DTS Chapel - Teach Truth. Love Well. Cultural Engagement Chapel
Apr 3, 2025
Stan Jantz, CEO of Come and See, discusses his journey with 'The Chosen,' a groundbreaking series depicting the life of Jesus. He shares insights into the challenges of producing this ambitious project, including the goal of translating it into 600 languages. The conversation highlights the importance of faithfulness in storytelling and innovative approaches like AI dubbing. Jantz also touches on the series’ impact, theological integrity, and its accessibility via a dedicated app, making it a vital tool for ministry and engagement across diverse audiences.
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Imaginative Scenes Enhance Scripture
- The Chosen includes imaginative dialogues like the conversation with little James who has a disability, asking Jesus why he hasn't been healed yet.
- This scene is not in Scripture but reflects faithful theological principles and resonates with many who wonder about suffering and healing.
Global Reach Via Translation and AI
- The Chosen is the most translated TV series, surpassing Baywatch, and aims for 600 languages, leveraging technology and AI for dubbing.
- This global linguistic reach helps share Jesus's story authentically across diverse cultures and literacy levels.
Use The Chosen in Ministry
- Churches can use The Chosen for ministry by hosting watch parties and incorporating clips in sermons.
- The show opens conversational doors about Jesus, even with those otherwise hard to reach, like Muslims or secular individuals.
