Husband watches THE CHOSEN for the FIRST time | 3x8 Reaction | Season FINALE

[@mekagrant4866]

This is one of the most powerful episode in the entire series. What I love about this episode is the fact that it reminds us that hardships are not all bad because some of us are indeed strengthen and grow most from the hardest points in our life rather than the times of peace. It also reminds me to have faith eventhough that is extremely difficult when faced with some devastating situations. What encourages me most in this situation is that Simon did indeed walk on water and would have continued to do so if he did not doubt when he looked around and saw the storm. This reminds me to try to keep my eyes on God despite what I am seeing which for us as human beings is easier said than done. Sorry for the long paragraph. As always I enjoy watching along with you guys every Sunday. ❤❤

[@eriphil2017]

Amen girl!!

[@nefthius7secundus]

That "low hum" as the Psalm progresses, CHILLS!

[@PhilipManzano]

So simple. So good.

[@TheChosenSeries]

Appreciate this! Great job.

[@PhilipManzano]

Looking forward to season 4!

[@multicreativeartist6579]

“A surprise to be sure. But a welcomed one”

[@christinabrock2893]

I first watched this episode with a friend whose husband is struggling in his faith and their marriage, much like Simon, and let me tell you, there were tears on my shoulder when Eden's and Simon's prayers aligned into the very thing we'd been praying for months: "Don't let him go!"

[@eriphil2017]

It’s so beautiful to see something like this on screen that many Christian wives can relate to.

[@fayewood1377]

this episode moved me far more than all the ones before, there was so much teaching in it. I loved your conversation after words. Now as I read these events it is so much more meaningful to actually picture what's the apostles and those who were there were feeling as it happened.

[@eriphil2017]

Agreed. Now when I read the gospels, this show has helped my brain bring more life to it 😅

[@DianneStovall]

Thanks for reacting to this series! I love watching the responses and reactions each week. This one was especially impactful! Now we wait for February when the next season starts!!

[@iluvrolaz]

That was the most epic, n the most heart wrenching episode yet, n thats saying a whole lot with this show!!!! So glad i finally got to enjoy it again with yall!!!

[@iluvrolaz]

I think what kinda instantly made schmuel doubt his fervor in going after jesus was the greek guy saying that theyve all hurt each other but jesus was healing that division, n then seeing the pharisee spit on the ground at that, i think thats what made him think twice... could be wrong, but cant wait to see what happened when they went up n prayed together cuz the behind the scenes stuff theyve shown for next season, it looks like schmuel might have a complete change of heart n i cant wait till next season which is suppksed to be january or february!!

[@PhilipManzano]

👀👀

[@iluvrolaz]

Im going thru that right now; my roommate let his cousin move in, n so has decided he wants my room, even tho theres an unused 3rd room, n told me wednesday i have 2 weeks to be out. I showed up at my boyfriends of 6 months (though we started talking 3 months before we actually even went out for the first time), crying expecting him to at least hug me n tell me everythings gonna be ok, that wed figure something out... we had, after all, been talking about living together n been looking at houses n spent every minute not working, together, n were talking marriage, etc... but he decided he didn't want that after all, maybe he never really did, idk, but as i cried asking him how he could do this to me, he went n grabbed my bags from our room upstairs n threw it on the ground in front of me instead of handing it to me, n told me to get tf out of there n dont come back... n then, before i even got out of his town, was texting me bout how sorry he was n he loves me n wanting me to come back, to which i said no, not after he just was so aggressive n irate that he actually physically scared me (ive been severely abused before n i know that look in a violent mans eyes!), n completely humiliated me in front of his parents that i love sooo much!! This just instantly made him irate again n his last text before i blocked him was that he hopes my two male roommates BOTH raped me like the whore i am... i blocked him without a response... i still cant even believe what happened!!! I didn't even recognize him!!!! I know its way better that i found out who i was really with NOW, as opposed to after we lived together n were married, but it still hurts qll the same!!! N now, i have no home, no relationship (he was, i THOUGHT, the first really Godly man ive been with, n i was sooo happy to finally have a relationship founded on our mutual faith n love for God, n it kills me how wrong i was!), n two weeks to find somewhere n get packed up n move everyrhing by myself with no truck, just my lil jeep renegade, me n my 3 lil dogs, oh, n i live off the $100/week i get babysitting my grandkids, of which 25 goes to rent, n im left with 75/week to get back n forth to my daughters, an hour away, n my $92/month i get in foodstamps also goes to pay the other half of my rent, n i get $915/month in SSI, since i had a heart attack in january n have since been diagnosed with copd, n am not cleared to go back to my job in construction... that check COMPLETELY goes to pay my car payment, insurance, the payment for the dental surgery i had to have a couple months ago (had to have all 27 of the teeth i had left pulled n get dentures because since my ex huxband knocked out my front teeth, it started a domino effect of popping fillings n breaking teeth n was having constant infections n abscesses, etc, n had no dental coverage), n also my phone payment. Thats all my bills, i live VERY simply, cuz i have no choice frankly... but so yeah, i cant even eat except for at my daughters while babysitting, n i get dinner if someone basically has mercy on me n feeds me... but so this is my situation i recently find myself in, n have been crying n praying n telling God, my life is Yours, im giving all of this to You, please help me become what You have planned for me, n help me become worthy of Your use of me, worthy of the grace n salvation Youve given me... n im doing my best to not worry n trust God's plan for me n roll with what He brings my way... im such a control freak, so its super hard, lolol, but im doing my best! Ill let ya know how it goes lolol!!!

