Jonathan Roumie's Journey as Jesus in "The Chosen" | Shawn Bolz

Join Shawn Bolz as we explore Jonathan Roumie's incredible journey playing Jesus in "The Chosen," one of TV's most successful shows. His performance has transformed his faith and inspired a generation.
In this video, I react to Russell Brand's candid podcast with Jonathan, where he shares his struggles, near-homelessness, and the profound impact of surrendering to God. Jonathan's story is a testament to faith, preparation, and resilience.
Discover the weight of his role and his desire to show the love of Jesus despite being flawed. This episode is packed with inspiration and insights into the power of faith and surrender. Keep going, Chosen! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content!
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[@amandascott809]

Jonathan was born for this role. His whole life has led to this. ❤

[@camrobn]

@@amandascott809 I recently posted the same thing somewhere recently. Totally agree.

[@BanquetNZ]

much like Ted Neeley in the stageshow "Jesus Christ Superstar".

[@joyceelmer131]

My favorite is still, the scene at the end of Season 1 Episode 1 , and Jesus says”Mary of Magdala”. Tears me up every single time I watch it !

[@camrobn]

My fav too!!! Second is S2E1 when he confronts the new disciple “I saw you under the tree.”

[@amandascott809]

I was 12 and was profoundly touched by Jesus of Nazareth too.❤

[@tesscox3582]

God uses surrendered hearts.

[@jackiebennet5346]

I believe that God personally chose Johnathan to play Him and then led Dallas to him. I've seen many, if not all, the Jesus movies and shows out there, and they were all wonderful, but not one of them portrayed Jesus the way Johnathan does. He brings a real life, authentic Jesus to life. Every other show/movie, portrays Jesus as always being serious and kind of "unrelatable", but Johnathan brings out the human side and does everything that everyone else was doing in that time. He laughed, he cried, he danced, he joked, he cared, and most importantly he loved. I believe that when Jesus walked this earth, He was exactly like that. To pick out my favorite scene from the show, I can't, because i LOVE it all. The Chosen is the best show that I have even seen. It has made me cry a river of tears, and made me laugh out loud. I love Johnathan and every one of the cast on The Chosen. God bless him and everyone involved in the acting and the crew who works so hard to create the show and make it the best it can be. 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖

[@Florence4462]

Absolutely! I couldn't have it worded better myself. Spot on! 🤩

[@kathyweaver8498]

I just said basically the same thing, but not said as well as you did. Thank you.

[@CarolMcKenna-yf5uq]

Jonathan is a great actor

[@victoriaking3318]

My fave Jesus moment-S4 Ep4 At the end when he is crying out to His Father and in travail and then Gaius comes and comforts Him. And He embraces the comfort.

[@barbaraperugini6450]

My favorite was his encounter with Mary Magdalene… in season 1… changed my life going forward and when he lifted Simon out of the water and Simon kept saying “ don’t let me go” I say this multiple times a day🙏the most impactful show I have ever experienced, and I’m no spring chicken 😏🙏✨

[@TheatreTart]

Season 4 has been tremendous, but my favorite ep previously was Physician Heal Thyself. When he says to the Nazarene Rabbi “I am the Law of Moses” it always makes me catch my breath.

[@user-xi8rz9ot3y]

I love the chosen - i actually had the privilege of being an extra on season 5 and got to see him upclose praying to God during the scenes to pray Jesus to the world as God wanted him to. Dallas was great - it was truly an amazing Mountain top time with God and people that love Jesus.

[@user-fn9ku7ud1t]

As a cradle Catholic of 78 years, The Chosen has helped to renew my faith. Best Jesus portrayal. Wonderfully written. Blessings on the crew, actors, and volunteers who make it work.

[@kathyweaver8498]

I’m a 71 cradle Catholic also. I agree it has helped me to renew my faith and my walk!

