The Bible Artist Podcast

Join Kevin and Victor as they review and analyze Episode 8 of House of David Season 2 (The Truth Revealed). Along the way, they discuss: how David’s final confrontation with Saul highlights his respect for what it means to be anointed, the similarities and differences between Eliab and Joab, the consequences of David and Mychal parting, Jonathan and David’s covenantal friendship, Samuel’s Gandalf...

Kevin and Victor continue their analysis of House of David Season 2 by looking at big picture themes from this season and the lessons that the show can teach today's Christians and Church. How can David and Jonathan's friendship address the epidemic of loneliness among men in America and the breakdown of civility in our culture? What can Christians from all political tribes learn from Hous...

In this episode of The Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin and Victor review and analyze Episode 7 of House of David Season 2. Along the way, they discuss: the marriage of David and Mychal, Mychal's reconciliation with Mirab, Jesse's warning to David, Eshbaal's schemes, how Episode 7 uses dramatic irony and foreshadows future problems in the Book of Samuel, and why King Saul finally turns on D...

In this episode of The Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin proposes a crazy new House of David Season 2 fan theory about David's future wife... Ahinoam? Along the way, Kevin and Victor discuss polygamy in the Bible whether the Bible identifies Saul's wife Ahinoam with Ahinoam of Jezreel, why that might not matter to House of David, the potential drama between David, Mychal, and her mother, and how...

In this episode of The Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin and Victor explore Episode 5 of House of David Season 2. Along the way, they discuss how the show continues to develop David as a leader, the writing of Psalm 23, Psalm 92, and Psalm 41, and the ways that the episode foreshadows the tragic future of David, Mychal, and Bathsheba. Although they have a few issues with how the episode leans more heavi...

In this episode of the Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin and Victor discuss Episode 6 of House of David Season 2, focusing on the escalating tensions between Saul and David, Joab’s role as David’s protector, the dynamics of Jonathan and Sara's relationship, and the roles of women in the court. They explore the themes of choice, consequence, and the complexities of love and power, culminating in Davi...

As Kevin and Victor discuss and react to Episode 4 of House of David Season 2 (Road to Atonement), they consider big topics like: the importance of the Day of Atonement, why David and the house of Jesse weren't allowed into the Tabernacle, the complicated romantic triangle between David, Mirab, and Mychal, Eliab's painful moral dilemma, David's growth as a leader, Jonathan's romanc...

In this episode of the Bible Artists podcast, Kevin and Victor delve into the complexities of House of David Season Two, Episode Three. They discuss the identity of Eshbaal’s captor and whether Eshbaal really has reformed or if he has some greater scheme against Saul and Jonathan. They also highlight the romantic drama between Mychal and Mirab and David's development as a leader and how the sh...

In this episode of the Bible Artist Podcast, hosts Kevin and Victor delve into the first two episodes of House of David Season 2 ("A Tale of Two Swords" and "A Journey HOme". They explore the central theme of faith versus technology and how Goliath's sword may function like the Ring of Power in House of David Season 2. Other major topics included character dynamics, particu...

Kevin and Victor offer a NO SPOILER review of Episodes 1-2 of House of David Season 2 ("A Tale of Two Swords" and "A Journey Home") from ⁠ @watchwonderproject ⁠ . Along the way, they discuss the high production value , the action-packed and unique battle in Episode 1, their favorite character performances, like Jonathan, Eliab, and King Saul, connections between House of David...

This week on the Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin is joined by Bible film scholar Matthew Page of Bible Films Blog to discuss the history of Bible cinema and the ways in which The Chosen is both innovative and a continuation of existing trends in Bible films. Along the way, they also discuss: the best Bible films you've probably never seen, the value of being exposed to diverse portrayals of Jesus,...

Does The Chosen help instruct our imagination and emotions like CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, or is it an idolatrous violation of the Second Commandment? Kevin is joined by Justin Dillehay, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Hartsville, Tennesee and regular contributor to The Gospel Coalition, to discuss The Chosen from a pastoral and theological perspective. In defending how The Chosen depic...

Join us as we review and discuss The Chosen Season 5 Last Supper (Part 3) Episodes 6-8. Topics will include: Nicodemus, the footwashing, the Lord's Supper, Judas' fall, the identity of the Watcher, the long flashback sequence, the visions in the Garden, and the ending of The Chosen Season 5. Victor's Novel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the Bible Artist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Chosen S5 Ep1 Review & Analysis⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The...

Join us as we review and discuss The Chosen Season 5 Episodes 3-5 and House of David Episode 8. Topics from The Chosen Season 5 will include: The Chosen Season 5-Memento connection, Jesus' debates with the Chief Priests, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians, the fall of Judas, and the Mysterious Watcher and a big character reveal. Topics from House of David will include: Jonathan and Achish, Jo...

Last week, both The Chosen Season 5 Episodes 1-2 and House of David Episode 7 were released. We'll review all three episodes and discuss: The Chosen's depiction of Jesus' triumphal entry and cleansing of the Temple, as well as House of David's depiction of Goliath, David in Eden, Jesse's Abraham-like sacrifice, Saul's struggle madness, and Jonathan's desperate efforts....

Amazon recently released Episodes 6 of House of David (Giants Awakened). Today, we'll discuss the fall of Shamyaza and the Watchers, House of David's use of the Book of Enoch, the negotiations between Achish and the Giants, Saul's growing madness, and Jonathan's encounter with Samuel. Plus: Why does House of David keep drawing on The Lord of the Rings, Dune, and other fantasy films...

Amazon recently released Episodes 5 of House of David (The Wolf and The Lion), a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. In today's discussion, we'll discuss Saul's tense negotiations with Adriel, the elder of Judah, Ahinoam's efforts to manage Saul and hold the kingdom together...

Ayelet Zurer plays Queen Ahinoam, wife of the murderous King Saul in Amazon's epic new Bible show, House of David (from Jon Erwin and @watchwonderproject ). She joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss her role and the complicated dynamics in the House of King Saul caused by David's rise to power. Along the way, they also discuss the challenges and rewards of adapting biblical st...

Amazon recently released Episodes 4 of House of David (The Song of Moses), a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. In today's discussion, we'll discuss David's time in the House of Saul, Eshbaal's indiscretions, and the mysterious vision that David has at the start of the epis...

Amazon recently released Episodes 1-3 of House of David, a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. Is House of David biblical? Is it good? What do we make of Amazon's involvement? What makes House of David different from The Chosen? And which characters and stories are we most interested in...

My big picture reactions to Episodes 1, 2, and 3 of Amazon's House of David series. For more detailed recap, review, and analysis of each episode, check the links below: House of David Episode 1 Review⁠⁠ ⁠⁠House of David Episode 2 Review⁠⁠ ⁠⁠House of David Episode 3 Review⁠⁠ ⁠⁠House of David Episode 4 Review⁠⁠ ⁠House of David Episode 5 Review⁠ ⁠⁠House of David Episode 6 Review⁠⁠ ⁠⁠House of Dav...

The Chosen cast member Shaan Sharma joins Kevin to discuss what's ahead for Shmuel in The Chosen Season 5: The Last Supper. They discuss topics like: the recently released Sanhedrin scene in which Shmuel has a fiery confrontation with his friend and fellow Pharisee, Yussif; how Shmuel reacts to Jesus cleansing the Temple; whether Shmuel is still open to Jesus; the complex characterization of S...

Actor Dav Coretti joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss his role as Chisisi in The Promised Land and as a Sadducee in The Chosen. Along the way, they discuss topics like: Balancing respect for Scripture with comedy Dav's surprising source of inspiration for Chisisi The future of The Promised Land The uplifting culture on the set of The Chosen The rise of high-quality Bible shows a...

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 r...

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&#39...