Tag Archives: Jesus

28May/26

How “The Chosen” bypassed the Hollywood machine

May 28, 2026MediaAmazon MGM Studios, Andrew, Angel Studios, Chosen LLC, Christian media, Dallas Jenkins, Jerome, Jesus, Jordan Walker Ross, Joseph, Little James, Marengo, Matthew, Matthias Grünewald, Moses, Netflix, Ryan Swanson, The Chosen, Tyler Thompsonadmin

Faith, Finances, and Franchise: How ‘The Chosen’ is Redefining Christian Media

Thur, May 28 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — A New Era for Faith-Based Media The Chosen has fundamentally disrupted the faith-based entertainment industry by shifting away from the traditionally stiff and heavily polished biblical epics toward high-quality, deeply human storytelling. Utilizing a creative method called “plausible fiction,” the writers flesh out the historical and cultural gaps in the Gospels to give the characters relatable flaws, psychological depth, and complex backstories. This commitment to humanizing the narrative includes the intentional depiction of marginalized figures, such as portraying the apostle Matthew with autism and Little James with a physical disability. This approachable portrayal of Jesus and his followers has resonated on a massive scale, drawing over 280 million viewers worldwide, a third of whom are reportedly non-religious. Continue reading →

03May/26

A Fall from Innocence

May 3, 2026FilmsAmerican atheists, Castle Rock, Castle Rock Entertainment, Chris Chambers, Corey Feldman, Films, Gordie, Grief, Jack Nitzsche, Jerry O'Connell, Jesus, Kiefer Sutherland, Mike, Phoenix, Ray Brower, Rob Reiner, Stand by Me, Stephen King, The Body, Wil Wheaton, Will Byersadmin

Sun, May 3 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The physical trek to find the missing boy, Ray Brower, serves as a profound metaphor for the transition from childhood to adulthood. What begins as a youthful adventure to become local heroes quickly transforms into a journey of internal healing and self-discovery. By separating the boys from the critical eyes of their hometown, the isolated setting acts as a pressure cooker that forces their hidden traumas—such as physical abuse, parental neglect, and societal prejudice—to the surface. Continue reading →

12Jan/26

Gen Z : Social Media to Pew

January 12, 2026MediaAlex Jarmus, Church attendance, Emily Torres, France, Generation Z, Gregorian, Internet culture, Jesus, John, Jonathan Roumie, Jordan Peterson, Matt Fradd, Millennials, Robert Barron, Spyridon Bailey, Stuart Clif, TikTok, United Kingdomadmin

Jan . 11, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Researchers are noticing a “Quiet Revival” among Gen Z. While overall numbers for “religious unaffiliation” remain high, the young people who are religious are attending church with much higher frequency and intentionality than previous generations did at their age. While overall numbers for “religious unaffiliation” remain high, the young people who are religious are attending church with much higher frequency and intentionality than previous generations did at their age. Continue reading →

28Mar/24

Why is Jesus often depicted with a six-pack? The muscular messiah reflects Christian values of masculinity

March 28, 2024Human InterestAbraham, Adam, Caiaphas, Chris Greenough, Christian, Christian iconography, Christology, Creative Commons, David, Exorcists, Gender and Christianity, Gibson S, God in Christianity, Hannah Bacon, Isaac, Jesus, Lisa Isherwood, Masculinity, Matthew, Mel Gibson, Michal, Muscular Christianity, Noah, Samson, Samuel, Saul, Stephen Moore, The Passion of the Christ, Women in Christianityadmin

Chris Greenough, Edge Hill University

Have you ever wondered why so many images depicting the crucifixion show Jesus with a very defined, slender and toned body? Either slim, but with a six-pack, or displaying muscles and brawn. While these images are hardly a reflection of what little can be surmised about the historical Jesus, they certainly reflect social and cultural ideas about masculinity and idealised notions of manhood.

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24Nov/23

Bethlehem, a small town in the Judean Hills

November 24, 2023UncategorizedBethlehem, Christian theology, Christianity and Judaism, Christmas, Church of the Nativity, God, God in Christianity, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joseph, Mary, Micah, Nativity of Jesus, Salvation in Christianityadmin

Nov. 22, 2023 /Human Interest/ — Bethlehem is significant to Christians because it is the birthplace of Jesus, whom Christians believe is the Son of God and the Savior of the world. Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem is seen as the fulfillment of a prophecy in the Old Testament book of Micah, which states that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. Continue reading →

23Nov/23

The time of year when families unite

November 23, 2023Human InterestBethlehem, Birthdays, Christmas, Christmas music, Israel, Jesus, Joseph, Luke, Mary, Observance of Christmas by country, Peaceadmin

Nov. 22, 2023— Human Interest/ — The Christmas season is about peace for Christians who believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Israel. Continue reading →

05Nov/23

Did Jews kill Jesus Christ?

November 5, 2023Human InterestBarabbas, Caiaphas, Christianity and antisemitism, Jesus, Jesus and history, Jesus Christ, Jesus, King of the Jews, Jewish deicide, Passion of Jesus, Pontius Pilateadmin

Jews did not kill Jesus Christ. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ was a Roman execution carried out by Roman soldiers under the orders of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. There is no evidence to suggest that the Jews as a whole were responsible for his death. Continue reading →

03Nov/23

Letter to My grandchildren

November 3, 2023Conflict and WarChristian child's prayer, Christianity and women, Genealogy of Jesus, Jaroslav Vajda, Jesus, Joseph, Mary, Mary, mother of Jesus, mother of Jesus, Women in the New Testamentadmin

Even though we are in the midst of war, we can still find hope and peace in Jesus’ birth. He is a reminder that God loves us all and that he wants us to live in peace with one another. Continue reading →

03Nov/23

When Hamas is eventually wiped out who will own the proceeds of war?

November 3, 2023Conflict and WarAntisemitism in the Middle East, Egypt, Gaza War, Hamas, Holocaust denial, International reactions to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, Islam and antisemitism, Israel, Jesus, Jordan, Muslim Brotherhoodadmin

November 3, 2023 — The current conflict in the Holy Land is a critical moment for people of Christian faith who want to visit the place where Jesus was born and brought peace. The conflict has made it difficult and dangerous for Christians to travel to the region, and has also damaged some of the Christian holy sites. Continue reading →

04Jul/23

Christians believe that Jesus is the way

July 4, 2023Human InterestChrist myth theory, Exorcists, Gospel of John, Historical Jesus, Historicity of the Bible, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John, Names and titles of Jesus in the New Testament, Paul, Peter, Quest for the historical Jesus, Rabbis of the Land of Israel, Son of Godadmin

July 5, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — Whether or not Jesus is the way is a question that has been debated by Christians for centuries. There is no one definitive answer, as it ultimately comes down to a matter of faith. However, there are a number of reasons why Christians believe that Jesus is the way. Continue reading →