Did Mary Magdalene Relapse after meeting Jesus?
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- Опубликовано: 22 сен 2021
- When we decided to portray Mary Magdalene relapsing, we knew it would be controversial and tough to watch. We also knew we had to get it right.
Dallas sits down with Ryan, our head writer, and Liz (Mary Magdalene) to discuss this important episode, including Ryan’s very personal connection to the story.
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Dallas I was a meth addict 20 plus years ago. Dark, dark times, lucky to be alive and well due to incarceration and an incredible moment with my now Lord Jesus Christ . I absolutely bawled in season one when Jesus called her name. I fell apart in season two when I saw Mary fall into relapse and I saw it coming. More important bar far is the response of Jesus when he just wanted her back with him , forgiven. Why can't we just all strive to be like him . The chosen has changed my daily life . Praise the Lord and thank you Dallas
Amazing...God bless you...
For so long I believed that I was the only Christian who went through the cycle of needing God's forgiveness. I truly thought that other Christians never made mistakes and just did perfectly by God. I slowly started to see that wasn't true but still deep down believed I was alone in it. This episode showed me that 1) I'm not alone and 2) He will always love and welcome me. It hit deep.
Same here, this episode had me in tears and brought such peace ❤ what a beautiful God we serve!
.Joshua 1:9
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Romans 5:8
8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
1 Corinthians 13:13
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 John 4:9-10
9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
1 John 3:1
1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
Romans 5:5
5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
1 John 4:8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
1 John 4:19
19 We love because he first loved us.
You are definitely not alone. The enemy wants us to believe that we are alone and that no one understands. You you for sharing your heart. Thank you God for forgiveness us when we don't deserve it. 🙏🙏
Amen we are not alone...anymore...
Jesus Peace be upon him was a human being not a God nor the son of God, He neither said he was God nor that he came to die for the sins of the world,Salvation comes from him alone in seeking forgiveness, so when a person seeks forgiveness, he must turn to God submissively with true remorse and beg forgiveness, promising not to repeat the sin. Then and only then will sins be forgiven, so as God says: The door to forgiveness is open to anyone who seeks it and he says: "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of God . Indeed,God forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful."
The actress who plays Mary Magdalene is so classically beautiful
That is exactly what I was thinking all this time but I never said it out loud😄
She's a genuine beauty that doesn't need make-up. She carries herself with a humble elegance. That's what I've noticed in her interviews.
Yes a real beauty (with Simon's voice)
Even Matthew confirms that when Peter asked him to describe Mary.
Should have been me,im the living harlot in this return...Mark13:24 and matthew24:29 say after the days of tribulation the sun will be darkened and moon will not shed light. It is referring to the total solar eclipse which happened in the year 24. The number 24 in both scripture is the year. We have same total solar eclipse coming april 08 2024. If you count the total solar eclipse back which only happens every 100yrs is the yr 24. So the next 1,000 years of tribulation/plagues is .....
2117-2124/2217-2224/2317-2324/2417-2424/2517-2524/2617-2624/2717-2824/2817-2824/2917-2924/3017-3024/ and the list goes on i can give tribulation/plagues for the 3,000 years but only list 1,000 years
The scene where Mary comes back into the tent to see Jesus, and her head is bowed and she confesses that she needs forgiveness. Jesus tells her to look up in his face. That spoke volumes to me. It showed me that when I come before our Heavenly Father to confess my sins that I don’t have to come with my tail in between my legs but look into His wonderful face to receive the forgiveness and the grace that He has for me
When Jesus told Mary to look up and she says “I can’t”, the beautiful, gentle way he says “you can” just caught my heart. All the words, all the love in that scene is amazing, but just those two words crushed me(as you like to say). Because of course we all feel we can’t, not again, and He so lovingly says, you can! Again! His long suffering love is such amazing grace! Thank You, Lord Jesus. And thank you Dallas and company for portraying such truth.
Amen to that 🙏
Zero proof of the Jews before 950 BCE, but you never check Bible facts. Dazzled by weekly Christian brainwashing, you now have invisible superheroes AND invisible enemies!!!! Nice cult!!! Too bad the facts don't match the drapes, silly goose!!!
@@martinkent333 it's amazing to me that a person who seems so bitter about what people believe, would go out of his way to insult people he doesn't know, on a video he had to click on to watch, which he apparently doesn't believe in. So I'm not exactly sure why you're here, nor do I understand what you hoped to achieve. But insults don't really change minds, and your "statement" wasn't even substantiated with even an offer of proof.
I'm not the best at being a peacemaker, and I struggle with not obliging people who clearly want to argue. So here's what I'll offer you: one question, that I think you should research. Does God exist? You seem so fervent in the belief that he doesn't that you choose to antagonize the people who do. Perhaps you should research that question, and let everyone else go on with their day, till you have some questions for us, or a testimony to share.. I hope that you have a blessed day, and that God might touch your heart. Happy Thanksgiving.
What verse is that?
"Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little." (Luke 7: 47)
Praise God!
Absolutely 💯
🤔 i am going to split Heaven in half 🤔 right down the middle 🤔 my question for the Holy Heavenly Fathers Body of Christ Jesus from Nazareth is are you willing to forgive the fallen Angels and bring them back to Heaven 💞😍🤗
Amen
Preach!
Jesus set me free from weed but when I turned to the world and not fellowship with God I fell back to smoking weed and drinking this was a couple of days ago but I’m gonna set my eyes on Gods word Godbless you all 💙
Você consegue irmão
May God bless you and keep you. Keep Him first in your life. He can get you through. I will pray for your healing.
Praying for you sir 🙏🏻
Some of us need weed, Marijuana comes from the earth! God put it here first a reason! I actually got close to God while smoking marijuana it calmed me down and I started to read the Bible... fast forward a few years and myself along with my family have been baptized. I still do my herbals my everyday, I am at peace and life is Good!
But yes too much alcohol can be a problem, but smoking weed minding your own business there’s nothing wrong with that!
I love how real this series is. Not everyone it’s completely changed after meeting Jesus. Some of us to stumble and you showing it lets us know we’re not alone. Thank you for this! 💕
Amen 🙏🏼
It's a journey and Jesus is always there with us wherever we find ourselves. His love is everlasting. It is deeper than we can ever comprehend. Dont get down on yourself or let others drag you down. You are worthy. Be still and let His love penetrate your being.
We all stumble, anyone who acts like they don't has a big log in their eye lol! Life gets hard, but Jesus is always with us and His mercy is unending ❤
I agree, it shows possible scenarios and struggles that the disciples might have gone through. It’s supposed to make them more real as people with personalities that have good and bad parts to them. The purpose is not to be a verse by verse direct from Scripture telling of the story which has already been done before. I think it’s a win if it is causing people to pick up their Bible and read because the story peaks people’s interest. People always find ways to be critical just like they were when Jesus did things that were not the norm like eat with tax collectors and prostitutes or heal on the sabbath.
Your right. Not everyone just makes a complete change. But I have seen in my own eyes that where the Holy Spirit just literally changed everything. Their face, hair, eyes so yes it does happen. God will change your whole life if you let him have it.
"Shame spiral"...yes, that's the best description of how the enemy works in the lives of new believers, even long-time believers in weak moments. Such a great description of the struggles. Great acting. And... Lest we forget, the redemption that Jesus readily provides. Oh my, how great His love is!
How great our God...day by day
Revelation is orginally the spiritual journey of mary magdalene and Jesus during tribulation 2000yrs. Im the living harlot and the return has happened
Zero proof of the Jews before 950 BCE, but you think the early Bible is real. Invisible enemies and mental health? You are a victim of Religious Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Probably Scrupulosity too, as well. Check your facts Buttercup.
@@martinkent333 who cares of ppl are Jews, or anything else. We all human
Whether Mary Magdalene did backslide after meeting the Lord Jesus or did not.. It truly speaks to SO MANY! For I myself have struggled. Thanks be unto God for NOT giving up on me. Thank you Dallas.. So VERY BLESSED by The Chosen 💕
I agree. How many of us back slid after meeting Jesus? EVERYONE! We all have our moments when we experience something once again, in some way, shape, or form. And it can trigger us to relapse.
@@tarafallier8961 Exactly.. I really can't brag about my love for Christ because I fail Him daily.. BUT I CAN brag about His love for me.. Because He NEVER fails.. Gods peace unto you sister. Love and respect from Arizona 💕
Hello Julie..
SCRIPTURE SAYS NO
This scene immediately brought me to tears. I said out loud, "that was me!" It was so identifiable! That's just one of the things that I love about The Chosen ❤
Amen me to
Amen !!!!
The accuser of the brethren is defeated by the blood of the Lamb and word of your testimony. Ryan, thank you for your testimony!
Jesus meets us were we are but loves us too much to leave there...God is with us and for us 💕
Her moment of redemption is the most beautiful and impactful scene in The Chosen. So thankful for how well it was done. I will never forget it!
I agree fully!! ❤️❤️✝️ I have watched it dozens of times and react the same way every single time 😭😭😭 because it's exactly what happened when I met my precious Savior ✝️
@@marymundy-jones5663 me too! I have watched it so many times I lost count!
Made me cry for sure.
When I watch the chosen I personally feel so many emotions, it reaches inside me and moves me in ways that no other film or story ever has. I can admit that I have been brought to tears countless times. It is very hard for me to find the right words to describe the feelings I have for Mary throughout this journey. Hearing Mary in this interview left me speechless. I can personally relate on so many levels. When Mary says "You feel like you don't belong." she hit the bullseye. I would absolutely love to be able to meet her someday.
