"There is no going back" - The Chosen Actor Encounters God 

And this is exactly why The Chosen team should never be criticized by hiring non-Christian or non-believers. My heart is bursting with love and happiness for him. His life is forever changed and mine is too. Thank you Jesus.

Nick’s testimony is so awesome! As an original investor in The Chosen, THIS is what we have been praying for from the beginning. That not only would this series reach the entire world, but those who are part of the cast and crew would also have supernatural encounters with God. God is indeed GOOD!

I’m crying… I’m Australian and I pray constantly that one day I can receive such deliverance and freedom , joy love and healing wowwww

Zebedee is one of my favorite characters. And now I know why. He exudes such warmth and love for his family. What a powerful testimony. Thank you Nick for sharing it. And totally agree. When you experience the presence of God, there’s no turning back. All you want is to be in His presence

I am not surprised now why I can see his glow in the Chosen show every time I see Zebedee's character. To God be the glory in Jesus sweetest sweetest name.

I got chills. I know what he means: “I don’t have faith, I don’t believe - I KNOW HIM”.

Nick said he was invited to a conference by 2 of his set designers. His heart at that point said “you should go so I went”. Don’t miss that. That one decision to go changed his life forever. Saying yes to God’s invitation at the moment it’s given is crucial because it may not come again. I said yes to His invitation 51 years ago and it changed the trajectory of my life’s journey forever.I am so thankful I did.I am today more passionately in love with Jesus every day. Praise Him forever!

Wow!! When he said “He’s literally right there” that is EXACTLY how I felt when I met Jesus by praying confessing and asking Him to come into my life. I remember I told my husband “Jesus is as real as you are right now! You can’t see Him but I’m telling you he’s right here (next to me)” I’m crying this is sooo awesome. Thank you Jesus❤

It must be incredibly hard to be part of the The Chosen and not be affected by the power of it. Please God it brings more and more to Jesus. Amen.

Brought tears to my eyes. This was me but I was a lukewarm Christian with a lot of resentment until I had an encounter last December. Thank you Lord!

"He wants you because you're not good enough, so that he can make you good enough." That's so powerful. Thank you, God.

It started from Zebedee's home ❤ A testimony and a prophecy. Praying over all cast and crew.

You can see the Light that’s filled Nick when he’s on camera. It’s a beautiful thing. Zebedee is the father everyone wishes they had. Your testimony will bless others. ❤

It’s world shaking when the Holy Spirit is in your presence

Being a spirit filled Christian, I can't even start to tell you how this interview touched me. It brought me such joy and tears at the same time. Isn't God wonderful? We can't praise him enough.

It’s world shaking when the Holy Spirit is in your presence. Beautiful interview! Hallelujah!!! Glory to GOD! Thank You, Jesus .

This testimony is so incredibly beautiful. One of the things I absolutely love about Nick's character is how he portrays the heart of a father. I had no idea he wasn't a father, or didn't have that personal life experience. I would NEVER have known. He demonstrates the heart of the father so beautifully and authentically. It's just amazing to hear how God downloaded this to him.

What a powerful testimony! Not only the show impacts the public as a whole ... but the actors themselves. What an awesome God! May his life continue to be the testimony the Lord wherever he goes. What an exciting journey he is on. God is good!

I’ve been crying through this entire interview. Because this proves God loves us! Even the hardhearted He pursues! He doesn’t curse us He loves us!

This made me cry. I've been crying for Yeshua all day. Thank you for sharing this!

Thank You Lord for snatching up Nick and we pray that he is a light that will turn the tide of the whole cast, crew and everyone attached to them toward the Salvation of the Lord our GOD in Jesus Name! Amen

Crying!! 😭🙏🏼 Yes I also feel the presence of the Lord through this testimony. What an awesome God we serve! JESUS ❤ Lord continue touching the lives of the actors, workers, volunteers and the audience through this production. May You be pleased and receive all the glory 🙏🏼

Love every scene he’s in-because he’s genuine. Translates to the viewer so well that he believes in the Lord.

He doesn't want me to be good enough to choose me. In fact, He choose me because I was not good enough. These lines touched my heart. Holy spirit working through words ❤🔥

So many of us found god for the very first time in our lives because of The Chosen.

A similar experience happened to me about 5 months. I felt the fear and love of God. Since then my life has tremendously been changing for the better. I had never felt at peace like I do right now.

I love how you can see everyone who has been recently touched by God in one simple way: how humble and emotional they are.

Zebedee is THE best Dad on tv. It's a wonderful, marvelous miraculous portrayal.

