{"id":50293,"date":"2025-05-02T15:53:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/?p=50293"},"modified":"2025-05-02T15:53:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:53:09","slug":"the-chosen-season-5-headed-to-prime-video-mike-rowes-people-you-should-know-on-youtube-angels-may-slate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2025\/05\/the-chosen-season-5-headed-to-prime-video-mike-rowes-people-you-should-know-on-youtube-angels-may-slate.html","title":{"rendered":"“The Chosen” Season 5 headed to Prime Video + Mike Rowe’s “People You Should Know” on YouTube + Angel’s May slate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05\/02\/25<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With the release of the official trailer<\/a> today, Prime Video has announced that Season 5 of the The Chosen<\/em> will premiere in the US on June 15th. <\/strong>The eight episodes will debut in three parts over three weeks. The first two episodes, premiering on June 15th, will be followed by three episodes on June 22nd and the last three episodes on June 29th.<\/strong> The fifth season premiere of the episodic retelling\u00a0 of the life of Jesus<\/strong> Christ (played by Jonathan Roumie) <\/strong>focuses on the Last Supper. It had special theatrical debuts on March 28th in the U.S. and on April 11th internationally to incredible box office success, grossing nearly $60 million and counting. The Chosen<\/em> Seasons 1 through 4 are now streaming on Prime Video.
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Longtime advocate for everyday heroes Mike Rowe<\/a> wants to introduce you to People You Should Know.\u00a0<\/em>Premiering today on YouTube<\/a>,<\/em><\/strong> his latest docuseries puts the spotlight on Americans quietly doing good without asking for attention. Episodes will feature a New York plumber teaching young girls the trades, a blacksmith in Virginia helping fellow emotionally-wounded veterans heal, a foster care advocate in Los Angeles, a bike-repair charity in Orlando, a Baltimore librarian reinventing literacy access and a workforce program for autistic young adults in Denver. As Rowe puts it, \u201cThis is about people who show up for others every single day…They\u2019re not influencers or celebrities, but they\u2019re changing lives\u2014and the country deserves to meet them.\u201d
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A values-based competitor to Netflix continues to spread its wings.<\/strong> The film and TV platform Angel<\/strong> has announced a fresh slate of feature films and television programming\u00a0 to added to the Angel.com<\/strong><\/a> and Angel app<\/strong><\/a> platforms during the month of May.<\/p>\n

May 1 – Thabo and the Rhino Case<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Already up,\u00a0 this 2023 film tells the tale of Thabo, an eleven-year-old African boy who dreams of becoming a private detective but lives in the most peaceful village this side of paradise. Unfortunately, he gets a chance to hone his skill when a rhino is murdered in the safari park for its horn.<\/p>\n

May 2 – Dry Bar Comedy’s Funny Friday<\/em>: <\/strong>LeClerc Andre \u201cShenanigans\u201d
\n<\/strong><\/em>Dropping today, comedian LeClerc Andre delivers a laugh-packed set about picking sides in other couple’s fights, surviving his own marriage, new parenthood, playground politics, snack-time struggles and all the ways Spirit Airlines<\/strong> is similar to Jerry Springer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

May 6\u00a0 – The Stray<\/em>
\n<\/strong>The 2017 movie tells to story of how a stray dog named Pluto arrives out of nowhere and becomes more than just a pet to the Davis family, proving that miracles sometimes come in the most unlikely forms.<\/p>\n

May 7 – DryBar Toons
\n<\/em><\/strong>The series of brand-new animated comedy shorts series that brings the funniest moments from Dry Bar comedians<\/a> to life as each episode transforms stand-up storytelling into vibrant, laugh-out-loud cartoons.<\/p>\n

May 8 – ANGEL STUDIOS ILLUMINATE Livestream
\n<\/strong>Angel celebrates one-million Angel Guild<\/strong><\/a> members via a livestream event.<\/p>\n