As someone coming from a life of addiction and a dark past the journey of recovery is continuous and humbly submitting daily before God to overcome the enemies lies and attacks is a must. I can recall many times where I felt those same exact emotions and had those same exact thoughts. Even though my life has been saved by the love and grace of Jesus Christ and I am committed to daily live for God there have been times when I have been around my brothers and sisters in Christ or at church and the enemy with all his lies has caused me to feel or even think "I don't belong here" "I'm not good enough" etc. It is in those times, that is all the opportunity the enemy needs to pounce with the overwhelming flood of the past and regrets. Mary couldn't have said it better when you instantly want to disappear, walk away, and fall back into your previous life. You feel so unworthy, like you're nobody, there is nothing good in you. Jesus Christ in his faithful love never gives up and is always there to remind you that the old is dead the new is present and in him you are a new creation with a mighty purpose.
Thank you so much for your honesty and encouragement. May God bless, comfort, keep and strengthen you. I have known addiction in my family. I have also fallen away from God but asked Him during that time to bring me back (Isaiah 55, 6&7) and he has. The 'keep us from temptation' in the Lord's prayer is crucial in all walks of life. No matter what/who does/doesn't understand/care...Romans 8:39.. God still loves us'.
@@susanhanley2615 @Susan Hanley Thank You for your words of encouragement and may God our Father greatly bless your life as well and continue to provide you with ongoing encouragement and his strength and protection.
I can relate and agree with everything that you said. Yes, your absolutely correct the Lord's prayer is so powerful and Yes you're absolutely right, the "keep us from temptation" is very crucial and we need to strive to seek God's forgiveness and his protection against temptations daily. We must remember that whatever we are going through in our lives God is always with us even when we can't feel his presence, he is always faithful, and he doesn't forget about his promises to us. It is so encouraging and refreshing to be reminded throughout his word that no matter how many times we stumble, fall away, or completely make a mess of our walk. Our Lord, our Father is always there with open arms waiting to receive us back, wipe out tears, and say "my child, you are safe now."
AMEN! Hallelujah!
Yes!! When she came back and Jesus said I don’t want anything but your heart!!! I just broke…🥺🥺😢😢 Jesus..💕💕💕
I cried when I saw this scene. And shortly after I got on my knees and sobbed before the Lord, asking for his forgiveness. His peace washed over me. So thankful for this show.
Mary's moment of redemption is the most beautiful and impactful scene in The Chosen. So thankful for how well it was done. I will never forgot it. I love The Chosen and personally got touched by each episode. Her action is so true. We all fall many times. She had people around her to get her to the point. These episodes are amazing
Same I was about To sin but made me think of Jesus never will I forget that visual representation of Jesus’ love
Mary Mag. and Matthew I connect with, if Jesus can forgive them, Jesus can forgive me.
It’s so hard to learn to die to myself and live to Jesus Christ I’m a recovering alcoholic and always have tried to avoid pain but my pain is easier to deal with knowing that I’m climbing the mountain with my Lord and savior Jesus Christ amen
I can sure identify with this…thanks be to Yeshua for his patience and unsurpassing love. God bless you all for this series I believe it is changing hearts 🙌
"I wasn't sober, I was abstaining at that time." Perfect idea when fighting an addiction.
Enjoyed rewatching this...Liz such a beautiful and great actress...lead writer so transparant about his past...we are all sinners and fall short of Gods glory, BUT He is merciful and faithful to forgive when we confess our sins. He who is without sin cast the first stone....Amen?! A side note, I work in a general hospital that has a dedicated detox unit and a 28 day chemical dependencey unit. These folks have deep emotinal and spiritual struggles, and it is no easy task escaping that darkness. Never judge them, just point them to Jesus as their higher power. Thank you Chosen team for being real.💖
As a victim of addiction this show has changed my life. Thanks Dallas and crew
Snap!! Recovery is a gift for me and only his grace was I saved. Can’t think or explain of any other reason.
I relate to so many of these words! “Shame spiral” “guilt from failure” “feeling not worthy” It’s so hard to remember the truth: that is EXACTLY why Jesus came! ❤️
Oh so do I, all the time
Hello Lydia..
I too am in recovery; before I understood a total surrender and willingness, I suffered with relapse. So grateful to a God who forgives and who's love is powerful! I really love the gentleman who shared part of his story....so helpful!
Hello Amy..
If Jesus saves you personally from any addiction, no way you will fail him and go back to your old habit . This happened 3 years ago and he saved me and I’m sober since after and no desire to go back to devil 👿 . Hallelujah
Actually, it happens all of the time. God forgives each time. As mentioned in the video, God pursues us, but it takes total surrender to be redeemed. Addictions and old habits are hard to break away from; sometimes we need God to prove His faithfulness. Its called being human.