[@bismarckswalkingstick]

Lady, Bless You! Kindly update us on your whereabouts, whenever you can.

[@rexbo5029]

Thanks guys! I look forward to your reactions in the seasons to come! And, I agree that this series does a masterful job of "filling in the blanks" with respect to what the Gospels don't specifically document. Granted, as you stated, it's not necessarily what did or didn't happen historically, but still a great take on the possibilities! God bless, take care!

[@christinemoore4478]

Thank for reacting. I watched this by myself at the movie Theater. Sat crying at the end 🩵

[@ccsbal]

When Simon says, “Faith hasn’t been my problem,” he’s missing the point. Our faith has to be in Who He is, and Not what He does.

[@PhilipManzano]

So good.

[@DeniseNacov]

Such a powerful and emotional scene. This scene gives us such a strong message and lesson to always keep our eyes on Jesus.

[@yoshekaalford2865]

Happy Sunday Phil & Erika! Soooo glad to make it to this AWESOME finale with you two. I cried watching your tear up at the near end of the "Walking on Water" miracle, Erika! I'd imagine your heart intercedes for your hubby as Eden's did on behalf of Simon/Peter when she prayed "don't let him go" and you referencing your private intercessions with CHRIST not to let you go, as I also do quite often. Phil, I agree with you that CHRIST'S remark.. "I let people go hungry, but I feed them" touched me immensely also. It's something special about our starving for HIS PRESENCE & HELP that makes our faith grow stronger and our relationship with HIM more powerful! Phil, I also noticed you shaking your head "no" once you realized that Simon/Peter was starting to focus on the storm and looking away from his "STORM-CALMER", lol. I did the same thing when I watched it the first time. Wish I could be in the flesh with you all to share these moments together; but we will spend eternity with THE MASTER in Glory one day!!! Be sincerely Blessed, my brother and sister in CHRIST! :) *hugs*

[@eriphil2017]

Always appreciate and enjoy your comments!

[@iluvrolaz]

Lol yalls discussion wasnt too long, it was awesome n enjoyable!!

[@eriphil2017]

Thank you for the feedback!!

[@Jinjerella]

I love this episode because it shows Simon and Eden being simultaneously baptized in water and spirit. It's especially moving because they haven't shown the scene where Jesus baptizes them all yet. So it's wonderful that Simon was the first.

[@PhilipManzano]

Never thought about it that way. That’s brilliant!

[@mafakefoot]

The "husband 54:04 and wife" were wonderful company to me watching tonight. Sharing the same thoughts with inspiring friends! Mary Ann from Dallas

[@PhilipManzano]

Thanks for watching with us Mary Ann!

[@multicreativeartist6579]

This has to be one of my favorite episodes

[@DerianMendoza-572]

Simon Saying "Don't Let Me Go" while crying had me emotional

[@PhilipManzano]

Such a powerful moment.

[@MaryAnnEvans-z9h]

I’m so glad I found your videos. Love to see you watching these episodes and talking about them. Great insight.

[@PhilipManzano]

Really appreciate you watching with us! This show has definitely made an impact on us. Can’t wait for S4 to finally become available. Hopefully soon!

[@iluvrolaz]

Omg been waiting months for this one!!! Soooo excited!!!!

[@MaddieBullock]

It can be hard to realize that God allows us to go through trials, but like you said he does it for a purpose. It’s so beautiful. I think trusting God can be so hard because you want him to fix or change the situation immediately and sometimes it doesn’t work that way and that’s the hard part for me, I do trust him and I have faith in him, but it’s really hard so every second of every day is a fight for my mind, so I don’t get distracted.

[@DeniseNacov]

I Really enjoy watching and listening to your reactions to episodes. I feel like I am watching with my friends. Keep up your great work!

[@PhilipManzano]

Thank you for watching with us! I’m so glad to hear that’s how you feel when you’re watching. This community around the Chosen has been such a pleasant surprise. Can’t wait for the next season! 🙌

[@lindaking6711]

Always enjoy your transparent reactions and conversations. Please consider reacting to the season 1 special episode, “The Shepherd” (pilot) and season 2 special episode, “The Messengers” (on the Chosen app.) The Messengers has flashback and flashforward storylines with regular as well as new cast members. The Shepherd episode is also on KZbin

[@eriphil2017]

Appreciate you watching with us! We’re considering reacting to those!

