The Life of Jesus

This is an ambitious project: a 52-episode dramatic retelling of the New Testament featuring more than 100 actors, and the cast list reads like a Hollywood call sheet. Neal McDonough voices Jesus, Brian Cox is the voice of God, John Rhys-Davies narrates, and you will hear Julia Ormond as Mother Mary and Malcolm McDowell as Caiaphas. Even Sean Astin and Kristen Bell show up. Produced by Fox Audio Network, The Life of Jesus launched in late 2025 and treats Scripture like source material for a prestige drama. Each episode runs about 30 minutes and moves chronologically through the Gospels, starting with Matthew. The production values are high -- this clearly had a real budget behind it. The dramatic performances bring scenes to life in a way that straight reading cannot match. With 40 episodes released so far and a 4.7-star rating from 185 reviewers, the show is still building toward its complete run. The monthly release schedule means you will not blow through it in a weekend, which actually works in its favor. It gives you time to sit with each episode. Some listeners have flagged audio volume inconsistencies and concerns about ad placement, which are fair production notes for a show this polished. But the core experience -- hearing familiar Bible stories performed by actors who take the material seriously -- is genuinely compelling. If you have ever wished someone would give the story of Jesus the same treatment as a high-end audiobook, this is exactly that.