[@cookiegalleria6916]

It made me fall in love with Jesus. Jesus is usually portrayed as so serious and stern. This is a human, loving, and even humorous Jesus. He goes through the range of human emotions. Jesus seems closer now, and so loving and forgiving. My favorite scene was when Jesus healed Barnaby, and Barnaby ran and picked him up. It was so joyful.

[@maureenmigliorati3582]

Best Jesus ever the way he gets emotional even when it’s not scripted

[@kmbn1967]

Love the Chosen. My latest favorite is when his voice broke when he was pleading with Thomas to stay with him. This is just after he rose Lazarus and Thomas was having a breakdown. THIS WAS THE BOMB. ACTING TUN UP

[@natalie199077]

I love him as Jesus and that os exactly what Jesus did he became man to experience what all us humans have to deal with and he is the best interpretation of a humble man with wisdom beyond humanity. He was chosen by God!

[@SheriYell-ij7bb]

I love the human side of Jesus and all the struggles he would have gone through being part human. It made it even harder to think of what he endured for us!🙌🏻

[@Jskeeter2010]

Love him and he’s does the best portrayal I have ever seen has truly brought the Bible to life for me❤️🙏✝️

[@bonnietoney4200]

Love it. I'm 73 and have seen lots of portrayal. This is my favorite. Favorite scene (I have many) Mary anointing Jesus feet.

[@tuckimessal726]

Jonathan is THE best "Jesus" ever! I've seen all the Jesus movies and The Chosen is finally bringing the human side to Jesus AND the Apostles! They were real, sinful people, with real lives.it gas brought me closer to Jesus than anything other than the drawing of the Holy Spirit!!

[@kuderk2009]

Absolutely love Johnathan in this role. He brings Christ to life for me. My relationship with Christ has grown immensely since watching the Chosen. All of the stories come to life. I now see these characters (actors from the show) when I read my Bible. Favorite moments- the kids scene, conversations with JTB, all the healing scenes. All so good!!!

[@JP2GiannaT]

I'm literally just here for the Russell Brand impression.

[@shawnbolzofficial]

LOL

[@MadeleineKuhl]

I love listening to people telling there personal Jesus stories. It’s my favourite thing and i can not get enough it. I do Bible in parts and can read it. I seem to need comprehension visual assistance. Always been that way and language disabilities really find God this way. Aplasia is the name Thankyou so much for helping Thankyou Thank you for saving us and letting us fall in love with Jesus. It really got me off the floor into faith. My kids and community pray now thanks to this Amen

[@lissak5425]

Jonathan is the GOAT

[@chrismathew1952]

Love actor “Jesus”! The scene that always brings me to tears and has profound impact is the conversation Jesus has when he heals the lame man by the pool!

[@debbiemitchell8848]

My FAVORITE Jesus' portrayal!! He definitely plays a very relatable, loving, and comforting Jesus. Although he instills that authorative and strong divine nature into his portrayal. I love his portrayal and the show.

[@Tuff_E_nuf72]

Thanks for this segment! I love how honest Jonathan is about his life and especially his story of surrendering to Christ. Russell looked like he really was at a loss for words at some point! Which is interesting in itself. The biggest thing to me was Jonathan’s humility and honesty. He was truly born for this role and this moment in his life and, by extension, OUR lives. I hope he has enough strength and grace to finish this journey strong! The Resurrection will be amazing, I’m sure!✝️💜🙏🏼

[@LegendaryMedia365]

The Chosen is my favorite show to watch. He and everyone on the cast are amazing! I feel that show in my heart and soul! I love learning more about Jesus and the path he walked on his way to being the Savior of man!

[@kimberlyfox9322]

Absolutely LOVE LOVE the Chosen..:Jonathan and the entire cast!

[@mammam4827]

I bcame the chosen fan since the day one. Season 1 with Jesus 's entry nd his encounter with ith Mary,Mathew ,peter nd women at the well.And season 4 is jst mind-blowing.jonathan is 🔥 nd all the other actors have given it their best. Each episode of season b4 is worth watching nd incredible, especially Jesus's scene with lazrus nd pharisees.i jst cnt seem to get enough of them.The way Jonathan has portrayed the boldness of the lion of Judah is jst awesome.i wish this Jonathan who almost looks like the jesus we see in the pictures nd at the same time looks like a lion as well do something similar in real life as well. In my assessment he is a vry daring person in real life as well,a trailblazer nd trendsetter. I wud say he is an avid head....,...Indian movie character tezaab.

[@jennybelleness]

Great to see you sharing about Jonathan's very human experience being prepared to play Jesus, Shawn & crew. The documentary "Jonathan & Jesus" on Amazon Prime is a real eye opener too. What God is doing with this very human, surrendered life (& so so many others too) should inspire all of us to let go & trust God with everything, with His plan! 🙌🏻

[@MaryOnyango-yn4hb]

I also want them todo The book of Acts too.🙏🙏

[@healedinhim8243]

My fave portrayal of Jesus is Jim Caviezel’s. I do watch The Chosen though.

[@texaslocoman1]

There are actual saints who have been visited by Jesus and they describe the son of Man just like the portrayal of Jim

[@m.m.c.9463]

Surrender 🙌🏼🔥❤️

[@lornacunningham1049]

Amen! Keep going with the book of Acts!!!!

[@patticrute6254]

I haven't been able to get "into" the Chosen series. Maybe it's because I have my own image of Jesus in my imagination, &/or I find it difficult to watch when things aren't always the same as you actually find in the Bible. I remember when my son was younger, watching the Lord of the Rings movies, & he was appalled when he saw a scene which wasn't in the books. Later, he got a Master of Fine Arts in Film Production & learned the value of artistic expression. Even with that, neither he nor I seem to be able to watch the series. I wish I could. Still, with saying all of this, I believe Jonathan looks the part, & I really like hearing his testimony & realizing how he was groomed to play this part, and I love how it is reaching sooo many others. I just hope & pray Jonathan can stay as humble as he seems, right now, because as you know, that is not an easy thing to do. (My son lived in LA/Pasadena for 4 yrs as a starving artist, and after a severe panic attack, he switched gears & is now a children's picture book author, while also being a stay-at-home dad to their baby : ) )

[@lindaf.588]

I was hoping to see more about Russell Brand's reactions to the interview

[@isabelrodriguezbarradas5666]

Maybe this was the time for a “real and close Jesus”. That Jesus of Powell was the vision of Zeffirelli. My grandparents loved it and it served a purpose. As a devout Catholic I think that The Chosen have spread the Word in a humble and very familiar way. It has done so much! I bless them all! 🙏🏼

[@sylviehardy6543]

Yes ! The book of acts!!

[@sylviehardy6543]

I don’t think anyone has done the book of Acts. People stop at the resurrection. What do we do as followers of Jesus filled with the Holy Spirit!! Would be very helpful I think.

[@mdalluge]

Thanks for this episode Shawn, love the Chosen. As a believer, it's hard sometimes to reconcile things like those who get healed and those that don't. I loved the exchange with Little John, calling us back to trusting Jesus, accepting the mysteries, and believing we are who He says we are.

[@shawnbolzofficial]

Well said!

[@hollyhoffman2954]

Awesome show, very realistic

[@DontUBaDiva]

❤️

[@susantidwellministries]

The healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda and the scene with Jesus meeting with Nicodemus has been 2 of my personal favorites. The only thing about the Chosen that bothers me is what they keep saying about making Jesus relatable. Sometimes I think The Chosen relays the relatable aspect of Jesus above His divinity. Don't get me wrong, I do watch and enjoy The Chosen, but I am beginning to hear and see things with this series, that I am not sure about. My personal favorite actor playing the role of Jesus is Robert Powell.

[@Patricia.Pangan8]

Pls stop interrupting. Let the video play!

[@bettierusso5410]

I truly believe that God has preordained Jonathon to represent him to a generation that needs to know him in a way they can relate to. Michelangelo did not consider himself "a painter"...he saw himself as primarily a sculptor. GOD knew better and brought him to the Sistine Chapel. The rest is HISTORY as the hand of God decreed this was the time for his purpose. Jonathon came into this world for this specific time. The Bible says that we were "chosen" by him, he created us and knew us in the womb. You Jonathon, are here for this direct purpose. He is right when he says everything must come to an end. However; The project and mission of Jonathon playing in The Chosen will, sadly, end in two more seasons. But, JONATHON ROUMIE will NOT end.Nor will Jesus ever end...he is everpresent within our lives until our death and then life will REALLY JUST BEGIN for all eternity with him! I have to say also, that it is dramatically evident in Russell Brand that the Spirit of God is now within him! I am so happy for him. My favorite Jesus moment in the show?.. I love it all, but the scene of Mary remembering a tender joy as she played with him as a toddler, playing with his cousin with toys as a normal toddler...then when she describes his birth and the pain and loneliness of his being grown and no longer "needs" him. That is a gutwrenching time in a mother's life and you don't know the loneliness and agony of worry until it happens. He goes home for a holiday and gently tells her "It is time"...the sweet loving look on his face as he touches her hand. She lost her breath, panicked, and asked "Are you sure..now?" He held her hand and smiled a sad mournful smile and patted her hand and told her very own words back to her when she asked him to turn the water into wine at the wedding..." If not now...when?" This is one of my favorite episodes. And when he is a bit frightened at what he knows will happen and he turns to his Momma for help and to talk to, but he is missing the guidance of his earthly father, Joseph. He flashes to his childhood when his dad taught him about reading.."Heartbroken" and explains what it means...It means your heart is SAD, and you "NEED HELP". Then in the night, he goes to his Dad's tomb, crying, he says as he places his right hand on the gravestone, "Heartbroken...to be Sad...in need of help...as he cried. After our parents die, we realize how much we still NEED them. At times when we are hurt or heartbroken in our lives, we know we can always turn to our parents for comfort and love. Then, when they are gone, we become effectively, Orphans. So your journey is to return to their grave because we still need them. These scenes are profoundly REAL to all parents. If anyone ever wants to know what it feels like to be a parent of a grown child...it is "heartbroken loneliness and deep profound Pride" at the same time.

[@sylviehardy6543]

Mary Magdalene!!

[@sylviehardy6543]

Her encounter with Christ! Wow! So real .., so raw.

[@texaslocoman1]

I don't get the exaggerated English with foreign accent. Normal English should have been okay unless they spoke in Aramaic like in the Passion of the Christ 😳

[@texaslocoman1]

This is 🎉a hippie Jesus. It's cool but unbiblical. The Jesus of the Bible had the physical and spiritual aura of God in the flesh. Like Dr Luke discribes him taller than average and with grace all over his body and soul.

[@tesscox3582]

It’s interesting that every Biblical Scholar (Messianic Jewish Rabbi, Protestant Theologian, and Catholic Priest) all say this is the truest and most authentic representation of Jesus they have ever seen. I think, friend, that they know better than you do about the Biblical verity of the show and of how Jesus is portrayed in the scripture. I have walked with Jesus for 60 years in intimate fellowship and I can say without doubt that this is the Jesus I have known my whole life: funny, loving, disciplining, embracing, and full of holiness and humanity as God.

[@mindylou8188]

Really well it's makes sense that he doesn't have the same aura as Jesus. Because he plays Jesus he never claims to be Jesus. So you just contradicted yourself because of course he isn't Jesus he is portraying him.

[@texaslocoman1]

@@tesscox3582 read the description of the Apostol John when he describes the Son of Man. Unlikely the son of Man Jesus walked into a synagogue with short tunics showing his legs

[@sondrastriker5826]

@texaslocoman1 he was a carpenter, a craftsman, they didn't wear long tunics and robes for work. They most likely didn't wear them for synagogue either.