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Today, I sit down with the fantastic JON ERWIN, director of Amazon's newest hit show, House of David. Along with that, we discuss his other projects like Jesus Revolution, I Can Only Imagine, and starting The Wonder Project, and what makes him one of the most talented Christian creatives out there today...

Today, I sit down with the one and only BRANDON ROBBINS-- author, pastor, and YouTuber-- to celebrate his new book, The Forgotten Teachings of Jesus! We discuss his career as a pastor, his growth on YouTube, and his heart for The Chosen, as shown in his book... I really enjoyed this conversation, and I hope you'll enjoy it!Check out The Forgotten Teachings of Jesushere.

Today, Eli sits down with the one and only REZA DIAKO, who plays our beloved Phillip in The Chosen, to discuss many of his wide-ranging life stories. From a background in psychology to a wandering nomadic lifestyle, Reza explores how his deep and philosophical view on life bleeds into the characters he plays in movies and television in this special episode... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

In today's episode, Eli sits down with the one and only NOAH JAMES, who plays Andrew in The Chosen, to discuss the importance of art and how The Chosen confronts the audience in a good way. Noah started acting in high school, and his Jewish upbringing influenced his love for the show and fueled his never-ending "innate energy." I hope you learn more about this fantastic guy and love him even more after listening to this interview... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The trailer for Dallas Jenkins's next project, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, has dropped. In today's episode, I watch this trailer and break down some details you might have missed... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four Episode 8: Humble is available NOW in The Chosen App! Alas, we've reached the end of The Chosen Season Four. What a pleasure it's been to be on this journey with you all. This episode and this season were so unbelievably awesome, so here are some details you might have missed... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four Episode 7: The Last Sign is available NOW in The Chosen App! This episode had some really great and satisfying moments, so here are some details you might have missed... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four Episode 6: Dedication is available NOW in The Chosen App! This episode had some really great and intense moments, so here are some details you might have missed... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four Episode 5 is available NOW in The Chosen App! This episode had some really great moments, so here are some details you might have missed... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four Episode Four was filled with amazing moments and powerful scenes. Here are some details you might have missed... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The most surprising episode The Chosen has EVER done, "Moon to Blood" is here... so here's some details you might have missed... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four Episode 2 is OUT! In today's episode, I break down 5 details you might have missed from this episode... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four is FINALLY available to watch at home on your couch, so in today's episode I break down five details you might have missed from the first episode... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

"When can I watch The Chosen Season Four?" "When will it be available in The Chosen app?" "When will The Chosen come to streaming?" These are all questions you've been asking for a while. I've been asking them too. In today's video, I discuss this recent news for The Chosen Season Four home release... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

What did I just watch??? How could this happen?? I am very distraught and my day is ruined. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four is in theaters NOW!! Her's my review of episode two... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen Season Four is in theaters NOW!! Her's my review of episode one... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

Starting February 1st, the revolutionary drama about the life of Jesus returns to the biggest screen possible. I understand that you might have a few questions about release dates, availability, runtime, and more, so in today's episode I answer all FAQ's and provide you with all the info you need to make your Chosen theater experience the best it can possibly be... Get your tickets at TheChosenRiseUp.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

In my final episode of 2023, I reflect on the past 365 days and how much I've grown this year. In my view of creating content and managing a newfound audience, this year has yielded unexpected challenges and lessons in how I run a podcast. Ultimately, I thank all of you for an incredible year and for supporting me as I figure out how to navigate life and create exciting content... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

Christmas With The Chosen: Holy Night” is The Chosen's 2023 Christmas Special, currently in theaters across the US. The Special is blending past Christmas episodes, The Messengers and The Shepherd, along with two new monologues and a performance from Andrea Bocelli. Are you still on the fence about whether or not you should rush out to theaters to see this unique Christmas experience in theaters? In today's video, I share my thoughts on “Christmas With The Chosen: Holy Night” and why you should check it out on the biggest screen you can… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

Today, Eli sits down with the one and only DEMETRIOS TROY, who plays Lazarus in The Chosen. Demetrios has been a thespian actor since the second grade, improving his craft and finding his style on the stage for over a decade. We all know him from his incredible work as Lazarus, but how did he become the fantastic actor we know and love? That's what Eli and Demetrios unpack in this episode, exploring the deeply rooted experiences of play and dialect that shaped the foley artist, actor, and director standing before us today... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

