The Chosen: Bringing The Life Of Jesus Into American Homes

Dallas Jenkins was a former Hollywood director, producing crowdfunded Christian movies out of a church in Illinois when he came up with the idea for The Chosen, the multiseason drama depicting the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Creator, Director, and Co-Writer of The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins joins to share how he worked to create the series, how the show was entirely funded through donations, and how it has been received by viewers.

Later, Dallas discusses the impact the show has had on the actors and team that works on it, how Jonathan Roumie's portrayal of Jesus has changed public perception of the story of Christ, and shares the plans for future seasons.

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