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...

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.

Discussion Question:
1. Read the call of Nathaniel (John 1:4...

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.

Discussion Questions:
1. In Acts 1:14, Scripture points out tha...

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.

Discussion Questions:
1. Pondering the “thatch roof” example from this episode (the way it “blocks the sun ...

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.

Discussion Questions:
1. Why is John the Baptist referred to as the new Elijah? Refer to Malachi 4:5-6.
2. “He mu...

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.

Discussion Questions:
1. Can you relate to Mary Magdalene’s struggle to feel worthy of God’s love?
2. What does it me...

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.

Discussion Questions:
1. How can the Sermon on the Mount serve as a central guiding principle or “magna carta” for y...

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. 

Discussion Questions:
1. In this episode, why do the producers depict Jesus asking Mary to share her thought...