THE CHOSEN BINGE-A-THON (Kinda cool, right? I came up with the name myself) Starting this Friday with Season One, Episode One “I Have Called You By Name,” and lasting every week until the end of February, I'll be going back through and discussing every single episode of The Chosen on my YouTube channel! Comment your favorite moment of the episode for a chance to have it read aloud in the next video! Watch along with me to hold ourselves over until Season Four's release. I hope you'll join me This Friday!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

• LET'S MAKE IT TO $100,000: https://multiply.comeandseefoundation...• Donate to the Coma And See Foundation: https://multiply.comeandseefoundation... The Chosen Season Four finale will include a pretty huge scene where fans will be able to see the filming first-hand as extras. Sound fun to you? You're in luck... in today's video I explain how exactly YOU can give yourself a chance to be an extra in The Chosen Season Four finale... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

In today's video I break down the FOURTH week of filming for The Chosen Season Four. This week was an onslaught of gigantic scenes, each with many moving parts, so there's a good bit to speculate about considering that very few details were released to the public. I take you through all of the spicy details and share my theories for everything in this week's breakdown... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen has officially completed its THIRD week of production! That means it's time to take a look at all of the videos and pictures released throughout the week and theorize on what they mean! This week holds a lot of interesting implications for the future of the show, and has a lot of awesome details to break down... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen has wrapped its SECOND week of filming for Season Four, and this week things get pretty heavy. Things aren't looking good for Jesus's beloved friend and cousin, John the Baptist, as he is likely "losing his head" in the upcoming season. Aside from that there's lots of theorizing to be done with the return of all twelve disciples as well as the entrances of some extremely important characters for the rest of the show... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

The Chosen has wrapped the first week of filming for season four, and that leaves us fans with a LOT to discuss. From Simon Z and Judas Iscariot doing laundry to Zebedee, Big James, John and Tamar making important business deals, everything that happened during the first week of filming for The Chosen Season Four is ripe for speculation and crazy fan theories. I also reveal the FIRST scene from Episode One of season four... *This audio was taken from my youtube video, if you want to watch it you can do so here* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

Pontius Pilate was introduced in The Chosen Season Three, and will definitely be a big part of the upcoming Season Four. What's his deal? What makes him tick? Why is he arguably the most blamed for the unjust death of the most famous person to ever live? In today's video, I explore a lot of real-world backstory and historical context for the life and times of the man, the myth, the legend: Pontius Pilate… *This is from a YouTube video that I posted on my channel, if you want to check it out you can do so here.* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

In today's video, I discuss some major new details about The Chosen Season Four, specifically about Episode Six where we now know the title of the episode as well as two select scenes. I also share my predictions/ hopes for the show as a whole and everything we know we will be seeing in Season Four and the rest of the show… *This is from a YouTube video that I posted on my channel, if you want to check it out you can do so here.* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/againstthecurrentofficial/support

Jesus Revolution (Kelsey Grammer, Joel Courtney, Jonathan Roumie) released in theaters on February 24, 2023 and became an instant success. Many who have gone to see it on the big screen have been greatly impacted by the film's heartwarming message and positive feeling. However, some have avoided the film completely because of its portrayal of "hippie preachers." In today's video, I discuss all of the lessons that modern-day Christians can learn from the film's focus on broken characters and how God can use anyone to do anything... *This is from a YouTube video that I posted on my channel, if you want to check it out you can do so here.* --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

In today's episode, I explain my theory as to what the bigger picture may be for the plotline pertaining to Zebedee's olive oil business in The Chosen Season Three. What is the significance of such an important story point? I tell all in today's theory... *This is from a YouTube video that I posted on my channel, if you want to check it out you can do so here.* --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

