Swimming against the Current

Swimming against the CurrentJ. B. Shurk – I’ve been watching the crowdfunded series The Chosen, and it is a remarkable project that I hope many will see.

Dallas Jenkins, the show’s creator, has managed to tell the story of Jesus Christ and His disciples in a way that is consistent with the Gospel and historical record, while extending narrative elements that cleverly connect to modern audiences.  The result is a humorous, provocative, refreshing, and emotionally poignant description of Christ’s teachings and time on Earth.

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