Playing Jesus in THE CHOSEN (Jonathan Roumie) | Ep. 482

Jonathan Roumie is an American actor known for his portrayal of Jesus in the crowd-funded television series The Chosen. Born on July 1, 1974, Roumie has also played the role of evangelist Lonnie Frisbee in the 2023 film Jesus Revolution. Beyond acting, he is a voice artist and a public speaker. He holds a degree in film from the School of Visual Arts and was awarded an honorary doctorate in fine arts by the Catholic University of America for his impactful work in evangelization through acting. His dedication to his craft and his role as Jesus have made him a fascinating figure in the entertainment industry. Show Sponsor: Strive 21: https://strive21.com/matt Exodus90: https://exodus90.com/matt Hallow: https://hallow.com/mattfradd Buy The Shirt: https://www.redletterapparel.com/product-page/jonathan-roumie-symbol-shirt Chapters: 0:00 Intro 05:05 Global Recognition of The Chosen 08:02 Portraying Jesus 16:25 Life Before Playing Jesus 30:27 Criticism of The Chosen 38:57 The Ending of The Chosen 45:17 Acting as Jesus 53:00 Relaxation vs. Laziness 56:02 Creating a Eucharistic Shirt 1:03:52 Appearance on The View 1:11:59 Best Scene In The Chosen 1:21:26 Staying in Character 1:31:52 Protestants and The Last Supper 1:33:22 Catholic Actors 1:34:00 Bread of Life Discourse 1:34:40 Spiritual Attack/Jim Caviezel 1:36:30 Religious Differences in Acting 1:38:18 Humanity and Ordinariness of the Apostles 1:41:00 Numbing and the Pain of Sanctification 1:46:36 Prayer Life 1:49:03 Wrap Up