We've finally made it to the finale of The Chosen Season Three... and what a wild ride it's been. Every episode has expanded the show in many different ways, and each has been emotionally satisfying in ways that I never thought possible. The pinnacle of this is certainly the final episode of season three. So many different plotlines get wrapped up in such a satisfying way, and I couldn't be happier seeing it all complete. Here are my thoughts on the EPIC season finale... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Warning: This episode contains spoilers for episode eight of The Chosen Season Three. If you haven't seen the epic finale to The Chosen season three, then you should definitely check it out before listening to this interview. Today, Eli sits down with the one and only DALLAS JENKINS, creator, director, and writer of The Chosen. And yes, the secret's finally out: The Chosen pulled off one of its biggest scenes to date; Jesus walking on the water; and it was incredible. But how did they do it? Why did they finally decide to do it? How did they keep it *mostly* a secret? Dallas reveals the answers to all of these questions--and so many more-- in this very special episode... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Now that the first part of this epic two-part finale to the Chosen Season Three is available for the world to see, Eli sits down and covers all of the spoiler-y details relating to episode seven: "Ears to Hear..." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

The season finale of The Chosen is going to be INTENSE. Episodes 7&8 are both coming to theaters on February 2nd&3rd... and I don't think anyone's prepared for what's going to happen in this epic conclusion to The Chosen's biggest season yet... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Looks like Dallas is gonna have to find a new job. Today, Eli hops on one of the biggest trends on the Internet right now; using artificial intelligence to create art. Eli challenges the AI to create multiple episodes of fictional scenarios featuring Chosen characters, as well as predicts what a version of the final two episodes of season three may look like... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

The cat's out of the bag-- the season finale of The Chosen Season Three is officially coming to movie theaters on February 2nd and 3rd!! Here's a quick video explaining everything you need to know about the upcoming theatrical release, as well as what we can expect to see in the finale... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Today, Eli reviews the latest emotional rollercoaster of The Chosen Season Three and breaks down all of the plot threads from this season that are FINALLY starting to show some kind of resolution... with each being extremely rewarding in their own way... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Here's my top five predictions in five minutes for what's going to happen in the next episode of The Chosen Season Three: "Intensity in Tent City"! Will Gaius kill Jesus? Will Simon Z face his past? Find out my predictions to the answers to these questions and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Today, Eli revisits his predictions for Season Three Episode Five of The Chosen, and determines which were right on the money, or a strange, convoluted conspiracy theory... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Now that we've all climbed down from "hanging" on the "cliff" that last week's episode left us on, Eli discusses all of the super emotional and satisfying payoff to every running subplot from last week's episode, and how this is one of his new favorite episodes of the show... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

This latest episode of The Chosen was super intense but also funny and emotional, so today I break down every little detail and hidden reference in "Physician, Heal Yourself"... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Here's my top five predictions in five minutes for what's going to happen in the next episode of The Chosen Season Three: "Clean - Part 2"! Will Simon and Eden get back together? Will Veronica get healed... or will Dallas make a cameo? Find out my predictions to the answers to these questions and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Join Eli as he reviews the latest incredible episode of The Chosen Season Three: "Clean Part 1." He discusses all of the subplots and running themes throughout the episode and what could be going on in the next episode after such a riveting cliffhanger... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Today, Eli shares his thoughts on the latest(and his new favorite) episode of The Chosen. This episode could probably be titled "The Jesus Episode"... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/against-the-current/support

Today, Eli catches you up on some interesting stats regarding the podcast on Spotify, as well as shares the rundown on everything that happened at the PREMIERE of The Chosen Season Three in Atlanta, and more…

Now that the first two episodes of The Chosen Season Three are available in theaters WORLDWIDE, it is time to unveil my opinions on all of the spoiler-y details found in these two episodes!

*This audio was taken from my youtube video, if you want to watch it you can do so here* Eli examines The Chosen Season 3 trailer frame-by-frame and shot-by-shot to point out all of the hidden details and easter eggs that you may have missed!

*This audio was taken from my youtube video, if you want to watch it you can do so here* This week was a very interesting week in terms of filming for The Chosen Season Three. There were multiple scenes filmed, including the Sermon on the Mount, long walks down the road, and gravestone visits...

*This audio was taken from my youtube video, if you want to watch it you can do so here* The fourth week of filming for The Chosen Season Three is in the books! Now it's time for Eli to sit down and break down all of the interesting hidden details and easter eggs/ clues that you may have missed...

*This audio was taken from my youtube video, if you want to watch it you can do so here* We're currently three weeks into filming of Season Three of The Chosen, the first ever multi-season tv series about the life of Jesus Christ, and this week Eli has a lot to discuss. Enjoy this discussion about everything relating to The Chosen, and be sure to leave your theories in the comments down below!