmine Al-Bustami Feb 20, 2025 Though Ramah rests in peace, Yasmine Al-Bustami is wide awake, fully caffeinated, and ready for a lively call. We get to hear what she’s been up to since Season 4—which runs the gamut from…
  75. Episode 75: This Call Is Being Recorded: Dani Taylor Feb 27, 2025 This week, you get to hear the MARVELous way Dani Taylor became our Additional Assistant Director—and what in the world that job even is. Among other things, Dani will also tell you (1)…
  76. Episode 76: This Call Is Being Recorded: Luke Dimyan Mar 6, 2025 Use the ̶F̶o̶r̶c̶e̶ phone, Luke! In this week’s call, we chat with our favorite Luke (Dimyan, not Skywalker)...although he does own several lightsabers and knows how to use them. We talk…
  77. Episode 77: This Call Is Being Recorded: Chad Gundersen, Producer Mar 12, 2025 Chad Gundersen has worked his entire professional life as a film and TV producer, and he’s been with The Chosen since the very first season—but if you’d have told any of that to his…
  78. Episode 78: This Call Is Being Recorded: George H. Xanthis Mar 19, 2025 Did you know that George can read his character’s Gospel in its original Greek? That’s just one of the cool things you’ll learn about the actor who plays our thunderous and beloved John…
  79. Episode 79: This Call Is Being Recorded: Jeremy “JP” Gauna, Locations Team Mar 28, 2025 This week, we catch up with long-time crew member—and one of the most encouraging guys you’ll ever meet—Jeremy Gauna, aka, “JP.” He’s worked in Locations here on The Chosen since the end…
  80. Episode 80: This Call Is Being Recorded: Abe Bueno-Jallad Apr 3, 2025 This week, we had a walk-and-talk with Abe (Big James) as he hiked through woods in a remote, undisclosed location (we’re pretty sure it was just Southern California). Anyhow, Abe…
  81. Episode 81: This Call Is Being Recorded: Akis Konstantakopoulos, Director of Photography Apr 12, 2025 Lights, camera, Akis!...Okay, maybe that's not the exact expression, but there's no "Action!" without our Director of Photography, Akis Konstantakopoulos. We gave him a call to catch up…
  82. Episode 82: This Call Is Being Recorded: Amber Shana Williams Apr 17, 2025 When she’s not playing Tamar on The Chosen, you might find Amber Shana Williams filming a Spanish spy thriller, singing, swordfighting, or maybe even just watching cartoons. We caught up…
  83. Episode 83: This Call Is Being Recorded: Amanda Jenkins Apr 22, 2025 Instead of picking up the phone this week, we pulled up a chair for a delightfully honest sit-down convo with Dallas’ better half, Amanda. We touched on lots of different topics, including…
  84. Episode 84: This Call Is Being Recorded: Amy Bailey (Joanna) Apr 30, 2025 What do you call someone who was raised without TV, but grew up to be on TV? Or a professional ballerina who’s also a sci-fi nerd? Or a Texan who’s also a British citizen? Or an actor…
  85. Episode 85: This Call Is Being Recorded: Paras Patel May 9, 2025 This is your last call—for now. With Season 6 filming underway, it’s time to press pause on these recordings, but don’t worry: we plan to continue our between-season talks in the future…
  86. Episode 86: Season 3, Episode 1 Aftershow Dec 12, 2022 Noah (Andrew), Luke (Judas), and David (John the Baptizer) discuss the impact of Jesus' sermon.
  87. Episode 87: Season 3, Episode 2 Aftershow Dec 19, 2022 The scene is emotionally powerful, but is it theologically sound? Dallas and Jordan (Little James) discuss his character's moving encounter with Jesus about his malady. Paras (Matthew) and…
  88. Episode 88: Season 3, Episode 3 Aftershow Dec 26, 2022 You have to wonder how Jesus' family and lifelong friends felt when he came out as the Messiah—and was rejected by his own hometown. Episode 3 gave us that scenario, and in this Aftershow…
  89. Episode 89: Season 3, Episode 4 Aftershow Jan 2, 2023 Warning: we talk about feelings a lot in this Aftershow—but if you've watched Episode 4, you understand why. Actors Giavanni Cairo (Thaddeus) and Ivan Jasso (Yussif), and writers Ryan…
  90. Episode 90: Season 3, Episode 5 Aftershow Jan 9, 2023 In Episode Five, we rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn. Zhaleh Vossough (Veronica, aka, "the woman with the issue of blood") shares the joy of seeing her…
  91. Episode 91: Season 3, Episode 6 Aftershow Jan 16, 2023 Question: What do Mary Magdalene, Simon Z, and Barnaby have in common? Answer: Each found new freedom from their past in Episode Six. Actors Liz Tabish (Mary), Alaa Safi (Simon Z), and…
  92. Episode 92: Season 3, Episode 7 Aftershow Feb 6, 2023 Paras Patel (Matthew) joins us to talk about that crucial moment from his backstory—where he met a man who was everything he wasn't, but should be. Then writers, Ryan and Tyler, explain…
  93. Episode 93: Season 3, Episode 8 Aftershow Feb 8, 2023 Jesus' most "beloved" friend and his most relentless enemy (or at least, the actors who play them) come to the table to discuss this intense season finale. George Xanthis (John) and Shaan…
  94. Episode 94: Season 4 Hollywood Premiere Recap Feb 2, 2024
  95. Episode 95: To Wed or Not to Wed Jan 23, 2024 To wed or not to wed? That's the question for Thomas and Ramah. Between the demands of discipleship, lack of financial security, and opposition from her father, their road to the altar is…
  96. Episode 96: Season 4 in 4 Letters Feb 7, 2024 Our cast has some choice four-letter words to describe this season—but probably not what you’re thinking. Listen as they try to condense more than eight hours into just four letters. And…
  97. Episode 97: (Don't) Dread Season 4 Jan 17, 2024 We can promise you two things about Season 4: (1) It won’t be easy. (2) It will be worth it. Get ready for our most challenging, but rewarding season yet. (And also get your tickets at…
  98. Episode 98: Season 4, Episode 1 Aftershow May 30, 2024 We say “goodbye” to John the Baptist, but “hello” to the actor who plays him. Join David Amito and fellow castmates, Noah James (Andrew) and Amy Bailey (Joanna), for a heartfelt…
  99. Episode 99: Season 4, Episode 2 Aftershow Jun 7, 2024 Simon got a new name, but the other disciples aren’t sure he deserves it. Paras Patel (Matthew) and George H. Xanthis (John) join us to discuss the true-to-life relationships between…
  100. Episode 100: Season 4, Episode 3 Aftershow Jun 10, 2024 Do we really owe you an answer for the end of Episode Three? Dallas thinks so, yes. When an episode is so spiritually and emotionally weighty—and when it involves an extra-biblical story…
  101. Episode 101: Season 4, Episode 4 Aftershow Jun 14, 2024 This episode is at the heart of the series—the exact midpoint—and it hits us right in the heart. Join Jonathan Roumie (Jesus) and Kirk B.R. Woller (Gaius) to discuss some of the sweetest…
  102. Episode 102: Season 4, Episode 5 Aftershow Jun 17, 2024 To discuss “Sitting, Serving, Scheming,” we’re joined by the actors who play the sitter, server, and schemer—Catherine Lidstone (Mary), Sophia Blum (Martha), and Luke Dimyan (Judas). Next…
  103. Episode 103: Season 4, Episode 6 Aftershow Jun 21, 2024 From lines rehearsed in the moment to songs that came together last minute, there was a good deal of improvisation in “Dedication”—and the cast loved every minute of it. Jordan Walker Ross…
  104. Episode 104: Season 4, Episode 7 Aftershow Jun 24, 2024 Raising Lazarus from the dead was the high mark and greatest sign of Jesus’ public ministry—so why are Jesus and Thomas both weeping at the tomb? Jonathan Roumie (Jesus), Demetrios Troy…
  105. Episode 105: Season 4, Episode 8 Aftershow Jul 1, 2024 Shmuel takes Jesus’ side until Mary worships at His feet. Jonathan Roumie (Jesus), Shaan Sharma (Shmuel), and Catherine Lidstone (Mary B.) discuss why the anointing at Bethany was so…
  106. Episode 106: Season 5, Episode 1 Aftershow Jun 16, 2025 “We didn’t really have to act very much,” says Liz Tabish (Mary Magdalene). Welcomed with hosannas and palm branches by 600 background actors, The Chosen cast felt like they were truly…
  107. Episode 107: Season 5, Episode 2 Aftershow Jun 16, 2025 Overturning the Temple market was as unsettling as it was necessary. Joining us to discuss Jesus’ actions and the disciples’ reactions are Jonathan Roumie (Jesus), Shahar Isaac (Peter)…
  108. Episode 108: Season 5, Episode 3 Aftershow Jun 23, 2025 Whoa! Jesus just woe’d the scribes and Pharisees in Episode 3—publicly shaming them as hypocrites. Here to respond are three of the Pharisee actors: Shaan Sharma (Shmuel), Ivan Jasso…
  109. Episode 109: Season 5, Episode 4 Aftershow Jun 23, 2025 There are two sides to every coin—and every story. Episode 4 gave us both: John the beloved and Judas the betrayer. Joining us to talk about their distinct differences and surprising…
  110. Episode 110: Season 5, Episode 5 Aftershow Jun 23, 2025 There’s no Pax Romana in Episode 5. Pilate can’t keep the peace among his subjects or in his household, so Atticus takes things—and even the governor—into his own hands. Here to discuss…
  111. Episode 111: Season 5, Episode 6 Aftershow Jun 30, 2025 In Episode 6, we saw the joining of forces. Some good and some bad. Some trying to save Jesus and some trying to kill Him. Here to represent the various alliances are Elizabeth Tabish…
  112. Episode 112: Season 5, Episode 7 Aftershow Jun 30, 2025 The first 45 seconds of this Aftershow will make you laugh, but the rest might make you cry as we talk about footwashing, a special Passover guest, and some deeply emotional flashbacks…
  113. Episode 113: Season 5, Episode 8 Aftershow Jun 30, 2025 In Episode 8, we saw one disciple meet Jesus for the first time and another kiss Him goodbye. But none of the twelve were there when He needed them most. Jesus was completely alone…or was…
  114. Episode 114: Alice's Story: "Pages Coming Alive" Aug 13, 2024 Alice shares how the Scriptures have come off the page for her in The Chosen.
  115. Episode 115: Shandi’s Story: “Very Relatable to Life” Aug 7, 2024 Whether at ChosenCon or on set, Shandi loves being where The Chosen is—and the feeling’s mutual. In this video, she tells us a little more about why she and her daughter connect with the…
  116. Episode 116: Robert’s Story: “I paused it and had a moment with God.” Jul 30, 2024 Going through a difficult time with lots of uncertainty, Robert really connected with the Season 3 finale.
  117. Episode 117: Rachel’s Story: Heart For Children Jul 25, 2024 Rachel loves lots of things about The Chosen, but especially how we see Jesus' heart for kids.
  118. Episode 118: Ethan’s Story: The Chosen Is Catching Fishermen Jul 23, 2024 Ethan shares how our Christmas special impacted his spiritual life, but also how the overall series is drawing in lots of fishermen who live in his community of Rockport, Texas.
  119. Episode 119: Garrett’s Story: He Makes People What They Aren’t Jul 16, 2024 Hear why Garrett made a trip to spend a week filming with us—and the The Chosen scene he finds most reassuring. Can you relate?
  120. Episode 120: Holy Week Stories: Making the Bible Real (Because It Is) Jul 10, 2024 We're back with some more personal stories from the fans who joined us in Utah to film Holy Week. There's a common thread here about how The Chosen isn't bringing the Scripture to…
  121. Episode 121: Multiple Stories from 5&2 Day Jun 24, 2024 We had a multitude of Chosen fans on set for 5&2 Day (May 2nd) this year. While there, they sent you their greetings, shared some stories, and cracked a few jokes, too.
  122. Episode 122: Audrey and Gail's Story: Seeing Themselves in The Chosen Jun 12, 2024 From the moment they heard, "You are mine," in Episode One, Audrey and Gail were all in. They see themselves in the show...in more ways than one.
  123. Episode 123: Kevin’s Story: “Treated to something very special” May 29, 2024 Hear why Kevin was excited to wake up before dawn and join us for Holy Week filming.
  124. Episode 124: Discovering the New Testament through The Chosen May 21, 2024 Chosen Insider, Chris, speaks with a Jewish woman who knew her Old Testament scriptures, but wasn’t familiar with the New Testament at all—until she came across The Chosen.
  125. Episode 125: Kids’ Story—and Dance May 15, 2024 If these girls and their dance don’t warm your heart, seek medical attention immediately.
  126. Episode 126: Tristian’s Story: “That’s when my soul woke up.” May 9, 2024 Before he joined us for Holy Week filming in Season 5, Tristian was part of our Feeding of the 5,000 scene in Season 3—but for him, it was a lot more than a scene.
  127. Episode 127: Familiar Faces in the Crowd Apr 28, 2024 As Passover pilgrims flood into Jerusalem, Andrew, Philip, and Tamar run into a few friends from the Feeding of the 5000. See if you can pick out who they are.
  128. Episode 128: Jonathan’s New “Sandals” Apr 28, 2024 The cast and crew welcome one another back to set with a round of hugs, and Jonathan Roumie is ready to go the extra mile with his Chosen-inspired sneakers.
  129. Episode 129: Hey there, Dallas! May 1, 2024 Dallas receives a friendly hello as he steps into a freshly-dressed Season 5 set. (Bonus points if you can count just how many individual background props our team has carefully assembled…
  130. Episode 130: Judas Sticks It To Andrew May 3, 2024 When you’re portraying Judas Iscariot, all mischief on set counts as “getting into character.” (Noah, if you’re watching this, pay closer attention to your costume.)
  131. Episode 131: Shahar Sees The Chosen Through a Different Lens May 7, 2024 Dallas congratulates Shahar Isaac (Simon Peter) on his recent creative venture, "The Road Begins in Capernaum." As an avid photographer, Shahar has captured his Chosen journey in some…
  132. Episode 132: Simon Z Arrives May 8, 2024 Here’s Alaa (Simon Z) stepping into his very first scene of the season. Anytime Zee is off on his own, you’ve gotta wonder what sort of covert activity he’s up to.
  133. Episode 133: Pottery WAS Harmed in the Making of Season 5 May 10, 2024 Two questions we’re all asking: 1. What’s happening here? 2. How many takes were required?