[@lindaking6711]

Wonderful! Sunday afternoons just aren’t the same without the sweet KZbin couple reacting to The Chosen. If I may recommend one more view from The Chosen universe, it would be the 86 minute documentary, “Unfiltered: Gen-Z Reacts to the Chosen”. 9 strangers from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions (or lack thereof) are brought together to binge an unknown series. Unexpectedly raw and transparent…… powerful stuff

[@j.p.jordan3357]

This show does a good job of showing how legalists are blind to the power of miracles.

[@SalvableRuin]

James's basket is to the brim because the Bible says that they gathered up the leftovers, and the amount that was leftover filled 12 baskets.

[@PhilipManzano]

It’s amazing.

[@iluvrolaz]

Anyone else notice that nashon goes to speak to schmuel, being so self righteous n so sure hes the righteous one, yet he flat out LIES to schmuel, IN THE HOLY CITY, IN THE VERY TEMPLE, about his tassels falling off on his way there???? I havent heard anyone remark on that, but his hypocrisy, n lack of self awareness, grates on me every time i see this episode lolol

[@PhilipManzano]

Such a great point!

[@stewies5522]

Such an incredible episode I hate that we have to wait till season 4 next year which is going to be shown in theaters yes the entire season not just a episode

[@kelaarin]

They just announced that principal filming is finished!

[@annme7638]

There are two other episodes you could review if you like. “The Shepard” which was the Chosen’s pilot and “The Messengers” which was a special released between seasons.

[@eriphil2017]

Definitely considering it!

[@Tuff_E_nuf72]

Dallas will have Abe and George (Big James and John), for KING & COUNTRY, updates on Seasons 4-5, at 7 ET, on Facebook, KZbin, X, and “The Chosen” app.

[@PhilipManzano]

👀👀👀 thanks for the heads up!!

[@iluvrolaz]

Omg cant wait!!!

[@deidremsibi571]

You two are a beautiful couple ❤

[@eriphil2017]

Thank you 🥺

[@whovidthis287]

I got to be in this episode as an extra as part of the crowd!! It was really fun but also REALLY hot that day!!

[@PhilipManzano]

That’s so cool! Haha. What kinds of things did they do to keep the crowds entertained/engaged?

[@whovidthis287]

@@PhilipManzano It was a big event with food and a concert and stuff! And they had a little”museum” with old props and costumes from previous seasons. I had a really good time. It was funny because everyone was wandering around in their costumes during the events 😂

[@multicreativeartist6579]

Will you guys be reacting to season 4 when it comes out?

[@PhilipManzano]

Absolutely! Can’t wait 🙌

[@multicreativeartist6579]

@@PhilipManzano same 😂

[@Tuff_E_nuf72]

Hi guys! Are you going to catch Dallas’s LIVESTREAM tonight! At 7pm ET!

[@PhilipManzano]

👀👀👀👀

[@SalvableRuin]

Search: 'David & Goliath: The Valley of Elah' by the channel Sergio & Rhoda in Israel Historically, perhaps they sometimes had others relay the message at a distance. But it would not be necessary, depending on the topography. I've seen voices carry much farther than most people would think possible. Like in the video above. They travel to where Goliath taunted Israel from a great distance and test how far their voices carry. It's amazing.

[@PhilipManzano]

👀

[@crminalminds12]

probably salt cured fish was common

[@chrisinolympiawa9295]

The point of the show is that if they show Jesus from the point of the people who knew him best and see why they are impacted by that, the viewer may be as well.

[@iluvrolaz]

Schmuel has been a pain in the rear to this point, but at least he believes hes doing the right thing, n does not lie to achieve his ends, like nashon, who id say was a grifter anyways, claiming to heal people for money...

[@NicholasWilson-b2b]

I like the part where Jesus saves Peter, because sometimes in life that can be us

[@PhilipManzano]

Such a powerful scene.

[@iluvrolaz]

Just a lil correction, the Bible counts 5,000 at this event, not including women n children, not 4,000😁

[@PhilipManzano]

Ahh thank you!

[@annme7638]

Actually there are two feedings recorded, one is the feeding of the 5K the other is the feeding of the 4k.

[@austinjeffries9585]

​@@PhilipManzanoso did season 3 live up to the hype? Lol

[@christinabrock2893]

​@@annme7638And it was the 4,000 who were fed here in Decapolis. The 5,000 were fed in Galilee.

[@annme7638]

@@christinabrock2893 The Chosen also used elements from both the feedings in this scene.

[@SelectedSpecimen]

Jesus loves you so much that he chose to die the horrible death we deserve, so that you could just believe and have a relationship with him. And I just ask that you believe in his death and resurrection and just call out to him. ❤

[@fazelok]

i dislike we never hear Jesus on the hill before going to the water - with that Pharoisse - I want to see if he changed the guys mind.

[@PhilipManzano]

Yeah I would have loved to see that too.

[@fazelok]

@@PhilipManzano but I guess we kinda see him at the end, sit with everyone, and still not be convinced , even goes back and get angry how dismissive Jesus is of the law - but theres a reason for that too - faith has nothing to do with politics, or economic status, or anything else.