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EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 37 MIN

Why We Need A Historical Drama About The Life Of Jesus Christ, And Why 300 Million People Have Already Tuned In To Watch “The Chosen”

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Happy Easter everyone! In this episode we sit down with the creator of Amazon Prime’s wildly popular series “The Chosen,” Dallas Jenkins. Jenkins tells his story of how and why he decided to bring the story of Jesus Christ to life in a scripted streaming series. Jenkins talks about the criticism and praise he’s received for taking creative licenses with the Bible for context, understanding and entertainment purposes. Jenkins also tells us why he believes his series has found such incredible success with both believers and non-believers alike. The Chosen Season 6 premieres on Prime Video November 15th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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