The Bible Artist Podcast (Kevin Keating)

In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of our Bible-Verse - an imaginary TV show that we are plotting out in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture. If you're a fan of The Chosen, consider joining us to see what goes into the work of adapting biblical stories to the screen. In today's episode, we will begin developing the plot for episodes 3-5 of Season 1. Episode 3 focuses on David's aborted attempt to join the Philistines (1 Samuel 21:10-15), in which he's forced to act mad in order to escape. It also covers his fateful decision to go fight the Philistines at Keilah (1 Samuel 23:1-4). Episode 4 picks up with David and the Outlaws saving the people of Keilah - only to be betrayed and almost handed over to Saul (1 Samuel 23:5-13). In Episode 5, Saul's effort to pursue the Outlaws backfires, when David catches him defecating in a cave and has to decide whether to kill him or let him go (1 Samuel 24). The Sojourners (Victor's Serialized Novel)

In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of our Bible-Verse - an imaginary TV show that we are plotting out in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture, connect with its characters, and experience the joy of creative collaboration. If you're a fan of The Chosen, consider joining us to see what goes into the work of adapting biblical stories to the screen. In today's episode, we will begin to craft an outline for the first season of our hypothetical adaptation. Along the way, we'll be pondering what exactly the first season of show is about and how that can be emphasized by the shape of our season. Join us live and contribute your own ideas, feedback, and questions. View the outline here

The Word of Glory is an adaptation of the Gospel of John into narrative poetry written by Kevin Keating. The poem closely follows the shape of the original text but amplifies the metaphors, symbolism, and biblical allusions. The 2nd Judgment of John adapts John 1:29-39, in which John the Baptist proclaims that Jesus is the Lamb of God and encourages his disciples to follow him. This is Section 2 of Book I, which runs from John 1:19-John 12:50.

For more information about Kevin Keating's work, please check out www.thebibleartist.com

Intro Music:

excerpt from "Kyrie" (Lobo de Mesquita Missa para Quarta-feira de Cinzas)

Performed by Vox Brasiliensis

https://musopen.org/music/43467-missa-para-quarta-feira-de-cinzas/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The death of John the Baptist in The Chosen is drawing nigh. In this episode of The Bible Artist Podcast, I explore what the Bible has to say about John and how The Chosen has brought his character to life over the past three seasons. This episode is an audio version of a blog post that can be found here

Intro Music:

excerpt from "Kyrie" (Lobo de Mesquita Missa para Quarta-feira de Cinzas) 

Performed by Vox Brasiliensis

https://musopen.org/music/43467-missa-para-quarta-feira-de-cinzas/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Scripture References:

Luke 1:39-45 (ESV)

Mark 1:2-8 (ESV)

2 Kings 1:8 (ESV)

Malachi 4:5-6 (ESV)

Matthew 17:11-13 (ESV)

Matthew 11:2-6 (ESV)

Mark 6:17-29 (ESV)

John 1:15 (ESV)

The Word of Glory is an adaptation of the Gospel of John into narrative poetry written by Kevin Keating. The poem closely follows the shape of the original text but amplifies the metaphors, symbolism, and biblical allusions. The 1st Judgment of John adapts John 1:19-28, in which servants of the religious elite in Jerusalem come to John the Baptist and question him about his ministry. This is Section I of Book I, which runs from John 1:19-John 12:50.

For more information about Kevin Keating's work, please check out www.thebibleartist.com

Intro Music:

excerpt from "Kyrie" (Lobo de Mesquita Missa para Quarta-feira de Cinzas)

Performed by Vox Brasiliensis

https://musopen.org/music/43467-missa-para-quarta-feira-de-cinzas/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

