The Creators of The Chosen (Part 2): Episode 688

Published: April 8, 2021, 10 a.m.

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Helping a friend through a hard time, plus part two with Dallas and Jerry Jenkins on dramatizing the life of Christ, and rebuilding friendships after sexual sin.\\xa0

Featured musical artist: Darlene Zschech

Roundtable: How to Help a Friend in Need

Having a true friend to help you through life\\u2019s tough seasons makes such a difference. Whether it\\u2019s the death of a loved one, a break-up, a bleak medical diagnosis or some other discouraging situation, God loves to use other Christians to help carry our burdens when we\\u2019re low. Our guests share how they\\u2019ve both helped others and been helped by others in practical and encouraging ways when life got especially tough.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

Culture: Behind the Scenes of \\u201cThe Chosen\\u201d \\u2014 Part 2

Many filmmakers have tried to tell the story of Jesus Christ and His disciples. Some have done a good job; others, not so much. The series making headlines today is called \\u201cThe Chosen,\\u201d with season one surpassing 57 million views as of last fall, and season two just released this week. Lisa went to the show\\u2019s set in Texas and visited with series creator Dallas Jenkins to get the stories behind the production as well as a sneak peek of what\\u2019s to come. She also talked to Dallas\\u2019 dad, Jerry (mega-author of the Left Behind books), about the brand-new novel based on season one. Don\\u2019t miss this exclusive interview! (part two of two)\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

Inbox: Friendship After Sexual Sin

Healthy friendships with the opposite gender can be great, but are they possible after a history of sexual sin? How do you start the process appropriately? And is there a point where it\\u2019s OK to date again? Counselor John Thorington weighs in.

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