May 8 – Just Let Go
\n<\/em><\/strong>In 2007, a drunk driving crash shattered Chris Williams\u2019<\/strong> world, killing his wife, unborn child and two of their children. As he sat in the wreckage, consumed by grief, he made a life-altering decision: he would forgive the teenage driver who caused it all. Based true story, the 2015 film traces his painful journey through sorrow, anger, and ultimately grace\u2014showing that even in the face of unimaginable loss, love and forgiveness can triumph over vengeance.<\/p>\n

May 8 – Vindication<\/em>, Season 4\/Episode 8 (Justice<\/em>)
\n<\/strong>The faith-themed crime drama about a small town detective continues.<\/p>\n

May 9 – Dry Bar Comedy’s Funny Friday<\/em>: Mal Hall “The Smartest Child”<\/em>
\n<\/strong>The stand-up comic talks about hygiene hazards lurking in plain sight, loving the experience of being a mixed American, realizing just how broke he was growing up and competing for $3,000 to be the first to give his mom a grandchild.<\/p>\n

May 13 – Identity Crisis<\/em><\/strong>
\nThe 2023 comedy follows a gifted but timid college science student who creates a clone to become her ideal self\u2014fearless, flawless, and ready to conquer everything she\u2019s afraid to face. As her double takes on life with ease, she begins to question whether perfection is something to build or something she already holds inside. Note:<\/strong> I spoke with one the movies producers, Alexandra Boylan<\/strong>, when the film was first released<\/a>.<\/p>\n

May 15 – Ride Above<\/em> <\/strong>
\nThe 2021 film tell a story of Zo\u00e9 who, raised on her parents\u2019 stud farm, dreams of one day becoming a jockey. She forms an unbreakable bond with a spirited young horse, and the two seem destined for racing glory\u2014until a tragic accident derails everything. As both horse and rider face uncertain futures, they must confront challenges in a shared journey of healing and determination. Together, they fight for a second chance at victory.<\/p>\n

May 15 – The Good Things<\/em> (Season 1)
\n<\/strong>The series invites viewers to see how God<\/strong>‘s goodness unfolding around us in ways we may not expect.\u00a0
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May 16 – Dry Bar Comedy’s Funny Friday<\/em>: <\/strong>Collin Moulton \u201cToo Clean\u201d
\n<\/strong>Back for his second special, <\/em>Moulton dives into the dangers of being hangry, the struggle of analysis paralysis and the frustrations of dealing with technology that just can\u2019t keep up.<\/p>\n

May 20 – Music of Silence<\/em>
\n<\/strong>The 2017 drama tells the true story of revered singer Andrea Bocelli<\/strong>\u00a0 who, born with a serious eye condition that eventually lead to his blindness, nevertheless rises above his challenges and lives out his passion.May 20 – RYAN DEFRATES: SECRET AGENT Season 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 23 – Dry Bar Comedy’s Funny Friday<\/em>: <\/strong>Jon Stringer \u201cThings That Scare Me\u201d
\n<\/strong><\/em>Stringer offers his observational humor on marriage, body image, and kids.<\/p>\n

May 30 – Dry Bar Comedy’s Funny Friday<\/em>: <\/strong>Vien Phommachanh \u201cOpen Up and Say \u2018Hah!!!’\u201d
\n<\/strong><\/em>Dr. Vien Phommachanh is here to deliver a big dose of healthy laughter! As a doctor by day and a comedian by night, Dr. Phommachanh makes his Asian parents both proud and disappointed. At least his wife loves him enough to deal with his mouthful of a last name and the confusing but funny situations that come with it.<\/p>\n

Note: Angel will also release The Last Rodeo<\/em> in theaters on May 23rd. <\/strong>Starring and co-written by Neal McDonough<\/strong>, the film tells the story of a retired champion bull rider who faces a family crisis that causes him to risk everything compete in a bull riding competition as its oldest contestant ever. As the release date approaches, I’ll be posting a conversation with the award-winning actor.<\/p>\n

John W. Kennedy is a writer, producer and media development consultant specializing in television and movie projects that uphold positive timeless values, including trust in God. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Encourage one another and build each other up – <\/span><\/em>1 Thessalonians 5:11<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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