Not necessarily, cause everyone's situation is different. We must not take our eyes OFF of Jesus. Satan can slither right in, without us even realizing.
READ 1 CORINTHIANS 10:12
Stay humble before you force God to humble you. You are not qualified to judge another believer. Only God is the just judge.
I 💗 how real the chosen is & how those of us dealing with our loved ones addiction can relate to Mary’s struggle. I believe if you can’t relate to the powerlessness of addiction, you won’t grasp how powerful this scene is! It’s a beautiful depiction of the fall & our sinful nature (whatever sin we struggle with). It is a daily battle to fight temptation & stay in the word & walk with Jesus! It’s a choice we make daily! Life has become more challenging during this pandemic & this scene brings light to how important it is to stay in community & walk with Jesus! We fall down & we get back up & Jesus is there to welcome you home 😍. Thank you Chosen for incorporating this into the Chosen. People are struggling & this shows the power of forgiveness! Gods grace & mercy are available for all!!
Hello Linda..
What I was so grateful for during the whole sequence of events was the awareness of emotional tone. I felt the same fear with Mary when she saw the Soldier while she was walking alone. I felt her helplessness when the demoniac attacked the camp after she tried to interact with it. I felt her run away and felt the guilt and shame wash over her in the alley way. And I cried when she came back to embrace her Saviour who had nothing but Mercy for her. Each moment so beautifully portrayed and respectfully dealt with. This is how I know God is making this show, because there is no way all of this could translate this flawlessly over so many cultures and generations as much as it has.
I like the role of Mary (the mother of Jesus), bringing back Mary (of Magdala) to Jesus and comforting her, suffering with her, as a mother figure for her. I appreciate as catholic this little detail of Mary the mother, that John later receives as his own mother at the cross.
I agree, it was very significant that Mary (Jesus’ Mother) was there with Mary as she returned. As Catholics, we believe she will always lead us to Jesus, not herself, but to Jesus, our prayer, the Hail Mary says it all. Not sure the writers realised this as it wasn’t mentioned in the discussion.
@@markmoriarty7760, I think they also consulted catholic priests to give proper space and representation to Our Mother. I guess this is what The Chosen is about, ecumenical dialogue from the source, with a touch of drama and charisma, so much needed today to spread the Godspell. Definitely, I sense Scott Hahn´s work reflected in this show.
Yes. Mother Mary immediately covered Mary Magdalene w/ a head covering, restoring her dignity and making her presentable. When Mary Magdalene asked if she should wait to go see Jesus, Mother Mary said "no, I'll take you to him". That is what our Blessed Mother does. She brings us to Jesus. She urges us to go to Him immediately and to "do whatever He tells you". In the tent, Jesus tells her to look up after she has confessed her sin and repented and He simply says, "I forgive you". When watching this, I immediately thought of the Sacrament of Confession. This is precisely what Confession is all about. I was pleasantly surprised to see this in a protestant production. I hope it will help people see and understand the importance of the Catholic Sacrament of Confession which was established by Christ when He visited the Apostles after His resurrection. I think protestants lost a very necessary part of having a full relationship with Christ when they did away with the Sacrament of Confession (along with the Holy Eucharist which is the True food that gives us life - without the Eucharist, you have no life in you).
@@ritajoseph9326 great to connect through our faith with you! Regards from México!
@@ritajoseph9326 Yes!!! The moment I saw that scene, I already knew it was the Sacrament of Confession and the fact that the scene happened in a tent just like how we go to a confessional box and the unveiling of our sins in that place is just so much alike with the scene. Most especially the Blessed Mother guiding us back to Jesus Her Son. Which proves “To Christ through Mary” indeed true. I’ve told this to an ex-Protestant who’ve watched this scene as a Protestant but now a Catholic and told her about watching it in a Catholic lens and she totally was shocked how her perspective of that scene changed as well. This scene is just mind blowing. Clearly the Holy Spirit is moving in this movie series.
Relapse happens! Sober here 23+ years...but I know the continued fight. I love what Jesus said to her when she apologized to him. He forgave her...but he also told her that it wasn't much of a redemption if he just tossed her aside...God never tosses anyone aside...not ever. I have been shown so much Mercy...and "I am grateful before Him" for it. But for the Grace of God there go I.
That’s how I get caught up when I agree that I don’t belong but then God reminds me in different ways that I am no better or worse than anyone else & He loves me anyway.
