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:

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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

⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 7 Review⁠⁠-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

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:

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

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:

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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

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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:

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.

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: 

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.

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.

Links & References:

⁠About Full of Eyes⁠

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’.

-Image on Full of Eyes Visual Library

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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.

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/

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/