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Join The Morning Cruise (plus Mohair!) at Chosen Con as they sit down with Paras Patel, who plays Matthew on The Chosen, with Carmen’s mom—an avid fan—kicking off the questions. Patel shares that he often returns home to Florida between seasons to stay grounded, recalls the lighthearted atmosphere on set (naming Jordan Walker Ross as the biggest jokester), and talks about earning a finance degree before portraying a tax collector. He explains his casting journey for Matthew, including a Zoom callback glitch, a late offer after filming began, and how Dallas Jenkins’ wife Amanda felt a spiritual calling that he fit the role. Patel discusses how portraying Matthew as neurodivergent has deepened the show’s dynamics, strengthened Matthew’s personal journey, and motivated him to amplify awareness and belonging for neurodivergent audiences.
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Dave, Bill and Carmen sit down with Dallas and Amanda Jenkins from The Chosen, joined by Carmen's mom, Mohair, their “number one fan,” who brings questions. Dallas discusses the show’s goal of portraying Jesus and the disciples with authenticity and everyday humanity, avoiding distant or overly formal portrayals, and explains how the project grew from crowdfunding while reminding himself it’s “not my job to feed the 5,000,” referencing five loaves and two fish. They talk about challenges in writing Jesus, including making scriptural dialogue feel like natural conversation and ensuring non-scriptural scenes remain true to character and intent with scholarly checks. Dallas explains choices like linking Simon the Zealot to the Bethesda story and portraying Matthew as being on the spectrum as plausible character work. Amanda shares how companion Bible studies and devotionals were created to draw viewers into scripture, noting The Chosen’s impact on Bible engagement and its reach among nonbelievers, and both share favorite scenes.
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In this episode of Talk To Me, Jules delves into the heartwarming and humorous world of family life with Brandon Heath. From discussing unique family communication habits, sharing memorable advice from their fathers, to the importance of leading by example, this conversation covers the ups and downs of parenting. Brandon also opens up about balancing his music career with being a dedicated father and husband, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on grace and faith. We also get an inside look at his favorite family moments, childhood memories, and playful interactions with fans. Don't miss this engaging and heartfelt discussion!
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Join us as Colton Dixon shares his experiences of balancing a thriving music career, parenthood, and marriage, while rooted in faith. This episode explores handling insecurities, cherishing family moments, and making intentional decisions based on God's promises, drawing inspiration from Jeremiah 29:11. The heartfelt conversation also delves into the significance of embedding faith into music, finding hope in waiting seasons, and the importance of bravery and trusting God despite fears. Be inspired by Colton’s journey and discover the power of faith, family, and supportive relationships in navigating life's challenges.
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Jules sat down with Patrick Mayberry this week and it was a wild ride of a conversation! They talked about his first #1 "Lead On Good Shepherd", feeling unqualified in their jobs and pirates? This one will have you laughing and leaning in!
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