The Bible Artist Podcast

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 bibli...

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 bibli...

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 bibli...

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...

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...

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...

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 adapt...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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'...

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'...

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, wh...

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 le...

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, an...

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&#3...

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 o...

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...

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 pers...

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 T...

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...

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 goin...

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 th...