E140: How to Become a Saint with Jonathan Roumie of The Chosen

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🗓️ 27 August 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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What is it like to be universally recognized as the actor who plays Jesus? How did Jonathan's career path and spiritual life prepare him for this role? Today, I sit down with Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in the TV series The Chosen. Jonathan Roumie shares his journey to being cast in the series, how he prepares to play Jesus well, and what he does to stay grounded and humble. We also discuss practical ways to become a saint and the key to growing in holiness. Plus, Jonathan gives us an exciting glimpse into what's next for The Chosen and his personal journey.

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0:00.0	Is it getting harder or easier as you create more seasons to play Jesus?
0:03.7	Season five is the most challenging thing I've ever done as an actor and I think it's going to be the most powerful
0:10.1	season that we've ever done.
0:11.5	Was there a moment during those eight years
0:13.8	where you felt like throwing it in, throwing in the towel
0:16.2	and being like, I can't, I'm not going to keep trying
0:18.0	at this acting thing?
0:19.2	Yeah, it was three months before I booked the chosen.
0:21.6	I was broke in, you know, spiritually and emotionally, and I had to just get on my knees and just surrender my entire life and my career.
0:30.0	Jonathan Ramey, welcome to the podcast.
0:35.0	Thank you so much.
0:37.0	Thanks for making time to do this.
0:38.0	Thanks for having me.
0:39.0	I know you're a busy guy.
0:41.0	A little bit.
0:42.0	It's been a busy season but God's in charge so I'm just trying to keep up.
0:47.6	Awesome and you've got the crowds following you too and touching your robe.
0:51.2	Yeah, the hem of the garment is just diving at me every time
0:56.2	so, but no, it's been great, it's been a journey. Did you ever, did you ever think when you're
1:01.6	starting your acting career that you would, you would be when you're starting your acting career that you would you would be where you are now?
1:05.6	I think probably globally recognized and wherever you go people literally follow you, calling you Jesus?
1:12.0	I mean, I never conceivably the concept of the idea of playing
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