After the The Chosen Season 5 teaser trailer dropped, did you find yourself wanting to freshen up on your knowledge of Holy Week? Join Kevin and Victor as they discuss the biblical stories and passages that inspired The Chosen Season 5 and consider some of the challenges of adapting the Gospels to the screen. In today's episode, Kevin and Victor begin with the beginning of Holy Week, Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. This story shows up in all four of the Gospel accounts, but with interesting differences. Which version of the story will The Chosen follow? How will this scene pay off some of the characters set up in past seasons? And what exactly is the point of this story? We'll cover these questions and more! Resources from The Bible Artist -The Chosen Season 5 Teaser Analysis -The Chosen Season 5: Key Events of Holy Week -The Chosen Season 5 Key Themes: Judgment, Authority, and (Un)faithfulness Victor's Novel

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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In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of David and the Outlaws, a TV show that we are imagining in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture. If you're a fan of The Chosen, consider joining us to see what goes into the work of adapting biblical stories to the screen. In today's episode, we will developing the plot for episode 10 of Season 1. In Episode 10, Saul resumes his pursuit of David - and David's men pressure him to do what's necessary to protect them (1 Samuel 26). The Sojourners (Victor's Serialized Novel) #kingdavid #bibleshow #kingsaul #bibleseries #oldtestament #biblestories #biblecharacters #christianshow #thechosen #davidandgoliath #bookofsamuel #nabal #abigail

The Chosen Season 4 began production recently and it is natural for fans to be curious about what we can expect in the new season. In today's podcast (based on a recent blog), I look at where Season 3 left off and what we know about the upcoming seasons. From there, I predict some of the key biblical events that we can expect in Season 4 and what the shape of the season itself may look like.

About The Bible Artist Blog:

I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition I’ve been a fan of Bible art for most of my life, and so over the past few years on the Bible Artist blog I’ve been exploring popular Bible adaptations like The Chosen and I’ve been encouraging Christian communities to discuss and engage with the arts. Now I’m excited to share some of the insights that I’ve gained with you, because who knows, maybe today’s episode will inspire you to create something beautiful. For more resources, visit www.thebibleartist.com

Intro Music:

excerpt from "Kyrie" (Lobo de Mesquita Missa para Quarta-feira de Cinzas)

Performed by Vox Brasiliensis

https://musopen.org/music/43467-missa-para-quarta-feira-de-cinzas/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of our Bible-Verse - an imaginary TV show that we are plotting out in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture, connect with its characters, and experience the joy of creative collaboration. If you're a fan of The Chosen, consider joining us to see what goes into the work of adapting biblical stories to the screen. In today's episode, we will be developing some of the villains and other antagonists of our series, including Doeg the Edomite, King Saul, the Philistines, Joab, and Amasa. Feel free to leave your own ideas, feedback, and questions. We also get our creative juices flowing by playing a round of Make It - a party game that Kevin and Chad created to encourage creative thinking and help build relationships. Make It (Standard Size): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFWDK5BK?...

Make It (Compact Size): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFWBMS3V?... Season Outline: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGH-72-...

The Chosen cast member, Kirk B.R. Woller, joins Kevin to discuss his role as Gaius, the Roman centurion who **SPOILER WARNING** has his servant-son healed by Jesus in Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 4. After sharing a bit about his own personal story and approach to acting, Kirk discusses his 20+ year friendship and partnership with Dallas Jenkins, the unique atmosphere on the set of The Chosen, and what it's like to engage in creative collaboration on the fly. Kevin and Kirk also discuss the importance of a good villain, the dignity and moral character of Gaius, and the surprising twists in his story, especially in Season 3 and in Episodes 3 and 4 of Season 4. Plus: Will Gaius' story continue in Season 5 and beyond? And: Kirk shares about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a future holiday classic, also directed by Dallas Jenkins.

