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A Masterpiece With a Mission

On this episode, David Wollen shares how Messiah became a masterpiece with a mission.

Nov 28, 2025

The Story Behind Hallelujah

Handel’s Messiah was written in the midst of cultural decline to proclaim the power and beauty of God’s Word—culminating in the moment he penned the Hallelujah Chorus with tears in his eyes.

Nov 27, 2025

Why Handel Wrote Messiah

On this episode, David Wollen joins Charles Morris and Dr. Ruth Smith to explore why Messiah remains one of history’s clearest musical testimonies to Jesus.

Nov 26, 2025

The God Who Purifies His People

On this episode, David Wollen opens Malachi 3 to show how this promise points us to the coming Messiah.

Nov 25, 2025

The Child Who Carries the Kingdom

Seven hundred years before Bethlehem, Isaiah foretold a Child who would be born, a Son who would be given, and a King who would reign forever.

Nov 24, 2025

The Echo of Salvation

On this episode, David Wollen opens Isaiah 40 and the music of Handel’s Messiah to reveal the good news that still resounds: “Behold your God.”

Nov 21, 2025

Isaiah’s Song of Comfort

Isaiah appears everywhere at Christmastime, and for good reason — his words of waiting, comfort, and promise point directly to the coming Messiah.

Nov 20, 2025

The Anointed One Foretold

On this episode, David Wollen speaks with Dave and Sally Gobbett about how Messiah helps us enter Advent with deeper hope in Jesus.

Nov 19, 2025

Hope for a Waiting People

As Advent draws near, Handel’s Messiah invites us to slow down and remember the hope of Christ’s coming. For centuries, its Scripture-filled choruses have anchored believers in God’s promises.

Nov 18, 2025

Messiah: Preparing Our Hearts for His Coming

On this episode, David Wollen is joined by guests Dave and Sally Gobbett to explore how Messiah invites us to marvel at God’s promises and prepare our hearts for the coming King.

Nov 17, 2025

The King’s Final Victory

On this episode, David Wollen opens Revelation 21–22 to show how the Bible’s great story ends—with a returning King, a renewed creation, and a kingdom where God dwells with His people and wipes away e

Nov 14, 2025

Training Faith in the Tempest

On this episode, David Wollen opens the Gospel accounts of Jesus calming the storm and walking on water—showing how Christ meets us in fear and doubt and trains our faith for what lies ahead.

Nov 13, 2025

The Upside-Down Blessing

God’s kingdom doesn’t work like ours. From a manger birth to a mountain sermon, Jesus rewrites what it means to be “blessed”—exalting the poor in spirit, the meek, and the merciful.

Nov 12, 2025

Two Questions, One King

When the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah and Mary, both were told not to be afraid. Yet their responses couldn’t have been more different—one questioned in disbelief, the other in faith.

Nov 11, 2025

The Story Worth Telling

The Bible’s many stories were meant to be told and cherished by all ages— not because they’re timeless and heartstirring (though they are) —but because they are true.

Nov 10, 2025

The Flawless King

On today’s episode, David Wollen explores the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon to reveal how each points to the flawless King who reigns forever — Jesus Christ.

Nov 7, 2025

The Promise of a Forever King

On today’s episode, David Wollen opens 2 Samuel 7 to explore God’s covenant with David and the beginning of Israel’s messianic hope — a promise fulfilled in the everlasting reign of Christ the King.

Nov 6, 2025

The King We Want

On today’s episode, David Wollen opens 1 Samuel 8 to uncover why Israel’s demand for a king still speaks to us today — and how it points to the only King who gives instead of takes, Jesus Christ.

Nov 5, 2025

A Kingdom Without End

Every earthly kingdom eventually fades — but not the Kingdom of Jesus. His throne is eternal, His reign is righteous, and His rule extends over all creation.

Nov 4, 2025

The King of God’s People

From beginning to end, the Bible tells one unified story — the story of a King and His Kingdom. Every earthly ruler, whether faithful or fallen, points to the greater King who reigns forever.

Nov 3, 2025

Revival in Cuba

On today’s episode, David Wollen and Danny Rojas share powerful stories of revival in Cuba and how the Lord is using El Faro de Redención to reach thousands with the hope of Christ.

Oct 31, 2025

Christ Over the Darkness

On today’s episode, David Wollen and Danny Rojas expose the spiritual reality behind Cuba’s widespread Santería and share how the power of the gospel is setting people free through El Faro.

Oct 30, 2025

Bread for the Hungry, Light for the Lost

On today’s episode, David Wollen and Danny Rojas share stories of how El Faro de Redención is meeting both physical and spiritual hunger in Cuba with the hope of Christ.

