The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture WOF 384: Bishop Barron and Jonathan Roumie: A Conversation
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May 1, 2023 
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Origin of Bishop and Jonathan's Friendship
- Bishop Barron and Jonathan Roumie met at the L.A. Religious Congress before The Chosen fame.
- They bonded over Mass, poetry readings, and a surprising shared love for The Simpsons voices.
Balanced Biblical Portrayal in The Chosen
- The Chosen's writing thoughtfully connects Old Testament and New Testament themes.
- Jonathan Roumie's portrayal captures both the divinity and human nuance of Jesus effectively.
Portraying Jesus' Dual Nature
- Playing Jesus requires showing both his full humanity and full divinity without mixing or diminishing either.
- The Council of Chalcedon clarified Jesus is one divine person with two natures, divine and human, joined without confusion.