#thechosen #gaius #romancenturion #jesus #riseup #thechosenseason4 #bible #biblecharacters #thechosencast #biblestory #bestchristmaspageantever

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⁠The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Trailer⁠

More Resources on Gaius & The Chosen Season 4

• Gaius in The Chosen
• Ep. 1 Review, Recap, Analysis⁠
• ⁠Ep. 2 Review, Recap, Analysis⁠
• ⁠Ep. 3 Review, Recap, Analysis
• Ep. 4 Recap, Review, & Analysis⁠
• ⁠Ep. 5 Recap, Review, & Analysis⁠
• ⁠Ep. 6 Recap, Review, & Analysis
• Ep. 7: Recap, Review, & Analysis⁠
• Ep. 8 Recap, Review, & Analysis⁠

Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss The Chosen Season 5, as well as his creative journey and philosophy of biblical adaptation. What makes Season 5 of The Chosen unique? How do the disciples respond to Jesus cleansing the Temple in Season 5? What’s it like to face a regular cycle of controversies like the criticism of Ramah’s death or the recent debate over Jesus praying for Judas? How has the process of creating The Chosen shaped Dallas? What’s distinct about The Chosen way of doing Bible adaptation? Who is Dallas’ favorite character to write? Plus: Dallas shares a few thoughts about Amazon and Wonder Project’s upcoming new Bible show, House of David.Support The Bible ArtistKey Events of Holy Week in The Chosen Season 5

Judgment and Authority: Key Themes in The Chosen Season 5Did Jesus pray for Judas?Jesus’ Prophecy in The Chosen Season 5The Chosen Season 5 Teaser AnalysisHouse of David Teaser AnalysisThe Chosen Bible Study and Discussion Guides

Daniel Kooman is the writer and director of an upcoming biblical epic based on chapters 1-3 of the Book of Daniel. He joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss his upcoming adaptation. Over the course of our conversation, we discuss a variety of topics, including: the relevance of Daniel for today, the film's approach to biblical adaptation, tips for adapting biblical stories and for writing, the value of Bible adaptations, and the gift of creativity. It's a fun discussion and I hope you enjoy it! The Daniel Film is currently raising funds on wefunder: https://wefunder.com/danielmovie Daniel Kooman on Substack: https://substack.com/@danielkooman Unveil.TV: https://unveiltv.com/ Breath of Life Book (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3B602By #biblestory #biblecharacters #biblefilm #biblemovies #bookofdaniel #danielmovie #daniel #kooman #oldtestament #christianfilm #breathoflife #shadrach #interview

Later this week, on Thursday February 2, The Chosen Season 3 Finale (Episodes 7 & 8) will premiere in theaters. If you’re planning on watching the Finale with your small group, youth ministry, or family and you want to do a Bible study in advance, check out The Bible Artist Blog to find a small group bible study that focuses on the feeding of the 5,000, which we know will be the focus of Episode 8. I’ll also do recap, review, and analysis of Episode 7 & Episode 8.

Here on the podcast, in today’s episode I offer 5 predictions I have for The Chosen Season 3 Finale, based on what we've seen so far in The Chosen Season 3 and what we know from Scripture.

More on my prediction about John the Baptist can be found in a recent email newsletter.

Intro Music:

excerpt from "Kyrie" (Lobo de Mesquita Missa para Quarta-feira de Cinzas)

Performed by Vox Brasiliensis

https://musopen.org/music/43467-missa-para-quarta-feira-de-cinzas/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Scripture References:

The Feeding of the 5,000 & John's Death: Matthew 14, Mark 6:14-56, Luke 9:7-27, John 6

The Manna in the Wilderness: Exodus 16

Elisha Feeds Hundreds: 2 Kings 4:42-44

The Centurion's Slave is Healed: Matthew 8:5-13

Judas is a Thief: John 12

SPOILER WARNING! Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 4 includes what may be the most controversial scene of the show so far (and that's saying a lot). After a public dispute with the Pharisees draws the attention of Quintus and the Romans, Jesus and his disciples flee - but not before Ramah, one of the female disciples, is stabbed by Quintus. But what makes this moment especially controversial is Jesus' decision to not heal her - despite Thomas' desperate pleas. Such a moment is not recorded in Scripture and has generated a lot of backlash against the show. Has The Chosen taken its creative liberties too far? Would Jesus have withheld healing during his earthly ministry? Is this moment an instance of fridging? This episode (generated with the help of AI) summarizes a blogpost I wrote earlier this summer that tackles many of these questions.

