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Made For This with Jennie Allen

S16 Ep2: Did Jesus Feel Emotion? (UYE 2)

Feb 29, 2024
Actor Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in The Chosen, discusses how Jesus was emotional like us, emphasizing the importance of emotions in connecting with God and others. They explore the authenticity of portraying Jesus, the power of prayer in healing, and the impact of quality storytelling on spirituality.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embracing emotions allows deeper connection to God and others, Jesus displayed emotions as a fully human and fully God being.
  • Authentic portrayal of Jesus includes embracing emotions authentically, challenging misconceptions about demonizing emotions.

Deep dives

Jonathan Rumi's Unexpected Role as Jesus

Jonathan Rumi shares how he never imagined playing the role of Jesus in The Chosen. His spiritual journey and surrender to God's plan became key in accepting this unexpected opportunity. Through his prior short film experience, he transitioned smoothly into portraying Jesus for a longer duration. He reflects on the unique celebrity experience of playing Jesus, acknowledging the deep impact and emotional moments it brings in encounters with fans.

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