Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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This week on On Story, we’re joined by Tyler Thompson and Ryan Swanson, two writers behind the historical drama The Chosen, a crowd-funded dramatization of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. These writers take us behind the scenes of the show’s early conception and unexpected success.

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