The Chosen S00E41 · The Making of Season 1

Air date: 2019-11-28

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  1. 1 1. The Shepherd: A Story of the First Christmas2017-12-01 · 21mA 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 vis
  2. 2 2. The Story of The Chosen · 43mThese videos go deeper into the story behind The Chosen and the life-altering moments you can experience with us.
  3. 3 3. The Making of The Chosen · 43mWe did regular updates from the set, taking you through the process of making The Chosen.
  4. 4 4. The Chosen in Jerusalem · 43mCheck out the deep insights we gleaned from our research trip to Israel.
  5. 5 5. Other Fun Bits · 43mHere’s a grab bag of whatnots if you’ve ever been curious about the production of a show like this.
  6. 6 6. Christmas with The Chosen2020-12-15 · 43mFor King & Country, Zach Williams, Mandisa, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, Joshua Aaron, The Bonner Family, The Piano Guys, Stephen McWhirter/Jason Clayborn, Phil Wickham, Matt Mah
  7. 7 7. Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers2021-12-01 · 39mThe story of the birth of Jesus as told through the eyes of Mary and Joseph.
  8. 8 8. Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night2023-12-20 · 1h 36mA 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 mo
  9. 9 9. Bible Roundtable: S1 E12019-04-22 · 24mA 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. 10 10. Bible Roundtable: S1 E22019-04-22 · 24mA conversation with Bible experts about season 1, episode 2.
  11. 11 11. Bible Roundtable: S1 E32019-04-22 · 26mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 3.
  12. 12 12. Bible Roundtable: S1 E42019-04-22 · 32mA conversation with Bible experts about season 1, episode 4.
  13. 13 13. Bible Roundtable: S1 E52019-11-27 · 35mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 5.
  14. 14 14. Bible Roundtable: S1 E62019-11-27 · 30mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 1, Episode 6.
  15. 15 15. Bible Roundtable: S1 E72019-11-27 · 20mA conversation with Bible experts on Season 1, Episode 7.
  16. 16 16. Bible Roundtable: S1 E82019-11-27 · 31mA conversation with Bible experts on Season 1, Episode 8.
  17. 17 17. Bible Roundtable: S2 E12021-04-05 · 36mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 1.
  18. 18 18. Bible Roundtable: S2 E22021-04-14 · 31mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 2.
  19. 19 19. Bible Roundtable: S2 E32021-04-14 · 39mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 3.
  20. 20 20. Bible Roundtables: S2 E42021-05-12 · 37mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 4.
  21. 21 21. Bible Roundtable: S2 E52021-05-24 · 41mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 5.
  22. 22 22. Bible Roundtable: S2 E62021-06-24 · 36mA conversation with Bible experts about Season 2, Episode 6.
  23. 23 23. Bible Roundtable: S2 E72021-07-01 · 11mA conversation with Bible experts on Season 2, Episode 7.
  24. 24 24. Bible Roundtable: S2 E82021-07-12 · 28mA conversation with Bible experts on Season 2, Episode 8.
  25. 25 25. Bible Roundtable: S3 E12022-12-12 · 37mOur 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 t
  26. 26 26. Bible Roundtable: S3 E22022-12-20 · 39mOur 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 dis
  27. 27 27. Bible Roundtable: S3 E32022-12-27 · 52mWhat 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. 28 28. Bible Roundtable: S3 E42023-01-02 · 35mOur Bible consultants provide color commentary on our first black-and-white scene - the disciples preaching and performing miracles 2x2. Plus, they discuss messy relationships, con
  29. 29 29. Bible Roundtable: S3 E52023-01-09 · 32mWhat 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,
  30. 30 30. Bible Roundtable: S3 E62023-01-16 · 33mA 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 an
  31. 31 31. Bible Roundtable: S3 E72023-02-06 · 32mA 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
  32. 32 32. Bible Roundtable: S3 E82023-02-08 · 40mOur 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
  33. 33 33. Bible Roundtable: S4 E12024-06-03 · 37mA 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
  34. 34 34. Bible Roundtable: S4 E22024-06-07 · 41mOne 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 t
  35. 35 35. Bible Roundtable: S4 E32024-06-10 · 30mLike 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
  36. 36 36. Bible Roundtable: S4 E42024-06-14 · 40mWe 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 ab
  37. 37 37. Bible Roundtable: S4 E52024-06-17 · 39mAre 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 Je
  38. 38 38. Bible Roundtable: S4 E62024-06-21 · 29mFirst 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 recou
  39. 39 39. Bible Roundtable: S4 E72024-06-24 · 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
  40. 40 40. Bible Roundtable: S4 E82024-07-01 · 53mFrom 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
  41. 41 41. The Making of Season 12019-11-28The Heart of The Chosen
  42. 42 42. The Making of Season 22021-07-02“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.” Ang
  43. 43 43. Loaves & Fishes: The Making of Season 32023-02-09From 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 t
  44. 44 44. The Heart of Season 4: Making of The Chosen2024-12-13Season 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
  45. 45 45. Into the Heart of The Chosen Season 52025-10-05From 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 lik
  46. 46 46. The Unexpected Finale of Season 32023-02-09In 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'
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  49. 49 49. Unfiltered: Gen-Z Reacts to The Chosen2022-07-17Nine strangers. One generation. What does Gen Z think about Jesus?
