He Almost Turned Down Producing 'The Chosen' | w/ Chad Gundersen
29m | Sep 16, 2026Chad Gundersen almost passed on producing The Chosen.
After nearly 20 years of knowing Dallas Jenkins, Chad got the call about a crowdfunded Jesus series and initially thought it was a terrible idea.
Then he read the scripts.
In this throwback LIVE Faithustle conversation, The Chosen producer Chad Gundersen shares the story behind saying yes to the series, the power of relationships and networking, why Christian creatives MUST pursue excellence, and incredible stories of God moving behind the scenes of The Chosen.
We talk about:
• Why Chad almost said no to The Chosen
• The relationship that took nearly 20 years to become an opportunity
• Why your calling still requires WORK
• How To Represent Jesus well in Hollywood and entertainment
• Miracles, salvations and a powerful baptism on the set of The Chosen
If you feel called to business, filmmaking, content, media or entertainment, this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting for your “big break” and start stewarding what God has already put in your hands.
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⏱ TIMESTAMP
00:00 — “I Thought The Chosen Was a Horrible Idea”
00:38 — The Faithustle Flashback
02:29 — Chad’s “20-Year Overnight Success”
03:05 — Following God Into the Film Industry
04:15 — How Chad Met Dallas Jenkins
04:37 — Why Chad Almost Passed on The Chosen
04:56 — The Power of Your Network
07:11 — Stop Waiting for Your “Big Break”
08:16 — Faith Without Works Is Dead
09:11 — Why Christian Creatives MUST Pursue Excellence
09:59 — “Excellence Is Our Evangelism”
10:45 — How The Chosen Hires the Best Talent
13:17 — Representing Jesus Through Excellence
15:02 — Join the Faithustle Network
16:30 — Miracles Behind the Scenes of The Chosen
16:55 — Salvations on the Set of The Chosen
18:01 — The Incredible Baptism Story
20:45 — Are You Your Own Biggest Naysayer?
21:37 — Bringing the Kingdom Into Your Industry
22:58 — Why Christians Gave Up Media & Culture
23:41 — Your Network Can Open the Door
25:17 — Why Everybody Matters
26:51 — “Embrace the Suck & Enjoy the Journey”
27:26 — Chad Prays for Christian Creatives
29:07 — Closing
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