Episode 143: A conversation with 'The Chosen' creator and show runner Dallas Jenkins

When Dallas Jenkins, creator, principal writer and show runner for The Chosen spoke at Oklahoma Christian University, The Christian Chronicle's Bobby Ross, Jr., got a chance to sit down with him for a conversation. Carla Hinton, faith editor for The Oklahomanand The Christian Chronicle's CEO Erik Tryggestad joined them.

In this interview, you'll hear Jenkins talk about:

• The experience of filming the sixth season of The Chosen, which is all about the crucifixion of Jesus.
• How he handles the expectations of politicians that he (and his show) will be a platform and voice for their particular views.
• Why he chose to make The Chosen a TV show instead of a movie.
• The impact that The Chosen is making on Christians and non-Christians alike all over the world.
• How he chose Jonathan Roumie to play Jesus of Nazareth.
• The extreme personal and professional challenges of creating and sustaining The Chosen.
• How the broader entertainment industry has responded to, and been changed by, The Chosen phenomenon.
• The challenge and opportunity of interpreting Scripture through an artistic medium like television.

Link to Bobby Ross Jr.'s Christian Chronicle story about his interview with Dallas Jenkins.

Link to The Chosen

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