Catholic Commentary on The Chosen

Catholic Commentary on The Chosen

4 Seasons

Catholic Commentary on The Chosen helps Catholics engage with the immensely popular TV series depicting the life of Christ. Using the fullness of the faith and authentic Catholic imagination, Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger help Catholics approach Scripture, creative license, and more in The Chosen.

Watch Season 1 of The Chosen on FORMED: https://watch.formed.org/the-chosen
Watch Seasons 2 & 3 of The Chosen here: https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen

Catholic Commentary on The Chosen
  • I Have Called You By Name | The Chosen | Episode 1

    Episode 1

    Two brothers struggle with their tax debts to Rome while a woman in the red quarter wrestles with her demons.

    Watch the entire series here: https://watch.formed.org/the-chosen

    Watch Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfigner discuss this episode in Catholic Commentary on The Chosen: https://w...

  • Shabbat | The Chosen | Episode 2

    Episode 2

    Mathew validates Simon's claims with Praetor Quintus, Nicodemus investigates the miracle reported in the Red Quarter, and Mary receives surprise guests at her Shabbat dinner.

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  • Jesus Loves the Little Children | The Chosen | Episode 3

    Episode 3

    Jesus befriends and teaches the group of children who discover his camp on the outskirts of Capernaum.

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    Watch Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfigner discuss this episode in Catholic Commentary on The Chosen: https://watch.fo...

  • The Rock On Which It Is Built | The Chosen | Episode 4

    Episode 4

    With his life and family under threat from Rome, Simon spends one last night fishing in a desperate attempt to square his debts. Andrew spots a familiar face waiting for them on the shores of Galilee.

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  • The Wedding Gift | The Chosen | Episode 5

    Episode 5

    Nicodemus interrogates John the Baptizer while Jesus and his students make their way to a wedding celebration in Cana. When the wine runs low, Mary asks her son to intervene on behalf of the bridegroom's family.

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  • Indescribable Compassion | The Chosen | Episode 6

    Episode 6

    After witnessing the healing of a leper on the road to Capernaum, a woman forces her paralytic friend through the crowd to meet Jesus.

    Watch Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfigner discuss this episode in Catholic Commentary on The Chosen: https://watch.formed.org/catholic-commentary-on-the...

  • Invitations | The Chosen | Episode 7

    Episode 7

    Mathew struggles to reconcile the miracles he has witnessed with reality. Nicodemus meets Jesus by night.

    Watch Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfigner discuss this episode in Catholic Commentary on The Chosen: https://watch.formed.org/catholic-commentary-on-the-chosen/season:1/videos/episo...

  • I Am He | The Chosen | Episode 8

    Episode 8

    Jesus and His students complete their preparations and leave Capernaum for Samaria. Jesus meets with a suffering woman at Jacob's well and announces that He is the Messiah.

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