Behind the Scenes: Jonathan Roumie Discusses the Impact of Playing Jesus in "The Chosen"

In an emotionally charged interview, Dan and Stephanie Burke engage Jonathan Roumie from "The Chosen" in a conversation that transcends mere discussion and touches the heart of spiritual experience. This behind-the-scenes look at not only Jonathan's role as Jesus but also his personal faith journey enlightens listeners on how profoundly impactful portraying the Son of God has been for him. The episode delves into the essence of Jesus' humanity, the burden of worthiness, and the beautiful intersection of art and faith.

Jonathan Roumie brings to light the unique challenges and blessings of playing such a significant religious figure on screen. From the meticulous portrayal of Christ's day-to-day life in the wilderness to the weight of delivering parables with authenticity and humility, Roumie invites listeners to understand the depth of his character work.

Key Takeaways:
+Jonathan Roumie discusses the impact of portraying Jesus on his personal spirituality and how it has deepened his relationship with Christ.
+Insight into the nuances and responsibilities of embodying the figure of Jesus, particularly when delivering scriptural parables to the audience.
+Roumie shares his journey from a faith-informed upbringing to a profound spiritual reawakening that has infused his portrayal of Jesus with authenticity.
+The cross-denominational impact of "The Chosen" is highlighted, with both Protestant and Catholic viewers feeling drawn closer to Christ through the series.
+Roumie's interaction with fans on social media platforms, particularly through the praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet which he started during the COVID quarantine.

Notable Quotes:
"I should not be saying those words. I should not be preaching. I am not worthy enough to be preaching these words of Jesus." -Jonathan Roumie

"He sees our faith, and it is beautiful to him." - Stephanie Burke

"None of us are worthy. None of us are worthy. But we're here to tell this story." -Dallas Jenkins

Chapters
0:00:00 Introduction and background of the show
0:01:30 Impact of the show on Jonathan's personal faith
0:03:02 The most joyful and rewarding aspect of being involved in the project
0:07:37 Jonathan's faith journey and reversion
0:12:08 The portrayal of Jesus' humanity in the show
0:14:15 Conclusion and closing remarks
0:14:42 Introduction to the interview with Jonathan Roumie
0:15:07 Jonathan Roumie discusses his portrayal of Jesus in "The Chosen"
0:16:01 Highlighting the humanity of Jesus in portraying his daily life
0:17:26 Overwhelming sense of unworthiness while preaching the parables
0:19:15 Encouragement from Dallas Jenkins to continue telling the story of Jesus
0:20:09 Jonathan Roumie's role as a servant to help people connect with Jesus
0:21:45 Authenticity and realness of Jonathan Rumi's portrayal of Jesus
0:23:11 Impact of "The Chosen" on viewers and their deepening faith
0:24:10 Jonathan Roumie's social media presence and interaction with fans
0:29:40 Conclusion and thanks to the guests