The Chosen S2 Ep 7: Reckoning

Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger discuss the last episode of Season 3 of The Chosen. In this episode, they consider the scriptural and Jewish tradition of the queen mother, The Chosen's depiction of the Pharisees, and the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they continue discussing Season 3 of The Chosen. In this episode, they unpack the historical background of the Decapolis, the depiction of the apostles struggling to understand Jesus' words, and the tradition of John as the beloved disciple.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

Sit down with Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they continue discussing Season 3 of The Chosen. In this episode, they consider the show's increasingly complex narrative and how it portrays the complexities of discipleship.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of "Clean, Part 2", highlighting the ways The Chosen brings biblical events to life.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

The Chosen depicts two powerful miracles in "Clean, Part 1": the healing of the woman with the flow of blood and the raising of Jairus' daughter. Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger for another episode of Catholic Commentary on The Chosen. In this episode, they discuss ways The Chosen draws on Catholic tradition, the cost of discipleship, and the relationship between faith and reason.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

Dr. Barber and Dr. Hefelfinger are back to discuss Episode 3 of Season 3 of The Chosen: "Physician, Heal Yourself." In this episode, they discuss Jesus' return to Nazareth, the challenges of portraying the Son of God in media, Jesus' authoritative display in the synagogue, and his miraculous escape from danger.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

In this episode, Dr. Barber and Dr. Hefelfinger explore Episode 2 of Season 3: "Two by Two." They consider the real consequences that following Jesus entails, how Jesus calls his disciples in spite of and because of their pasts, and how suffering can glorify God when it is transformed by grace.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

In this episode, Dr. Barber and Dr. Hefelfinger dive into Season 3 of The Chosen and unpack its first episode: "Homecoming." Highlighting the episode's theological significance for Catholics, they reflect on The Chosen's interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew's response, the mystery of evil, and the call of Judas.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

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.   Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.

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.  Watch The Chosen on Formed.Get a 7-day free trial of Formed.Support this podcast and the Augustine Institute on the Mission Circle.