Dallas Jenkins

After just two seasons, the hit television show “The Chosen” became the #1 highest crowdfunded media project of all time. Now, with Season 3 released and Season 4 underway, today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast revisits a conversation with Dallas Jenkins about how it all began and where it’s headed.

Listen in and discover how the first ever multi-season TV show about Jesus got started, the impact it’s had on the world, what it was like to film during a pandemic, and what lies ahead for the final seasons.

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THE CHOSEN (SEASON 1-3)

AS THE BIGGEST CROWDFUNDED PROJECT IN TV HISTORY, THE CHOSEN IS THE FIRST-EVER MULTI-SEASON SHOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF JESUS.

This series allows viewers to see the life of Jesus through the eyes of those that knew Him. Follow the transformations of His followers through the ministry of Jesus as He journeys to change the world.

“Come and see” the global phenomenon that is changing tens of millions of people with each new episode. Click here if you already have the first two seasons and just want Season 3.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their’s is the kingdom of God.”

Imagine hearing these words for the first time. The hit TV show The Chosen seeks to help viewers do this by telling the gospel story through the eyes of those who encountered Jesus in the first century. In the video below, take a look at what comes up next in Season 2.

THE CHOSEN (SEASON 1 & 2)

THE CHOSEN IS THE #1 CROWDFUNDED MEDIA PROJECT IN ENTERTAINMENT HISTORY AND THE FIRST MULTI-SEASON SHOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST AND HIS DISCIPLES.

It’s no longer hidden. The word is spreading that Jesus is the Messiah. Increased fame brings growing crowds, new disciples, and more miracles. It also brings trouble.

Mary is confronted with old demons. The tension between Simon and Matthew explodes. James & John battle their prejudices and fiery tempers. But they all continue to passionately pursue the man they don’t always understand but will always follow.

“Come and see” the global phenomenon that is changing tens of millions of people with each new episode. Click here if you already have Season 1 and just want Season 2.

The Chosen is the first ever episodic television series made about the life of Jesus. And even with a budget of $10 million, it was made completely outside of Hollywood. In this interview, Charles Morris catches up with Dallas Jenkins on the set of this completely crowdfunded television series to discuss what goes into creatively telling the gospel story around what we know is true in Scripture.

THE CHOSEN (SEASON 1-3)

AS THE BIGGEST CROWDFUNDED PROJECT IN TV HISTORY, THE CHOSEN IS THE FIRST-EVER MULTI-SEASON SHOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF JESUS.

This series allows viewers to see the life of Jesus through the eyes of those that knew Him. Follow the transformations of His followers through the ministry of Jesus as He journeys to change the world.

“Come and see” the global phenomenon that is changing tens of millions of people with each new episode. Click here if you already have the first two seasons and just want Season 3.