  134. Episode 134: Joanna Gets Her Steps In... May 13, 2024 Amy Bailey (Joanna) finished her first walk-and-talk scene for Season 5. Because these scenes are physically challenging, completing one is kind of a rite of passage—and of course, no rite…
  135. Episode 135: Matthew 5.0 May 15, 2024 The clothes make the…Matthew?
  136. Episode 136: Goodnight Hugs May 16, 2024 Dallas makes the rounds, hugging the guys goodnight as they wrap for the evening, but don’t expect him to read a bedtime story. ;)
  137. Episode 137: The Chosen Now Shot on iPhone? May 21, 2024 Don’t worry, we’re still using our regular cameras, but our cinematographer, Akis, will often use his phone when he’s initially framing up a scene during a practice run like this. It’s…
  138. Episode 138: We watch Joey, but Joey watches us. May 22, 2024 Joey Vahedi turns his (imaginary) camera on our behind-the-scenes crew and does a slow dolly shot all the way to an extreme close-up.
  139. Episode 139: Who’s hiding around the corner? May 24, 2024 If you guessed our stealthiest disciple, you were right. ;)
  140. Episode 140: Burning the Midnight Oil May 28, 2024 Grab your coffee and enjoy this look behind the scenes of a late-night shoot.
  141. Episode 141: Can't Show You the Scene—Just Liz's Reaction to It Jun 4, 2024 Dallas shows Liz Tabish (Mary Mags) a new scene with Jonathan Roumie captured in one take. Based on her reaction, we're assuming it's not too shabby.
  142. Episode 142: What's The Big Rush? Jun 4, 2024 The disciples are headed somewhere in a hurry. Any guesses? Leave 'em in the comments.
  143. Episode 143: Game Time! Jun 6, 2024 Actually, it's pregame time here, but a little later this summer, you'll be able to watch the actual football match—cast vs. crew—right here in The Chosen app.
  144. Episode 144: Tough Crowd Jun 6, 2024 It’s a sober reality in Season 5: The crowd begins to turn on Jesus.
  145. Episode 145: We’ve Got a Disciple Down! Repeat: We’ve Got a Disciple Down! Jun 10, 2024 Why are the disciples “stoning” one of their own in Season 5? Leave your theory in the comments.
  146. Episode 146: This Story Is Bananas Jun 13, 2024 Noah has a “bunch” of wisdom to share. Today’s lesson: pay attention to what they put in your smoothie.
  147. Episode 147: Is This a “Wow!” or a Wipeout? Jun 13, 2024 Here's another little pregrame teaser for you from the cast vs. crew football game. You'll get to see the match itself this summer right here in the app—and we'll see if these acrobatic…
  148. Episode 148: Danger Comes Into View Jun 19, 2024 Something (or someone) perilous comes knocking in Season 5.
  149. Episode 149: Snake—and Snake Charmer—on Set! Jun 25, 2024 When a gopher snake decided to make a guest appearance in Season 5, Production Assistant Gwendolyn, sprang into action. We think her impressive snake-handling skills ought to earn her a…
  150. Episode 150: King of Pop & King of Kings Musical Fusion? Jun 26, 2024 A little standup comedy turns to lyrical parody as Luke gives his own spin to a pop classic.
  151. Episode 151: Pharisee Karaoke? Jul 2, 2024 Don’t like their singing? The Pharisees don’t care. They come with their own fans.
  152. Episode 152: Barnaby Gets Mouthy…Once He Learns His Line Jul 9, 2024 The religious leaders are usually up for an argument, but they might regret starting one with Barnaby.
  153. Episode 153: Takes An Architect to Arch a Brow Like That... Jul 9, 2024 Austin (Nathanael) asks Dallas to clarify some stage direction in the script, then executes an eyebrow arch that would make his character proud.
  154. Episode 154: "What's so interesting about Thomas..." (Dallas and Joey work a scene) Jul 15, 2024 There's always more to a scene than the words on the page. Watch as Dallas and Joey think through Thomas' mindset and behavior—and what makes his character so interesting.
  155. Episode 155: "You shall have no other gods..." Jul 15, 2024 Jesus and John are in this scene, but the 10 commandments are apparently nowhere to be found.
  156. Episode 156: Season 5 Ballet? Jul 25, 2024 Jonathan is so graceful.
  157. Episode 157: Dallas and Luke Have a Very Serious Talk... Jul 30, 2024 In the middle of serious work, the team always finds ways to play.
  158. Episode 158: From Scene to Song Aug 1, 2024 A discussion about how to deliver lines takes an unexpected musical turn.
  159. Episode 159: Pharisees are good at giving directions—not taking them. Aug 4, 2024 Shaan (Shmuel) has some fun with Dallas’ stage direction.
  160. Episode 160: Alaa (Zee) Relives a Painful Moment Aug 10, 2024 While practicing a walk-and-talk scene, Alaa jokes with Dallas about a previous misstep (or kick).
  161. Episode 161: What's Around the Corner? Aug 10, 2024 George (John) spies and gets surprised...
  162. Episode 162: Hugs All Around from Catherine (Mary B) Aug 15, 2024 Catherine said her goodbyes to Dallas and the crew as she wrapped her shoot this season.
  163. Episode 163: Dallas and Shahar Are On The Same Page Aug 15, 2024 There are often minor day-to-day script revisions as scenes are filmed. Here, Dallas and Shahar sync up on few edits.
  164. Episode 164: Zee Hides, Then Seeks Aug 15, 2024 We have to keep what's happening here hidden, but that doesn't stop you from guessing.
  165. Episode 165: Nathanael Washes Feet? Aug 19, 2024 Every last speck of leaven must be cleaned out of a house before Passover—even if those specks are on your friend’s feet. ;)
  166. Episode 166: Mitch Makes Us Laugh For 60 Seconds Aug 21, 2024 Mitch Hudson doesn't just direct our background extras. He entertains them—and us.
  167. Episode 167: We Don't Let Language Barriers Stop Us Aug 21, 2024 Yes, Alaa is kidding. But this is no joke: he speaks 7 languages. So if we needed an on-set translator, he'd be our go-to guy.
  168. Episode 168: Dinner with Dolly Aug 21, 2024 The ladies literally had dolly over for a meal. (In case you didn't know, a dolly shot is when the camera is mounted on a wheeled cart and then rolled through the scene.)
  169. Episode 169: Surprised by Shrimp Aug 26, 2024 Elijah (Atticus) got a big reaction from Andrew (Pilate). Maybe it’s because he’s only ever eaten food, not offered it to others. ;)
  170. Episode 170: Same Scene. Different Location. Aug 26, 2024 We filmed the outside and inside shots of this scene at two very different times and places. Will you be able to tell once the episode is finished?
  171. Episode 171: Jordan Doesn't Need Lines to Express Himself Aug 26, 2024 Most of what Little James is saying this season isn't coming out of his mouth—it's his expressions and body language that really speak. ;)
  172. Episode 172: Week 3 Check-In with Noah and Reza Apr 28, 2024 The guys update you on their preferred working hours, weird smells on set, and their “unique” vocal skills.
  173. Episode 173: Week 4 Check-In with Giavani (and his impression of George) May 8, 2024 Giavani gives a shoutout for the silent stars of Season 5, then he’s gotta run—literally.
  174. Episode 174: Week 6 Check-In with the Jameses May 23, 2024 Abe and Jordan, aka Big and Little James, send you greetings from Utah on their last day of shooting (as long as the weather behaves).
  175. Episode 175: Week 7 Check-In with Catherine Jun 10, 2024 Catherine Lidstone (Mary of Bethany) tells you a little about the first day of filming in Texas. She had us at “brisket.”