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The Word of Glory is an adaptation of the Gospel of John into narrative poetry written by Kevin Keating. The poem closely follows the shape of the original text but amplifies the metaphors, symbolism, and biblical allusions. The Prologue adapts John 1:1-18, which is famous for describing the pre-incarnate Christ as "The Word" that was with God and was God.

For more information about Kevin Keating's work, please check out www.thebibleartist.com

Intro Music:

excerpt from "Kyrie" (Lobo de Mesquita Missa para Quarta-feira de Cinzas)

Performed by Vox Brasiliensis

https://musopen.org/music/43467-missa-para-quarta-feira-de-cinzas/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Chosen cast member, David Amito, joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss his role as John the Baptist (aka John the Baptizer), the prophet who prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus and helped announce the arrival of the Messiah. After a brief detour discussing their shared love of horror films and the misunderstanding and controversy that surrounded David’s experimental film, Antrum, Kevin and David dig deep into:

• John the Baptist’s singular focus and love of life
• The similarities and differences between John and Jesus
• The thoughts that John must be having as his death approaches in The Chosen Season 4 (spoiler - but not really).

Kevin and David also talk about the joyful and collaboration and creativity on the set of The Chosen and what has made the show (and its portrayal of John the Baptist) resonate with so many fans.

David Amito on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/david_amito/ 

More Resources on The Chosen from The Bible Artist

-The Chosen Season 4 Episode 1: Recap, Review, & Analysis

-The Chosen Season 4 Episode 2: Recap, Review, & Analysis

-John the Baptist in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

-The Chosen Season 4 Official Trailer: Key Insights

-Creepy John and Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen Controversies)

-Bible Study and Discussion Guides

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. Support The Bible Artist Join my ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠

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)

The Chosen cast member, Elijah Alexander, joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss his role as Atticus Aemilius, a cohortes urbanae, a Roman agent investigating the rising popularity of Jesus and his disciples in Judea and Galilee. Elijah brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, having been steeped in biblical stories and the ancient Greco-Roman texts from an early age. In our conversation, we discuss:

• Elijah's passion for biblical stories
• How the arts can inspire hope and courage
• Elijah's richly nuanced take on Atticus' motivations and goals
• The reluctant alliance between Atticus and the disciples of Jesus
• The nature of his relationship with Pilate
• The dramatic tension and rising stakes in The Chosen Season 4

It's an inspirational conversation. I hope you enjoy! More Info on Elijah Alexander and the Mitzvah Project:http://elijahalexander.net/

Resources on The Bible Artist Blog -Quintus, Gaius, and Atticus in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters) -Pontius Pilate & His Wife in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)

-⁠The Chosen Season 4 Episode 2: Recap, Review, & Analysis⁠ -Bible Study and Discussion Guides

Today Kevin is joined by Dr. Abram Van Engen, the Stanley Elkin Professor in the Humanities at Washington University in St Louis, host of the Poetry for All podcast, and the author of a new book, Word Made Fresh: An Invitation to Poetry for the Church. Why does Scripture include so much poetry? How can poetic adaptations deepen our experience of biblical stories? What do we do if we've had bad experiences with poetry? How can Christians and churches enjoy and be nourished by poetry? We discuss these and many other questions. More from Abram: Website: https://www.abramvanengen.com Podcast: https://poetryforall.fireside.fm/hosts/ave Word Made Fresh: https://amzn.to/3yYybmg (affiliate link) Substack: https://arichlife.substack.com/

Chris Cragin-Day is a theater professor and writer of numerous plays, musicals, and screenplays, including The Unusual Tale of Mary and Joseph's Baby, a musical retelling of the biblical Christmas story, which is also being developed into an animated film. Chris and I discuss the inspiration behind the upcoming film, her unique approach to adapting/retelling the beloved story of the virgin Mary's conception and Jesus' birth, the unique power of animated film, and why it's important for Christians to tell stories that speak to a broad audience - including non-Christians.

Links

http://www.chriscragin-day.com/

https://www.theunusualtale.com

Song Clip: Why does God have to look so human?