  50. 50 50. Jonathan Roumie on Playing Jesus2023-10-17First public conversation with the actor who portrays Jesus.
  51. 51 51. Fly through The Chosen film set2024-03-22We 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 you
  52. 52 52. Behind the Groundbreaking Music of The Chosen2023-11-17Creating the soundtrack of The Chosen.
  53. 53 53. Everyone - Presented by Come and See2024-10-26Together 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. 54 54. Mumbai and Manila Welcome The Chosen2025-01-04India 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. 55 55. Can The Chosen Cast Stomach 1st Century Food?2025-01-13Find 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. 56 56. This or That: Lightning Round with Noah2025-01-07When 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 Ja
  57. 57 57. Should’ve Smelled This Prank Coming From A Mile Away2025-01-23Who 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. 58 58. Juliet’s Window Is A Little Too Yonder…2025-01-07Romeo’s words fall short when Juliet is 100 yards away. Also, the casting for Juliet is a bit sketchy.
  59. 59 59. Nothing Wooden About This Acting2025-01-07Though his scene partner was a bit stiff, George (John) managed to deliver a sweeping performance.
  60. 60 60. The Chosen in Ecuador2025-02-10Gary 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 t
  61. 61 61. The Chosen in Madagascar2025-02-10Never 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. 62 62. Mary's Story: Called By Name2025-02-10Suffering from late-stage Alzheimer's disease, Mary still hears Jesus call her name.
  63. 63 63. Daniel's Story: Not What I Once Was2025-02-10Daniel joined a gang to stay safe in prison, but found real security and belonging in a completely different way.
  64. 64 64. Anand's Story: The Lost Sheep2025-02-10Anand’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. 65 65. Light Overcomes Darkness: Lana’s Faith Journey2025-04-10Suffering 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
  66. 66 66. One of the Chosen: Arkansas Valley Prison2025-05-06Seeing 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. 67 67. Nickkole's Story: Faith Like a Child2025-07-24As 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 considere
  68. 68 68. Thank You Letters from 5th Grade2025-02-10Fifth graders from Anderson, Indiana, read you their own Chosen fan mail.
  69. 69 69. This Call Is Being Recorded: Noah James2025-01-02In 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
  70. 70 70. This Call Is Being Recorded: Jordan Walker Ross2025-01-23In 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 f
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  72. 72 72. This Call Is Being Recorded: Adam Drake2025-02-07Did 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
  73. 73 73. This Call Is Being Recorded: Liz Tabish2025-02-13Grasshoppers 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 b
  74. 74 74. This Call Is Being Recorded: Yasmine Al-Bustami2025-02-20Though 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 ga
  75. 75 75. This Call Is Being Recorded: Dani Taylor2025-02-27This 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 yo
  76. 76 76. This Call Is Being Recorded: Luke Dimyan2025-03-06Use 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
  77. 77 77. This Call Is Being Recorded: Chad Gundersen, Producer2025-03-12Chad 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 hi
  78. 78 78. This Call Is Being Recorded: George H. Xanthis2025-03-19Did 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
  79. 79 79. This Call Is Being Recorded: Jeremy “JP” Gauna, Locations Team2025-03-28This 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 t
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  81. 81 81. This Call Is Being Recorded: Akis Konstantakopoulos, Director of Photography2025-04-12Lights, 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 cat
  82. 82 82. This Call Is Being Recorded: Amber Shana Williams2025-04-17When 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 cau
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  85. 85 85. This Call Is Being Recorded: Paras Patel2025-05-09This 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 f
  86. 86 86. Season 3, Episode 1 Aftershow2022-12-12Noah (Andrew), Luke (Judas), and David (John the Baptizer) discuss the impact of Jesus' sermon.
