A Catholic Commentary on the Chosen

The Chosen S3 Ep 8: Sustenance

Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger discuss the last episode of Season 3 of The Chosen. In this episode, they consider the scriptural and Jewish tradition of the

The Chosen S3 Ep 7: Ears to Hear

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they continue discussing Season 3 of The Chosen. In this episode, they unpack the historical background of the Decapo

The Chosen S3 Ep 6: Intensity in Tent City

Sit down with Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they continue discussing Season 3 of The Chosen. In this episode, they consider the show's increasingly comp

The Chosen S3 Ep 5: Clean, Part 2

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of "Clean, Part 2", highlighting the ways The Chosen brings biblical ev

The Chosen S3 Ep 4: Clean, Part 1

The Chosen depicts two powerful miracles in "Clean, Part 1": the healing of the woman with the flow of blood and the raising of Jairus' daughter. Join Dr. Michael Barber

The Chosen S3 Ep 3: Physician, Heal Yourself

Dr. Barber and Dr. Hefelfinger are back to discuss Episode 3 of Season 3 of The Chosen: "Physician, Heal Yourself." In this episode, they discuss Jesus' return to Nazaret

The Chosen S3 Ep 2: Two by Two

In this episode, Dr. Barber and Dr. Hefelfinger explore Episode 2 of Season 3: "Two by Two." They consider the real consequences that following Jesus entails, how Jesus c

The Chosen S3 Ep 1: Homecoming

In this episode, Dr. Barber and Dr. Hefelfinger dive into Season 3 of The Chosen and unpack its first episode: "Homecoming." Highlighting the episode's theological signif

The Chosen S2 Ep 8: Beyond Mountains

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of “Beyond Mountains,” highlighting the ways The Chosen brings biblical

The Chosen S2 Ep 7: Reckoning

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of “Reckoning,” highlighting the ways The Chosen brings biblical events

The Chosen S2 Ep 6: Unlawful

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of “Unlawful,” highlighting the ways The Chosen brings biblical events

The Chosen S2 Ep 5: The Perfect Opportunity

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of Season 2 Episode 5, “Spirit”, highlighting how The Chosen brings Joh

The Chosen S2 Ep 4: The Perfect Opportunity

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they unpack the Catholic and scriptural roots of “The Perfect Opportunity,” highlighting how The Chosen brings biblic

The Chosen S2 Ep 3: Matthew 4:24

Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger discuss Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 2: “Matthew 4:24”. They highlight its depiction of Mary, recommend Scripture verses to

The Chosen S2 Ep 2: I Saw You

Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger as they explore the second episode of Season 2 of The Chosen: “I Saw You”. In this episode, they discuss St. Nathaniel,

The Chosen S2 Ep 1: Thunder

In the premiere of Season 2 of Catholic Commentary on The Chosen, Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger explore “Thunder,” the first episode of Season 2 of The Cho

Mary's Labor: What Does Catholic Tradition Have to Say?

Catholics and Protestants believe different things about Mary's labor. These differences can lead to varying presentations of the birth of Jesus in popular movies and sho

The Chosen S1 Ep 8: I Am He

As Season 1 of Catholic Commentary comes to a close, Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger offer their thoughts on the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, Jesus’ tit

The Chosen S1 Ep 7: Invitations

In "Invitations," The Chosen explores the relationship between faith and reason, especially in Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus. Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelf

The Chosen S1 Ep 6: Indescribable Compassion

In "Indescribable Compassion," Episode 6 of The Chosen, the healing of the leper and the paralytic is beautifully recounted. Join Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfi