Many of us love The Chosen but now it’s time for The Chosen Adventures! This is a new animated series based on bible stories.
Ryan Swanson, the writer for both The Chosen and The Chosen Adventures, joined us to tell us about his story and how these projects came to life! He also gives us insight into the new animated endeavor and when we can see it!
Click HERE to learn more about The Chosen Adventures!
WNZR got to talk with Derral Eves, the Executive Producer of “The Chosen”!
Derral tells us about his backstory and how the very popular show came to be. He also shares some information regarding a new project called “The Chosen Adventures”! It will be an animated series that would come out on Amazon this month, on October 17th!
To learn more about The Chosen Adventures, click HERE!
Our very own Eric Brown got to sit down with chart-topping Christian artist Mark Schultz!
He shares with us about his journey to being an artist, his song writing process, and how he hopes people feel after listening to his songs. Mark also goes in depth on one of his songs and shares a story he heard recently from a fan.
Mark will be right here on MVNU’s campus for Starting Point’s “Evening with Mark Schultz” tomorrow! It is a night of music and conversation that you won’t want to miss.
We are so excited to get the opportunity to share a conversation with Davide Mutendji, a member of Elevation Rhythm! Davide and his crew will be performing at Sonfest 2025 here at MVNU tomorrow and you are not going to want to miss this extremely powerful event.
Davide shares his background, gives us an insight on the songwriting process, and he talks about big upcoming news for the band!
Ethan and Davide also have a good time playing rapid fire!
The Morning Thing talked with Stephanie Lefever, Communications Manager at Sight & Sound Theatres about the exciting theatrical release of NOAH – LIVE! Sight & Sound’s flagship production, NOAH, is setting sail for movie theaters nationwide! Stephanie talked about this special 30th anniversary celebration and the process of taking this extraordinary production from the big stage to the big screen.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation with Stephanie and WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart.
Click HERE to find a list of show times and theaters.
Today, Marcy and Xander shared some great hobby ideas for you and your family! Whether you enjoy fun, athletic, or unusual hobbies, there is something on this list for everyone. With over 100 hobbies to choose from you can find something that suits you!
Some of our favorites:
Reading
Golf
Skydiving
Geocaching
Embroidery
There is many more so go check out the full list HERE!
On The Morning Thing today, we shared some fantastic tips on how to reset when there is too much going on! There are many ways to do this whether it be through activity, relaxing, or getting organized. There is something on this list that will work for everyone!
Today on The Morning Thing, we focused on Serendipity Day! We looked at it through a Christian lens as we know God works in incredible and surprising ways, and we came up with 8 things each of us can work on to be more open to this kind of God!
Recognizing and being open to a serendipitous God — one who moves in unexpected, surprising, and grace-filled ways — involves cultivating a mindset, a heart posture, and some daily practices that create space for divine presence in the ordinary and the unforeseen.
Here are some of the best ways to open yourself to this:
1. Practice Attentiveness
Slow down: Serendipity is often missed in busyness.
Cultivate a habit of noticing: small joys, coincidences, encounters, beauty, and nudges that may be divine in nature.
Ask: “What is this moment trying to show me about God?”
“Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God; but only he who sees takes off his shoes.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
2. Let Go of the Need for Control
Be willing to release rigid expectations about how God “should” act.
Stay open to mystery, ambiguity, and the unconventional.
Recognize that interruptions may be invitations, and detours may be sacred.
3. Cultivate Wonder and Curiosity
Instead of seeking answers, seek encounter.
Be curious: Why did that person come into my life? What is unfolding here?
Welcome the unexpected with openness rather than fear.
4. Engage in Reflective Prayer or Journaling
Ask questions like:
Where did I see God today?
What surprised me?
What felt like more than coincidence?
Keep a “God of Surprises” journal.
5. Trust in Divine Timing
A serendipitous God is often a God of timing, not just outcomes.
Learn to embrace delays, disruptions, and waiting as potentially sacred pauses.
6. Surround Yourself with Stories of Serendipity
Read scripture with a lens for divine surprise (e.g., Ruth meeting Boaz, Paul’s detour to Macedonia, Mary’s unexpected yes).
Listen to the testimonies of others and how God met them unexpectedly.
7. Be Willing to Act on Gentle Nudges
When you feel prompted to reach out, speak up, help, pause — do it.
Serendipity often requires participation.
8. Hold Theology Loosely, Hold God Tightly
God is not always confined to our doctrines or expectations.
Stay rooted in God’s love and character, but allow the form of His movement to surprise you.
Marcy and Xander got some time to chat with Christian artist Tauren Wells!
Tauren is performing at the Ohio State Fair on Monday, July 28th and we super excited about it. It is truly inspiring to listen to Tauren tell us a little about his life and his heart for God.
We highlight everything including his church, his new book, and even his remix of “Take It All Back” with Skillet!
Today on The Morning Thing, we highlighted some of the things God asks us to do each and every day! Try to implement these things into your life if you don’t already.