'The Chosen's' Jonathan Roumie: Life is enriched when you have a relationship with the Creator

Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in 'The Chosen,' discusses the 'Pray 25' challenge on the Hallow app on 'The Story.'
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[@telugoe]

The Chosen literally converted me. From being one of those stubborn, "science based" agnostic, to becoming a curious, non religious person, to fully believing in Jesus Christ. This show is a masterpiece and everyone in the West should watch. Thank you Jonathan and Thank you God.

[@jillybeanphoenix8598]

The Chosen changed my life as well. Brought God back into it. I’m so very grateful. From the science side of it, check out the documentaries and movies based on Lee Strobel‘s life. It’s a pretty cool journey where he uses science to try and disprove the story of Jesus, but of course, the exact opposite happened. 🙏✝️🙏

[@ukrainefighter2456]

Hey telegoe, I know when i first watched it last year.😱my face like whoa!! This show is a RARE gem. Like very different than what Hollywood is doing and other mainstream movies or shows. but yeah the chosen is definitely something. Can’t wait for season 4 though.🤣😵. Its coming out on dec 18 the trailer

[@ibahunshishadiengdoh9020]

Same😭

[@vitorqro]

Why everyone in the West? Why not everyone in the world?

[@Ginger_H]

Amen, it lead me back to my Saviour as well! ❤

[@katb7393]

I love The Chosen! It has helped me get more into the Bible. I love the Word of God.

[@chriswhite3332]

How wonderfully blessed we are to watch an actor portraying The Lord Jesus who actually KNOWS Him PRESONALLY!!

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

AMEN!!!

[@tmaffeo]

I sooooooooo agree with you . God chose him to represent Jesus amazing …. God did it again ! 🌻🌻🌻

[@reliablethreat23]

The Chosen show changed my life. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life!

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

AMEN!!

[@mariabatista.jesuseminhalu35]

Amém ❤❤🇧🇷🕊🇮🇱

[@gelanamekonen9559]

Wooww AMEN ❤

[@TK-rj4of]

The show is wonderful and beautiful, but don’t forget to read the Bible.

[@entanglednerves]

Jim Caviezel and Jonathan Roumie are truly the Chosen ones to spread the love and light in the times we live. The Chosen has personally helped me transform. In this holy month, I send my prayers for every fellow being.

[@gingerallain3382]

We have ALL been blessed by God with this amazing actor who portrays the Lord Jesus so wonderfully and equally shares his faith with us. Thank you Jonathan and God bless you. I too am Catholic

[@Melissa-ek3ce]

Yes ma'am I couldn't agree more! I'm also Roman Catholic myself who has somehow for some allowed myself to become an inactive one and Jonathan's personal has reminded me for myself just how much my faith is a Roman Catholic does mean to me and I'm reconnecting with it in my Lord Jesus Christ! The blessing of our Heavenly Father sending His only Son and search wonderful inspirational shows like the chosen and tools like Halo is that much more to reach out to Him gifts!

[@carolinagarcia3277]

I wish they will nominate this show for awards like golden globe or something. Like that and also Johnathan I love how he portrays Jesus.

[@pattiwilkins680]

His portrayal of Jesus has changed me in many ways.

[@edwardtelles1956]

You do realize that the creator of the Chosen, Director and various staff members, along with financial support , Are all LDS ❓. So watch it for entertainment , Not for Biblical Substance.. Don't take my word for it.... Look it up.

[@annme7638]

⁠​⁠@@edwardtelles1956They are not “all LDS”. The creator/director/writer is an evangelical Christian as are the other two writers. The financing is crowd funded by viewers, not the Mormon church. There is nothing LDS or anything that contradicts the scriptures in the show. Don’t get your facts off of YT, try actually watching the series.

[@edwardtelles1956]

@@annme7638 after watching a interview with Dallas , Theologically , he's not a "Christian" I'd like to be around... Do some digging , it'll surprise you.

[@Sheltieshangrila]

Same. His acting has piqued my curiosity about Jesus and motivated me to read the Bible. Such a blessing.

[@VictoriaCortes1717]

@@annme7638umm, no? Where did you come up with that?

[@Cowpoke1983]

I got saved last night and I’m no longer living in sin I’m living the best life I can for Jesus! I have watched the chosen ever chance I can and The Chosen has converted me thank you!

[@ActionHero29]

Praise God that is wonderful

[@Thinkmore807]

Praise God. I’m so happy for you. Please remember to read your Bible daily and remember it’s about a continued daily relationship with God. There’s no once saved always saved. Its about dying to self daily. May God lead and guide you.