  176. Episode 176: Week 8 Check-In with Brad Jun 19, 2024 He may play a high-strung Pharisee, but Brad hangs loose in real life. He’s excited for you to see what he’s filming right now…but maybe a little less excited about the Texas heat.
  177. Episode 177: Week 9 Check-In with Abe Jun 27, 2024 Abe's doing a scene where Big James is hot and bothered, so for once, the Texas heat is helping him get into character.
  178. Episode 178: Week 10 Check-In with Giavani Jul 2, 2024 Giavani sends you a midweek greeting while on break from a scene we started in Utah, but are finishing here in Texas.
  179. Episode 179: Week 11 Cast Check-In? Jul 13, 2024 Okay, okay, there's no cast in this video. They were focused on a scene, so Chris and Jalein checked in on their behalf.
  180. Episode 180: Week 12 Check-In with Wassim Jul 25, 2024 Wasim No'mani plays a meanie, but don’t worry, he’s actually very friendly and wants you to know about some of the drama you’ll see ramping up in Season 5.
  181. Episode 181: Week 14 Check-In with Noah Jul 30, 2024 Noah sends his greetings in the middle of a long week of shooting. Let's hope he got a nap in afterwards.
  182. Episode 182: Week 1 Prayer Requests: 600 Extras on Set + Family at Home Apr 28, 2024 Dallas would love your prayers for a couple of key things.
  183. Episode 183: Week 2 Prayer Requests: Weather + Well-being May 3, 2024 Don’t pray for rain—at least, not in Goshen, UT. We could use fair weather and good health for the 600+ extras with us. Your prayers are much appreciated.
  184. Episode 184: Week 3 Prayer Requests: Weather + Location Change May 16, 2024 As we finish up in Utah and head to Texas, we’d deeply appreciate your prayers for favorable weather, travel safety, and a smooth transition between locations.
  185. Episode 185: Week 7 Prayer Requests: Scenes, Streams, and Showers Jun 6, 2024 Your prayers are being answered. Please keep ‘em coming.
  186. Episode 186: Week 8 Prayer Requests: Weather, Wasps, and Working Overnight Jun 11, 2024 THANK YOU for keeping us in your prayers. Here are some answers to previous requests and a few new ones for this week.
  187. Episode 187: Week 9 Prayer Requests Jun 28, 2024 Jalein was out sick (don’t worry, nothing serious), so Chris is bringing you this week’s answered prayers and requests. Thanks again for remembering us in your prayers!
  188. Episode 188: Week 10 Prayer Requests: Long Week and Intense Scenes Jul 2, 2024 Day after day, we’re seeing your prayers answered. Thank you for continuing to lift up our cast, crew, and the overall production as we work some long hours and on some intensely emotional…
  189. Episode 189: Week 11 Prayer Requests: Short Week but Long Scenes Jul 11, 2024 Here's your latest prayer update from Chris and Jalein. We've had LOTS of answered requests, so thank you for continuing to remember us in your prayers.
  190. Episode 190: Week 13 (Photobombed) Prayer Requests: Finishing Well And On Time Jul 23, 2024 Now that we’re down to our last two weeks of filming, please join us in praying that we wrap up everything on time, with excellence…and without any more photobombing or throwing food at…
  191. Episode 191: RECAP 1: Your First Look at Season 5 Filming Apr 28, 2024 Our cast and crew are back in the saddle (or sandals) again. We caught up with them during their first two days shooting Season 5 to see if everything was off to a smooth start. Check out…
  192. Episode 192: RECAP 1 BONUS: Explore the Utah Set with Us Apr 30, 2024 Come along with The Chosen crew as we scout out all the Utah filming locations before cameras start rolling. And see if you can guess what we’re filming where.
  193. Episode 193: RECAP 2: Hundreds of Fans Help Make History May 4, 2024 More than 600 fans of The Chosen joined us to recreate one of the most significant moments in history—Jesus’ arrival to Jerusalem on the first day of Holy Week, aka “Palm Sunday.” Step…
  194. Episode 194: RECAP 2 BONUS: See How Mitch Hudson Directs an Army of Extras May 4, 2024 If you haven’t already, meet Mitch Hudson, our 2nd 2nd Assistant Director (yes, film crew titles can get confusing). In his role, Mitch directs our background extras, which means he’s been…
  195. Episode 195: RECAP 3: Greeks, Geeks, and a Freak Storm May 19, 2024 Here’s what we’ve got for you in this week’s Season 5 filming recap: - Things get geeky as the Greeks and disciples face off in a little academic competition - Two of our actors invite you…
  196. Episode 196: RECAP 3 BONUS: Assistant Director, Adam Drake, Keeps Us Marching to the Beat May 20, 2024 Like the drummer in a band or the master scheduler in a factory, our Assistant Director, Adam Drake, is the timekeeper for production. Follow along as he keeps everyone in step and on beat.
  197. Episode 197: RECAP 4: Our Longest Scene You’ve Ever Seen May 26, 2024 This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes into the longest and one of the most complex scenes we’ve ever filmed. We’ve got more than 16 pages of script to cover, over 600 people…
  198. Episode 198: RECAP 4 BONUS: Tour the Temple with Production Designer, James Cunningham May 26, 2024 The Chosen has the privilege of filming on a remarkably accurate partial reconstruction of the Jewish Second Temple complex. Join our Production Designer, James Cunningham, as we tour the…
  199. Episode 199: RECAP 5: Peter's First Sermon Is A Dud, But The Episode Is Explosive Jul 12, 2024 Simon Peter goes down in history as a powerful preacher, but he’s off to a rocky start this week. Meanwhile, the religious leaders are shouting some words of their own at Jesus, and things…
  200. Episode 200: RECAP 5 BONUS: Meet Dani, Guardian Of Our Galaxy? Jul 12, 2024 This week, we introduce you to Dani Taylor, our Additional 2nd 2nd Assistant Director. If you think her title is long, you should see her daily to-do list—all done to take good care of our…
  201. Episode 201: RECAP 6: Last Week Took Us By Storm Jul 28, 2024 We had a whirlwind of a final week filming in Utah—racing against the clock and a huge dust storm. In this recap, we take you into the action on set, then we take shelter in the cast…
  202. Episode 202: RECAP 6 BONUS: Cast vs. Crew Football Game Jul 28, 2024 The world's foremost sports competition is finally here—nope, not the Olympics. It's The Chosen's cast vs. crew football match. Brace yourself for an epic rivalry and unbelievable display…
  203. Episode 203: RECAP 7: Home, sweet…wait, where are we? Aug 4, 2024 After finishing phase one of filming in Utah, we headed home to Texas—but nothing looked the way we left it. Major construction and remodeling had transformed our film campus into…
  204. Episode 204: RECAP 7 BONUS: Guess What We’re Filming Where in Texas Aug 4, 2024 Chris and Jalein take you on a tour of the new sets in Texas and challenge you to figure which scenes are being filmed where.
  205. Episode 205: RECAP 8: Fighting Pharisees & Juggling Disciples Aug 11, 2024 In this week’s Season 5 filming recap, we’re bringing you a showdown in the Sanhedrin and a little friendly competition between the cast.
  206. Episode 206: RECAP 8 BONUS: Meet Our Soundest Crew Member Aug 11, 2024 You can’t see Mark LeBlanc’s work, but you sure can hear it. He’s our production sound mixer—responsible for leading the team who captures all audio during filming. In this bonus recap…
  207. Episode 207: RECAP 9: 12 Angry Men and 3 Wise Women Aug 17, 2024 This week, we start with a fight—a 12-way debate between the disciples—but we end on a more affectionate note as our leading ladies wrap their Season 5 filming.