Song Video Clip: Herod's Way

Song Video Clip: Never Gonna

Song Video Clip: Eggplant Casserole

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About The Bible Artist:

My name is Kevin Keating and I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition I’ve been a fan of Bible art for most of my life, and so over the past few years on the Bible Artist blog I’ve been exploring popular Bible adaptations like The Chosen and I’ve been encouraging Christian communities to discuss and engage with the arts. For more resources, visit www.thebibleartist.com. To support the Bible Artist, become a member of my Buy Me a Coffee page.

Arve Solli is head of Bible X, a video game development team dedicated to providing easy access to the world’s most impactful message through immersive experiences. Currently, the Bible X team is in the process of raising support on Kickstarter for Gate Zero, a video game that takes players back to the days of Jesus and allows them to engage with the locations and events described in the Gospels.

During our conversation, Arve and I discussed a variety of topics, including:

• The timeless relevance of Scripture
• The value of Bible-based video games
• The challenges of adapting biblical stories into an interactive medium

It was a fun discussion that shed a light on a whole new area of biblical adaptation. I hope you enjoy it!

About The Bible Artist:

I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition I’ve been a fan of Bible art for most of my life, and so over the past few years on the Bible Artist blog I’ve been exploring popular Bible adaptations like The Chosen and I’ve been encouraging Christian communities to discuss and engage with the arts. For more resources, visit www.thebibleartist.com. To support the Bible Artist, become a member of my Buy Me a Coffee page.

In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of our Bible-Verse - an imaginary TV show that we are plotting out in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture, connect with its characters, and experience the joy of creative collaboration. In today's episode, we explore some of the thorny questions and adaptive challenges related to this material, including: -How do we handle David's relationship to his multiple wives? -How do we portray Saul's madness/evil spirits? -What does the Book of Samuel mean when it says David inquired of God?

-What are the Urim and Thummim? -Why are the Israelites and Philistines at war?

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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Have you ever said to yourself, "I wish the creators of The Chosen would make a show based on THAT Old Testament Story?" Me too. That's why I'm gathering a few of my friends together for a new podcast series, in which we'll be discussing what it would look like to create a series like The Chosen based on the story of David and his wilderness outlaws. Now, to be clear, we aren't actually filming anything. That would take a ton of money, which we don't have. But we will be outlining the plot and themes of the show, developing characters, and perhaps even selecting a fantasy-cast. In this conversation we orient ourselves to the biblical source material. In particular, we look at where this story fits in the grander narrative of Scripture and into the Book of Samuel in particular. We also look at some key conflicts. About The Bible Artist We believe the Arts provide us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. We also believe the Bible provides the Arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition. Join us as we discuss popular biblical adaptations like The Chosen and develop our own Bible-Verse.

The Chosen Season 5 Official Teaser drops November 25. Join Kevin (The Bible Artist) and Victor as they look at the new trailer and discuss what it suggests about the upcoming season, especially in light of what we've seen so far and what the Bible tells us about Holy Week.#thechosentvseries #biblecharacters #thechosenseason5 #bibleshow #jesus #holyweek #lastsupper #biblicalfigure Related Blog Posts: -Teaser Trailer Analysis: https://www.thebibleartist.com/post/the-chosen-season-5-the-last-supper-teaser-trailer-observations-and-analysis -What will The Chosen Season 5 be about? Authority, Judgment, & (Un)faithfulness: https://www.thebibleartist.com/post/what-will-the-chosen-season-5-be-about-authority-judgment-un-faithfulness -What to expect in The Chosen Season 5: Key Events of Holy Week: https://www.thebibleartist.com/post/what-to-expect-in-the-chosen-season-5-key-events-of-holy-week -The Chosen Season 5 Controversy? Israel, The Temple, & End Times: https://www.thebibleartist.com/post/israel-the-temple-and-end-times-the-chosen-season-5-controversies Victor's Novel -https://vicdigital.substack.com/

For thousands of years, the story of David has captured the imagination of people from all over the globe and from a variety of faith traditions. What is it that's made the story of David relevant to such a diverse range of people? The Bible-Verse Project is a series of conversations in which a group of Christian creatives discuss how they would go about adapting a biblical story into a film or an ongoing show like The Chosen. Our current series is focused on the story of David's time in the wilderness as an outlaw captain fleeing from Saul. This week, we'll be exploring the tone, themes, genre, and characters of our story.