  87. 87 87. Season 3, Episode 2 Aftershow2022-12-19The 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 (Mat
  88. 88 88. Season 3, Episode 3 Aftershow2022-12-26You 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 Af
  89. 89 89. Season 3, Episode 4 Aftershow2023-01-02Warning: 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 R
  90. 90 90. Season 3, Episode 5 Aftershow2023-01-09In 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 he
  91. 91 91. Season 3, Episode 6 Aftershow2023-01-16Question: 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),
  92. 92 92. Season 3, Episode 7 Aftershow2023-02-06Paras 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, ex
  93. 93 93. Season 3, Episode 8 Aftershow2023-02-08Jesus' 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) an
  94. 94 94. Season 4 Hollywood Premiere Recap2024-02-02
  95. 95 95. To Wed or Not to Wed2024-01-23To 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 a
  96. 96 96. Season 4 in 4 Letters2024-02-07Our 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 letter
  97. 97 97. (Don't) Dread Season 42024-01-17We 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 ti
  98. 98 98. Season 4, Episode 1 Aftershow2024-05-30We 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 di
  99. 99 99. Season 4, Episode 2 Aftershow2024-06-07Simon 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 betwe
  100. 100 100. Season 4, Episode 3 Aftershow2024-06-10Do 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-biblica
  101. 101 101. Season 4, Episode 4 Aftershow2024-06-14This 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 sw
  102. 102 102. Season 4, Episode 5 Aftershow2024-06-17To 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
  103. 103 103. Season 4, Episode 6 Aftershow2024-06-21From 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 Wal
  104. 104 104. Season 4, Episode 7 Aftershow2024-06-24Raising 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
  105. 105 105. Season 4, Episode 8 Aftershow2024-07-01Shmuel 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
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  107. 107 107. Season 5, Episode 2 Aftershow2025-06-16Overturning 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 (Pe
  108. 108 108. Season 5, Episode 3 Aftershow2025-06-23Whoa! 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 Jas
  109. 109 109. Season 5, Episode 4 Aftershow2025-06-23There 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 surprisi
  110. 110 110. Season 5, Episode 5 Aftershow2025-06-23There’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 di
  111. 111 111. Season 5, Episode 6 Aftershow2025-06-30In 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 Tab
  112. 112 112. Season 5, Episode 7 Aftershow2025-06-30The 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 flash
  113. 113 113. Season 5, Episode 8 Aftershow2025-06-30In 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
  114. 114 114. Alice's Story: "Pages Coming Alive"2024-08-13Alice shares how the Scriptures have come off the page for her in The Chosen.
  115. 115 115. Shandi’s Story: “Very Relatable to Life”2024-08-07Whether 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 wi
  116. 116 116. Robert’s Story: “I paused it and had a moment with God.”2024-07-30Going through a difficult time with lots of uncertainty, Robert really connected with the Season 3 finale.
  117. 117 117. Rachel’s Story: Heart For Children2024-07-25Rachel loves lots of things about The Chosen, but especially how we see Jesus' heart for kids.
  118. 118 118. Ethan’s Story: The Chosen Is Catching Fishermen2024-07-23Ethan 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. 119 119. Garrett’s Story: He Makes People What They Aren’t2024-07-16Hear 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. 120 120. Holy Week Stories: Making the Bible Real (Because It Is)2024-07-10We'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. 121 121. Multiple Stories from 5&2 Day2024-06-24We 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. 122 122. Audrey and Gail's Story: Seeing Themselves in The Chosen2024-06-12From 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. 123 123. Kevin’s Story: “Treated to something very special”2024-05-29Hear why Kevin was excited to wake up before dawn and join us for Holy Week filming.
  124. 124 124. Discovering the New Testament through The Chosen2024-05-21Chosen 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. 125 125. Kids’ Story—and Dance2024-05-15If these girls and their dance don’t warm your heart, seek medical attention immediately.
  126. 126 126. Tristian’s Story: “That’s when my soul woke up.”2024-05-09Before 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. 127 127. Familiar Faces in the Crowd2024-04-28As 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. 128 128. Jonathan’s New “Sandals”2024-04-28The 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. 129 129. Hey there, Dallas!2024-05-01Dallas 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 as
  130. 130 130. Judas Sticks It To Andrew2024-05-03When 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. 131 131. Shahar Sees The Chosen Through a Different Lens2024-05-07Dallas 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 s
  132. 132 132. Simon Z Arrives2024-05-08Here’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. 133 133. Pottery WAS Harmed in the Making of Season 52024-05-10Two questions we’re all asking: 1. What’s happening here? 2. How many takes were required?