[@mikeraspanti5342]

@Cowpoke1983, The chosen didn’t save you. You didn’t put your trust in a television series did you?

[@Cowpoke1983]

@@mikeraspanti5342 noooo I’m saying it made me start worrying about my faith with God so I started getting closer to God. The shows a show lol

[@justinfullarton3127]

God bless you!!

[@mcmike89]

Jesus is the only one who can save the entire world from obstruction of justice and corruption.🙏

[@1770-p9p]

Johnathan will I'm sure then.

[@mcmike89]

@@1770-p9p Amen!🙏

[@rissavorace7532]

​@@1770-p9phe is an actor, just an actor.

[@jaronbullock8462]

Love the chosen!! Jesus is King!

[@sophiewallace8662]

Jesus is a person who freely gives life, light and love...

[@Melissa-ek3ce]

And a God who literally gave himself!!!Wow.....

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

​@@Melissa-ek3ceIs that not unfathomable?!?!? Now that's what you call true love!!

[@Melissa-ek3ce]

@@Mimi2thebestboysever AMEN!

[@tajivet]

The show is very well done. You don’t have to be a Christian to watch and enjoy. Can’t wait till season 4.

[@snowfirel7108]

Yes, Lord Jesus is very real.

[@Melissa-ek3ce]

AMEN!!!!!!

[@mikem3789]

“The Chosen!!” 😊JR and Dallas and team/crew, 👏. 😊 Glory to God, Praise The Lord!! 💫

[@noelmoodley2003]

He such a presence about him. Never heard of him until The Chosen. But whoever chose him to play Jesus, we'll done.

[@joelcampbell7100]

Such a wonderful way to put Jesus Christ and keep Jesus Christ in front of non believers and make them research him as Jonathan stated. Encouraging everyone to have a relationship with Jesus is not often spoken about in the mainstream media, congratulations Jonathan Roumie !! God Bless you and your series !!

[@paulauncapher8957]

Jonathan plays the ultimate superhero of all time, Jesus savior of the world. I love the Chosen.

[@pmasmuth]

I have watched all "3" seasons of "The Chosen" twice. I think about it all day while I am at work. There has never been anything like this! I want it to go on forever!

[@thesundreamers8423]

I just finished Season 1. I think my wife and I cried at the end of every episode. Of course as a Christian, the portrayal of Jesus life means so much to me, but it's bigger than that. There is so much hatred, sadness, anger, depression and anxiety in the world right now. I am 60 years old, and I never remember it being worse in my lifetime.. It is so easy to get swept up in all the animosity. That has been me. This show re-centered me and restored my desire to be "in" the world but not "of" the world. The peace that has come from that redirection has been a tremendous blessing.

[@Manuella_111]

I'm Brazilian, I love the Chosen Glory to God!

[@eternaya]

I met Jesus years ago. Thank you, Jonathan. God bless you.

[@julieream3652]

I'm so grateful for Jonathan. He's used yet another opportunity to tell the world about Jesus! This is what the world needs, and he's fulfilling his calling. God bless you, Jonathan.❤ 🙏 🔥

[@KeysForChristYT]

Chiming in on the testimonies... 'The Chosen' led me back to Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus. May more people be blessed by His grace and love.

[@elzagomes7059]

J'aime les messages de "The Chosen" . Merci Jonathan Roumie pour cette grande Paix. Vous faites un excellent travail.

[@AirWarrior.73]

Thanks for pressing forward as you play the Savior which can be a difficult role as you move closer to the cross…He is risen indeed!

[@DrStrange225]

I always thought Jesus would look like a Hebrew from 2000 years ago and Jonathan fits the image in my mind. All glory to God our Creator and his Son Jesus, our Savior. I am truly blessed to be written in the Book of Life.

[@angieforbing5884]

Isaiah ch 52 literally gives us the prophesied description of Yeshua and that man does not fit the bill. No man's idolic representation of Him fits the bill.

[@Legendary_Teleportdinero]

Greetings i am teleport and i am an ally of jesus

[@rileydeutsch9418]

No one knows what he looks like

[@kaykartz9167]

If you are familiar with the Shroud of Turin, Jonathan Roumie looks a lot more like the historical Jesus than any of the blonde blue eyed " Jesus" in so many other films/ shows.

[@DrStrange225]

@@kaykartz9167 Yes, I'm familiar, but I don't really know if they can prove it was him. I just think he was known more for having God in him which people can see and looked like every other Hebrew. In the garden, he had to be pointed out to the Roman soldiers who came to arrest him and that's a good clue.

[@libbymeli864]

You can see the peace in his expression😊

[@kathysowers]

Love being soothed into sleep by Jonathan's voice on Hallow. His portrayal of Jesus in The Chosen is a gift to us.

[@sherry4807]

I love ❤️❤❤ Yeshua and the way Jonathon Roumie portrays Him. 😊

[@1770-p9p]

Thanks for not saying Jesus. It matters.

[@VictoriaCortes1717]

@@1770-p9pwell, it's like saying Juan or John, different languages say it differently.

[@alcb335]

The goosebumps I get from Him calling Mary by name, and the verses he speaks in the first episode of season 1 is the awesome! Even watching it repeatedly, I still get goosebumps! The musical score drives this force too. Well done with The Chosen!

[@Maria-dm6yk]

Love The Chosen. So grateful for the show bringin Jesus into people's homes that never heard, and helping believers grow closer to Him

[@lizawilliam1815]

Jonathan's work in The Chosen is amazing

[@PacificNW-Jess]

He seems like a delightful happily married man. Can't wait to start watching. 🍿

[@MariadeFatimaDosSantos-sh3tj]

The chosen serie is a phenomenon here in Brazil!

[@aynrandish9106]

I pray for Jonathan and Dallas everyday. They must finish all 7 seasons!

[@WrightFightConcepts]

Very literally the best version of Jesus on screen I have seen yet. The Chosen is an amazing show. Even though I know what points they need to hit in the story, which boxes they need to check to tell the story, every time it arrives to one of those in the series, it always feels new and exciting and tense, and essentially unexpected.

[@tavopasquali]

I'm almost crying by reading all these wonderful messages. This show is a blessing for humanity. Peace and love, brothers and sisters. God bless us all!

[@cleofetorrijos4442]

It's so good to see the boldness and braveness of those actors proclaim God's word ! ❤

[@milliekesecker5708]

The Chosen has changed my life drawing me closer to God, Forever Grateful.

[@lisajohnson4862]

Love Jonathan so sweet and kind on such a crusade for Jesus Christ! Amen

[@Luffy-Nordestino]

Do Brasil, agradeço a Deus por esta série🙌🏽❤️

[@thePHLosopher]

He has returned. Our Lord has come back to save us and this is coming from a self-proclaimed atheist of 17 years.

[@grannyjane30060]

Jonathan is such a blessing in so many ways. From The Chosen to Hallow and beyond.

[@minishadap1749]

The chosen has a great impact to many lives including mine thank you Jonathan for portrait the life of Jesus 😊

[@missylove5303]

We love The Chosen so much. We have watched it four times. Looking forward to Season 4! It is so beautifully done, and every actor is fabulous.

[@ChadWalton-rm3vw]

What a great man

[@mikestuhr2797]

He’s such a great great actor to play JESUS. ❤

[@suechin1434]

Hallow app is wonderful and you don’t have to be Catholic. So many anointed prayers and music. It engages you and is thought provoking. I have done several of the challenges and Father Mike’s Bible In a Year and Daily Reflections and Novenas… God bless “The Chosen” and Hallow!

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

Thank you! I'm so glad to know that you don't have to be Catholic with the Hallow app! I've been wanting to try it out but wasn't sure if it was just Catholic beliefs or not.

[@Ziiphyr]

It’s more catered to Catholics like myself but it’s still a very useful Christian App. I really enjoy listening to mixed Gregorian Chants in the background when I’m listening to the daily Rosary. Fr. Mike has Bible in a year in there and it’s partitioned nicely. You get way more benefits if you pay for it but the free version is still very nice.

[@usaloveme]

Just downloaded the Hallow app 2 days ago! I just absolutely love Jonathan roumie in his Jesus Christ role. He has the most kind face and his voice and even that slight accent is heartwarming. May God bless you. Jonathan. 🙏❤

[@juneduffy4502]

How much was it please … last I looked it was expensive ? 🙏

[@juneduffy4502]

And is it Catholic ? Thanks

[@usaloveme]

@@juneduffy4502 it's FREE. However if you want extra services there's a modest fee. I'm using basic.

[@usaloveme]

@@juneduffy4502 Catholic. Yes.

[@juneduffy4502]

@@usaloveme thank you 🙏

[@ActionHero29]

This production is most definitely a blessing from God, if only for the simple fact that it has contributed to bring many people to come to the faith in Jesus, and bring back many that had strayed from Jesus back to Him. So if this show helps to save people by bringing them to the faith, then it is from God. The portrayal is wonderful because it shows an accurate representation of the Lord, full of love, patience, kindness etc. It really touches your heart. I shed tears every episode because I just become filled with overwhelming emotion watching it. Its very powerful.

