Bestselling author Jerry Jenkins joins Michael on Crosswalk Talk to share the heart, challenges, and spiritual depth behind his latest novel, The Chosen: Not My Will—the official book adaptation of Season 5 of The Chosen.
In this rich and personal conversation, Jerry talks about the unique experience of writing novels based on his son Dallas Jenkins’ hit TV series, what it’s like to expand on biblical events with fictional elements, and how his own faith shapes every sentence he writes.
Also in this episode:
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Why The Chosen novels aren’t just screen-to-page copies
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How Jerry balances biblical accuracy with creative license
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What it's like to work with your son on a global phenomenon
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The legacy of Left Behind and why success didn’t change him
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Behind-the-scenes moments from the set of Season 5—including a powerful father-son encounter in Gethsemane
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What makes The Chosen resonate across every demographic, from Whoopi Goldberg to Tucker Carlson
Whether you're a lifelong fan of The Chosen or new to the books, this episode will give you fresh insight into how timeless Scripture can become emotionally moving fiction when done with reverence, imagination, and heart.You can find more from Jerry and The Chosen here:
Social Media Handles & Links
📘 Jerry Jenkins
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Website: https://jerryjenkins.com
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Facebook: @JerryJenkinsWriter
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Instagram: @jerry.b.jenkins
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Twitter/X: @JerryBJenkins
📺 The Chosen
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Website: https://thechosen.tv
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Instagram: @thechosentvseries
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Facebook: @InsideTheChosen
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Twitter/X: @thechosentv
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YouTube: The Chosen
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