Dave, Bill, and Carmen sit down with Abe Bueno-Jallad, who plays “Big James” in The Chosen, during a “bring your mom to work” segment featuring Carmen’s mom, “Mohair,” a devoted fan. Abe shares a line from season two—“Sometimes I don’t always know what I’m doing, I’m just following”—that has grown in significance for him, and discusses how playing a disciple without a dedicated biblical book pushed him to study the Gospels and broader scripture like a detective. He describes the emotional weight the cast carried while filming season six’s crucifixion scenes, compares the cast dynamic to a family cooking Thanksgiving dinner every day, and talks about the show’s reach in Spanish-speaking regions and the Arab world, including connecting with Christian families in Bethlehem. He also notes how the series can challenge viewers’ preconceived ideas about Jesus and mentions fun on-set moments he can’t fully share, including an unused version of the triumphal entry.

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Jordan Walker Ross on Disability, Faith & Healing + Behind-the-Scenes Fun on The Chosen Join The Morning Cruise as Dave, Bill, and Carmen interview Jordan Walker Ross (“Little James” on The Chosen). Carmen’s mom, a devoted fan shares how a scene about healing helped her reframe living with MS, and Jordan discusses embracing his own disabilities after years of feeling boxed in by the industry, the impact the scene has had on viewers, and why faith and healing aren’t always black-and-white. He offers encouragement to those who feel “less than,” describing disability as different, not broken, and emphasizing internal healing from others’ hurts. Jordan also describes supportive cast dynamics, his playful “dad” bit with Jonathan Roumie, and his practical jokes on set.