
You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Dallas Jenkins
Nov 4, 2026
Dallas Jenkins, filmmaker and creator of The Chosen, joins a lively conversation about filming with unruly child actors, crafting a timeless Christmas story, and leading creative teams with confidence. They explore why The Chosen portrays Jesus with humor and humanity, Matthew’s neurodivergence, biblical interpretation, religious trauma, grace, spiritual experience, and the tension between faith, mystery, and truth.
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Two Ways Of Understanding Jesus’ Divine Identity
- Pete Holmes sees Jesus as someone who realized divine oneness, while Dallas Jenkins holds a traditional Trinity view.
- Their disagreement centers on whether Jesus discovered his identity or entered history already knowing his divine mission.
Faith Can Hold Mystery Without Rejecting Belief
- Dallas Jenkins accepts the mystery of Jesus being fully God and fully human rather than forcing a complete explanation.
- He believes Jesus grew in wisdom while remaining part of the divine plan.
The Prodigal Son Never Stops Belonging
- Pete Holmes interprets the prodigal son as someone who never stopped belonging, while Dallas Jenkins emphasizes returning from destructive choices.
- Their shared theme is that love remains available even when people wander.





