Haven Today

In this episode, David Wollen reflects on how Spurgeon brought even the darkest questions to Jesus—and where lasting hope can be found for those who are weary and hurting.

In this episode, David Wollen reflects on how Spurgeon learned to live by faith rather than emotion—and where believers today can find lasting assurance

In this episode, David Wollen welcomes pastor and author Zack Eswine to explore how Spurgeon faced mental and emotional suffering while clinging to Christ as his only comfort.

In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with Geoffrey Chang, exploring why Spurgeon’s honesty made his hope in Christ so enduring—and so believable.

In this episode, David Wollen welcomes Dr. Geoffrey Chang to explore how Spurgeon found enduring comfort in Christ, even in the midst of suffering.

In this episode, David Wollen explores how Christian parents can love their children faithfully, speak the truth with grace, and entrust the outcome to God.

In this episode, David Wollen opens Scripture to show that God Himself knows the pain of loving a wayward child—and offers hope, compassion, and assurance to parents who are faithfully trusting Him.

In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with pastor and author Paul Mallard, addressing some of the most difficult questions parents and churches face when love, conviction, and grace

In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with pastor and author Paul Mallard, exploring how parents can persevere in prayer, love faithfully, and entrust their children to God’s care.

Few burdens weigh heavier on Christian parents than watching a child walk away from Jesus—a grief often carried quietly and alone.

God’s covenant begins with love, not law. In this final episode of Knowing the Bible by Heart, David Wollen explores Deuteronomy 6 and why loving God leads us to treasure—and memorize—His Word.

In this episode, David Wollen turns to Deuteronomy 5 to show why God’s people needed to hear His voice, fear Him rightly, and learn His Word before they could truly draw near.

In this episode, David Wollen continues a conversation with Dr. Kenneth Berding about memorizing Scripture—not as a burden, but as a practice that grows easier over time.

In this episode, David Wollen and Dr. Kenneth Berding explore why Scripture was meant to be remembered and how God designed His Word to take root in our hearts.

Many Christians want to know the Bible by heart, but don’t know how to start.

In this final episode, David Wollen shows how Joseph’s forgiveness of his brothers points us to Jesus, the true Substitute who reconciles sinners to God.

In this episode, David Wollen walks through Genesis 41, showing how Joseph’s rise from prisoner to ruler points us to Jesus, the greater Savior raised up at the Father’s appointed time.

In this episode, David Wollen opens Genesis 40 to show how Joseph’s story points to Jesus—the greater Savior who was rejected, remembered, and raised to bring salvation.

In this episode, David Wollen walks through Genesis 39, showing how Joseph’s faithfulness under trial points us to Jesus, the perfectly righteous One who suffered unjustly and remained faithful for ou

Betrayal, guilt, and a pit marked one of the darkest moments in Joseph’s life—but even there, God was at work.

In this episode, David Wollen traces God’s sovereign plan through Joseph’s suffering, showing how even the darkest moments were pointing ahead to our salvation in Christ.

Who was the beloved son who left his father’s favor, suffered betrayal, and was raised up to save his people?

In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with Nancy Guthrie, reflecting on how the Law and the Scriptures lead us to behold Jesus—the One who fulfilled them on our behalf.

In this episode, David Wollen is joined by Nancy Guthrie to explore how Christ is revealed in the Old Testament and why our hearts are stirred when the Scriptures are opened to us.

Does the Old Testament really point us to Jesus—or are we missing something?

On this episode, David Wollen talks with Charles Morris about how the project came together and his prayer for how God might use it to point people to Christ.

On this episode, David Wollen is joined by Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh to reflect on the lasting legacy of Amazing Grace.

On this episode, David Wollen is joined by Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh to reflect on how Newton’s life illustrates the power of God’s amazing grace.

On this episode, David Wollen shares Newton’s remarkable story with special guest Bruce Hindmarsh.

On this episode, David Wollen and guest Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh trace Newton’s story of rebellion, repentance, and redemption, showing us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.

On this episode, David Wollen shares how John Newton—a former slave trader turned pastor—came to write this beloved hymn and how its message of redemption continues to point us to Christ.

On this special Christmas Day episode, David Wollen leads us in Scripture, reflection, and song as we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, the good news of great joy and the hope of the world.

David Wollen and guest Robert Morgan reflect on Luke 1, contrasting Zechariah’s doubt with Mary’s faith and inviting us to consider how we respond when God breaks the silence with His promises.

In this episode, David Wollen and guest Robert Morgan explore Luke 1 and the angelic announcement to Zechariah, showing how God breaks His silence and sets His redemptive plan in motion.

In this episode, David Wollen is joined by author Robert Morgan to explore the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, reminding us how God remembers His people and faithfully keeps His promises.

In this final episode, David Wollen reflects on Luke 2 and the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple, showing why the incarnation—Christ fully God and fully man—is essential to our salvation and hope.

In this episode, David Wollen explores Luke 2 and the story of Simeon, revealing how centuries of waiting find their fulfillment in Jesus, the Lamb of God and the source of true peace.

Born in a manger and announced to unlikely shepherds, the arrival of Jesus turns the world’s expectations upside down.

The first Christmas was a worst-case scenario for an expecting mother—yet not one detail was outside the Lord’s care.

Even before Jesus was born, Mary responded to God’s promise with worship, lifting her voice in a song of praise.

The Christmas story unfolds through Mary’s eyes in Luke’s Gospel, where an angel announces a miracle and a kingdom with no end.

Classic Christmas carols speak of a weary world rejoicing, yet Scripture reminds us that our world is still deeply broken.

The joy of the wise men quickly turns to a midnight escape and deep sorrow in Bethlehem, reminding us that the real Christmas story doesn’t shy away from suffering.

The Magi traveled far because they believed a true King had been born—and Matthew invites us to see their long journey as an act of worship.

Matthew’s Gospel begins with Joseph—a quiet, righteous man through whom God fulfilled His promises and secured Jesus’ royal identity as the Son of David.

Matthew’s Gospel begins with a genealogy many of us are tempted to skip—yet tucked inside that list of names is astonishing news: Jesus stepped into a broken family line to redeem broken people.

Most people skim past the genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel, but it’s actually announcing something breathtaking: a new Genesis—heaven breaking into earth through the arrival of Jesus.

Seeing Jesus through someone else’s eyes often reveals how deeply His compassion reaches—especially for those the world overlooks.

Seeing Jesus through fresh eyes reminds us how different He is from our expectations and how full of compassion He truly is.

Jesus spent His time with the hurting and those society pushed aside. He said, “the blind receive their sight… the poor have good news preached to them,” revealing exactly who He came to save.