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The Chosen Season 4 SPOILER WARNING. Kyle and Kevin have another lively conversation about The Chosen Season 4, in which they discuss: the conflict between Angel Studios and The Chosen LLC (and why it doesn't matter), the controversy over the death of THAT character, key themes in Season 4 like death, grief, power, glory, pragmatism, and the gap between God's perspective and the human perspective, as well as their thoughts on the development of various characters like Mary Magdalene, Jesus, Matthew, and Joanna. Plus: Kevin and Kyle rank Seasons 1-4 of The Chosen.



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⁠⁠The Chosen Season 4 Recap, Review, & Analysis⁠⁠

⁠The Chosen Season 4 Streaming Delay Controversy⁠

⁠Why Didn't Jesus Heal Her Controversy⁠

⁠I am the Law of Moses Controversy⁠

⁠The Rainbow Flag Controversy⁠

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Catherine Lidstone joins Kevin to talk about her role as Mary of Bethany in The Chosen Season 4 and her starring role as Juliana in 47 Days with Jesus. SPOILER WARNING: specific events from Season 4 are discussed. Over the course of the conversation, Catherine and Kevin discuss:


The confusion that comes with having 3 Marys on set
Catherine's personal connection with the role
Scorpion attacks
The significance of anointing Jesus' feet
The unique way 47 Days with Jesus blends the biblical events with a modern story
The value of retelling biblical stories in new ways.


More Resources from The Bible Artist
Lazarus, Martha, & Mary of Bethany in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
The Chosen Season 4 Ep. 7 Recap, Review, & Analysis
The Chosen Season 4 Ep. 8 Recap, Review, & Analysis

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SPOILER ALERT - key details about The Chosen Season 4 (especially the Finale) are included both in the video and in the description that follows:

Kevin and Kyle discuss Episodes 7-8 of The Chosen Season 4, including key moments and characters like: the Mary/Matthew flash-forward, the raising of Lazarus (and Thomas' response), Pilate, Claudia, and Joanna, Shmuel's response to Mary anointing Jesus' feet, and the build up to the Palm Sunday Triumphal Entry. Along the way, they sprinkle in their predictions and personal reactions.

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More Resources on The Chosen Season 4


The Chosen Season 4 Ep. 7: Recap, Review, & Analysis
The Chosen Season 4 Ep. 8 Recap, Review, @ Analysis
⁠Why did Jesus not heal her? (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)

SPOILER ALERT - key details about The Chosen Season 4 Episodes 4-6 are included both in the video and in the description that follows:

Kevin and Kyle discuss Episodes 4-6 of The Chosen Season 4, including key moments like: Quintus' demotion and Gaius' promotion, the mourning over Ramah, Gaius' surprisingly humble faith and the disciples' surprisingly arrogant power grab, Jesus going the extra mile for the Roman soldiers, the Mary/Martha story, the fall of Judas, and the attempt to stone Jesus in the Temple. Along the way, they sprinkle in predictions, personal reactions, and thoughts on changes they would have made.

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More Resources on The Chosen Season 4


Ep. 4 Recap, Review, & Analysis
Ep. 5 Recap, Review, & Analysis
Ep. 6 Recap, Review, & Analysis
Why did Jesus not heal her? (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)

Kevin is joined by his friend and fellow Act One Alumni, Kyle Cowgill, who recently discovered The Chosen and binged all the way through Episode 3 of Season 4 over the past two weeks. In a wide-ranging and freewheeling discussion, they consider some of their favorite - and least favorite - elements of Seasons 1-3 of The Chosen before turning to Season 4 and sharing their favorite moments, their thoughts on the controversial ending of Episode 3, and their predictions for what lies ahead. SPOILER WARNING!



More Resources from The Bible Artist

Season 4 Episode 1 Review, Recap, Analysis

Season 4 Episode 2 Review, Recap, Analysis

Season 4 Episode 3 Review, Recap, Analysis

Why did THAT character die in Season 4 Episode 3? (YT Short)

Why does Jesus not heal THAT character in Seaosn 4 Episode 3? (YT Short)



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This week on The Bible Artist Podcast, Shaan Sharma joins Kevin to discuss his role as Shmuel, a Pharisee leader and the primary opponent of Jesus in The Chosen. Topics include:


Shaan's personal journey as an actor
The SAG-AFTRA strike and agreement
Who were the Pharisees?
Shmuel's motivations, perspective, and strengths/weaknesses
The encounter between Shmuel and Jesus in The Chosen Season 3 Episode 8
The fun - and challenge - of portraying a biblical "villain"
What's ahead for Shmuel in The Chosen Season 4
The future of The Chosen franchise



Additional Resources from The Bible Artist Blog


Yussif, Jairus, & Shmuel in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
The Chosen Cinematic Universe: Challenges & Opportunities to Grow
⁠The Chosen Season 4 Trailer Analysis
The Chosen Season 3 Episode 8: Recap, Review, & Analysis
⁠The Chosen Season 4 Episode 2: Recap, Review, & Analysis⁠



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