  134. 134 134. Joanna Gets Her Steps In...2024-05-13Amy 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,
  135. 135 135. Matthew 5.02024-05-15The clothes make the…Matthew?
  136. 136 136. Goodnight Hugs2024-05-16Dallas makes the rounds, hugging the guys goodnight as they wrap for the evening, but don’t expect him to read a bedtime story. ;)
  137. 137 137. The Chosen Now Shot on iPhone?2024-05-21Don’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.
  138. 138 138. We watch Joey, but Joey watches us.2024-05-22Joey 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. 139 139. Who’s hiding around the corner?2024-05-24If you guessed our stealthiest disciple, you were right. ;)
  140. 140 140. Burning the Midnight Oil2024-05-28Grab your coffee and enjoy this look behind the scenes of a late-night shoot.
  141. 141 141. Can't Show You the Scene—Just Liz's Reaction to It2024-06-04Dallas 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. 142 142. What's The Big Rush?2024-06-04The disciples are headed somewhere in a hurry. Any guesses? Leave 'em in the comments.
  143. 143 143. Game Time!2024-06-06Actually, 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. 144 144. Tough Crowd2024-06-06It’s a sober reality in Season 5: The crowd begins to turn on Jesus.
  145. 145 145. We’ve Got a Disciple Down! Repeat: We’ve Got a Disciple Down!2024-06-10Why are the disciples “stoning” one of their own in Season 5? Leave your theory in the comments.
  146. 146 146. This Story Is Bananas2024-06-13Noah has a “bunch” of wisdom to share. Today’s lesson: pay attention to what they put in your smoothie.
  147. 147 147. Is This a “Wow!” or a Wipeout?2024-06-13Here'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 acro
  148. 148 148. Danger Comes Into View2024-06-19Something (or someone) perilous comes knocking in Season 5.
  149. 149 149. Snake—and Snake Charmer—on Set!2024-06-25When 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
  150. 150 150. King of Pop & King of Kings Musical Fusion?2024-06-26A little standup comedy turns to lyrical parody as Luke gives his own spin to a pop classic.
  151. 151 151. Pharisee Karaoke?2024-07-02Don’t like their singing? The Pharisees don’t care. They come with their own fans.
  152. 152 152. Barnaby Gets Mouthy…Once He Learns His Line2024-07-09The religious leaders are usually up for an argument, but they might regret starting one with Barnaby.
  153. 153 153. Takes An Architect to Arch a Brow Like That...2024-07-09Austin (Nathanael) asks Dallas to clarify some stage direction in the script, then executes an eyebrow arch that would make his character proud.
  154. 154 154. "What's so interesting about Thomas..." (Dallas and Joey work a scene)2024-07-15There'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. 155 155. "You shall have no other gods..."2024-07-15Jesus and John are in this scene, but the 10 commandments are apparently nowhere to be found.
  156. 156 156. Season 5 Ballet?2024-07-25Jonathan is so graceful.
  157. 157 157. Dallas and Luke Have a Very Serious Talk...2024-07-30In the middle of serious work, the team always finds ways to play.
  158. 158 158. From Scene to Song2024-08-01A discussion about how to deliver lines takes an unexpected musical turn.
  159. 159 159. Pharisees are good at giving directions—not taking them.2024-08-04Shaan (Shmuel) has some fun with Dallas’ stage direction.
  160. 160 160. Alaa (Zee) Relives a Painful Moment2024-08-10While practicing a walk-and-talk scene, Alaa jokes with Dallas about a previous misstep (or kick).
  161. 161 161. What's Around the Corner?2024-08-10George (John) spies and gets surprised...
  162. 162 162. Hugs All Around from Catherine (Mary B)2024-08-15Catherine said her goodbyes to Dallas and the crew as she wrapped her shoot this season.
  163. 163 163. Dallas and Shahar Are On The Same Page2024-08-15There are often minor day-to-day script revisions as scenes are filmed. Here, Dallas and Shahar sync up on few edits.
  164. 164 164. Zee Hides, Then Seeks2024-08-15We have to keep what's happening here hidden, but that doesn't stop you from guessing.
  165. 165 165. Nathanael Washes Feet?2024-08-19Every last speck of leaven must be cleaned out of a house before Passover—even if those specks are on your friend’s feet. ;)
  166. 166 166. Mitch Makes Us Laugh For 60 Seconds2024-08-21Mitch Hudson doesn't just direct our background extras. He entertains them—and us.
  167. 167 167. We Don't Let Language Barriers Stop Us2024-08-21Yes, 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. 168 168. Dinner with Dolly2024-08-21The 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. 169 169. Surprised by Shrimp2024-08-26Elijah (Atticus) got a big reaction from Andrew (Pilate). Maybe it’s because he’s only ever eaten food, not offered it to others. ;)
  170. 170 170. Same Scene. Different Location.2024-08-26We 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. 171 171. Jordan Doesn't Need Lines to Express Himself2024-08-26Most 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. 172 172. Week 3 Check-In with Noah and Reza2024-04-28The guys update you on their preferred working hours, weird smells on set, and their “unique” vocal skills.
  173. 173 173. Week 4 Check-In with Giavani (and his impression of George)2024-05-08Giavani gives a shoutout for the silent stars of Season 5, then he’s gotta run—literally.
  174. 174 174. Week 6 Check-In with the Jameses2024-05-23Abe 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. 175 175. Week 7 Check-In with Catherine2024-06-10Catherine Lidstone (Mary of Bethany) tells you a little about the first day of filming in Texas. She had us at “brisket.”
  176. 176 176. Week 8 Check-In with Brad2024-06-19He 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. 177 177. Week 9 Check-In with Abe2024-06-27Abe's doing a scene where Big James is hot and bothered, so for once, the Texas heat is helping him get into character.
  178. 178 178. Week 10 Check-In with Giavani2024-07-02Giavani sends you a midweek greeting while on break from a scene we started in Utah, but are finishing here in Texas.
  179. 179 179. Week 11 Cast Check-In?2024-07-13Okay, okay, there's no cast in this video. They were focused on a scene, so Chris and Jalein checked in on their behalf.
  180. 180 180. Week 12 Check-In with Wassim2024-07-25Wasim 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. 181 181. Week 14 Check-In with Noah2024-07-30Noah sends his greetings in the middle of a long week of shooting. Let's hope he got a nap in afterwards.
  182. 182 182. Week 1 Prayer Requests: 600 Extras on Set + Family at Home2024-04-28Dallas would love your prayers for a couple of key things.
  183. 183 183. Week 2 Prayer Requests: Weather + Well-being2024-05-03Don’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. 184 184. Week 3 Prayer Requests: Weather + Location Change2024-05-16As 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. 185 185. Week 7 Prayer Requests: Scenes, Streams, and Showers2024-06-06Your prayers are being answered. Please keep ‘em coming.
  186. 186 186. Week 8 Prayer Requests: Weather, Wasps, and Working Overnight2024-06-11THANK YOU for keeping us in your prayers. Here are some answers to previous requests and a few new ones for this week.
  187. 187 187. Week 9 Prayer Requests2024-06-28Jalein 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. 188 188. Week 10 Prayer Requests: Long Week and Intense Scenes2024-07-02Day 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 e
  189. 189 189. Week 11 Prayer Requests: Short Week but Long Scenes2024-07-11Here'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. 190 190. Week 13 (Photobombed) Prayer Requests: Finishing Well And On Time2024-07-23Now 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 fo
  191. 191 191. RECAP 1: Your First Look at Season 5 Filming2024-04-28Our 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. Ch
  192. 192 192. RECAP 1 BONUS: Explore the Utah Set with Us2024-04-30Come 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. 193 193. RECAP 2: Hundreds of Fans Help Make History2024-05-04More 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.”