[@michaelhopson6342]

So much respect for Jonathan Roumie. Great actor who isn't afraid to be open about his Christian faith.

[@caiocutrim3596]

This dude is a concrete visualization of what I was thinking of Jesus in an abstracted visualization, and his acting is amazing, I can understand such a weight that is brought when you are acting the most important person in the world.

[@mariemonaco6635]

Jonathon, I'm watching the Golden Globes and looking forward to the time when Christian production itakes stage. Can you imaging that impact? I cannot wait. Jesus as center stage. Can you imagine this?

[@kathy5075]

A combination of The Bible in a Year, The Chosen and Hallow has brought me closer to my Lord. I feel that these three opportunities are so wonderful for people who are looking to grow in their faith. I am so grateful.

[@Love_Divine]

“The Chosen” is a subtle gift inspired by God for this world right now. Thank you to Dallas, Jonathan & the rest of the team for believing in the project and creating this series. I ❤️ ❤❤ it.

[@justinfullarton3127]

The chosen has helped me in a huge way for real! As I know he’s just an actor but his intentions are real and he’s portrayed Jesus as such a compassionate man that he was! I’m only a season and a half in the show but it’s helped me in my faith, bless this man and the show! ❤🙏

[@roroguapo3]

I started watching the Chosen because the short clips of the show on KZbin (starting with the clip of Jesus feeding the 5000) is what lead to me being saved.

[@cristinagaleano7257]

I fall asleep to the reflections every night!! Wonderful

[@ls-kk4pq]

From the moment I watched a snippet of the chosen on KZbin, I am not the same person I was before that. Thank you.

[@user-dv4xq3gw8z]

Well said Jonathan Roumie 👏 Well said 😉 GOD BLESS ALL ✝️ 🙏 🌹

[@brady8429]

I long for the peace this man has found in life.

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

Me too!

[@1770-p9p]

It's called money. Lol

[@brady8429]

@@1770-p9p how true lol

[@THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE.]

Peace comes from Jesus

[@THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE.]

​@@1770-p9p Very false. Money does nothing but cause stress and problems. Peace comes from The Lord.

[@LucyLangston-mw3qq]

I love Hallow ❤️ so awesome gospel i love to lessen Jonathan Roumie voice make me sleep

[@LucyLangston-mw3qq]

I love Hallow prayer they put me to sleep well I felt great ❤ change my life

[@LS-lw8li]

The chosen and hallow are great reminders to focus on the Lord and his Bible. True blessings:)

[@robertbloomquist5730]

Thank you for your boldness to do this piece @marthamaccallum - very well done - Jonathan was made for a time such as this!

[@karenfarris1631]

Yes indeed - my life has certainly become so enriched since reestablishing a relationship w my creator! I thank you Jonathan Roumie! Also, getting a lot out of the CS Lewis Advent sessions!🙏🏻✝️💕

[@riceracm]

It is crazy how now, when I read my Bible, his face is the one I picture when reading about Jesus! 😅 That has to be an enourmous weight though, knowing that anywhere you go, if you mess up and sin in public, it can be extra scrutinized. 🤔

[@rileydeutsch9418]

He is just the actor of Jesus not the real one we need to be carefull

[@riceracm]

@@rileydeutsch9418 Oh absolutely he is just an actor who _portrays_ Jesus….Here’s my thought process behind my comment: For example, I would never put a Jesus fish on the back of my car; the reason being, eventually, I will probably accidentally cut a person off because I didn’t see them or something (but perhaps they thought I did it on purpose), and then they might see the fish and be like, “man, Christians are rude and inconsiderate,” resulting in a bad witness for God. Now, given that logic, I just think it would be _a lot_ of pressure and scrutiny to be that actor; it’s like _he_ is a walking Jesus fish, and fairly or not, I could see people expecting too much from him…Also, it would be a lot harder for him to have a “grumpy day,” when he knows that wherever he goes, he risks “being a stumbling block” more easily I imagine. Did that make sense? But please know, I _absolutely_ do not assign any kind of divinity to him. I trust only my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! ✝️😊

[@barbaranakelski2277]

Not only his face, but also those of the apostles, especially those of whom little is written. Makes Scripture come alive, even when hearing the readings in church. Such a blessing!

