In this episode of the Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin and Victor discuss Episode 6 of House of David Season 2, focusing on the escalating tensions between Saul and David, Joab’s role as David’s protector, the dynamics of Jonathan and Sara's relationship, and the roles of women in the court. They explore the themes of choice, consequence, and the complexities of love and power, culminating in David’s dramatic battle against the Philistines (where he does indeed take 200 foreskins) and the emotional struggles of characters like Mirab and Ahinoam. Plus: Kevin makes a controversial prediction about David’s future wife…Ahinoam?#houseofdavidseason2 #christianshowinsights #houseofdavid #davidandgoliath #davidmovie #kingsaul #biblicalstory #mychal #mirab More Resources
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As Kevin and Victor discuss and react to Episode 4 of House of David Season 2 (Road to Atonement), they consider big topics like: the importance of the Day of Atonement, why David and the house of Jesse weren't allowed into the Tabernacle, the complicated romantic triangle between David, Mirab, and Mychal, Eliab's painful moral dilemma, David's growth as a leader, Jonathan's romance, and the (thankfully non-explicit) depiction of Saul's adultery with Kazia. Plus: predictions for how the second half of House of David Season 2 will play out and the future importance of the Tabernacle.
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In this episode of the Bible Artists podcast, Kevin and Victor delve into the complexities of House of David Season Two, Episode Three. They discuss the identity of Eshbaal’s captor and whether Eshbaal really has reformed or if he has some greater scheme against Saul and Jonathan. They also highlight the romantic drama between Mychal and Mirab and David's development as a leader and how the show gives him an opportunity to shine as a peace-maker who can find a middle path during negotiations. Other key topics include the intricate relationships within the royal family and the foreshadowing of future biblical moments involving Uriah, Oaz (or is it Uzzah?), Joab, and Abner. House of David Season 2 continues to impress with its complex characters and relational dynamics and its ability to blend biblical themes with engaging storytelling.
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In this episode of the Bible Artist Podcast, hosts Kevin and Victor delve into the first two episodes of House of David Season 2 ("A Tale of Two Swords" and "A Journey HOme". They explore the central theme of faith versus technology and how Goliath's sword may function like the Ring of Power in House of David Season 2. Other major topics included character dynamics, particularly between David, Eliab, Saul, and Jonathan, and the impressive battle sequences. The complexity of Saul's character and Samuel's prophetic judgment are also discussed. The conversation highlights political intrigue and foreshadowing of future conflicts, concluding with high expectations for the season ahead.00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Faith vs. Technology: Thematic Exploration06:02 - Character Dynamics: David, Saul, and Jonathan11:29 - Battle Sequences and Visual Storytelling17:33 - Mirab and Michal23:41 - The Complexity of Saul's Character29:31 - Samuel's Prophetic Role35:20 - Political Intrigue and Power Dynamics41:20 - Foreshadowing and Future Conflicts47:10 - Conclusion and Future Expectations#houseofdavidseason2 #christianshowinsights #houseofdavid #davidandgoliath #davidmovie #kingsaul #biblicalstory
Kevin and Victor offer a NO SPOILER review of Episodes 1-2 of House of David Season 2 ("A Tale of Two Swords" and "A Journey Home") from @watchwonderproject . Along the way, they discuss the high production value , the action-packed and unique battle in Episode 1, their favorite character performances, like Jonathan, Eliab, and King Saul, connections between House of David and The Lord of the Rings, Season 2's thematic focus on the Sword of Goliath and the battle between technology and faith. They also consider how the show's depiction of 1 Samuel 17-18 compares with Scripture.0:00 - Introduction to House of David Season 202:06 - The Action-Packed Battle10:01 - Complexity of Characters and Flashbacks13:38 - Episode 2 of House of David Season 216:32 - Sword of Goliath: Technology vs. Faith22:11 - Biblical Accuracy and Storytelling Choices30:04 - Conclusion #houseofdavidseason2 #houseofdavid #davidandgoliath #kingsaul #biblicalstory #christianshowinsights #biblecharacters