  208. Episode 208: RECAP 9 BONUS: 2-For-1 Tour—Synagogue Outside & Sanhedrin Inside Aug 17, 2024 This week, you get two tours for the price of…free. Follow along as our Set Designer, James Cunningham, shows us what’s in, around, and even underneath our Capernaum synagogue and…
  209. Episode 209: RECAP 10: The Romans Get Rough Aug 30, 2024 From raiding a hideout to getting physical with one another, there’s no Pax Romana in this week’s recap. Watch as Atticus stops spying and starts taking action—even if that means…
  210. Episode 210: RECAP 10 BONUS: Leila Is Sew Talented (she designs all our costumes) Aug 30, 2024 This week, we introduce you to Leila Heise, whose work is literally woven into every scene. As our Costume Designer and head of the Wardrobe department, she handles thousands of clothing…
  211. Episode 211: RECAP 11: The 2 Most Powerful Men in Jerusalem Clash Sep 8, 2024 It’s a power struggle between church and state when the Jewish high priest and Roman governor come into conflict. Watch as we capture some of the very real historical tension between…
  212. Episode 212: RECAP 11 BONUS: It’s A Dirty Job, But JP’s Gonna Do It Sep 8, 2024 Meet longtime Chosen crew member, Jeremy Guana, aka, “JP.” As part of our Locations team, he’s often first in and last out on set—securing sites in advance and making sure everything’s…
  213. Episode 213: RECAP 12 BONUS: Mandy Makes Up The Chosen Sep 14, 2024 This week, you meet Mandy Benton, our Make-Up Department Head—and truly a master of her art. Follow along for a look at all the hands-on, everyday work she and her team bring to the show.
  214. Episode 214: RECAP 12: We Filmed The Last Supper Last Sep 14, 2024 We saved the best for last—filming the Last Supper (plus Herod’s lunch?) during our final week of Season 5 production. We’ll give you just a small taste of that historic meal (no spoilers)…
  215. Episode 215: Season 5 Set Tour: Caiaphas' House Jan 27, 2025 Production Designer, James Cunningham, takes us on a tour of one of the most elaborate and expansive Season 5 sets—the home of High Priest, Joseph ben Caiaphas. From this base of…
  216. Episode 216: From Failure to The Chosen Nov 20, 2023 What God told me about my failure that led to The Chosen
  217. Episode 217: Can you Trust The Chosen? Nov 20, 2023 The Chosen's stance on faith, scripture, and writing.
  218. Episode 218: 5 Controversial Chosen Moments (Dallas Reacts) Nov 17, 2023 Do we believe Jesus rejects worship, acts like a rock star, isn't fully God, and that there are things he can't do? And do we really think the greatest prophet ever is "creepy" or…
  219. Episode 219: These 3 Miracles Changed Our Lives Nov 17, 2023 Making The Chosen has been among the most challenging experiences of our lives. But clearly for a purpose. Come and see the three miracles that changed the landscape of Season 2 and…
  220. Episode 220: "Bible Preach" Nov 17, 2023 Do we believe we're as important as the Bible? Is The Chosen a replacement for scripture? Dallas's wife Amanda sums up our thoughts on the matter in two words:
  221. Episode 221: Your Season 4 wait is over (+ important news) May 29, 2024 Finally! "Soon" is now. We not only have some great news for you about Season 4, but we also have some great and important news about our future. Thank you for your patience as we've had…
  222. Episode 222: I’ve got bad news about Season 4’s release Mar 10, 2024 Okay, let’s talk. I won’t sugarcoat it — I do have some unfortunate news about the Season 4 release. But I do ask for a little patience and some grace as I talk you through it, and I ask…
  223. Episode 223: Who’s hiding around the corner? May 24, 2024 If you guessed our stealthiest disciple, you were right. ;)
  224. Episode 224: Making History: Why The Chosen Feels So Real Jun 27, 2025 · 7m In Making History, we introduce you to the extraordinary artists whose primary mission is to transport you to the First-Century world of The Chosen. In this episode, you hear what matters…
  225. Episode 225: Making History: Building The Chosen's World Jul 11, 2025 In Making History, we introduce you to the extraordinary artists whose primary mission is to transport you to the First-Century world of The Chosen. In this episode, we take you behind the…
  226. Episode 226: Authenticity is in the details. Jun 27, 2025 Watch Making History right here on YouTube. #TheChosen
  227. Episode 227: Making History: Our profound discovery about Gethsemane Jul 17, 2025 When he first set out to make The Chosen, Dallas visited Israel to get a deeper understanding of the story in its original setting. What he discovered about the Garden of Gethsemane—the…
  228. Episode 228: Dallas Jenkins’ Favorite Chosen Scenes (Top 10 Countdown) Aug 3, 2025 If you’ve ever wondered which Chosen scenes are the Chosen-est according to our director, Dallas, then here’s your answer. He gives you his top 10 favorites from Seasons 1-4, plus some…
  229. Episode 229: More to the Story: Did the Romans and Jews Work Together? Jun 12, 2025 Rome knew the key to ruling the whole nation of Israel was to control the one man who represented them all. In this first episode of More To The Story—a new companion series to The…
  230. Episode 230: More to the Story: Why Was Jesus So Angry at the Temple? Jun 20, 2025 There’s only one time and place in all four Gospels where we see Jesus use physical force. He never attacked a Roman fort or burned down a pagan shrine, but He did strike a hard blow…
  231. Episode 231: More to the Story: Which Laws Did Jesus Break? Jun 25, 2025 Under Roman rule, the Great Sanhedrin was the supreme legislative and judicial body in First-Century Israel. With authority in all matters religious, social, and political, they didn’t…
  232. Episode 232: More to the Story: How Did Jesus Treat Outsiders? Jun 29, 2025 To preserve their faith and identity while living in the Mediterranean melting pot, the Jewish people of Jesus’ day often walled themselves off (figuratively and literally) from their…
  233. Episode 233: More to the Story: How Did Rome Maintain Power? Jul 2, 2025 With their belief in just one God, Messianic hopes, and fierce national identity, the Jewish people were notoriously difficult for Rome to rule. Only the threat and show of force kept the…
  234. Episode 234: More to the Story: What Was Jesus' Wine Like? Jul 6, 2025 Wine was always flowing in the First Century—and once, Jesus even made it flow (see John 2 or Season 1, Episode 5.) While we know vino was a staple of the Mediterranean world, have you…
  235. Episode 235: More to the Story: Why is the Passover Story Important? Jul 9, 2025 To understand the Last Supper, you’ve first got to understand the Passover—the Jewish holiday and meal that Jesus and his disciples were observing. This episode of More To The Story gives…
  236. Episode 236: More to the Story: Why Did Judas Betray Jesus? Jul 13, 2025 What Judas did is well known. Why he did it, that’s the million-dollar question…or the 30-pieces- of-silver question. This episode of More To The Story explores the plausible motives…
  237. Episode 237: The Chosen Showdowns: Balloon Battle Jul 31, 2025 If you’ve watched The Chosen, you know the disciples are kinda like balloons. They’re under pressure, sometimes full of hot air, and occasionally, they blow up. Did those similarities…
  238. Episode 238: The Chosen Showdowns: Ping Pong Battle Jun 5, 2025 The Chosen cast has left the Last Supper table to gather at the ping pong table instead—and there’s no friendly communion here. Watch as Liz (Mary Magdalene) & Giavani (Thaddeus) paddle it…
  239. Episode 239: The Chosen Showdowns: Hungry Sanhedrin May 25, 2025 In this first episode of The Chosen Showdowns, Shmuel and Yussif meet face to face to settle their disagreements like civilized people—with a Hungry Hungry Hippos competition. Who’s got…
  240. Episode 240: The Chosen Showdowns: Axe to Grind Aug 28, 2025 Instead of stabbing Jesus in the back, we like to imagine that Judas challenged Him to a friendly axe-throwing competition. And if he had, here’s how it might have gone down… You can see…
  241. Episode 241: The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's Andrew is a Cereal Killer Apr 25, 2025 Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. In this first episode, our ̶i̶n̶t̶e̶r̶r̶o̶g̶a̶t̶o̶r̶ host Elijah…
  242. Episode 242: The Spy Who Fed Me: A Slice of Life (& Pizza) with Judas Iscariot Apr 29, 2025 Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. This time, Elijah Alexander (Atticus) orders pizza and gets to know…
  243. Episode 243: The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's Mary Magdalene Spills the Tea May 18, 2025 Welcome to The Spy Who Fed Me—the show where we get to know The Chosen cast members one secret (and bite) at a time. This time, Liz Tabish (Mary Magdalene) spills the tea about some early…
  244. Episode 244: The Spy Who Fed Me: Feast or Fast for The Chosen’s Jesus? Jun 15, 2025 Despite a delicious spread of Mediterranean food, there’s more fasting than feasting in this episode because Jonathan Roumie (Jesus) was on a strict diet to prepare for Season 6…
  245. Episode 245: The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's High Priest Was on Star Trek? Jul 24, 2025 When you think of Caiaphas, “sweet” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind, but this interview with the man who plays him is a real treat. Richard Fancy brings a lifetime of…
  246. Episode 246: The Spy Who Fed Me: Does The Chosen’s Ramah have a Chick-fil-A Problem? Aug 17, 2025 Yasmine Al-Bustami, our beloved Ramah, is a one-woman cultural melting pot. Born in Abu Dhabi to parents from Jordan and the Philippines, her family emigrated to the US when Yas was just…
  247. Episode 247: In My Words: Simon Z's Transformation from Warrior to Disciple Feb 23, 2025 It's more than playing a part: it's personal. That's how The Chosen cast feels. After many seasons walking in their footsteps, each actor is deeply invested in their character's journey…
  248. Episode 248: In My Words: Mary Magdalene's Journey From Darkness to Light Mar 2, 2025 It all began with Mary Magdalene. If you've watched The Chosen episode one, you know her origin story (especially that last 5 minutes) is impossible to forget. There's also no one we can…
  249. Episode 249: In My Words: What Did Judas Get Wrong? Mar 6, 2025 An honest liar? A charitable thief? A loving betrayer? Those are all oxymorons, yes, but they're also pretty good descriptions of how Luke Dimyan plays the character of Judas Iscariot…
  250. Episode 250: In My Words: Why Is Tamar's Faith Beautiful? Mar 13, 2025 “Your faith is beautiful.” Jesus said that to Tamar in Season 1, Episode 6, and to this day, fans repeat it to Amber Shana Williams, who plays her character. As Amber will tell you, Jesus’…
  251. Episode 251: In My Words: What Was Shmuel's Big Mistake? Mar 23, 2025 While many of Jesus' opponents in The Chosen are morally compromised, actor Shaan Sharma argues that his character, Shmuel, is purehearted-and it's hard to argue with him. Shaan explains…
  252. Episode 252: In My Words: What Joanna Sacrificed for Jesus Apr 6, 2025 Full bank account. Empty life. That was Joanna’s story before she encountered a couple of homeless Jewish rabbis—John the Baptist and Jesus. Actor Amy Bailey talks you through her…
  253. Episode 253: In My Words: How Jesus Challenged Pontius Pilate Apr 17, 2025 At the crucial moment, we know Pilate will wash his hands of responsibility for Jesus’ fate—giving into mob rule instead of taking charge. Andrew James Allen considers the character traits…
  254. Episode 254: In My Words: Playing Peter Before He Was A Saint May 22, 2025 Along with giving us the highlights (and low points) of Simon Peter’s journey so far, Shahar Isaac shares how he loves playing his character in the present moment each season. Even if we…
  255. Episode 255: In My Words: Meet the Mom Who Plays Jesus’ Mom Jul 27, 2025 Within the same year, she became a mom in real life and on TV. Vanessa Benavente describes how her own experience of motherhood has shaped her portrayal of Jesus’ mother, Mary—and given…
  256. Episode 256: In My Words: Why Does Little James Have a Disability? Aug 24, 2025 Usually, there’s a clear line between make-believe and reality on a TV set, but for Jordan Walker Ross, that line has occasionally blurred or even disappeared as he’s played the part of…
  257. Episode 257: The surprising story behind The Chosen Mar 15, 2019 We didn't set out to become the #1 crowd-funded film/television project of all time, but somebody has a way of multiplying your loaves and fishes.
  258. Episode 258: Can Bible Characters Make For Good TV? Jan 20, 2020 In Part 2 with "The Chosen" head writer Ryan Swanson, he discusses the approach to (and danger of!) writing portrayals of some of the most important and famous people in the Bible…
  259. Episode 259: How we're writing a Jesus Show that isn't boring Oct 27, 2019 The Chosen's head writer takes you inside the process of writing the first-ever show about the gospels.
  260. Episode 260: Your eyes and ears to The Chosen Jul 14, 2019 Our associate producer Justen Overlander wears many hats, but the most important one is to be your eyes and ears behind the scenes of The Chosen. If you've been following The Chosen for a…
  261. Episode 261: The Chosen Director Talks Jesus With Media and Influencers Oct 12, 2019 Go behind the scenes with director Dallas Jenkins as he hops around New York City and Washington DC in a jam-packed media blitz for The Chosen.
  262. Episode 262: Andrew: The heart of the character Apr 18, 2020 Andrew, brother of Simon Peter, is one of the unsung heroes of the gospels. We love his portrayal by Noah James, who auditioned for three roles (the shepherd, Simon, and Matthew) before…
  263. Episode 263: Meet the couple behind your Chosen gear Jul 14, 2020 For the first time, Dallas visits where your Chosen gear gets made and gets a behind the scenes look at the what, the how, and most important, the who of The Chosen’s merchandise.
  264. Episode 264: Jesus in every language? Sep 27, 2020 Our goal is to reach a billion people in as many languages as we can... check out what's happening...
  265. Episode 265: “The most rewarding experience of my career.” - seeing The Chosen for the first time Jun 13, 2020 Our head writer, Ryan Swanson, takes you behind the scenes of a “rough cut” as he describes his first time seeing The Chosen.
  266. Episode 266: What Exactly is a Script Supervisor? - The Chosen on set May 5, 2020 Meet The Chosen's script supervisor and see how she helps bring script to the screen.
  267. Episode 267: Grips, Gaffers, and Martinis: The Chosen's guide to film terms Jun 27, 2020 Not every film set uses phrases like “loaves and fishes” or “get used to different,” but they all use terms like “speeding” and “key grip.” This video tells you exactly what those and…
  268. Episode 268: Miracle of the Dirt Apr 28, 2022 Do you pray for the Chosen? Wonder if it’s working in between seasons? Here’s why we ask for your prayers and here’s why you need to keep it up.