Oct 29, 2025

A Haven for the Weary

On today’s episode, David Wollen and Danny Rojas share how God is using El Faro de Redención to shine the light of Christ across Cuba in the midst of hardship and need.

Oct 28, 2025

The Fire of Faith in Cuba

Revival is what happens when the Spirit of God moves in power—bringing repentance, renewal, and lives transformed by Christ. It’s happened throughout history, and it’s happening right now in Cuba.

Oct 27, 2025

Your Next Chapter in God’s Story PART 5

As we close this series, we’re reminded that every season — even the later chapters — is part of God’s greater story. The time He’s given us is a gift to be stewarded, not stored away. On this final e

Oct 24, 2025

Walking in the Spirit

On this episode, David Wollen opens Romans 8 to show how walking in the Spirit transforms everyday life, especially in the “afternoon” years of faith.

Oct 23, 2025

Midlife and the War Within

On this episode, David Wollen opens Scripture—and wisdom from Christopher Ash—to help us face the war within and walk in the Spirit in the second half of life.

Oct 22, 2025

Wisdom for the Second Half

On this episode, David Wollen and guest Christopher Ash explore how believers can live wisely, joyfully, and fruitfully for Jesus in the second half of life.

Oct 21, 2025

Jesus in the Afternoon of Life

On this episode, David Wollen and guest Christopher Ash explore what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in the second half of life—and how every season is meant to glorify Him.

Oct 20, 2025

The Friend Who Never Fails

When Peter began to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!”—and Jesus immediately reached out His hand. It’s a picture of the friendship that never fails and the Savior who still rescues today.

Oct 17, 2025

The Friend Who Calms Every Storm PART 4

The storms of life make children of us all. And, perhaps that’s the point. Perhaps that’s why God allows them into our lives in the first place—to make us truly dependent upon Him.

Oct 16, 2025

The Friend Who Invites Us to Sit

When Jesus visited the home of Mary and Martha, one was busy serving while the other sat at His feet. Both loved Him—but only one chose what was better.

Oct 15, 2025

The Friend Who Redeems

Even as the Holy One of heaven, Jesus was known as the Friend of sinners. How could a righteous God embrace the unrighteous? The answer is found in the cross—where justice, mercy, and love meet.

Oct 14, 2025

The Friend of Sinners

It began as an insult from the Pharisees—calling Jesus “a friend of tax collectors and sinners.” In one sense, they were right. But true friendship with Jesus changes everything.

Oct 13, 2025

Grace for the Thief on the Cross

On this episode, David Wollen reflects on the thief on the cross and the saving grace that meets us, even at the very end.

Oct 10, 2025

The Economy of Grace

On this episode, David Wollen explains why the economy of heaven runs on mercy, not merit, and how that frees us from grumbling to gratitude.

Oct 9, 2025

The Grace of the Father: Part 2

On this episode, David Wollen explores how the same grace that welcomes the prodigal also pleads with the proud to come inside and rejoice.

Oct 8, 2025

The Grace of the Father: Part 1

There’s perhaps no story in Scripture that captures the heart of grace more powerfully than the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Oct 7, 2025

Redeeming Love in Hosea

On this episode, David Wollen opens Hosea to remind us that God’s grace is stronger than our unfaithfulness.

Oct 6, 2025

An Epic Rescue Story

On this episode, David Wollen concludes the series with powerful reminders of how God’s grace still changes lives today.

Oct 3, 2025

Grace for the Journey Ahead

On this episode, David Wollen reflects on the passage of Scripture that inspired John Newton to write Amazing Grace.

Oct 2, 2025

The Scandal of Grace

On this episode, David Wollen reminds us that no one—not even the worst of sinners—is beyond the reach of God’s amazing grace.

Oct 1, 2025

The Amazing Reality of Grace

On this episode, David Wollen is joined by composer Michael Andrews, who scored Amazing Grace: The Untold Story, to reflect on how grace points us to Christ.

Sep 30, 2025

Charles Morris on the Making of Amazing Grace

Charles Morris had a vision to tell the story of John Newton and his hymn Amazing Grace on film. On this episode, David Wollen talks with him about how the project came together and his prayer for how God might use it to point people to Christ.

Sep 29, 2025

The Legacy of Amazing Grace

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

Sep 26, 2025

Preserved by 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.

Sep 25, 2025

From Rebel to Redeemed PART 3

John Newton’s life mirrored the parable of the prodigal son—marked by rebellion, sin, and a long journey home. Yet God’s grace broke through his mess and transformed him into the man behind Amazing Gr

Sep 24, 2025

John Newton’s Story of Grace

“Amazing Grace… how sweet the sound.” It’s the most famous hymn in the world, yet its story is as surprising as it is powerful.

Sep 22, 2025

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Why do Christians sing, and how can worship shape our walk with God?

Sep 19, 2025