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
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Episode 1 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 2
Episode 1
In the premiere of Season 2 of Catholic Commentary on The Chosen, Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger explore “Thunder,” the first episode of Season 2 of The Chosen. In this discussion, they comment on how The Chosen weaves together the different Gospel accounts, the composition of the G...
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Episode 2 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 2
Episode 2
Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they explore the second episode of Season 2 of The Chosen: “I Saw You”. In this episode, they discuss St. Nathaniel, St. Philip, and the way our pasts shape the way we follow Christ.
Download discussion questions for each episode here.
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Episode 3 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 2
Episode 3
Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger discuss Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 2: “Matthew 4:24”. They highlight its depiction of Mary, recommend Scripture verses to pray with, and comment on the portrayal of Christ's humanity.
Download discussion questions for each episode here.
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Episode 4 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 2
Episode 4
Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of “The Perfect Opportunity,” highlighting how The Chosen brings biblical events to life.
Download discussion questions for each episode here.
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Episode 5 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 2
Episode 5
Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of Season 2 Episode 5, “Spirit”, highlighting how The Chosen brings John 5 to life.
Download discussion questions for each episode here.
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Episode 6 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 2
Episode 6
Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of “Unlawful,” highlighting the ways The Chosen brings biblical events to life.
Download discussion questions for each episode here.
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Episode 7 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 2
Episode 7
Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of “Reckoning,” highlighting the ways The Chosen brings biblical events to life.
Download discussion questions for each episode here.
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Episode 8 | Catholic Commentary on The Chosen | Season 2
Episode 8
Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of “Beyond Mountains,” highlighting the ways The Chosen brings biblical events to life.
Download discussion questions for each episode here.
