Creator of I was chosen He says he sees signs that God's Spirit is moving in today's world and believes it may indicate spiritual awakening. Dallas Jenkins commented ahead of the theatrical release of Season 5 theater And then I was chosen The faith-based series has attracted unprecedented attention, with cast members appearing Views, tonight's show with Jimmy Fallon and Good morning America. It has over 200 million viewers worldwide.
Jenkins was asked to respond to potential signs of spiritual awakening – the university campus has filled the arena for famous figures of worship and sports and entertainment, and openly declared their faith in Christ. Meanwhile, Bible sales across the country are also increasing. Author Justin Briary dedicated his book and podcast to the subject of awakening of the world. The amazing rebirth of belief in God.
“God does something in people's hearts and hearts,” Jenkins told the Crosswalk headline. “And I think I was chosen Yes, it had something to do with that, but I think we were both recipients and benefactors of something that God is stirring people's hearts. ”
One of the evidence of spiritual awakening is, “when Jesus And the Bible is spoken in popular culture without an apology – without some sort of disclaimer. ”
“It just became a recognized part of the culture and I think that's the first step,” Jenkins said.
Jenkins said that “we can't speak to what's going on in the minds of individuals,” but he believes there is a growing hunger for the truth.
“It's certainly clear when people feel that they're not followers and have permission to talk and listen. Jesus The stories, the messages of the gospel, and they are treated as if they were a legitimate part of a pop culture conversation, as if it were the other people, the other things, the extraordinary things they witness,” Jenkins said. I just know that God is doing something and it's really cool to watch. ”
Jonathan Lemie, the actor portraying Jesus The chosen man, he said he saw signs of God working in the world today.
“If it wasn't a complete awakening, I think it's definitely a mental change in the tide,” Lemmy told the headline on Crosswalk. “The spiritual movement starts with a cultural movement, and I think there is this artistic tendency towards quality storytelling that revolves around the subject of faith and the form of faith. [we] It is located on that cliff at the forefront of its movement. ”
Lumie referenced the Prime Video Bible-based series David's House – He described it as “fantastic” – and the 2023 film Jesus Revolution As an example of popular artwork shaping the conversation of faith.
“I feel that people can express their spirituality, express their faith, be bold and take bold steps,” Roomy said. “If it's in the culture, it's acceptable.”
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Season 5 will make its theatrical debut as part of a three-part film event. Selected: the final dinner. The three parts will be unfolded on March 28th, April 4th and April 11th.
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It was originally published on March 25th, 2025.