  194. 194 194. RECAP 2 BONUS: See How Mitch Hudson Directs an Army of Extras2024-05-04If 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 h
  195. 195 195. RECAP 3: Greeks, Geeks, and a Freak Storm2024-05-19Here’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
  196. 196 196. RECAP 3 BONUS: Assistant Director, Adam Drake, Keeps Us Marching to the Beat2024-05-20Like 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
  197. 197 197. RECAP 4: Our Longest Scene You’ve Ever Seen2024-05-26This 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 peopl
  198. 198 198. RECAP 4 BONUS: Tour the Temple with Production Designer, James Cunningham2024-05-26The 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 t
  199. 199 199. RECAP 5: Peter's First Sermon Is A Dud, But The Episode Is Explosive2024-07-12Simon 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, an
  200. 200 200. RECAP 5 BONUS: Meet Dani, Guardian Of Our Galaxy?2024-07-12This 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 car
  201. 201 201. RECAP 6: Last Week Took Us By Storm2024-07-28We 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 ca
  202. 202 202. RECAP 6 BONUS: Cast vs. Crew Football Game2024-07-28The 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
  203. 203 203. RECAP 7: Home, sweet…wait, where are we?2024-08-04After 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. 204 204. RECAP 7 BONUS: Guess What We’re Filming Where in Texas2024-08-04Chris 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. 205 205. RECAP 8: Fighting Pharisees & Juggling Disciples2024-08-11In 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. 206 206. RECAP 8 BONUS: Meet Our Soundest Crew Member2024-08-11You 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 r
  207. 207 207. RECAP 9: 12 Angry Men and 3 Wise Women2024-08-17This 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. 208 208. RECAP 9 BONUS: 2-For-1 Tour—Synagogue Outside & Sanhedrin Inside2024-08-17This 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. 209 209. RECAP 10: The Romans Get Rough2024-08-30From 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 t
  210. 210 210. RECAP 10 BONUS: Leila Is Sew Talented (she designs all our costumes)2024-08-30This 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 cl
  211. 211 211. RECAP 11: The 2 Most Powerful Men in Jerusalem Clash2024-09-08It’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 betwe
  212. 212 212. RECAP 11 BONUS: It’s A Dirty Job, But JP’s Gonna Do It2024-09-08Meet 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 everythi
  213. 213 213. RECAP 12 BONUS: Mandy Makes Up The Chosen2024-09-14This 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 th
  214. 214 214. RECAP 12: We Filmed The Last Supper Last2024-09-14We 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 s
  215. 215 215. Season 5 Set Tour: Caiaphas' House2025-01-27Production 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 o
  216. 216 216. From Failure to The Chosen2023-11-20What God told me about my failure that led to The Chosen
  217. 217 217. Can you Trust The Chosen?2023-11-20The Chosen's stance on faith, scripture, and writing.
  218. 218 218. 5 Controversial Chosen Moments (Dallas Reacts)2023-11-17Do 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. 219 219. These 3 Miracles Changed Our Lives2023-11-17Making 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 an
  220. 220 220. "Bible Preach"2023-11-17Do 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. 221 221. Your Season 4 wait is over (+ important news)2024-05-29Finally! "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
  222. 222 222. I’ve got bad news about Season 4’s release2024-03-10Okay, 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
  223. 223 223. Who’s hiding around the corner?2024-05-24If you guessed our stealthiest disciple, you were right. ;)
  224. 224 224. Making History: Why The Chosen Feels So Real2025-06-27 · 7mIn 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
  225. 225 225. Making History: Building The Chosen's World2025-07-11In 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 b
  226. 226 226. Authenticity is in the details.2025-06-27Watch Making History right here on YouTube. #TheChosen
  227. 227 227. Making History: Our profound discovery about Gethsemane2025-07-17When 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 Gethseman
  228. 228 228. Dallas Jenkins’ Favorite Chosen Scenes (Top 10 Countdown)2025-08-03If 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
  229. 229 229. More to the Story: Did the Romans and Jews Work Together?2025-06-12Rome 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. 230 230. More to the Story: Why Was Jesus So Angry at the Temple?2025-06-20There’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 bl
  231. 231 231. More to the Story: Which Laws Did Jesus Break?2025-06-25Under 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 di
  232. 232 232. More to the Story: How Did Jesus Treat Outsiders?2025-06-29To 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 th
  233. 233 233. More to the Story: How Did Rome Maintain Power?2025-07-02With 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 k
  234. 234 234. More to the Story: What Was Jesus' Wine Like?2025-07-06Wine 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
  235. 235 235. More to the Story: Why is the Passover Story Important?2025-07-09To 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 Stor
  236. 236 236. More to the Story: Why Did Judas Betray Jesus?2025-07-13What 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 motiv
  237. 237 237. The Chosen Showdowns: Balloon Battle2025-07-31If 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 similarit
  238. 238 238. The Chosen Showdowns: Ping Pong Battle2025-06-05The 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) p
  239. 239 239. The Chosen Showdowns: Hungry Sanhedrin2025-05-25In 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’
  240. 240 240. The Chosen Showdowns: Axe to Grind2025-08-28Instead 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
  241. 241 241. The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's Andrew is a Cereal Killer2025-04-25Welcome 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 Eli
  242. 242 242. The Spy Who Fed Me: A Slice of Life (& Pizza) with Judas Iscariot2025-04-29Welcome 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
  243. 243 243. The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's Mary Magdalene Spills the Tea2025-05-18Welcome 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 so
