The Chosen’s Dallas Jenkins Talks Season 6, America’s Spiritual Hunger, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Director Dallas Jenkins opens up about The Chosen Season 6, the emotional toll of filming the crucifixion, and why he believes a spiritual awakening is stirring across America.

Michael Foust

Updated Oct 24, 2025

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Director Dallas Jenkins opens up about The Chosen Season 6, the emotional toll of filming the crucifixion, and why he believes a spiritual awakening is stirring across America. He also shares the 20-year journey behind "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" -- now available on home video -- and why the story still moves him to tears. Plus, Jenkins explains how his new animated series, The Chosen Adventures, helps families see Jesus through the eyes of children.

Originally published October 24, 2025.

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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