For more on The Bible-Verse, visit:

www.thebibleartist.com

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. Support The Bible Artist Join my Buy Me a Coffee 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)

John Hendrix is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling illustrator and author of several children’s books, including Miracle Man: The Story of Jesus, Go and Do Likewise: The Parables & Wisdom of Jesus, The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer & the Plot to Kill Hitler, The Holy Ghost: a Spirited Comic, and many others. In my most recent installment of the Bible Artist podcast (a video episode), I talk to John about a variety of topics, including: 

• How Tolkien's concept of subcreation applies to biblical adaptation
• John's unique use of typography to depict the power of Jesus
• His favorite easter eggs in Miracle Man
• Why drawing during the sermon is not a distraction

Miracle Man may be my favorite illustrated depiction of the life of Jesus, and so I had a blast hearing John talk more about the story behind the book and some of the theological easter eggs that he included in his illustrations. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Other Popular Books by John Hendrix:

John Brown: His Fight for Freedom

Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Drawing is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook

About The Bible Artist:

I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition I’ve been a fan of Bible art for most of my life, and so over the past few years on the Bible Artist blog I’ve been exploring popular Bible adaptations like The Chosen and I’ve been encouraging Christian communities to discuss and engage with the arts. For more resources, visit www.thebibleartist.com. To support the Bible Artist, become a member of my Buy Me a Coffee page.

In a recent post on The Bible Artist Blog, I explored the challenges of adapting Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the Temple and the coming of the Son of Man in The Chosen Season 5. This experimental podcast episode adapts that material with the help of two AI guest hosts, who summarize my analysis of the matters involved, including: Dallas Jenkins' connection to Left Behind, the different approaches to interpreting Matthew 24, and different ways The Chosen could adapt the material.

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In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of David and the Outlaws, a TV show that we are imagining in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture. If you're a fan of The Chosen, consider joining us to see what goes into the work of adapting biblical stories to the screen. In today's episode, we will begin developing the plot for episodes 8-9 of Season 1. In Episode 8, David's men are low on supplies and seek the aid of Nabal, Jehoiada's former master (1 Samuel 25). In Episode 9, Jonathan seeks to preserve David's marriage to his sister, Michal, while David's men push him to marry Nabal's widow, Abigail and Ahinoam of Jezreel (1 Samuel 25:39-44). #kingdavid #bibleshow #kingsaul #bibleseries #oldtestament #biblestories #biblecharacters #christianshow #thechosen #davidandgoliath #bookofsamuel #nabal #abigail The Sojourners (Victor's Serialized Novel)

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.

Additional Resources

⁠⁠The Chosen Season 4 Recap, Review, & Analysis⁠⁠

⁠The Chosen Season 4 Streaming Delay Controversy⁠

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The Chosen has become one of the most popular and successful adaptations of the Bible and depictions of Jesus in recent memory. On The Bible Artist Blog I have an ongoing series exploring how The Chosen adapts biblical characters, and in today’s podcast I revisit an old post I wrote about Gaius and Quintus, two of the main Roman characters that we’ve encountered in the series so far. Although "Quintus" and "Gaius" are not names found within the Gospel accounts, if we analyze the depiction of these characters in light of the Gospel stories that involve Roman soldiers, it becomes clear that The Chosen is still building them out of biblical material. After analyzing the portrayal of each character, I point to some of the biblical stories that The Chosen will most likely include them in, before finally making some predictions about where Quintus and Gaius will end up by the end of the series.

