The Chosen TV Series Podcast with Jake and Jess

TheChosen S1E1 I Called You By Name

This episode introduces several key characters and their struggles. Mary Magdalene, also known as Lilith, is tormented by demons and living in isolation. Nicodemus, a Pharisee, attempts to exorcise her demons but fails, which shakes his faith. Simon Peter and his brother Andrew are struggling financially and with Roman authorities. Matthew, a tax collector, is shown working for the Romans, which causes tension with the Jewish community. The episode culminates with Jesus encountering Mary, calling her by her name, and healing her, demonstrating his compassion and power. The themes of the episode are brokenness, redemption, and the transformative power of Jesus, and it concludes with a sense of hope.