Joan's Take on The Chosen

After each season of The Chosen, I host a live chat to breakdown my thoughts on the episodes and answer your questions. After the livestream, I'll post here for those who want to listen later.

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Episodes

Season 1, Episode 5

This is probably my favorite episode. The Blessed Mother, wine, and plenty of good foreshadowing. What more do you need? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joanmwatson.substack.com

Jul 09, 2021•36 min

Season 1, Episode 4

How can you not enjoy an episode with so many great quotes? From creepy John to his wife’s favorite ear, Simon is full of good lines in this one. But it’s not just full of laughs - we also witness one of the most real, authentic prayers from the lips of a desperate man. We’ve all had those moments, haven’t we? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joanmwatson.substack.com...

Jul 09, 2021•34 min

Season 1, Episode 3

Even though this is the shortest episode of Season One, I think it sets the stage for two vital themes that The Chosen presents really well. Tune in to find out what those are. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joanmwatson.substack.com

Jul 09, 2021•28 min

Season 1, Episode 2

Our discussion of Season 1, Episode 2 of The Chosen. We’ll talk about the importance of the Sabbath, look a little closer at who the Pharisees were, and try to rid ourselves of some preconceived notions so that we can better understand what Jesus was doing and saying. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joanmwatson.substack.com...

Jul 09, 2021•37 min

Season 1, Episode 1

The Chosen is the first multi-season show about the life of Christ and his followers. I, like so many others, was reluctant to watch it. Christian media has disappointed me before, and I assumed it would be pretty cheesy. Did I need another visual interpretation of the Gospels? It turns out, I did. The Chosen might not be for everyone, but I really enjoyed the first season. What’s more important: it affected my prayer life. Yes, that’s right. A television show helped me pray better. When I heard...

Jul 09, 2021•36 min

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