God is a great God. He is wonderful, loving, merciful and faithful. 🙌🙌🙌

Man, God I pray that may this message be spread more!!! 😭🙌 Thank you Lord for saving this man!!

Woke up, went to RU-vid to look up morning prayers to relieve anxiety. Yes, I woke to extreme anxiety and playing audio of scripture with prayers helps. This was there waiting for me. As a huge fan of the Chosen of course I clicked & watched. Pouring tears and filled with love and appreciation to God. Amazing testimony! My prayers for all involved in The Chosen to experience God in an intimate, profound way that secures a lasting relationship with Him. Bless you all.

I could feel the Spirit from this video interview. Thank you Jesus for Nick's testimony.

These are the feelings of a man who hit jackpot.

THIS is what The Chosen is all about.

Nick, I had a similar experience, I was starting a study on the book of Revelation. I was a Christian, but I carried an agenda tightly in my two hands. At the beginning of chapter, I read that anyone who reads this book will be blessed. After I read the first chapter - I can't explain it without tears to this day (it happened in 1994.). He convicted me that my fear of losing my children was an insult to Him. I fell on my face with my eyes shut and confessed that I wasn't trusting Him with my family. The description of Jesus in Rev.1 was "alive and active" as it says in Hebrews. It was almost crushing-His presence. I still hadn't opened my eyes. I knew He forgave me. And then He took my hand and lifted me up and I felt Him pouring oil over my head and the His presence poured over me and as St. Patrick said "Christ within me, Christ before me, to my left and my right. I opened the palms of my hands and turned them over to signify that my kids were HIs, and I was His. Shortly after He gave me the call to go into missions. Me, this chicken, fraidy cat, soccer mom was called to pastor at a Dallas mega church as pastor of missions. I've served in some pretty scary places. But He was worth it. I was in Sudan during the war, many places in Africa, Russia, Haiti, Central American. Was it hard, yes, but Jesus is so worth doing "hard" for. I know when someone is being sincere when they share their story, because they cry. I left missions when at 44. I am 67 and still "leak tears". God had to give us tears so we contain His presence. We live in Abilene now . Our third daughter Erin Grace was born with Down Syndrome. We moved here to be close to my son and family. One of Erin's best friends asked me to start a Bible study for her friends and Erin. We joined hands with Young LIfe and now we have an amazing group that gets together once a month. All the kids watch The Chosen. Many can't read- so it is a wonderful tool for them. I think this comment has turned into a letter. May His Holy Spirit, rest on you and all cast, camera people, and all the tech people. I believe The Chosen is a gift from the Holy Spirit to reach the world. The need is urgent to reach unreached people groups. Our church reached two -- one in Sudan and one in NE India. I would love for The Chosen to be made into the Kutchi language. ( See if you can move the Kutchi up the URPG list).

His description of his healing is probably why the series is such a big hit. All viewers get touched with His Love whenever we can identify with someone in the storyline.

I am sitting here crying. This is so beautiful. Beautiful story. Lovely interviewer entering in but not taking over the interview. I know that fire of God. I love that he is so relentlessly pursuing us with his love and his holiness. Thank you for this 🔥🙏🏾🌿

What a mighty God we serve! Our salvation is a transformation that happens in our hearts and in our minds. What a testimony. Couldn't hold back the tears.

I cried like a baby, you are right - "There is no going back." I want to go all the way this time. I'm so excited! Thank you for sharing, my brother.

I so needed this hope today for my daughter who has turned away and entered into the lies of darkness. I had nearly given up hope, but I know God allowed Nick’s testimony to come up my feed so I would be given strength to continue to trust and be thankful for the turnaround yet to come. What he said about never leaving once you’ve truly experienced God was just the reminder I needed.

Amen, loved it and thank you Lord for continuing to give us transformational testimonies.

Love Nick’s testimony! Praise the Ever Living God! He truly answers prayer. 🙂🙏🏼👼🏼

This man,Brother Nick... from day one, shined the light of the Holy Spirit on the set of the Chosen.. Ive financially invested in this project and pray for it on a regular basis...Much fruit is being harvested to the Glory of God

What an amazing testimony! This is huge! God is moving, speaking, reaching and pursuing! What an awesome God we serve indeed!

Praise God!!! Glory to God!!! Cried along with Nick😢. So beautiful!!! Was absolutely touched by the man who told Nick that the curse had been broken!!!❤

His testimonial interview is magnificent. I was chosen to have my feet washed during Holy Thursday. When the water hit my feet pain went through my entire body and I became overwhelmed and started to cry. It was an awe inspiring moment that I will never forget. Thank you Angel Studio's for making the Chosen. It is the seed that will spread throughout the world. Praise God!!!

