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Life in Cuba continues to be marked by hardship. Widespread shortages, deep poverty, and ongoing oppression weigh heavily on its people—especially on Christians and churches who often feel forgotten by the global Church, and at times, even by God. El Faro de Redención is a ministry dedicated to sharing the hope of the gospel with Cuba and other Spanish-speaking nations. Through Bible-centered broadcasts, they uplift and strengthen weary believers, encouraging them to remain faithful to Christ. Our team recently traveled to Cuba to encourage local churches and lead a pastors' conference. Again and again, we heard one powerful message: “Thank you for remembering us—for remembering Cuba.” Truly, God has not forgotten His people in Cuba.

Does the Jewish Bible really point to Jesus? Throughout the Old Testament, we find numerous prophecies about a coming Messiah—one who would bring hope, restoration, and salvation. But how exactly does Jesus fulfill these ancient promises? Join David Wollen and Messianic Jewish author and teacher David Brickner as they delve into the Scriptures and uncover God’s unfolding plan of redemption. In this compelling series, Why Jesus is the Messiah, they explore the prophetic connections between the Hebrew Bible and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

The cross is not the end of the story. What began as the world’s darkest night gave way to its brightest day. In part two of the series Turning the World Right-Side Up, we focus on the resurrection and the disciples' mission to spread the Gospel. Join David Wollen and special guest, author and pastor Marty Machowski, as they explore how the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings hope and transformation to our upside-down world.

The cross is not the end of the story. What began as the world’s darkest night gave way to its brightest day. Truly, the resurrection of Jesus Christ turned the world upside down and right side up. Join David Wollen and special guest, author and pastor Marty Machowski, in a series called Turning the World Right-Side Up, where they explore how Christ’s resurrection brings hope and transformation to our upside-down world.

The deconstruction movement is causing many to question their beliefs about Jesus and Christianity, resulting in significant changes within churches and families. Leading some to ask… How should we respond when a loved one begins to deconstruct their faith? How can we lovingly and effectively share God’s eternal truth with those wrestling with doubt? This week on Haven Today, David Wollen welcomes author and podcaster, Alisa Childers, to discuss deconstruction, its challenges, and a Christ-centered response in a series called When a Loved One Deconstructs.

Hymns have been sung by the church for centuries to help Christians worship God, learn the Bible, and encourage one another. And when you sing a great hymn, you’re not just making music—you’re preaching the Gospel to your own heart. Nobody knows that better than Joni Eareckson Tada. On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen sits down with Joni as she shares the hymns that helped her through some of the darkest moments of her life. These powerful songs remind you that hymns are more than just melodies—they’re rooted in Scripture and bring gospel-centered moments into your everyday life, no matter the circumstances.

Perhaps you know the story of Corrie ten Boom and how her family hid Jews in their home during WWII before being found out and sent to a concentration camp themselves. But what was their motivation? And how did Corrie experience the peace of Christ even in solitary confinement?  On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen shares an interview from his predecessor, Charles Morris, with the late Pamela Rosewell Moore, who was Corrie ten Boom’s assistant for many years. You’ll also hear excerpts from Corrie herself talking about how the Lord brought her through the darkest moments of her captivity. For whatever trial you may be facing today, this powerful story of faith, courage, and dependence on Christ will help you cling to the Lord who will never leave you nor forsake you when you need Him most.

What does it mean to be “in Christ"? It’s more than a sentiment or a line to close out an email. It’s one of the most profound, perspective-shifting, paradigm-altering Gospel truths hiding in plain sight across the New Testament. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen is joined by author and pastor Kyle Worley to discuss what it means to be united with Christ. More than a theological concept, union with Christ is how we know and enjoy God. It's also how the spiritual blessings of salvation are applied to us and become our own. It truly is a key doctrine of the Christian faith—one that undergirds and interconnects so many other essential teachings in God’s Word.