  244. 244 244. The Spy Who Fed Me: Feast or Fast for The Chosen’s Jesus?2025-06-15Despite 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. F
  245. 245 245. The Spy Who Fed Me: The Chosen's High Priest Was on Star Trek?2025-07-24When 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
  246. 246 246. The Spy Who Fed Me: Does The Chosen’s Ramah have a Chick-fil-A Problem?2025-08-17Yasmine 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 wa
  247. 247 247. In My Words: Simon Z's Transformation from Warrior to Disciple2025-02-23It'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 jo
  248. 248 248. In My Words: Mary Magdalene's Journey From Darkness to Light2025-03-02It 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
  249. 249 249. In My Words: What Did Judas Get Wrong?2025-03-06An 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 Iscar
  250. 250 250. In My Words: Why Is Tamar's Faith Beautiful?2025-03-13“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
  251. 251 251. In My Words: What Was Shmuel's Big Mistake?2025-03-23While 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 ex
  252. 252 252. In My Words: What Joanna Sacrificed for Jesus2025-04-06Full 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. 253 253. In My Words: How Jesus Challenged Pontius Pilate2025-04-17At 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 characte
  254. 254 254. In My Words: Playing Peter Before He Was A Saint2025-05-22Along 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
  255. 255 255. In My Words: Meet the Mom Who Plays Jesus’ Mom2025-07-27Within 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
  256. 256 256. In My Words: Why Does Little James Have a Disability?2025-08-24Usually, 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 pa
  257. 257 257. The surprising story behind The Chosen2019-03-15We 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. 258 258. Can Bible Characters Make For Good TV?2020-01-20In 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. 259 259. How we're writing a Jesus Show that isn't boring2019-10-27The Chosen's head writer takes you inside the process of writing the first-ever show about the gospels.
  260. 260 260. Your eyes and ears to The Chosen2019-07-14Our 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 Chos
  261. 261 261. The Chosen Director Talks Jesus With Media and Influencers2019-10-12Go 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. 262 262. Andrew: The heart of the character2020-04-18Andrew, 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) b
  263. 263 263. Meet the couple behind your Chosen gear2020-07-14For 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. 264 264. Jesus in every language?2020-09-27Our goal is to reach a billion people in as many languages as we can... check out what's happening...
  265. 265 265. “The most rewarding experience of my career.” - seeing The Chosen for the first time2020-06-13Our head writer, Ryan Swanson, takes you behind the scenes of a “rough cut” as he describes his first time seeing The Chosen.
  266. 266 266. What Exactly is a Script Supervisor? - The Chosen on set2020-05-05Meet The Chosen's script supervisor and see how she helps bring script to the screen.
  267. 267 267. Grips, Gaffers, and Martinis: The Chosen's guide to film terms2020-06-27Not 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
  268. 268 268. Miracle of the Dirt2022-04-28Do 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. 269 269. "What's a film grip?" On set with The Chosen's2020-05-19Grips 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. 270 270. VFX before and after - The Chosen2020-03-13One 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. 271 271. Not all Pharisees are bad guys2020-03-06When we researched The Chosen, our understanding of Nicodemus and the Pharisees shifted a bit. So did the way we portray them.
  272. 272 272. The Chosen did all THIS on one small set?2020-06-30Enjoy 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. 273 273. The Chosen creates the Sea of Galilee in Texas2020-08-01For 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. 274 274. How The Chosen Season 2 will look2020-10-11Want 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. 275 275. The Chosen No One Sees: Set building and scriptwriting2020-12-01Associate 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. 276 276. The Chosen no one sees2020-10-25You 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’
  277. 277 277. Dallas gives you secret Chosen tour2020-10-19The 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 Seaso
  278. 278 278. Writers Decide How The Chosen Will End2020-10-04The 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. 279 279. Not your grandma's Jesus show2020-04-08The 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 togeth
  280. 280 280. Directing The Chosen: A day on set with Dallas Jenkins2020-05-30What 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
  281. 281 281. You Won't Believe How Much We Filmed Here...2021-10-24Notice 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. 282 282. Finishing The Chosen2021-10-20Dallas 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. 283 283. A look inside The Chosen editing room2021-07-19Who’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. 284 284. Airplanes Ruined Jesus's Line? Here's how we fixed it.2021-07-28Our 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. 285 285. Strange Voices in The Chosen2021-09-09Did 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. 286 286. The Story Behind the Music of The Chosen2021-08-25Fan 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. 287 287. Dallas Shared These Important Words on The Chosen Set2021-12-23Right 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 Chos
  288. 288 288. Fire on the Set2022-02-10Fire 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. 289 289. The Chosen’s murder scene; Was Jesus follower a murderer?2022-04-07Was 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 ins
  290. 290 290. We're Building an Ancient City in Texas!2022-03-31How 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 st
  291. 291 291. The Inside Look at the Chosen Costumes2022-03-24If 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. 292 292. How we shot the Miracle of the Fish2022-07-13The 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
  293. 293 293. How we shot Jesus healing the leper2022-07-21You 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 introductio
  294. 294 294. Watch us film Season 42022-08-03Now that Season 4 is a wrap, here's a roundup of some of our favorite moments from filming. Enjoy!