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I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition I’ve been a fan of Bible art for most of my life, and so over the past few years on the Bible Artist blog I’ve been exploring popular Bible adaptations like The Chosen and I’ve been encouraging Christian communities to discuss and engage with the arts. Now I’m excited to share some of the insights that I’ve gained with you, because who knows, maybe today’s episode will inspire you to create something beautiful. For more resources, visit www.thebibleartist.com

Intro Music:

excerpt from "Kyrie" (Lobo de Mesquita Missa para Quarta-feira de Cinzas)

Performed by Vox Brasiliensis

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Scripture References:

Luke 7:1-10 (ESV)

John 18:1-11 (ESV)

John 19:23-34 (ESV)

Matthew 27:54 (ESV)

Mark 15:43-45 (ESV)

The FatCat picture book series is designed to introduce little kids to the big theology of the central ecumenical catechisms and creeds of the Christian faith. This week on The Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin is joined by Natasha Kennedy, illustrator for the FatCat books, and Todd Hains, one of the creators, to discuss their work on FatCat as well as their thoughts on the importance of catechesis and Bible art.

Sarah J. Bartholomew joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss her role as Claudia, the wife of Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, in The Chosen. Sarah shares about her process of preparing for the role, the complexities of Claudia's relationship with Pontius Pilate, the beautiful friendship that develops between Claudia and Joanna, what Claudia finds appealing about the Jewish faith, what lies ahead for the show, and more.

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In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of our Bible-Verse - an imaginary TV show that we are plotting out in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture, connect with its characters, and experience the joy of creative collaboration. If you're a fan of The Chosen, consider joining us to see what goes into the work of adapting biblical stories to the screen. In today's episode, we will be developing the character arcs of our protagonists in greater detail. In particular, we'll be discussing: Uriah the Hittite, Abiathar the Priest, Jonathan's servant, and a runaway Israelite slave who becomes one of David's mighty men.

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Christopher Powers is a pastor, artist, and the creator of Full of Eyes, a ministry that seeks to visually proclaim the glory of God taught in Scripture. Our conversation covers a variety of topics: What is visual exegesis? What does it mean to be full of eyes? And why are the symbolic dimensions of Scripture so important? Christopher also walks us through a few pieces of exegetical art and explains how the rich symbolism points us to Christ. It's a spiritual feast, full of insights that I'm still mulling over and cherishing in my heart.

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Col. 1:18 (ESV) ‘He is the Head of the Body, the Church…’ 

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John 6:40 (ESV), “…this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life…”

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Habakkuk 2:14 (ESV) ‘…the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the glory of YHWH as the waters cover the sea’.

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About The Bible Artist:

I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition I’ve been a fan of Bible art for most of my life, and so over the past few years on the Bible Artist blog I’ve been exploring popular Bible adaptations like The Chosen and I’ve been encouraging Christian communities to discuss and engage with the arts. For more resources, visit www.thebibleartist.com. To support the Bible Artist, become a member of my Buy Me a Coffee page.

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 Support the Bible Artist

Mitch Hudson is the Writer & Director of The Promised Land, a new Bible show that tells the story of Moses and the Israelite wanderings using the mockumentary style popularized by The Office. He joins Kevin to discuss the pilot and what lies ahead for the new show, as well as broader topics like the benefits - and risks - of Bible comedy, the process of biblical adaptation, lessons he's learned as a 2nd 2nd AD for The Chosen, and more. The Pilot episode for The Promised Land released on YouTube earlier in July and the remainder of the first season will most likely begin filming later this year. My own review of the episode was overwhelmingly positive For additional content on Bible adaptations and to support my work, consider becoming a member of my Buy Me a Coffee #biblestories #moses #biblecharacters #biblecomedy #thepromisedland #exodus #oldtestament #bibleshow #miriam #aaron #bibletales #interview #thechosen #biblestory #egypt #israel #christiancomedy

Jordan Walker Ross joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss his role as Little James in The Chosen, the hit Bible series that explores the life and ministry of Jesus through the eyes of his followers. Recently, news broke that The Chosen Season 4 will debut in theaters in February and Little James will play an important role in the upcoming season. In their conversation, Jordan and Kevin discuss:

• Jordan's personal experiences as an aspiring actor with cerebral palsy and scoliosis
• Jordan's podcast, "What's your limp?" and learning to love our vulnerabilities
• Jordan's audition for The Chosen (Hint: it was for the role of another disciple)
• How Jordan researched and developed Little James' character
• The big Little James scene in The Chosen Season 3
• What's ahead for Little James (and the other disciples) in The Chosen Season 4
• Dealing with the excitement - and controversy - that surround The Chosen
• Jordan's other upcoming films, The Shift (December 1, 2023) and El Tonto Por Cristo (2024)

Additional Resources from The Bible Artist Blog

• Little James in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
• The Chosen Season 4 Trailer Analysis
• The Chosen Season 3 Episode 1 & 2 Analysis
• Cancel Culture, Boycotts, & Rainbow Flags (The Chosen Controversies)

On the blog I have an ongoing series exploring how The Chosen adapts biblical characters, and in today’s podcast I’ll be revisiting a post I wrote just a few months ago about how The Chosen depicts Little James or as he’s more traditionally known, James the Lesser.

Up until his big moment in Episode 2 of Season 3, Little James has played an appropriately small role in The Chosen. With only a handful of lines in The Chosen Season 1, most viewers barely even took notice of him. Season 2 finally started giving James a little more depth through his interactions with the other disciples, but in Season 3, Little James finally got his moment to shine.

About The Bible Artist Blog:

I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel. I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition I’ve been a fan of Bible art for most of my life, and so over the past few years on the Bible Artist blog I’ve been exploring popular Bible adaptations like The Chosen and I’ve been encouraging Christian communities to discuss and engage with the arts. Now I’m excited to share some of the insights that I’ve gained with you, because who knows, maybe today’s episode will inspire you to create something beautiful. For more resources, visit www.thebibleartist.com

Intro Music:

excerpt from "Kyrie" (Lobo de Mesquita Missa para Quarta-feira de Cinzas)

Performed by Vox Brasiliensis

https://musopen.org/music/43467-missa-para-quarta-feira-de-cinzas/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Scripture References:

Mark 15:40 (ESV)

Galatians 1:18-19 (ESV)

John 19:25 (ESV)

Matthew 10:1-4

Acts 15

James 1:1

Leviticus 21:16-21

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (ESV)

In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of David and the Outlaws, a TV show that we are imagining in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture. If you're a fan of The Chosen, consider joining us to see what goes into the work of adapting biblical stories to the screen. In today's episode, we will begin developing the plot for episodes 6-7 of Season 1. Episode 6 focuses on the aftermath of David's decision to spare Saul's life as well as the death of Samuel (1 Samuel 25:1). In Episode 7, Jehoiada, one of our POV outlaws, attempts to rescue his son from Saul's household and David has to decide whether he will intervene. The Sojourners (Victor's Serialized Novel) Make It (Standard Size) Make It (Compact Size) #kingdavid #bibleshow #kingsaul #bibleseries #oldtestament #biblestories #biblecharacters #christianshow #thechosen #davidandgoliath #bookofsamuel #nabal

In 1 Samuel 22 we are told that while David was on the run from King Saul, he became the leader of a band of outlaws, misfits, and runaway slaves. This period is the focus of the first season of our Bible-Verse - an imaginary TV show that we are plotting out in order to deepen our understanding of Scripture, connect with its characters, and experience the joy of creative collaboration. If you're a fan of The Chosen, consider joining us to see what goes into the work of adapting biblical stories to the screen. In today's episode, we will begin developing the plot for episodes 1-2 of Season 1. Episode 1 includes David's parting with Jonathan, his stop at Nob to inquire from God and receive Goliath's sword, and Saul's slaughter of the priests at Nob. It also introduces the Hittite, a mercenary serving Saul, as well as a maimed Israelite debt-slave and his son, who serves in the house of Saul. Episode 2 follows David's efforts to get his family to safety after he learns of the massacre at Nob. The Sojourners (Victor's Substack Novel) Season Outline