It is very important to pay attention to the distinction that Ryan makes between abstinence and sobriety. You can stop acting out with your drug of choice but still be acting out in a dozen other ways. It's called being a dry drunk. You're still self-medicating only with different mechanisms, many of which are technically "good" but are keeping you from addressing your pain in a truthful and healthy way. Ryan's story is a real and brutal example of Jesus' illustration of the evil spirit who is driven out of a person but nothing lasting is put in the spirit's place. When the spirit returns and finds the person empty, it invites several of its buddies to join it inside the person! This is exactly what Ryan felt when he relapsed after 8 years. He was immediately worse than he'd ever been before. You are powerless against addiction on your own. You have to fill the empty space with God's truth, beauty, grace, structure, forgiveness, communication, and accountability.
I love Elizabeth's portrayal of Mary. Episode 1 and I was hooked. I also was delivered from many spirits of drugs and others, that drugs were the least of. I studied the Bible for 7 years, learning about God and applying His word to my life continuing in my sinful practices. Yet, through the application of His word I found Him to be true. He delivered me completely in Sept. 2006 while I sat in the queen's chair in the drug house. I knew at 4 pm that day I was done, PTL! I recently celebrated 15 years clean and sober. I also have been a full-time volunteer with Friend Ships in Louisiana for 11 years. This is a faith-based organization that serves God. I thought I was living life on the edge in the old life, which I liked but now I serve Him in many situations and live the best life ever. Thank you Jesus and thank you Chosen. I also have sent your DVDs and t-shirts to friends to get the gospel out there. I must have watched season 1, all episodes, 15 times and continue with season 2. Thank you for streaming and having it be free because only through Jesus are we free.
I am that way with food. I know what's healthy, I know I need to lose weight, but one tiny "slip" that others wouldn't blink at throws me into a spiral of shame and the thoughts of "why do I bother"
Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻
Thank you for posting these interviews. I find that they are incredibly relatable, sometimes even more so than the episode being discussed, offering yet another perspective when I go to watch the scenes again. Mary was the first character that I could actually relate to so this discussion spoke to me on a profoundly human level. Praise King Jesus! May God continue to bless The Chosen team! 🙏🏻
Another WOW. Thanks for sharing the creative process with us--your audience. The process of creating a Jesus series is fascinating, and so is this content of relapse, backsliding, and seeing how demonization also works. Between the world, the flesh and the devil, there are so many opportunities to slide in our walk with Christ. Getting saved is one thing, but walking the Christian life has land mines, enemies that resurface, weaknesses in our character that must be dealt with, and always the testing of our hearts as to where we stand with our redeemer and King. The way God weaves all of you--the creators of this series--to glorify our God-- is beyond beautiful.
I cried when Mary said I'm redeemed. Now I'm fighting back tears again. NO.
What a precious conversation. Thank you so much for your transparency and vulnerability. As one who was delivered from addiction by the Amazing Grace of Jesus, this whole storyline touches me deeply. Seeing Him speak the words - “I forgive you” - and then hold Mary in His arms blesses me to the core. From the writing to the directing to the acting, ALL of you knocked it out of the park! (But then, you have been doing this since Episode 1 of Season 1!) 🙌🏻 Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Hello...
This is my story… I am an addict, I will always be an addict. A life of an addict is challenging every day and relapse is always around the corner. I relapsed so much until my journey in my that life was learned and God along with the Holy Spirit decided that it’s over and now I am living a sober lifestyle from my drug of choice. The taste is one out of my mouth and the cravings are gone. So again thank you Chosen cast for this scene. I really want to meet you all since I had no other friends except in my drug circle and I wanted to meet new people
15:38 I have to say that in Season-2, Elizabeth's acting in that scene is so authentic. I ended up watching it many times. It really hit me to the core of my heart.
She felt the demon's sprit before she saw the man. I felt as though it had an effect on Mary strongly and touched on the person she used to be. But when we confess with our mouths and mean it. God will forgive. I can't wait for the next season. I've turned back to Jesus as well, it's a work in process.
I am an addict & on recovery trip, and I am blessed by God's forgiveness, I cried in most of the episodes because of his salvation in each episode, but cried most in these two episodes, thanks for writing these two episodes in that colour ❤️ addiction & compulsive behaviors & powerlessness against dark areas without the lord sre spreading in the world like fire, but God is almighty, thanks again, I am so grateful for you
Mary meeting Jesus, the woman at the well, and Simon realizing he met the Christ is my 3 favorite scenes. Very powerful and emotional.
Excited to have found the season 1 episode in Spanish on U-Tube and DVD.
Have it to my sister to show to our mother.
The greatest saints are made by great struggle. I think it's also important to keep in mind that although Mary is fleeing now (spoiler) she will be one of the few to stay during Jesus' final hours
Mary is the first Christian. The first to see Jesus raised. She is so important in history. Elizabeth has that naturally beautiful regal demeanor about her which truly brings Mary to life.
we are forgiven when we meet Jesus but we journey in a fallen world and we still feel and get reminded of all we were redeemed from. This chosen depicts that journey some of us go through! but the key is to choose, choose it over your feeling and emotions! Love how they thought of everyone in depicting christians in chosen! Beautiful work! Glory be to God.
DEAR RYAN RYAN RYAN!
You are a real GIFT!
Dear Ryan, I married an alcoholic. He did eventually get into AA and me to Al Anon.
but his outcome was not like you.
You really are amazing and blessed.
He stopped drinking but found another woman. We were married over 30 years.
You are an example of complete conversion.
It is very beautiful to hear you speak.
I am so gratified by listening to you.
My goodness, look where God placed you!
You are the lead writer in The Chosen!!!!
Wow.
You prove how God is the answer to our problems in life.
We are powerless over addictions.
Only that Power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity.
THANK YOU FOR BEING TRANSPARENT AND VULNERABLE.
May God keep gracing and blessing you forever!
💜😊🙏😃✝️
I have a 13 yr old grandson with PTSD. He struggles everyday. Mary reminded me so much of that. My heart just broke for her.
Hello Deborah..
Elizabeth comment of " this is the ultimate story of redemption" says it all. Beautiful 💖✨
Waiting patiently for season 2 DVD to arrive in the mail 📬
Liz Tabish is so good. Her performances are just off the charts awesome and she makes her performances so real. Amazing.
14:30 mark. She says "facing someone that you've hurt" that brought me to tears.
When Jesus called Mary in season one, it was as if He called me. That episode changed my life😭 I've grown to love her so much. The triggers in season two I relate to so much more. Sometimes we backside and feel as if all is lost. He character in all the episodes has so much impact.
May Jesus Bless your team abundantly...Love from Kerala❤❤❤🇮🇳🇮🇳
Malayali💪
That demon encounter scene reminds me of a quote that goes something like
"When the enemy of your soul comes to torment you with your past,
remind him of his future".
I love how the Lord is exposing something that isn't always talked about properly. And how Jesus responds to the situation. Because we're so use to having to get it right the 1st time. Seeing how the Lord responds to Mary through the desciples and then Jesus himself is love, compassion and understanding is so powerful and freeing. Thank you Lord for using such a beautiful series to get this message across.
At first when watching this series I became annoyed that things weren’t lining up with scripture. But I’ve come to appreciate the direction these episodes are taking. We don’t know that Mary went back to her old ways but I like how that was added because we know that Christians aren’t perfect and we still sin at times. Whether it’s sins of commission or omission we are still forgiven and Jesus is always there. He will never leave or forsake anyone. That’s the love of Christ. ❤️
Mary the prostitute and Mary Magdelane were 2 different people.
Hello
The scene of Mary Magdalene coming back to Jesus is one of the most emotional and heart wrenching scenes. I would say it would be a very true scenario even though it's not mentioned in the Bible. How many people who were mired in sin have relapsed? And then found God's mercy again? I loved this scene. Well written, beautiful acted out! Hits people in the heart who have had similar things happen to them. The stories of Jesus are vast and I'm sure not all have been written down. Triggers are very real. We are not without temptation because we are not perfect. God's mercy and grace are infinite. We are human. Mary was human. God is our Father, Jesus is our Saviour and the Holy Spirit is our Guide.
The Chosen is the best series on the life, times and possible times of Jesus I have ever seen! Well done all the cast and crew, writers, producers, any one involved. Can't wait for the next season. We really need it right now.
Such wonderful insights! Thank you for posting the interview.
I can relate to Mary Magdalene as I am a person that deals with PTSD due to years of abuse from childhood to my ex husband. Although I have a lot more handle on this by God's strength and counseling.
When Jesus told Mary to look at his face, she said she can't. Why? because she felt unworthy. When I fell, I find it difficult to pray to God the way I used to because I felt I've failed him how could I now face him. Then I bounced back without knowing how. May God be praise
The scene of Jesus going after Mary and calling her name….my God gets me so emotional. I feel this overwhelming feeling of love.🙏
That ending scene when Mary reached out to embrace Jesus really touched me. Thinking of that day when we will get to really experience that embrace and see Him face to face….What a Day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon His face, the one who saved me by His Grace, when He takes me by the hand, and leads me to the Promised Land, what a day, glorious day, that …..will…..be!! Maranatha!!
I watched this talk back when it was released along with its related episode, but it's good to watch it again. I have many thoughts and emotions springing from watching this video, but I'll just say two:
- If The Chosen isn't being inspired by the Spirit, I don't know what could be. So many people from several denominations and belief systems are being tremendously impacted by the show. It's being a humongous tsunami of grace all around.
- Would it be possible to have Elizabeth Tabish maybe co-writing or co-directing an episode at some point down the road? I know she's also a cool writer and director, so it could be pretty interesting to have her running the show alongside Dallas for one special episode.
