# "The Chosen" Producer Justen Overlander on Fear and Spiritual Cynicism | Ep. 72

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Podcast: [Then God Moved](https://stenobird.com/podcast/then-god-moved-1298312)
Published: 2025-05-01T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thengodmoved/episodes/The-Chosen-Producer-Justen-Overlander-on-Fear-and-Spiritual-Cynicism--Ep--72-e327jse
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Duration seconds: 4471

## Resource

Actor, producer, and screenwriter Justen Overlander details his journey from Midwest teacher to renowned filmmaker and reveals the childhood tragedy that led to a long season of spiritual cynicism. We talk quite a bit about his work on The Chosen, emphasizing God’s eagerness to use the most flawed among us to accomplish His purposes. The conversation also unexpectedly delves into class and race inequality, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and more. Help others find the show by leaving a rating and REVIEW! Follow Justen on Instagram Read Justen’s recommendation: Prayer by Philip Yancey WATCH this interview when it drops on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Support this work and gain BONUS content at ⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThenGodMoved⁠⁠ Make a one-time donation via PayPal ( ⁠⁠ThenGodMoved@gmail.com⁠⁠ ) or Venmo (@ThenGodMoved) Have thoughts about what you heard, or want to share a story of your own? Shoot an email to ThenGodMoved@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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