Grab a marshmallow and pull up a log — it's time for The Breakfast Club with swords and sandals. In this episode of our Winter Watch Party, we break down The Chosen Season 2, Episode 3 ("Matthew 4:24"). It’s a classic "bottle episode," meaning no set changes, no travel montages, and 100% character development as the disciples sit around a campfire waiting for Jesus. We play a game of "Bad Teams," debating who would be the worst pair to build IKEA furniture (looking at you, Peter and Matthew) or run a three-legged race. But amidst the bickering, we explore the hard work of unity — realizing that unity isn't about "sameness," but about choosing to love despite our different files on each other. Finally, we look at the creative choice to show an exhausted Jesus, reminding us that He "emptied Himself" for us — and that it’s okay to need a nap.

The Big Idea: Jesus didn't just take on a human body, he took on human limitations — proving that exhaustion isn't a sin and needing rest is part of being human.

This Week's Challenge: The "Nap Challenge" — If Jesus needed help taking off his sandals after a long day of ministry, you’re allowed to stop. Find one moment this week to admit you are at your limit and simply rest.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 267 (VIDEO)
• The Chosen: Season 2, Episode 3 - "Matthew 4:24" (VIDEO)
• Healed by Jesus (PASSAGE)
• Maintaining the Unity of the Spirit (PASSAGE)
• He Emptied Himself (PASSAGE)
• He Gives His Beloved Sleep (PASSAGE)

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When was the last time you felt truly seen? In this episode of our Winter Watch Party, we explore Season 2, Episode 2 of The Chosen, where we meet Nathanael — a man feeling completely unseen until Jesus meets him with three simple words: "I saw you." We dive into the subplots, including Matthew and Mary’s struggle to catch up on their Torah learning and Peter’s jockeying for leadership. But the heart of this discussion is evangelism. We break down how Philip’s simple invitation — "Come and see" — might be the best model for sharing Jesus in the entire Bible. Plus, we play a game of "Three Degrees to Jesus" to trace who connected us to the Lord (spoiler: it usually starts with a grandma or a friend at a KFC table).

The Big Idea: We don't need a theology degree to share our faith — just a simple invitation to "Come and see."

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 266 (VIDEO)
• The Chosen: Season 2, Episode 2 - "I Saw You" (VIDEO)
• Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael (PASSAGE)
• Jacob’s Ladder (PASSAGE)
• Behold the Lamb of God (PASSAGE)
• Mary Listening at Jesus' Feet (PASSAGE)
• Come and See (PASSAGE)

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Welcome to the Winter Watch Party! We're filling the gap between seasons with a low-stress rewatch of The Chosen Season 2. Today, we're discussing Episode 1, "Thunder," where we encounter road rage in Samaria, cranky disciples, and the "Sons of Thunder" trying to call down fire from heaven. We introduce the "Golden Sandals Awards" to honor the best (and most unbiblical) moments, including the "Simon Peter Award" for putting your foot in your mouth. From Jesus' patience with prejudice to John's writing process, we explore how Christ redirects our zeal from destruction to love.

The Big Idea: Jesus meets our impatience and judgment not with rejection, but with a patience that transforms our "thunder" into living water.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 265 (VIDEO)
• The Chosen: Season 2, Episode 1 - "Thunder" (VIDEO)
• James and John Call Down Fire (PASSAGE)
• The Good Samaritan (PASSAGE)
• Jesus Talks with the Samaritan Woman (PASSAGE)
• Sons of Thunder (PASSAGE)

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