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Great Stories by Haven Today
David Wollen is the host and president of the internationally syndicated radio program Haven Today. The Great Stories podcast takes some of his favorite conversations from the daily radio program and presents the full-length interview here with some never-before-heard segments. Occasionally, classic interviews will be plumbed from Haven’s vast archive to feature the voice of former speaker and president Charles Morris. Whether from the past or present, each episode includes guests who come from…
Episodes
- Great Stories by Haven Today
Jen Wilkin on Embracing Aging Through a Biblical Lens
Aging can become a difficult topic to talk about as we grow older. As author Jen Wilkin explains, anti-aging has become a game to win for men and a hazard to…
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Kevin Burrell on Seeing God Through the Birds Part 2
Jesus said, “Look at the birds,” pointing us to the care and sovereignty of our heavenly Father over all creation. Throughout Scripture, God uses the world…
- Great Stories by Haven Today
Kevin Burrell on Seeing God Through the Birds
Jesus said, “Look at the birds,” reminding us that our heavenly Father is sovereign over all creation. Throughout Scripture, we’re invited to look beyond the…
- Great Stories by Haven Today
Pete Killingley on Wisely Navigating AI
Today, secular conversations around AI tend to fall into one of three categories: promise, peril, or propaganda. But what does the Bible have to say to us in…
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Danny Rojas: Hope in the Midst of Cuba’s Crisis
It’s been eight months since the oil blockade in Cuba began. Today, much of the island is without electricity, and families are struggling to find food. Yet…
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Finding Contentment That Lasts with David Wollen
“True contentment,” said one of the great Puritans, “is a rare jewel.” He was speaking to Christians. Why is contentment so valuable, yet so hard to find? Join…
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Brett McCracken on Why Sleep Matters
These and other sayings come from a culture that often glorifies work, productivity, and the self-made person. Yet God’s Word tells us something quite…
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Kathy Daane on 50 Years of Anchor Devotional
As Anchor Devotional celebrates its 50th anniversary, David Wollen and Kathy Daane come together on this week’s Great Stories Podcast to look back on memorable…
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Andrew Wilson on Finding Happiness in Christ
It’s often said that what God desires for us is not our happiness, but our holiness. But what if, through making us holy, God is also changing what makes us…
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Dr. Thomas Kidd and the Birth of the Great Awakening Part 2
This week on Great Stories Podcast, Dr. Thomas Kidd continues his conversation with David Wollen about George Whitefield and the lasting impact of the Great…
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Dr. Thomas Kidd and the Birth of the Great Awakening
What happens when God raises up a preacher to proclaim the Gospel to a generation in desperate need of revival? This week on Great Stories Podcast, Dr. Thomas…
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Dr. David Sunday on Seeing Jesus in the Psalms
God speaks powerfully through the books of the Bible. This is especially true in the Psalms. Not only does it include words to help us express our deepest…
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Dennis Johnson on How All the Bible is All About Jesus
How can all the Bible be all about Jesus when His name doesn't explicitly appear till the New Testament? From Genesis to Leviticus to Esther, it may be hard to…
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Steve Richardson Tells the Story Behind "Peace Child"
In 1962, Don and Carol Richardson, along with their seven-month-old baby, traveled to a remote tribe known for treachery, headhunting, and cannibalism…
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Charles Morris on Facing Life’s Final Chapter
“Why do bad things happen to good people?” It's a question many of us have wrestled with. On this week's podcast, Charles Morris joins David Wollen to share…
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Joni Eareckson Tada on Finding Hope Through Hardship
In this world, suffering touches every life, including those who follow Christ. Why does God allow hardship? And how can we continue to trust Him when life…
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Exploring the Life, Art, and Faith of Lilias Trotter with Miriam Rockness
What is truly worth living and dying for? For Lilias Trotter, this question led her to consider two diverging paths. Would she turn her back on a promising…
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Erwin Lutzer on What Makes Someone a Giant of the Faith
Among the stories of believers who came before us, there are some who stand out—lives that point to God's faithfulness across generations. Join David Wollen…
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Brett Larson on Exploring the Impact of AI
Artificial intelligence is becoming an unavoidable part of everyday life, from smartphones and navigation apps to customer service and media creation. As AI…
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Jesus Through the Gospel of John with John Schafer & Brennan McPherson Part 2
What if you could learn about Jesus from someone who spent years walking beside Him? The Gospel of John offers exactly that perspective. Written by one of…
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Jesus Through the Gospel of John with John Schafer & Brennan McPherson.
Reading a biography is one thing, but hearing from someone who actually lived with the subject is even better. That's precisely what we find in the Gospel of…
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Dane Ortlund on How God Sees You Part 2
Have you ever wondered what Jesus really thinks when He looks at you? Is His response like ours—patient for a while, but eventually disappointed by weakness…
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Dane Ortlund on How God Sees You
Have you ever stopped to wonder what Jesus truly thinks about you? Does He respond the way we often do—kind on the surface, yet quietly frustrated when someone…
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Greg Gilbert on Confidence in Your Salvation
A believer’s assurance of salvation is often framed as a simple “yes or no” question. But in reality, many Christians experience a mixture of confidence and…
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Tanita Maddox and What Gen Z Wants to Know About Faith
They’ve been labeled snowflakes, anxious, and fragile—but Generation Z (ages 14–29) is asking deeper spiritual questions than many people realize. Beneath the…
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Danny Rojas on Why Hope Still Remains in Cuba
Cuba is facing a devastating season. Widespread blackouts, severe food shortages, and deep uncertainty have pushed millions to the brink — yet in the middle of…
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Jen Wilkin and Understanding Who God Is Part 2.
Who can compare to our God? The answer is simple—no one. Yet God doesn’t leave us guessing. In Scripture, He makes Himself known, showing us both His nature…
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Jen Wilkin and Understanding Who God Is
Who is like our God? The answer is simple: no one. Yet God, in His grace, doesn’t leave us guessing. Throughout Scripture, He reveals not only who He is, but…
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Randall Goodgame and a Christian Perspective on AI.
How should Christians view AI in this day and age? For some, it’s just another tool. For others, it raises deeper questions—does it take away from what makes…
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Robert Morgan and the Stories Behind the Hymns We Love
Where did the greatest hymns originate? While we know they’re biblically grounded and theologically rich, they sprang from the hearts and minds of men and…
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The Gospel According to Moses
Moses looms large in the Old Testament, but not because he was so impressive. His story begins with failure, and yet, by the end of this life, he would go on…
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Tremper Longman on How Moses Points to Jesus
Even people who are unfamiliar with the Bible often recognize the story of the burning bush, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. But beneath the…
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Kelly Kapic and Authenticity in the Age of AI
What does it take to be faithful with something of the highest importance? The Apostle Paul was clear: those entrusted must prove steadfast. Today, the stakes…
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Randall Goodgame and Teaching Kids the Bible Through Music
From the ABCs to 1-2-3, songs have always helped children learn and remember. When music is paired with Scripture, it helps God’s Word stay with them for a…
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Matt McCullough on How Heaven Shapes Our Daily Lives
For the Christian, the hope of heaven isn’t just a distant promise—it transforms the way we live right now. Scripture urges us to fix our hearts and minds on…
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Matt McCullough On Why Heaven Matters for Today
What comes to mind when you think of heaven? Whether you realize it or not, your view of what is yet to come is shaping the way you live right now. This week…