Ryan Swanson: The Chosen and the Art of Faithful Storytelling | The Sheckler Spotlight Ep. 31

Ryan Swanson: The Chosen and the Art of Faithful Storytelling

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In this episode, host Dr. Harrison Sheckler sits down with screenwriter and producer Ryan Swanson, co-writer and executive producer of the global hit series The Chosen. From his Midwestern roots and early love of movies to collaborating with Dallas Jenkins on a project that has inspired millions, Ryan shares the journey that shaped his creative voice and spiritual outlook.

Together, Harrison and Ryan explore:

• How The Chosen humanizes biblical stories with authenticity and reverence
• The origins of The Chosen Adventures, the upcoming animated spinoff bringing faith to a new generation
• The craft of screenwriting — from structure and character to emotional truth
• Ryan’s personal faith journey, sobriety, and discovering divine purpose in storytelling

🎧 Listen now and be inspired by how creativity, discipline, and faith intertwine in Ryan’s life and work.

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