Just like modern Christians do today, first century believers gathered together to pray, hear God’s Word, and worship Christ through song. But what were they singing? And what did it sound like? Today, we can begin to answer these questions thanks to the groundbreaking work behind a musical project breathing new life into The Odes of Solomon. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast by Haven Today, we take a deep dive into the songs and hymns of the early church. Dr. James Charlesworth, Dr. Hughes Oliphant Old, Dr. Lee Martin McDonald, and composer John Schreiner all join Charles Morris and David Wollen for a fascinating and informative podcast covering the incredible story behind the The Odes Project, which set these ancient hymns to music for the first time in 2,000 years.

His name is connected to a Bible college, a publishing house, and a radio network. But D. L. Moody was not a businessman. He was an evangelist who loved many of the people no one else did. You may think you know his story, but there's more to this 19th century follower of Christ than meets the eye. On this episode of the Great Stories podcast, Dr. Gregg Quiggle—a former professor at Moody Bible Institute and the author of a recent biography on Dwight Lyman Moody—joins David Wollen to discuss this remarkable evangelist of the late 1800s. Moody's life and ministry continues to make a profound impact around the world today, but the path he took to get there is even more astonishing.

We all have the tendency to look back at our childhood with rose-colored glasses. Decades later, we fail to remember the challenges we faced, even as our children face even greater challenges today. The world they are inheriting often feels hopeless, but that doesn't mean they have to live without hope. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen is joined by bestselling children's book author Sally Lloyd-Jones to discuss how children can find hope in the midst of their own challenging circumstances. It's a fascinating conversation filled with stories and the kinds of insights into God's Word that children—and grownups—can believe in and latch onto.

Is there a sweetness or a blessing offered in the valley of loneliness? Steve DeWitt believes that there absolutely is, and he knows this from experience.  For years, DeWitt was the only never married megachurch pastor in the United States. This put him in proximity to thousands of people, yet he lived his daily life alone. Over some 8,000 days as an adult single, and now eleven years of marriage, Pastor Steve has a unique perspective on solitude and aloneness. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, he joins David Wollen to discuss this unique perspective on how loneliness doesn’t necessarily have to be our enemy. It can actually become the path God uses to draw us nearer to Christ.

Charles Spurgeon didn’t go to college or seminary, yet his legacy continues to influence Christians more than a century after his death. Endearingly known as the "prince of preachers," his sermons have become a gold standard for scholars, pastors, and students of the Word today.  On today's episode of the great stories podcast, pastor Jeremy Walker joins David Wollen from south of London for a conversation about how Charles Spurgeon became such a towering figure in the church and why he is a person every Christian should know.

Charles Simeon was a man who believed in the power of God’s Word and preached it in a time when the Gospel was rarely heard from pulpits. His ministry may have taken place 200 years ago, but his story deserves to be told and retold today.  On this episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen is joined by Randall Gruendyke to discuss the impact God made through the life and ministry of Charles Simeon. By the end of this episode, you'll discover why this historical giant of the faith is a person every Christian should know.

“Be still.” When uttered by the voice of God, these two simple words have incredible power. Before Jesus spoke them to a raging storm, the voice of God said “Be still” in Psalm 46. They speak comfort and peace into whatever trials you may be facing in life.   On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen is joined by his wife, Marci, to discuss how Psalm 46 points to the Savior who sees us through the raging storm—sometimes by calming the winds, other times by calming us. The Lord who speaks to the wind and says, “Peace, be still,” speaks the same to our hearts when we come before Him.