  295. 295 295. We take you on the first Season 4 set tour!2023-04-20Our 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
  296. 296 296. 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.2023-09-24This 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 tra
  297. 297 297. The Chosen—MINUS the MUSIC 🎶2023-10-26Don'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. 298 298. The Jesus backpack's amazing story2023-09-13We've gotten tons of comments and questions about the "Jesus backpack." The story behind it moved us deeply.
  299. 299 299. Bringing John 3:16 to screen2020-03-04The 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. 300 300. The healing at Zebedee's: On the set2020-02-19Episode 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. 301 301. Water to Wine: The Chosen's Wedding at Cana2020-01-19Episode 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, an
  302. 302 302. The Chosen Scene: Pool of Bethesda (Deep Dive)2021-08-08Before 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 f
  303. 303 303. Why did Jesus pair up the disciples?2023-01-29Sometimes, 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
  304. 304 304. Fighting words: Jesus’ teaching stirs up trouble2023-05-17What 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 an
  305. 305 305. Their common enemy is Jesus2024-03-14Unless 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
  306. 306 306. What Motivated Judas To Betray Jesus?2024-09-06We 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
  307. 307 307. Casting the Chosen2019-10-06The 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 t
  308. 308 308. The Plot Behind John the Baptist's Death2024-10-20John 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
  309. 309 309. The Miracle of the Miracle of the Fish2020-04-14The 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. 310 310. Why our Walking on Water scene looked so real...2023-09-07If 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 th
  311. 311 311. Could Matthew Have Been Simon Peter's Tax Collector?2019-10-18On 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. 312 312. The Chosen visits wedding miracle site2020-07-28The 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. 313 313. At the Sea of Galilee: “The Chosen will catch a lot of fish.”2020-05-23Our 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. 314 314. Why is the woman at the well so important? (The Chosen in Israel)2020-04-28We 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
  315. 315 315. Easter with The Chosen: Death to Resurrection2020-04-12We 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. 316 316. Garden of Gethsemane: the surprising significance of the olive trees2020-04-10As 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 th
  317. 317 317. We're featuring this disciple in The Chosen - The Chosen in Israel2018-07-26We chose this disciple as one of our main characters because of the special way Jesus called him and how fast he responded.
  318. 318 318. The Importance of the Jewishness of Jesus2018-07-26We 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 we
  319. 319 319. The Chosen team visited Israel with Rabbi Jason Sobel - The Chosen in Israel2019-10-04Prayer is at the center of everything we do for The Chosen. Here's the special beginning to our research trip to Israel.
  320. 320 320. Our profound discovery about Gethsemane2025-07-17When 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 Gethseman
  321. 321 321. Bible Roundtable: S5 E12025-10-12 · 48mJesus 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 destr
  322. 322 322. Bible Roundtable: S5 E22025-10-19 · 35mIt’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 o
  323. 323 323. Bible Roundtable: S5 E32025-10-26 · 38mEpisode 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 discredi
  324. 324 324. Bible Roundtable: S5 E42025-11-02 · 35mIt’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
  325. 325 325. Bible Roundtable: S5 E52025-11-09 · 44mYou’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
  326. 326 326. Bible Roundtable: S5 E62025-11-16 · 38mIn 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-Pro
  327. 327 327. Bible Roundtable: S5 E72025-11-23 · 25mMatthew, 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
  328. 328 328. Bible Roundtable: S5 E82025-11-30 · 44mDid 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 culminat
  329. 329 329. The Spy Who Fed Me: His Journey from Angsty Songs to Anxious Pharisee2025-11-02 · 9mShmuel 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 criti
  330. 330 330. The Spy Who Fed Me: From Child Actor to Youthful Pontius Pilate2025-11-30 · 10mIn 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
  331. 331 331. The Complete Last Supper2026-04-02 · 51mIn 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,