Following The Chosen

About Following The Chosen

The best Jesus TV show ever, The Chosen (https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen). Every episode. In detail. By fans. For fans. Join fans and film/TV reviewers Laura Bennett and Ben McEachen as journey through the recently dropped Season 3 (https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen). Along with interviews with key cast and crew (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G05AyReVbQo&list=PLpFjqIN33teqBzS7M_7IO1A_5OjLzoCy3), Laura and Ben chat about storylines, Bible bits, what’s been added, what should have been cut, and how often The Chosen (https://watch.angelstudios.com/thechosen) makes us all grow in our Christian faith. They also want your input and feedback about The Chosen (https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen) as they take a closer look at each episode. Laura Bennett hosts Hope Afternoons in Sydney, Australia, and UNDISTRACTED (https://hope1032.com.au/show/undistracted-with-laura-bennett/) podcast. Laura has reviewed TV and movies for Hope 1032 for more than a decade. Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings in Sydney. Australia, and co-hosts Money: Faith and Finance (https://hope1032.com.au/show/money/). Ben has reviewed TV and movies for Empire, News Ltd and Hope 1032. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au (http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/). And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app (https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/).

Publisher

Hope 103.2

Category

religion & spirituality · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Mar 2023

Latest episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 42 episodes have a transcript.

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   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bear Grylls Takes 'The Chosen' Cast Into the Wild

   Bear Grylls interviews "The Chosen" cast members in the wilderness, exploring their faith journeys and vulnerabilities outside of controlled environments.

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   25 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Did You Catch That? Secret Messages in The Chosen's Season Six Teaser

   Key Takeaways: Season 6 of "The Chosen" introduces emotional and dynamic scenes, particularly focusing on the disciples after Jesus' arrest. Matthias, who gains significant attention in the scene, might be a key figure as he replaces Judas among Jesus' followers. The scene uniquely blends seriousness and humor, reflecting the complex emotions of Jesus’ followers during a tumultuous time. Nicodemus makes a notable mention, suggesting his return or influence might play a role in the new season. Matthew's leadership is highlighted, foreshadowing his prominence in the disciples' plans and interactions. Notable Quotes: "It's all about an unexpected visitor." "Matthias becomes the guy who replaces Judas." "The women followers of Jesus are out there… the blokes are in hiding." "The Chosen so often focuses on not Jesus, but the followers of Jesus and their reaction to what is happening to him." "Did you like it? Did you not like it? Did you want more?" See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   18 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Season Six: Why This Will Be the Most Emotional Chapter Yet

   Laura Bennett and Ben McEachen discuss how "Following The Chosen" season six intensely explores the emotional impact of Jesus' crucifixion, offering a profound and humanized biblical narrative.

Inside a recent episode

Bear Grylls Takes 'The Chosen' Cast Into the Wild

Published 1 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I think so. And I guess because you're sort of, you're in the elements and there's a different sort of focus that happens. You're not, you know, on a couch in a TV studio doing an interview. You are just And so it's like the inhibitions seem to drop off a little bit. And so people really open up. The episode with Elizabeth Tabish especially, the place that she was in when she got cast and some of what was happening in her personal life and just some of the difficulties she was facing – The way The Chosen then kind of came in and her being able to play Mary Magdalene and how that sort of shaped the way she wrestled through some of what she was facing. […]

Who has been a guest on Following The Chosen

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bear Grylls
• Laura Bennett
• Ben McEachen

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

23 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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  The Dan Bongino Show

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  The Chosen TV Series Podcast with Jake and Jess

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  The Victor Davis Hanson Show on Spotify

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  The Bible Recap

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  The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

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  Unashamed with the Robertson Family

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