{"id":11608,"date":"2026-03-04T16:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/reelfaith\/?p=11608"},"modified":"2026-03-04T16:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:49:11","slug":"ozark-star-is-jesus-in-ensemble-podcast-the-christ","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/reelfaith\/2026\/03\/ozark-star-is-jesus-in-ensemble-podcast-the-christ.html","title":{"rendered":"‘Ozark’ Star is Jesus in Ensemble Podcast ‘The Christ’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Tom Pelfrey (\u201cOzark,\u201d \u201cTask\u201d) joins Paul Walter Hauser (\u201cRichard Jewell,\u201d \u201cThe Naked Gun\u201d) and David Oyelowo (\u201cJack Reacher,\u201d \u201cSelma\u201d) in \u201cThe Christ,\u201d a new four-part audio podcast releasing this Easter from Faith Podcast Network. Through world-class voice talent, cinematic soundscapes, stirring music, and theological integrity, \u201cThe Christ\u201d invites listeners to experience the story of Jesus like never before.<\/p>\n

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Tom Pelfrey is Jesus in \u2018The Christ.\u2019 Image by Ember Pictures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe Christ\u201d will release four episodes during Holy Week, beginning with Episode 1 on March 30, with one new episode released each day through April 2, making the full series available ahead of Good Friday, April 3. Listeners will be able to access \u201cThe Christ\u201d for free wherever they get their podcasts or TheChristPodcast.com. This audio dramatization is the first-ever full-scale audio dramatization of Jesus\u2019 life told across four immersive podcast episodes. Spanning His birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection, the series delivers the scope and emotional depth of a feature film entirely through sound.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany have heard the story of Jesus preached, read it in Scripture, or seen it portrayed on screens large and small,\u201d said Mark Ramsey, Co-director and Producer of \u201cThe Christ.\u201d \u201cThrough immersive sound, original production, and performances from stellar, award-winning actors, \u201cThe Christ\u201d brings listeners inside the moments that changed the world. This four-part audio epic invites audiences to hear the Gospel with fresh ears and experience the hope, love, sacrifice, and redemption at the heart of the story.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Christ\u201d features a star-studded cast of beloved actors, led by Tom Pelphrey as Jesus. He is joined by David Oyelowo as Pontius Pilate, Paul Walter Hauser as John the Baptist, Courtney Hope as Mary, the mother of Jesus, Patricia Heaton as host, and John Rhys-Davies as the series narrator.<\/p>\n

With more than 100 distinct characters and advanced sound design, \u201cThe Christ\u201d showcases cinematic-quality production that rivals major motion pictures, compressing an epic, two-hour storytelling experience into four powerful episodes. Every scene is rooted in biblical truth and crafted with care to awaken the imagination, stir the heart, and guide listeners through a profound spiritual journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly excited to launch \u201cThe Christ,\u201d a project that reflects our heart and legacy\u201d, said Faith Media Manager, Karisa Rogers. \u201cFor more than seven decades, we have shared the story of Jesus in ways that reach people where they are, and we believe this immersive audio experience has the power to impact lives, deepen faith, and introduce new audiences to the hope found in Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on \u201cThe Christ,\u201d click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n