  269. Episode 269: "What's a film grip?" On set with The Chosen's May 19, 2020 Grips play an important role on The Chosen, the first-ever multi-season show about Jesus. But what exactly do grips do? Do they all have epic beards?
  270. Episode 270: VFX before and after - The Chosen Mar 13, 2020 One of our visual effects companies, VFX Magic, assembled these clips of some of the unique effects in The Chosen, some of which you may not have noticed.
  271. Episode 271: Not all Pharisees are bad guys Mar 6, 2020 When we researched The Chosen, our understanding of Nicodemus and the Pharisees shifted a bit. So did the way we portray them.
  272. Episode 272: The Chosen did all THIS on one small set? Jun 30, 2020 Enjoy this walkthrough our Texas site with a look at the various scenes we filmed in each spot. I think you’ll agree we made the most of a small space!
  273. Episode 273: The Chosen creates the Sea of Galilee in Texas Aug 1, 2020 For this emotional scene, we took a shallow ravine and turned it into a cliff overlooking the Sea of Galilee using blue screen, shooting targets, and a little movie magic.
  274. Episode 274: How The Chosen Season 2 will look Oct 11, 2020 Want a glimpse of the filming plans for season two? See Dallas and some crew walk through each location and scene being filmed in the next 6 weeks.
  275. Episode 275: The Chosen No One Sees: Set building and scriptwriting Dec 1, 2020 Associate Producer Justen Overlander shares Chosen set building surprises with you and pitches his "interesting" story idea for future seasons to co-writer Tyler Thompson.
  276. Episode 276: The Chosen no one sees Oct 25, 2020 You see our “behind the scenes” stuff all the time, but our associate producer Justen wants to give you some insights, private access, and conversations with cast and crew you won’t get…
  277. Episode 277: Dallas gives you secret Chosen tour Oct 19, 2020 The day before filming, Dallas pulled out his phone, pressed record, and walked through the entire set, sharing with you insights about every corner of where we'll be filming Season 2.
  278. Episode 278: Writers Decide How The Chosen Will End Oct 4, 2020 The Chosen writers give you a glimpse into their recent week-long writing retreat, where the entire rest of the series was plotted out. BONUS: some exclusive insights into Season 2!
  279. Episode 279: Not your grandma's Jesus show Apr 8, 2020 The opening credits and theme song set The Chosen apart from other shows about Jesus and have gotten a ton of response. Here we take you behind the scenes of how it all came together, the…
  280. Episode 280: Directing The Chosen: A day on set with Dallas Jenkins May 30, 2020 What exactly does a director do? In the midst of all the impact and excitement of The Chosen, the show still has to get made. We thought you’d enjoy a look inside a day on the set from…
  281. Episode 281: You Won't Believe How Much We Filmed Here... Oct 24, 2021 Notice how Season 2’s sets seemed bigger? We’re taking you on a guided tour through every corner of our set so you can see which scenes filmed where.
  282. Episode 282: Finishing The Chosen Oct 20, 2021 Dallas getting pranked isn’t even the best part of this video from Chris & Kris. You’ll also see how we make sure every word and sound you hear matters.
  283. Episode 283: A look inside The Chosen editing room Jul 19, 2021 Who’s the editor, what’s the editing “language” of the show, and does Dallas hate music? Chris & Kris take you into the editing room of The Chosen and find out how it all works.
  284. Episode 284: Airplanes Ruined Jesus's Line? Here's how we fixed it. Jul 28, 2021 Our story is set in the 1st century, but did you know some of our dialogue is delivered in a studio in Los Angeles? Chris & Kris show you why.
  285. Episode 285: Strange Voices in The Chosen Sep 9, 2021 Did you know background actors don’t actually say anything? Chris & Kris show you where those voices come from and teach you about “looping,” “donuts,” and bad British accents.
  286. Episode 286: The Story Behind the Music of The Chosen Aug 25, 2021 Fan of the music in The Chosen? Chris & Kris went to L.A. to talk to our co-composer and take you behind the process of getting the music into the episodes.
  287. Episode 287: Dallas Shared These Important Words on The Chosen Set Dec 23, 2021 Right before we filmed the epic finale of Christmas With The Chosen, Dallas gathered the crowd, band, and crew for this spontaneous encouragement about the entire point of The Chosen. He…
  288. Episode 288: Fire on the Set Feb 10, 2022 Fire on the set! That’s real fire in those torches, cauldrons, and lanterns. How do they keep it safe? Chris & Kris give you an inside look at how our team goes the extra mile for…
  289. Episode 289: The Chosen’s murder scene; Was Jesus follower a murderer? Apr 7, 2022 Was one of Jesus’ followers a potential murderer? Is it plausible Simon the zealot would have planned assassination plots before he met Jesus? We think so, and here we take you inside the…
  290. Episode 290: We're Building an Ancient City in Texas! Mar 31, 2022 How did we create a historically accurate 1st century set in the middle of 21st century Texas? In this video, we introduce you to our incredible set designers—James and Jeff—who step you…
  291. Episode 291: The Inside Look at the Chosen Costumes Mar 24, 2022 If you’ve ever had questions or been intrigued by our costumes, join Chris & Kris as they take you inside the world of The Chosen costume design and introduce you to our designer.
  292. Episode 292: How we shot the Miracle of the Fish Jul 13, 2022 The emotional moment when Simon decided to follow Jesus was also one of our toughest to shoot. Watch how our team used a "big green burrito" to get this pivotal miracle from Season 1…
  293. Episode 293: How we shot Jesus healing the leper Jul 21, 2022 You can take a front-row seat as Dallas, cast, and crew work through the logistics of filming this emotional and impactful miracle from Matthew chapter 8. It's also the introduction of…
  294. Episode 294: Watch us film Season 4 Aug 3, 2022 Now that Season 4 is a wrap, here's a roundup of some of our favorite moments from filming. Enjoy!
  295. Episode 295: We take you on the first Season 4 set tour! Apr 20, 2023 Our Chosen Insiders give you a first look at the scenes being set up for Season 4. See how much thought and attention to detail goes into building a believable first-century world where…
  296. Episode 296: Our Chosen Insiders give you a first look at the scenes being set up for Season 4. See how much thought and attention to detail goes into building a believable first-century world where our story unfolds. Sep 24, 2023 This summer, more than 600 fans made the trip to Goshen, Utah, to help us film some big Season 4 scenes. In this video, you’ll meet some of them and hear what motivated them to travel from…
  297. Episode 297: The Chosen—MINUS the MUSIC 🎶 Oct 26, 2023 Don't know about you, but we feel like something's missing without the musical score in these three big scenes. We'll go ahead and keep our composers around. ;)
  298. Episode 298: The Jesus backpack's amazing story Sep 13, 2023 We've gotten tons of comments and questions about the "Jesus backpack." The story behind it moved us deeply.