"Bury your idols" - As a Catholic, confession helps me to bury them...and keep them buried. It is a face-to-face encounter with myself in the presence of the Lord. Thanks for this interview and , Nick, for your response to the Lord. I pray for all those involved with "The Chosen." God bless you and your fellow workers and family.

I love how absolutely real he expresses his experience with God. I wish more people would share their stories of their encounters with God with such humility and rawness this is what we need in this generation.

I am crying and grateful to God as i am watching this, thank you for sharing this heart warming testimony, God bless brother Nick

I love Zebedee! What a testimony and how much the Chosen is changing lives!

Wow God! You use everything to bring your children to you! This was powerful

Wow!!! I really needed this. God told me to watch this.

Glory to God! I have prayed for all of you who are a part of THE CHOSEN, that God WOULD be real to you! So happy, so happy to have watched this program. I love Zebedee's character so much! Because he was / is the father of two of my favorite Biblical personages! Without whatever Zeb and his wife put in their sons, THEY FOLLOWED JESUS!

I absolutely love this testimony!! God is awesome!! The Lord recieves us into Him, not seeing the bad, but seeing a son returning home and He comes running with His arms open wide❤ Nick Shakoour, the Lord made my day when I watched this and encouraged me that God can encounter anyone ❤ Expect the unexpected because now, the One whom all things are possible has vacuumed you in to His life❤ God bless you all, can't wait for season 4🎉

Omgosh tears running down my face! Thank you Jesus! He’s so beautiful

I had an encounter similar to Nicks, with God. Where, after I had hit my knees, surrendering my mess of my life to Him because I could no longer carry it, or fix it, it felt like God covered me with the biggest, softest, warm, blanket, and held me close. And said to me, I want you to tell other people about me. And that’s the main focus of my life since that encounter with God about 20 years ago. The chosen series is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever watched, whether on TV or on a big screen. and very much God anointed to bring other people to know Christ. Thank you Jesus for the cast and crew and all those who support them!

I Love your Testimony Nick & you are a Wonderful Actor & you bring Zebedee to super Life for us!! Thank you & God Bless you!!

Praise God for his everlasting mercy and goodness. Amen

I had a similar experience when I finally found God. I airways say it was the attack of Christians. Strangers touched me and said God loves you, he is right there, etc.. every turn a Christian was there, invited me to church and eventually baptism. Thank you Lord for all you have done. God wanted me too and I was no good either

Praise God! God is so real and faithful even when we are not! Isn't He worthy of Praise!!! I'm so full right now! Come on, Family of God! Worship Him for His Faithfulness! It's about the seed! Forget the controversy! It's about the seed! I'm saving this to my Great Sermon Playlist!

As I sat listening to him tell of this experience he went through, I was BAWLING, because I too had those same experiences, even right down to the feeling of your entire body vibrating and not feeling as though you were even in your own body anymore. It was frightening, but exciting, all at the same time.

"He wants you BECAUSE you're not good enough! And He Makes you good enough!"... amen amen amen! Thank you Jesus for impacting this precious man and using him for your glory! Beautiful ❤️

I couldn't hold back the tears ,, the mercy of the Lord endures forever.

That’s a baptism of fire right there! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

No turning back! Welcome to the family Nick! Jesus loves you! Amen

That blew my mind he was so broken but so full , amazing !!! GOD is such an amazing God and so faith !!!!!

Love Nick Shakoour, he does an amazing portrayal of the wonderful dad of John and James. And his testimony of the miracle he experienced in God and the transformation He did over Nick was very moving, and I totally related, as I myself three years ago this month (June), I too had an overwhelming miracle of the Holy Spirit taking over me, and transforming my life. And as you said at the end of this video, "THERE IS NO GOING BACK!" and that is the Truth, once you meet our Savior, you are His forever. Amen. Best to Nick!

What a testimony!!!

I don't think I qualify as a religious person but nonetheless my beautiful wife and I were impacted as we watched the series. So much so that I made a short youtube video about how the character Matthew changed my perspective about money. I feel like everyone here probably already knew what I only just learned as a fully-growed adult, thanks to Matthew. Amazing stuff. My gratitude to all that have made this series possible.

Just a beautiful testimony! Nick will touch many lives in his journey

Praise Jesus! Praying for the salvation of all the Chosen cast & crew 🙏

The thought that the Lord wants me because I am not good enough moved me so much. ❤

I have often prayed for actors and all cast and crew to have God encounters while doing this show. God bless the "lowly" but incredibly mighty construction workers who obeyed the voice of the Lord while building this set. The Word of God is powerful and permeates everywhere they go on this set. THANK YOU to those faithful crew members who glorified God in their work in an amazing way. Incredible! Bless you Jesus for this sheep who heard Your voice and is now bleating out to the whole world! 💓

If you think about it, Nick was “chosen” for the The Chosen to finally CHOOSE to accept Jesus as his Lord and savior 😢 Glory be to God. This is such a great story. I can only imagine how many of the other actors and crew aren’t saved yet. His emotions show just how amazing the love of God impacted him. God is good ❤

Truly it was an Annointed interview . Tears flow when The Holy Spirit reveals the HEART OF GOD to you .AMEN !! 🙏👍😊

What a powerful testimony! God went after Nick in such a deliberate way. Goosebumps! What a beautiful thing to able to share both on and off set. As The Chosen says...#notwhatwewere! (Love Zebedee)

This is such a POWERFUL testimony! This cast member not only gave his testimony, but he preached the GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL HALLELUJAH! This is what happens when God transforms you, when there is an encounter with Him. I pray this cast member will never run weary, but continue to press towards the mark of the high calling in the things of God for the advancement of the Kingdom of God Amen! 4:20 4:20

Beautiful testimony from Nick! We recall when Jesus said to one of the disciples (seems like it was Simon), "Get used to different"....and then when Mary Magdalene told Nicodemus, "I was one way and now I'm another".

thats why I really like this guy acting as john and james father.

"I know Jesus, I encountered Him and I will never be the same!" Being in the presence of God makes us tremble with the fear of His mighty power as it melts our hearts with His everlasting love. Great testimony. ❤

I have watched this video more than a dozen times and shared it with many friends. I also shared with my pastor and he played it for the whole congregation! God bless you Nick! Read John 10 - His sheep WILL hear his voice! 🙌 Welcome to the forever family of God, made righteous only by His blood. ✝️

Zebedee is a great character ❤ the chosen has brought me closer to God. Can't wait to see episode 4 ❤👍

This is the most beautiful testimony of God's grace I have ever heard. Praise God. 🙏

The tears just keep flowing. Beautiful message.

A complete 180°, your testimony will touch many. Continue spreading the word and never forget your encounter. Love you Brother 🙏

What a powerful testimony! Praise God! I pray that Nick continuously seek the Lord and be rooted upon His word ♥

Just love Nick as Zebedee He brings so much to the Chosen..Dallas picked the perfect Man to play the Dad of John and James...Hearing Nick speak of his new relationship with Jesus and how God has touched him in his whole being is wonderful..The prayers that have been spoken and scriptures on the walls that's the power of the gospel of Christ and those who bring it to the souls who are searching..

Amazing!!! Zebedee has always been one of my favorite characters on the show. Praise God!!

Beautiful testimony. Jesus heals us when He knows we are ready.

I was born again and it completely changed my heart, my entire life has changed! God is so good ❤

Love Nik’s testimony. I’ll never forget my encounter with Jesus in December of 1985. It was extraordinary. So much so that I almost missed its meaning. Until August 6, 1986 when I turned my will and my life over to the care of God. Everything changed and has remained changed, Thank God. I consider what happened as the greatest thing He’s ever done for me. He opened my heart and reminded me I was His, which was a pledge I’d made to Him as a child in church. Blessings to you and to the whole world!

Just wow...! This had me in tears. I feel the precious holy ghost moving! Glory to God for reaching those that need to be reached through this show! 🙏

So happy for him!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!

What a beautiful, touching and moving testimony. We are a huge fan of The Chosen. The Chosen has opened me up to God.

That was an AMAZING interview! The Holy Spirit was all over!!! God bless you for this.❤❤❤

We just watched Season 3 where he embraces his sons and does it with such passionate love. Now I understand where it comes from! He's been changed from the inside by our loving Lord and Savior! Great interview!

Incrrdible testimony. I have been a Jesus freak since I was a child but I feel that pure joy everyday even through the sad trials. You have been called and through the show, your friends you will be such a blessing to those around you just like the contractors. I am so excited for the rest of your life. You do play a father exceptionally well and somewhere a young man will take note and become a wonderful father. I pray for Abba to harvest a beautiful crop through you.

This is so moving. Thank you for sharing. I pray that everyone can encounter God in such a way.

🔥This testimony is marvelous! Electric! Holy Spirit Loaded!🔥 shared it over and over! Thank You LORD!🔥🛐🔥

I understood the LOVING HEART of THE FATHER when I became a parent!