This week on the Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin is joined by Bible film scholar Matthew Page of Bible Films Blog to discuss the history of Bible cinema and the ways in which The Chosen is both innovative and a continuation of existing trends in Bible films. Along the way, they also discuss: the best Bible films you've probably never seen, the value of being exposed to diverse portrayals of Jesus, similarities between The Chosen and the first silent Bible films, why controversy seems to follow not just The Chosen but every Bible film, and how the current wave of Bible shows (House of David, Testament, etc) is similar to and different from past waves of Bible films.#thechosentvseries #thechosenseason5 #lastsupper #jesus #bibleshow #biblemovies #christianshowinsights #houseofdavid #testament Support The Bible Artist
More from Matthew Page:Bible Films Blog100 Bible Films (Amazon Affiliate Link)The Life of Jesus in 38 FilmsGospel According to Matthew Commentary
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Does The Chosen help instruct our imagination and emotions like CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, or is it an idolatrous violation of the Second Commandment? Kevin is joined by Justin Dillehay, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Hartsville, Tennesee and regular contributor to The Gospel Coalition, to discuss The Chosen from a pastoral and theological perspective. In defending how The Chosen depicts Jesus visually, Pastor Dillehay compares the show's depiction of Jesus to CS Lewis' depiction of Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia. Even so, he urges Christians to maintain unity in the face of the polarized responses to The Chosen. Plus: Pastor Dillehay shares his personal thoughts on The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper and Amazon's House of David series (Spoiler: He liked them both!)
Join us as we review and discuss The Chosen Season 5 Last Supper (Part 3) Episodes 6-8. Topics will include: Nicodemus, the footwashing, the Lord's Supper, Judas' fall, the identity of the Watcher, the long flashback sequence, the visions in the Garden, and the ending of The Chosen Season 5.
Join us as we review and discuss The Chosen Season 5 Episodes 3-5 and House of David Episode 8. Topics from The Chosen Season 5 will include: The Chosen Season 5-Memento connection, Jesus' debates with the Chief Priests, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians, the fall of Judas, and the Mysterious Watcher and a big character reveal. Topics from House of David will include: Jonathan and Achish, Jonathan and David's friendship, Mychal and David's relationship, the surprise return of Eshbaal, and the final battle between David and Goliath.
Last week, both The Chosen Season 5 Episodes 1-2 and House of David Episode 7 were released. We'll review all three episodes and discuss: The Chosen's depiction of Jesus' triumphal entry and cleansing of the Temple, as well as House of David's depiction of Goliath, David in Eden, Jesse's Abraham-like sacrifice, Saul's struggle madness, and Jonathan's desperate efforts. Plus: How do both shows help us understand kingship and the type of leaders we should follow.
Amazon recently released Episodes 6 of House of David (Giants Awakened). Today, we'll discuss the fall of Shamyaza and the Watchers, House of David's use of the Book of Enoch, the negotiations between Achish and the Giants, Saul's growing madness, and Jonathan's encounter with Samuel. Plus: Why does House of David keep drawing on The Lord of the Rings, Dune, and other fantasy films? And what does that have to do with JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis' concept of true myth? Join us and share your own thoughts about House of David Episode 6 and more!
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Amazon recently released Episodes 5 of House of David (The Wolf and The Lion), a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. In today's discussion, we'll discuss Saul's tense negotiations with Adriel, the elder of Judah, Ahinoam's efforts to manage Saul and hold the kingdom together, and David's relationship with Mychal. Plus: how House of David is playing the long game and setting up future seasons.
