After each season of The Chosen, I host a live chat to breakdown my thoughts on the episodes and answer your questions. After the livestream, I'll post here for those who want to listen later.
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It’s the final episode of Season 5, which means the final episode of Joan’s Take on the Chosen… for now. (maybe we’ll do something before season 6, who knows. It’s a long time - I might not be able to stay away from talking about The Chosen!)
Let’s look at the Agony in the Garden (which I submit is the hardest scene of Jesus’ life to put on film) and my guess at who Atticus is… I think I nailed it.
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1 Oct 2025
Season 5, Episode 7
The Son of God humbly washes feet… but allowing him to do so requires the virtue of humility as well. We do a little dive into what the washing of the feet means (the primary message in John, but also some possible allusions in the OT, too!), as well as reflect on some powerful moments - Judas getting his feet washed, his conversation with his sister, and a seemingly throw-away line by Peter about setting the table.
Lastly, we look at those flashbacks. While I have some insights on a few, I’d love people to weigh in on whether there are deeper meanings that I’m missing. Am I looking too deeply at them? Are they simply character development?
One episode left!
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24 Sept 2025
Season 5, Episode 6
There’s not a lot to say about this episode. We’ll look at John 15 and what it means to “abide,” I’ll complain about some sluggish plot and unnecessary conversations, and I’ll end by reflecting on something that’s always struck me about Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea.
Looking for Catholic commentary on the Chosen? You’ve come to the right place.
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