Ep 22 - (Re)Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: Mormon Perspectives on the Chosen

In this episode, we dive into everyone's favorite show starring Jesus, The Chosen. With guests Dallin Crump and poet Merrijane Rice, we give a Latter-day Saint perspective on the multi-season New Testament adaptation phenomenon. What does Drew Barrymore's Cinderella adaptation Ever After have to do with The Chosen? What scenes were the most moving to us as Latter-day Saints? What's it like to produce creative work based on scripture? And how do Mormons feel about the evangelical controversy about LDS doctrine supposedly sneaking into the show?
Show Notes: www.popculture...
Video editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Carl Cranney

[@nettajar1938]

This was the first time that I've watched your episode. You kept my interest, couldn't believe that 1-1/4 hour went by so fast. I am a fan of "The Chosen".

[@popapricot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@emilybranch2708]

The number of Christians that complained about being tricked by Mormans, I am pretty sure it was a small percentage. The people in charge of the production are consulting with many people of different faiths. The complainers need to chill out coming from me a Christian woman. I enjoyed your analysis. Thank you.

[@popapricot]

So great to hear this. It's easy to forget that the loudest voices on the internet don't often represent the majority. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@omanevans1921]

Cool books in the intro clip there. So matching!
You all brought up good points. It was sad to hear that the Latter-day Saint Jesus is being excluded. But I’m focusing on the positive and you all did as well. Thanks
I do have a request. Could you do the show Arcane? I would love to know ya’lls thoughts on it. I actually got a cover produced of one of the songs (I have a channel where I translate songs into spanish.) Anyway, it is not clear if the main character is good or bad and there is a symbolic baptism scene.
Good luck!