From the first episode I have identified with Mary. I have fallen and the Lord has not only forgiven me but he has picked me up and dusted me off and set my feet back on the rock. So thankful for this depiction of Mary. Too close for comfort for religious people.
But relationship people get it.
Hello Lisa..
Liz, you are absolutely wonderful!. I'm a minister but so understand the relapses, the difficulty of returning, and the enormous reward of finally doing so. God bless you, Liz. You have brought this "mature Christian" to sobbing tears twice now! Thank you, and God's best blessing to you! (Same to you as well, Dallas and Writing team.)
Two sections of the Word comes to mind with this "relapse." "Behold, old things pass away and all things become new." Some believe this section of scripture tells us that Repentance brings an instant new life, without sin, others believe that the original language properly translated would have said: "Behold old things begin to pass away and all things begin the process of renewal." So some church groups will expect near sinless lives from early believers and others will allow endless relapses.
One of the reasons I know that the move from "old to new" is a process, is because Mt 18:15 tells us how to handle a "brother." "Brothers" can't trespass against you, or need booted from the church if "old to new" was not mostly a process.
I believe there comes a time when Heb 6:4-6 will be applied. "For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
if they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame."
For it is impossible.... to renew them again unto repentance is what it is telling us. The long clause in the middle of this impossibility is the list of conditions to be forever rejected. I use this section of Hebrews to show to all those that believe that they have been rejected by God. I ask them if they did all the conditions. Some will say yes, so let me go back to my sin. Then I ask them if anyone ever warned them about Heb 6:4. And they say no. So I tell them that they can come back because they were not warned.
Endless relapses are serious business. The saddest part is those that relapse to the cookies and ice-cream have become a part of the strongest "stronghold" in the body. How can a person drunk come to church? Some do. How can a person high on sugar come to church? There is probably another "fix" waiting on them in the lobby. All who turn to the bottle are not at ease during the sermon. Almost all who are 25, 50, 100, 200 lbs overweight are sitting at ease around many others at ease with the lack of ease causing the overweight person to go to the cookies and leave God out.
There was an add campaign years ago: "Friends don't let friends drive drunk." We need an ad campaign in most of the churches. "Friends don't let friends eat when they don't need food." Obesity is killing many more than drunk drivers ever will. In fact many are killed on our roads by blood sugar issues that will never be on record. When will we have officers with the new blood sugar testers that don't require a finger stick"
Such a great interview and episode!
truly beautiful. this conversation is so authentic, thank you.
Yes,l was broken,its taken 40 years of gutter to here,part of me is still broken but He promised me hope,He promised me He will never leave and l hold onto that,especially in the dark times,l hold onto my dear Lord real tight,keep praying guys,He loves us so much.
I love when Mary looked into Jesus’s eyes in the tent and Jesus say, “I forgive you” when he said that I felt so happy for her and me because Jesus forgives me. Thank you Jesus for forgiving my sins
Before I watched this series I always thought of Jesus as kind of a stone monolith at a very great distance. The Chosen brought him closer in every way. Thank you.
I became a born again child of God when I was 47, powerful. A different person... Totally. I had this amazing walk with God. Then I back slide.. Like way down in the mud. But through God's grace and love, He pulled me up. I asked God, why did you not protect me. I got the answer a day or two ago in James 3. My heart was full of jealousy and strife and the Holy Spirit was grieved, and gentle as a dove, He simply withdraws the blessing and direction of the Lord. This episode really touched my heart and soul. The forgiveness of Jesus after repenting, with so much love. It is me standing there. Thank you for blessing me with The Chosen.
May God bless you and keep you all.
I hope that Mary's troubkes are not over. Not that I wish harm on anyone, but life IS a struggle, and God repeatedly takes care of His children. Gos is so faithful, and I hope The Chosen will show this!
Hello Cathy...
I was so close to relapsing just a bit ago, but this video helped so much. I am so moved about how God is telling a story through you all that it is authentic and true and mirroring of our own hearts. God bless the creators of the chosen!
Thank you so much. This has really helped me. Thank you for being so honest and humble.
Thankyou for sharing this! Very precious! I can relate in many ways. Really loved the first episode season 1! Amazing how Jesus redeemed her. Really loved to see the humanity of Jesus but as God He forgives after she relapses. How wonderful He is!
I am saved. I am being saved. I will be saved. Thank you Jesus.
Elizabeth has a great look for illustrations of emotions. High cheek bones long jaw lines full hair slightly nasal seductive voice million dollar smile. Fav. Scene with Liz is " You have no power over us. She's comparable to Mel Gibson's facial expressions.
I fell of the wagon last night, but satan won't keep me down. Day one again and Jesus please forgive me. This video pop up on day one, it is very helpful to understand this problem thank you for The Chosen.