  299. Episode 299: Bringing John 3:16 to screen Mar 4, 2020 The nighttime encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus from John 3 was always going to be a climax of Season One. The pressure to accurately, and with impact, capture the most famous…
  300. Episode 300: The healing at Zebedee's: On the set Feb 19, 2020 Episode 6 features a famous healing, the paralytic being lowered through the roof. So many issues at play, from the challenge of the Pharisees to the growing crowds to the faith of…
  301. Episode 301: Water to Wine: The Chosen's Wedding at Cana Jan 19, 2020 Episode 5 features one of the most famous miracles in the Bible, the water to wine. We also portrayed a Jewish wedding through the eyes of Jesus, his mother Mary, the disciples, and…
  302. Episode 302: The Chosen Scene: Pool of Bethesda (Deep Dive) Aug 8, 2021 Before we launched The Chosen, we knew the pool of Bethesda healing from John 5 would be a signature moment. Here we take you from our trip to Israel to inside the entire week of filming…
  303. Episode 303: Why did Jesus pair up the disciples? Jan 29, 2023 Sometimes, the Bible leaves a lot to the imagination. That’s true of the disciples’ first big mission. We know Jesus sent them out two by two to preach and heal, but we don’t know who got…
  304. Episode 304: Fighting words: Jesus’ teaching stirs up trouble May 17, 2023 What happens when good news and the best of intentions go terribly wrong? Season 3 wrestled with that question as Jesus’ words preached by Andrew and Philip caused deep division and…
  305. Episode 305: Their common enemy is Jesus Mar 14, 2024 Unless you’re a history major (or spend all your time thinking about the Roman Empire), the political and religious landscape in The Chosen can be a little confusing. If Rome’s in charge…
  306. Episode 306: What Motivated Judas To Betray Jesus? Sep 6, 2024 We know what Judas will do. The question is why. In this video, Dallas, our writers, and actor Luke Dimyan consider Judas’ state of mind as he takes his first steps toward betrayal and…
  307. Episode 307: Casting the Chosen Oct 6, 2019 The process of finding the actors to play some of the most iconic and influential people in history was daunting but ultimately beautiful. And it’s not only impacted viewers, but the…
  308. Episode 308: The Plot Behind John the Baptist's Death Oct 20, 2024 John the Baptist's death wasn't simply premeditated—it was choreographed with lethal precision. Our cast, writers, and director retrace all the steps leading to John's tragic, yet hopeful…
  309. Episode 309: The Miracle of the Miracle of the Fish Apr 14, 2020 The story behind the climactic scene of episode 4 of The Chosen is as powerful as the scene itself. See why it’s our favorite episode.
  310. Episode 310: Why our Walking on Water scene looked so real... Sep 7, 2023 If you found our walking on water scene believable, that's because we faked as little as possible. The waves, wind, and rain were all real. And the footing...well, it was firmer than…
  311. Episode 311: Could Matthew Have Been Simon Peter's Tax Collector? Oct 18, 2019 On our research trip to Israel, we visited Capernaum, the town where our first season is set, and looked into disciples Matthew and Simon Peter.
  312. Episode 312: The Chosen visits wedding miracle site Jul 28, 2020 The Chosen director Dallas Jenkins and biblical consultant Rabbi Jason Sobel visit the site of Jesus' first public miracle and take you deeper into the scripture.
  313. Episode 313: At the Sea of Galilee: “The Chosen will catch a lot of fish.” May 23, 2020 Our research trip to Israel brought us beautiful biblical insights about fishing, nets, and how The Chosen can be a net to gather more “fish.”
  314. Episode 314: Why is the woman at the well so important? (The Chosen in Israel) Apr 28, 2020 We knew before we started writing that Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well would be the climax of Season One. The story has so many beautiful layers, and Dallas and Rabbi…
  315. Episode 315: Easter with The Chosen: Death to Resurrection Apr 12, 2020 We wouldn't have made The Chosen without going to Israel first. The cultural, historical, biblical, and artistic foundations of The Chosen are rooted in the insights gained here.
  316. Episode 316: Garden of Gethsemane: the surprising significance of the olive trees Apr 10, 2020 As you celebrate the victory of Easter, it's vital to understand the significance of the Garden of Gethsemane. Before we produced The Chosen, we went to Israel to go deeper into the…
  317. Episode 317: We're featuring this disciple in The Chosen - The Chosen in Israel Jul 26, 2018 We chose this disciple as one of our main characters because of the special way Jesus called him and how fast he responded.
  318. Episode 318: The Importance of the Jewishness of Jesus Jul 26, 2018 We all know Da Vinci couldn't have gotten Jesus and the disciples to all pose on one side of the table... but more importantly... we should all know that Jesus and the disciples weren't…
  319. Episode 319: The Chosen team visited Israel with Rabbi Jason Sobel - The Chosen in Israel Oct 4, 2019 Prayer is at the center of everything we do for The Chosen. Here's the special beginning to our research trip to Israel.
  320. Episode 320: Our profound discovery about Gethsemane Jul 17, 2025 When he first set out to make The Chosen, Dallas visited Israel to get a deeper understanding of the story in its original setting. What he discovered about the Garden of Gethsemane—the…
  321. Episode 321: Bible Roundtable: S5 E1 Oct 12, 2025 · 48m Jesus fulfills an old prophecy and makes a new one. He offers a powerful prayer and hears an audible voice from Heaven. He rides into a joyful city, but weeps over its coming destruction…
  322. Episode 322: Bible Roundtable: S5 E2 Oct 19, 2025 · 35m It’s time for some lively table talk—literally—as our Bible consultants discuss Jesus turning over tables. They discuss (and disagree over) whether Jesus cleansed the Temple once or twice…
  323. Episode 323: Bible Roundtable: S5 E3 Oct 26, 2025 · 38m Episode 3 covered a lot of ground Biblically—and all of it pretty weighty stuff—so there’s much to discuss. Our scholars address the religious leaders’ attempt to publicly discredit Jesus…
  324. Episode 324: Bible Roundtable: S5 E4 Nov 2, 2025 · 35m It’s time to talk about the most bone-chilling scene in the entire season—the moment when Judas gives himself over to “not God.” Our biblical experts weigh in on nagging questions about…
  325. Episode 325: Bible Roundtable: S5 E5 Nov 9, 2025 · 44m You’ve seen Jesus get angry at corruption in His Father’s house and hypocrisy within the religious leadership, but now, you’ve also seen Him snap at a tree. The “Cursing of the Fig Tree,”…
  326. Episode 326: Bible Roundtable: S5 E6 Nov 16, 2025 · 38m In Episode 6, we saw the first Communion at the Last Supper. The Chosen’s portrayal stuck closely to Jesus’ words straight from the Gospels, but there’s a longstanding Catholic-Protestant…
  327. Episode 327: Bible Roundtable: S5 E7 Nov 23, 2025 · 25m Matthew, Luke, and John—the three Gospel writers we all know. Oh, wait! There’s a fourth. Episode 7 introduced us to Mark, but it also left us with several questions about him. Was he…
  328. Episode 328: Bible Roundtable: S5 E8 Nov 30, 2025 · 44m Did Abraham, Ezekiel, and Joseph visit Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane? No, probably not. So does that make Episode 8 unbiblical? Hardly. As all of redemptive history is culminating in…
  329. Episode 329: The Spy Who Fed Me: His Journey from Angsty Songs to Anxious Pharisee Nov 2, 2025 · 9m Shmuel may be wrong, but Shaan Sharma plays him so right. For five seasons now, he’s given us a complex character whose sincere faith and devotion make him the most outspoken critic of…
  330. Episode 330: The Spy Who Fed Me: From Child Actor to Youthful Pontius Pilate Nov 30, 2025 · 10m In this episode, Andrew James Allen gets invited to a meal in his own office—the Roman headquarters where he presides as governor Pontius Pilate. If you’ve seen other depictions of Pilate…
  331. Episode 331: The Complete Last Supper Apr 2, 2026 · 51m In honor of what took place on this night over 2,000 years ago, we give you our portrayal of the Last Supper. Pulled from all eight of our Season Five episodes, here in continuous…