Ayelet Zurer plays Queen Ahinoam, wife of the murderous King Saul in Amazon's epic new Bible show, House of David (from Jon Erwin and @watchwonderproject ). She joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss her role and the complicated dynamics in the House of King Saul caused by David's rise to power. Along the way, they also discuss the challenges and rewards of adapting biblical stories, the queen's decision to dabble in witchcraft, and whether Ahinoam is an evil queen or just a devoted mother.
PLUS: comparing Queen Ahinoam with Ayelet's other current role, Vanessa Fisk, wife of the Kingpin in Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again. AND: how the story of David and Goliath may be one of the first super hero stories. Ayelet is an accomplished actress with roles in Hollywood blockbusters like Man of Steel, Munich, Angels and Demons, and Last Days in the Desert, as well as television shows like Daredevil (Netflix), Losing Alice (Apple TV), Moonhaven (AMC+) and You (Neflix).
Amazon recently released Episodes 4 of House of David (The Song of Moses), a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. In today's discussion, we'll discuss David's time in the House of Saul, Eshbaal's indiscretions, and the mysterious vision that David has at the start of the episode.
Amazon recently released Episodes 1-3 of House of David, a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. Is House of David biblical? Is it good? What do we make of Amazon's involvement? What makes House of David different from The Chosen? And which characters and stories are we most interested in? And where is the story going? Join us as we discuss all of these questions and more!
My big picture reactions to Episodes 1, 2, and 3 of Amazon's House of David series. For more detailed recap, review, and analysis of each episode, check the links below:Episode 1 ReviewEpisode 2 ReviewEpisode 3 Review
The Chosen cast member Shaan Sharma joins Kevin to discuss what's ahead for Shmuel in The Chosen Season 5: The Last Supper. They discuss topics like: the recently released Sanhedrin scene in which Shmuel has a fiery confrontation with his friend and fellow Pharisee, Yussif; how Shmuel reacts to Jesus cleansing the Temple; whether Shmuel is still open to Jesus; the complex characterization of Shmuel and Judas; and how The Chosen is uniting people together in faith, hope, and love.
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Actor Dav Coretti joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss his role as Chisisi in The Promised Land and as a Sadducee in The Chosen. Along the way, they discuss topics like:
As you might expect from his performance in The Promised Land, Dav is a lot of fun - but also full of insight. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
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Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss The Chosen Season 5, as well as his creative journey and philosophy of biblical adaptation. What makes Season 5 of The Chosen unique? How do the disciples respond to Jesus cleansing the Temple in Season 5? What’s it like to face a regular cycle of controversies like the criticism of Ramah’s death or the recent debate over Jesus praying for Judas? How has the process of creating The Chosen shaped Dallas? What’s distinct about The Chosen way of doing Bible adaptation? Who is Dallas’ favorite character to write? Plus: Dallas shares a few thoughts about Amazon and Wonder Project’s upcoming new Bible show, House of David.Support The Bible ArtistKey Events of Holy Week in The Chosen Season 5
Judgment and Authority: Key Themes in The Chosen Season 5Did Jesus pray for Judas?Jesus’ Prophecy in The Chosen Season 5The Chosen Season 5 Teaser AnalysisHouse of David Teaser AnalysisThe Chosen Bible Study and Discussion Guides
After the The Chosen Season 5 teaser trailer dropped, did you find yourself wanting to freshen up on your knowledge of Holy Week? Join Kevin and Victor as they discuss the biblical stories and passages that inspired The Chosen Season 5 and consider some of the challenges of adapting the Gospels to the screen. In today's episode, Kevin and Victor begin with the beginning of Holy Week, Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. This story shows up in all four of the Gospel accounts, but with interesting differences. Which version of the story will The Chosen follow? How will this scene pay off some of the characters set up in past seasons? And what exactly is the point of this story? We'll cover these questions and more! Resources from The Bible Artist -The Chosen Season 5 Teaser Analysis -The Chosen Season 5: Key Events of Holy Week -The Chosen Season 5 Key Themes: Judgment, Authority, and (Un)faithfulness Victor's Novel