Thanks for sharing, Ian. In Christ you can do anything. God Bless!!
SO important y'all showing relapse! May God grant mercy today to those in the battle! Thank you for showing that triggers are a thing, that we're all loved, even at our lowest. The Chosen has continued to be a great tool for my path back Home. I pitch in when I can, though it's not much. God Bless you all, and thank you for helping me re-aquaint myself with the Father, Son, Holy spirit!
This just makes me fall in love more with my Savior Jesus! ❤❤❤❤
Plain and simple ... Thank You Jesus .. what a Saviour 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Praise the Lord 🙏
Loved this discussion!
It is an amazing way to tell the story.. brought me to an understanding of the folks I know with addiction.. it was so powerful... she is a great actress ----. "I will call you by name..."
This video brought me back to Jesus in the midst of a hectic day. Thank you guys.
She is great actress
I hope to get my husband to watch this. He's headed for level 2 after 24 yrs of sobriety. He loves the Lord but not sure if He's accepting the Lord's love.
I am late to the party but am enjoying season 1 and season 2. I was really moved by this scene and admit I didn't understand what was going on. I saw that Mary was struggling, but what I read into it is when Jesus threw out the demon from the man, it leapt into Mary and I was devastated. I just couldn't understand why Jesus would let that happen. I must say that even now, I don't fully understand how Jesus could let her relapse. There is a lot I don't understand about Jesus and religion, but I am trying hard.
I was an addict for years and Yeshua saved me! He can and will save you if you let him! I myself relapsed a number of times but wheni truly came to Yeshua i was able to kick it and the desire to ever touch any of the things i was addicted to. We all fall and this moment like many any in the chosen i cried because i have gone through this exact thing.we all need Yeshua! We all fall but we can't pick our selves up but Yeshua can truly change us.we will go through trials but know He is with you through it all and he will deliver you !! If you read this know i love you my brothers and sisters and the most important thing in this existence is knowing Yeshua loves you and died for your sins and rose on the third day to show he is God. May Yah bless you all
I continue to be deeply moved by CHOSEN and challenged to look and evaluate my relationship with God. I am so Blessed to have this work and continue to see these side works...... Mary I am sorry i do not know your real name ( at this moment) I thank you for working so hard on your character and I pray for you in this work and in your life. ( As well as the whole cast and crew ) Amen. Joe
Almost one year sober from fentanyl. I cried so hard when Jesus forgave her it meant so much to me🩶
Know who you are and Whose you are will make a huge difference. Yes we fall but as Proverbs 24:16 says For a righteous man/woman may fall seven times and rise again, But the wicked fall by calamity. You see many of us have a distorted view of our value. We don't realize just how much Jesus loves us and considers us worthy to be called sons and daughters of God. He paid our complete ransom with His blood and wants His family home. Satan wants to throw guilt and shame as he did with our first parents Adam and Eve. He wants to rob us of our identity. But praise God Jesus has redeemed us in His identity. Lean on His everlasting arms. We are almost home. Keep getting up. Thank you Elizabeth for playing such a vulnerable role. Watching this particular episode made me so proud that finally Christians are breaking the silence that we are not perfect but we are on the journey to perfection. Thank you for portraying our struggles in such a powerful and tangible way that broke the noose that Satan has over God's children. God bless you and may many stars be in your crown and that crown we will all one day lay at Jesus feet.
My father was a recovering alcoholic since I was a teenager.
Can we just appreciate how beautifully decorated this home is! 😊
Oh My God I Looooove this interview!
Thank you so much!
Incredible!
To think anyone has the strength to never sin again, even after bring touched by Christ is hard to imagine. Mankind has a sinful nature, so i believe its very possible Mary could have backslid even after her healing, as she was still an ordinary human being.
According to the Scriptures, born again believers still sin. We don't get rid of our sinful nature until we die and get our new glorified bodies. But I'm finding that the more time I spend in the Word and fellowship with the Lord, the less I want to sin and the more I want to please Him.
@@kathierouse5306 According to scripture there is no such thing as sinful nature. When someone sins it's only because he choses to sin.
it was portrayal that was well written, well acted, well directed...love the speculative moments that are written into the scriptures...
Yes, that’s the first thing I thought and said was that Mary relapsed. I love how your making everyone so real and with full human flaws that are very real.
Hello Sandra..
Will The Chosen portray Mary Magdalene as the woman caught in adultery and was brought to Jesus to be punished by stoning (John 8:1-11), in future seasons and episodes? That would be amazing!
Uh, no. Different person. Also, Mary screwing up that bad AGAIN would be dumb at this point. Also, why on earth would somebody who is portrayed as a traumatized rape victim choose to do that?
Personally, I hope they cast Gina Carano in that role, to really drive home the message of that story.