Critiques and Insights on Flashbacks

Exploring Biblical Assumptions

Filler Content in a Messy Season

Exploring Spiritual Insights and Challenges

Jesus' Nighttime Visit to Little James

Key Takeaways:

"The Chosen" uses flashbacks as a narrative device, but their effectiveness is questioned in this episode.

Significant moments, such as Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, underscore themes of servant leadership.

The narrative choices in the episode invite viewers to revisit and explore biblical texts in greater depth.

We discuss how well the show balances creative storytelling with maintaining theological accuracy.


Notable Quotes:

"The Chosen is prompting us to dig a little deeper into the assumptions we make about the Bible." — Laura Bennett

"We set the table anyway: a reflection on obedience when we don't understand God's plan." — Ben McEachen

"I find myself with less moments of deep reflection and more thinking about creative storytelling." — Laura Bennett

"Using visions and dreams to guide the Last Supper setting was a fresh insight." — Ben McEachen

"This episode is one of the more messy, disjointed, and odd seasons out of all of them." — Laura Bennett

 

Laura Bennett hosts Hope Afternoons in Sydney, Australia, and UNDISTRACTED podcast. Laura has reviewed TV and movies for Hope 1032 for more than a decade.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings in Sydney, Australia, and co-hosts Money: Faith and Finance. Ben has reviewed TV and movies for Empire, News Ltd and Hope 1032.

Have you heard of The Watchlist? Catch this amazing podcast here!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

Key Takeaways:
"The Chosen" uses flashbacks as a narrative device, but their effectiveness is questioned in this episode.
Significant moments, such as Jesus washing the disciples&rsquo; feet, underscore themes of servant leadership.
The narrative choices in the episode invite viewers to revisit and explore biblical texts in greater depth.
We discuss how well the show balances creative storytelling with maintaining theological accuracy.
 Notable Quotes:
"The Chosen is prompting us to dig a little deeper into the assumptions we make about the Bible." &mdash; Laura Bennett
"We set the table anyway: a reflection on obedience when we don't understand God's plan." &mdash; Ben McEachen
"I find myself with less moments of deep reflection and more thinking about creative storytelling." &mdash; Laura Bennett
"Using visions and dreams to guide the Last Supper setting was a fresh insight." &mdash; Ben McEachen
"This episode is one of the more messy, disjointed, and odd seasons out of all of them." &mdash; Laura Bennett
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Laura Bennett hosts Hope Afternoons in Sydney, Australia, and <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/show/undistracted-with-laura-bennett/">UNDISTRACTED</a> podcast. Laura has reviewed TV and movies for Hope 1032 for more than a decade.
Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings in Sydney, Australia, and co-hosts <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/show/money/">Money: Faith and Finance</a>. Ben has reviewed TV and movies for Empire, News Ltd and Hope 1032.
Have you heard of The Watchlist? Catch <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/show/the-watchlist/">this amazing podcast here!</a>
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2&rsquo;s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

The best Jesus TV show ever, The Chosen. Every episode. In detail. By fans. For fans.

Join fans and film/TV reviewers Laura Bennett and Ben McEachen as journey through the recently dropped Season 3.

Along with interviews with key cast and crew, Laura and Ben chat about storylines, Bible bits, what’s been added, what should have been cut, and how often The Chosen makes us all grow in our Christian faith. They also want your input and feedback about The Chosen as they take a closer look at each episode.

Laura Bennett hosts Hope Afternoons in Sydney, Australia, and UNDISTRACTED podcast. Laura has reviewed TV and movies for Hope 1032 for more than a decade.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings in Sydney. Australia, and co-hosts Money: Faith and Finance. Ben has reviewed TV and movies for Empire, News Ltd and Hope 1032.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

The best Jesus TV show ever, <a href="https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen">The Chosen</a>. Every episode. In detail. By fans. For fans.
Join fans and film/TV reviewers Laura Bennett and Ben McEachen as journey through the recently dropped <a href="https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen">Season 3</a>.
Along with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G05AyReVbQo&amp;list=PLpFjqIN33teqBzS7M_7IO1A_5OjLzoCy3">interviews with key cast and crew</a>, Laura and Ben chat about storylines, Bible bits, what’s been added, what should have been cut, and how often <a href="https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen">The Chosen</a> makes us all grow in our Christian faith. They also want your input and feedback about <a href="https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen">The Chosen</a> as they take a closer look at each episode.
Laura Bennett hosts Hope Afternoons in Sydney, Australia, and <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/show/undistracted-with-laura-bennett/">UNDISTRACTED</a> podcast. Laura has reviewed TV and movies for Hope 1032 for more than a decade.
Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings in Sydney. Australia, and co-hosts <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/show/money/">Money: Faith and Finance</a>. Ben has reviewed TV and movies for Empire, News Ltd and Hope 1032.
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2’s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

Following The Chosen

The best Jesus TV show ever, The Chosen beams all of us back into the world when the Messiah walked the earth – and on water. Join “Chosen” fans and film/TV reviewers Laura Bennett and Ben McEachen as they delve into every episode.

Along with interviews with key cast and crew, Laura and Ben chat about storylines, Bible bits, what’s been added, what should have been cut, and how often The Chosen makes us all grow in our Christian faith. They also want your input and feedback about The Chosen as they take a closer look at each episode.

Laura Bennett hosts Hope Afternoons in Sydney, Australia, and UNDISTRACTED podcast. Laura has reviewed TV and movies for Hope 1032 for more than a decade.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings in Sydney. Australia, and co-hosts Money: Faith and Finance. Ben has reviewed TV and movies for Empire, News Ltd and Hope 1032.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

The best Jesus TV show ever, The Chosen beams all of us back into the world when the Messiah walked the earth – and on water. Join “Chosen” fans and film/TV reviewers Laura Bennett and Ben McEachen as they delve into every episode.
Along with interviews with key cast and crew, Laura and Ben chat about storylines, Bible bits, what’s been added, what should have been cut, and how often The Chosen makes us all grow in our Christian faith. They also want your input and feedback about The Chosen as they take a closer look at each episode.
Laura Bennett hosts Hope Afternoons in Sydney, Australia, and UNDISTRACTED podcast. Laura has reviewed TV and movies for Hope 1032 for more than a decade.
Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings in Sydney. Australia, and co-hosts Money: Faith and Finance. Ben has reviewed TV and movies for Empire, News Ltd and Hope 1032.
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2’s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.