Experience “The Chosen” with Good Shepherd this Lent

An 8-Part Series Exploring the Story of Jesus in a New Way

This Lent we're going to gather around the stories of the Gospel in a new way - creating opportunities to encounter and discuss the story of Jesus with the Good Shepherd community. The Chosen is a multi-season television show that takes a deep look at Jesus and the lives of those he encountered as he began his ministry. This series presents the stories with nuance, depth and a focus on historical accuracy.

Multiple Ways to Watch, Gather and Discuss

• Tuesday Nights | In-Person with Meal at Madison Campus
  Starting on Tuesday, February 28 we will gather each Tuesday night in Peterson Hall at the Madison Campus to watch an episode, share a simple meal and engage in large and small group discussion about the episode.
  The evenings will start with a free community meal at 5:30 p.m. with the episode playing as people eat together. Following the episode, there will be conversations around each table and as a large group.
• Wednesday Nights | Amped Confirmation Parents Discussion at Verona Campus
  Starting on Wednesday, March 1, parents of Amped Confirmation students are welcome to stay at Verona Campus during confirmation to watch an episode and engage in further conversation.
• Thursday Nights | Online Zoom Conversation
  Starting on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m., an online Zoom group will gather to discuss that week's episode. The episodes are available to watch through a number of free online services so you can watch anytime before the online discussion.
• Anytime | On Your Own or With Existing Groups
  Starting on Ash Wednesday, February 22, we will make a season-long study guide available so that individuals and groups can engage with all eight episodes.

Watch the Trailer

Read the Reviews

• "Take it from a critic and a Christian with an aversion to Christian entertainment: The show is good."
  – Chris DeVille, The Atlantic | Read the Review
• "It presents Jesus and his disciples as real, vaguely neurotic people, busting free of the stained-glass images that have long enshrined them. They bicker and fall in love. They struggle with insecurities and jealousies. A lot of them are just plain rude to one another."
  - Sean O'Neal, Texas Monthly | Read the Review
  
• "The show includes complex relationships, suspense, political intrigue, and charged emotional moments."
  - Ruth Graham, The New York Times | Read the Article

Watch The Chosen Online

There are many ways you can watch every episode of The Chosen on your TV, Computer, Mobile Device or Streaming Box.

Watch All Episodes on The Chosen Homepage

Watch on The Chosen App

Watch on Netflix

 

Download the Discussion Guide

Click here to view the guide. Send an e-mail to eholmer@gslcwi.com for any questions about leading a group discussion on The Chosen.

 

Add Events to your Calendar

The Chosen | Dinner and Discussion

Online Discussion | “The Chosen”

 

Have a Question?

Have a question about The Chosen or how to get involved with watching or discussing the show? Send a message to Director of Media Eric Holmer for more information.