[@valorizeseuproximo4]

Nos Brasileiros, tamos amando a série …🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🥹🙃😊😄🥹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@virginiasaboia9078]

Jesus Cristo ontem hoje e sempre. Obrigada Jonathan por nos mostrar JESUS TÃO HUMANO QUE SÓ PODIA SER DEUS!… Deus vos abençoe e proteja a ti e a todos que participaram deste trabalho, que foi tão edificante. Grande beijinho cá de Portugal e do Brasil.

[@mukkins555]

excellent interview

[@osakarose5612]

Love "The Chosen" and Jonathan's portrayal of Jesus. Looking forward to Season 4! Going to look for that app now. I had not heard about this. ✝🕊🎄❤

[@goldenari295]

This show has changed me for the better. thank you. you’ve brought the values and humanity of jesus to life.

[@lwclark96]

I love this man so deeply, I see Christ in him. Sweeter than a David and Jonathan love ❤

[@Melissa-ek3ce]

Wonderful man and actor, wonderful show, wonderful app & WONDERFULLY AMAZING AWESOME GOD AND SAVIOR!!!!!!!!!

[@brendacunningham2372]

Awesome mini series “ The Chosen.” It really gives people a different perspective on the human side of the Apostles and Christ !!!

[@raphaela_mota]

Jonathan is wonderfull in all ways! 🇧🇷

[@sandywest4299]

ty Jonathan for being in Christ

[@chuckyee39]

I love the scenes where Jesus tells parables. Jonathan Roumie is getting better n better in acting. He is my favorite Jesus out of all the Jesus movies I have watched. He is warm, humble n compassionate about people. He is the best version of Jesus as a person.

[@natv4968]

This is what Christian Unity looks like. Thanks to the Chosen team. Gloria in Excelsis Deo.

[@kelliefish6259]

❤this interview. Thank you

[@helentalia9923]

I am proud of my fellow Middle-Eastern Jonathan Roumi for playing the role of Jesus Christ who was also Middle-Eastern 🙏 ❤️ Praise God 🙌

[@oraliamadero40]

I love "The Chosen" I've watched the seasons and episodes over and over and over again, very inspiring, to me, A Blessing, an encouragement, and healing; my Faith also is lifted up. thank you Jesus! Thank you Johnathan; May the Lord keep using your life to bring people Christ; For that is the Passion Christ, Amen 🙏🙏

[@Kellyann56-cr7ib]

I've used the term "calms my soul" like nothing else, about "The Chosen". It has been SO trnsformative. I cant wait to find the ap. Thank you for this interview!

[@Nola9942000]

God is the reason for the season.

[@MessianicFollowship86]

I am not looking forward to the scenes of our saviour jesus christ's crucifixion.. i love you lord Jesus & please bless Jonathan for portraying you ❤️✝️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rhondacolombo5129]

Loved The Chosen, all seasons so far. Excited for season four!

[@julieanntoth5676]

Amen🙏😌🕊❤️‍🔥🪐🌟☦️ thank you for The Chosen 🙏

[@jeneviem6784]

I can’t wait ! Thank God !

[@justkatebake]

❤❤❤ changed my life

[@sharynhonor5084]

I loved the Hallow app…I think I might have to continue with this

[@LucyLangston-mw3qq]

I love you Jesus ❤❤

[@teribletomyterrific7894]

Thank you and God bless you angel.

[@LucyLangston-mw3qq]

I love Hallow apps prayer before you go to bed Hallow put you sleep I get closer to God ❤

[@TammyBlevins-mw7bj]

Praise jesus christ for you...

[@adrianodiniz6081]

Sensacional esta série The Chosen , atores brilhantes nos seus papéis , assisto com muita atenção aos detalhes , realmente muito tocante , Jesus nos transforma e tenho certeza que transformou a vidas desses atores e do público em geral .

[@lisajohnson4862]

That's what happened to me I always loved Jesus but really started reading the full new testament after seeing Chosen with Jesus portrayed by Jonathan like it is was with real feeling

[@mariazildamarchezani2829]

A melhor série de todos os tempos, obrigada Jesus por tantas conversões

[@mikem3789]

Merry Christmas season everyone, 🎄☃️🥁

[@JanisbbfCD]

Very very proud also Johnathan Thank You I have the Halo Ap I would have never heard of this movie I did stop what I was doing and I also prayed with Johnathan when Pop up AD came about. Very very powerful acting Totally amazing I loved this movie and will watch over and over again 🙏❤

[@m.suzanneborges4737]

I can't wait on this new season! Such strong drama to come.