The beginning of January is the one time of year when almost everyone wants to recalibrate their lives. For Christians wanting a fresh start, there is no substitute for daily time in God’s Word. And—while all of God’s Word is important and vital nourishment for our souls—today's guests on the Great Stories podcast have a unique suggestion for you to let 2025 be the year you take a meditative journey through the Psalms. Dr. Timothy and Julie Tennent are the husband/wife team who wrote a devotional companion book to the Psalms called A Meditative Journey Through the Psalms, which you can request at haventoday.org as our thanks for your gift to Haven Ministries. On today's episode, they discuss their approach to meditating through the Psalms, as well how you can find Jesus in this central book of the Old Testament. Timothy served as the President of Asbury Theological Seminary for 15 years, and is currently the Methodist Chair of Divinity, and Professor of World Christianity, at Beeson Divinity School, S

Did you know Haven Ministries is celebrating 90 incredible years of ministry? If you missed our live 90th anniversary celebration earlier in 2024, no worries! You can catch all the highlights and heartwarming moments in this reposted episode of the Great Stories podcast. Be encouraged as David Wollen, Charles Morris, Joni Eareckson Tada, and more reflect on Haven’s rich history of sharing the gospel for 90 years … and counting!  Watch the video version of this episode on Haven's blog at haventoday.org.

Christmas isn’t just a New Testament holiday. So much of what we read in Luke’s Gospel comes from the Old Testament. Long before Mary gave birth, Isaiah was heralding the coming of Christ.  On this special episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen passes the mic back to Charles Morris to revisit a classic Christmas message from 2015. May it help you anticipate the Messiah with the same Scriptures Israel would have had more than 2,000 years ago.

Since Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ, we thought it would be a blessing to connect with Christians in various places to hear what the Lord is doing and how they celebrate Christmas. To accomplish this, you'll hear from friends serving overseas with Haven's sister ministry Far East Broadcasting Company (also known as FEBC). First we go to Kyiv, Ukraine, to speak with Ed Cannon, president of FEBC, and Victor Akhterov, who is himself Ukrainian and the director of the entire Eurasia side of the ministry. They give an update on what it has been like to do evangelistic broadcasting during a time of war and how Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas this year.  After that, we'll hop over to the other side of Asia and land in Ulaanbatar, Mongolia, to hear from Batjarbal Tuvshinsengal, who happens to be one of the first ten Mongolians to come to Christ in the entire country. It’s an amazing story of ongoing evangelism where Christmas plays a huge role.

It's hard to imagine Christmastime without the melodies that fill our homes and hearts each year with messages of peace and hope—songs that remind us to pause and gaze in wonder at the birth of Jesus. Last week on the Great Stories podcast, Robert Morgan shared the rich history behind some of our favorite Christmas Carols. This week, David Wollen welcomes him back to share the stories behind five more songs of Christmas: Hallelujah Chorus; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Go Tell it on the Mountain; and Away in the Manger.  As you prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas, may these stories help you fix your eyes on the God of Israel who came from heaven to earth and took on human flesh to become the Savior of the world.

How many Christmas carols do you know by heart? So many people—regardless of their faith or background—can sing along to at least the first verse of songs like Joy to the World, Silent Night, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. But how many of us can say we know the stories behind the classic holiday hymns we sing year after year? On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris rejoins David Wollen to interview author and pastor Robert J. Morgan about the remarkable stories behind our most cherished Christmas Carols. Recorded on a chilly day in Nashville, Tennessee, we pray this conversation will help you worship Jesus this year as you learn the fascinating history behind the hymns of Christmas.

No matter where you live, if you belong to Jesus, there is always a reason to give thanks. As countless people prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, David Wollen is joined by author and children's pastor Marty Machowski to have a God-honoring conversation about gratitude. Along the way, they also discuss how Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for Christians to encourage one another and give thanks for every blessing from the Lord.

Throughout the Old Testament, God promised to send a son, a shepherd, a servant, a prophet like Moses, a king, and more. Each promise God kept. Each fulfillment shapes the story of Christmas with vibrant prophetic color that gives us hope for the future.  On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, author and children's pastor Marty Machowski joins David Wollen to talk about how the promises of God in the Old Testament weave throughout the story of redemption and culminate in the birth of the Messiah. They also discuss how Christmastime is a golden opportunity for us to share these Gospel truths with the children we love.