The World Over | Full episode: Mel Gibson on The Resurrection & More | September 10, 2026

Our new interview with Mel Gibson on The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One. And Dr. Jeni Stepanek on her late son's message of peace, 25 years after September 11th. 00:00 The World Over: Mel Gibson, The Passion and Mattie Stepanek 01:12 Mel Gibson on The Passion of the Christ’s Return to Theaters 02:05 Why Gibson Depicted Christ’s Suffering So Viscerally 02:51 Jim Caviezel’s Transformative Performance as Jesus 03:30 The Passion’s Lasting Influence on Faith-Based Films 04:13 Why Viewers Return to The Passion Every Lent 04:59 Why Resurrection of the Christ Will Be in English 06:05 Gibson Previews the Metaphysical Scope of Resurrection 07:30 The Passion Rerelease and a Look Back at the 2003 Interview 08:17 Gibson’s Original Vision and Gospel Sources 09:26 Why The Passion Focuses on Christ’s Final 12 Hours 10:40 A Personal Meditation on Healing and Sacrifice 11:49 Studios, Ancient Languages and the Pursuit of Authenticity 13:34 Filmmaking Risks and Finding Matera, Italy 15:34 Caravaggio, Cinematography and Casting Jesus and Mary 21:46 Gibson’s Physical Directing Style and the Crucifixion Shoot 26:10 The Controversy Over The Passion’s Graphic Violence 29:02 Flashbacks, the Last Supper and Christ’s Sacrifice 32:10 Depicting Evil, Faith and Criticism of the Film 39:27 Mattie Stepanek’s 9/11 Poem, Heart Songs and Legacy ------------- The World Over with Raymond Arroyo airs on EWTN Thursdays at 8pm ET. It re-airs on Fridays at 1am & 9:30am ET, and Mondays at 10pm ET. ------------- Raymond Arroyo is known for his penetrating interviews of leading news figures. His Conversations on The World Over have included Presidents Bush and Trump, Pope Benedict XVI, Mother Theresa, Mel Gibson, famed tenor Placido Domingo and comic legend, Jerry Lewis. The show is produced by EWTN News: https://www.ewtnnews.com ------------ Don't miss an episode of The World Over with Raymond Arroyo. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/world-over ------------- Sign up today to receive the World Over with Raymond Arroyo newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/worldover ------------- Follow the World Over with Raymond Arroyo on Social Media: Twitter:   / worldoverlive   Instagram:   / worldoverlive   ------------- Subscribe to EWTN News YouTube channel here:    / @ewtnnews   ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf