
Haven Today
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AI in the Pulpit
In this episode, David Wollen is joined by Dr. Kelly Kapic to explore the growing use of AI in the pulpit and why faithfulness, authenticity, and truth matter in the ministry of Gods Word.
Faithful in the Age of AI
In this episode David Wollen explores what faithfulness requires from those entrusted with teaching Gods Word and why Christians must discern how AI shouldand should notbe used in ministry.
Stay Ready
In this episode, David Wollen opens Luke 12 to explore Christs call to stay watchful, faithful, and ready for the day when the Master returns.
The Source of True Love
In this episode, David Wollen opens Ephesians 3 to explore Pauls prayer that believers would comprehend the immeasurable love of Christa love that surpasses knowledge and fills our hearts with hope.
Planting Seeds of Faith
In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with musician Randall Goodgame about how families can plant seeds of faith earlythrough reading, singing, and learning Gods Word together.
Teaching Faith Through Song
In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with musician Randall Goodgame about how singing Scripture together can shape faith in the hearts of children and families alike.
Sing the Bible
Helping children know Gods Word can be both joyful and memorable. In this episode, David Wollen welcomes musician and author Randall Goodgame, whose songs help families learn Scripture together.
Our Heavenly Dwelling
In this episode, David Wollen opens 2 Corinthians 5 to explore the promise of our heavenly dwellinga resurrection body and an eternal home in Gods presence.
Eyes on Eternity
In this episode, David Wollen opens 2 Corinthians 4 to show how fixing our eyes on eternity gives believers strength to endure today.
An Eternal Weight of Glory
In this episode, David Wollen opens 2 Corinthians 4 to show how the promise of eternal glory enables us to endure present affliction without losing heart.
The Lord Is Your Keeper
In this episode, David Wollen reflects on 2 Corinthians and Psalm 121 to show how the promise of heaven sustains us through our hardest seasons.
An Anchor for the Soul
In this episode, David Wollen opens Hebrews 6 to show how our hope in Christ is an anchor for the soul, firm and secure, holding us fast through every trial.
Living in Light of the World to Come
What does the world to come have to do with life in the meantime? For Christians, the answer reshapes everythinghow we think, how we hope, and how we live today.
Heaven-Minded Living
In this episode, David Wollen and Matthew McCullough show how our present union with Christ reshapes our priorities, our joy, and the way we live right now.
How Heaven Calms Our Fears
In this episode, David Wollen and Matthew McCullough explore how biblical clarity about heaven brings peace, confidence, and steady hope for today.
The Kingdom Is Here
In this episode, David Wollen and Matthew McCullough explain how the hope of heaven gives meaning, courage, and joy for life right now.
Heaven Is Not Just Later
In this episode, David Wollen and special guest pastor Matthew McCullough explore how biblical hope for the world to come transforms the way we live today.
The Gospel That Changes Everything
Raised to reject Christianity, Russell Berger embraced atheism until he encountered the risen Christ. In this episode, David Wollen shares Russells powerful testimony.
Preserved by Grace: Alisa Childers Story
Doubt and deconstruction nearly led Alisa Childers away from the faith she once professed.
Can We Trust the Bible?
In this episode, David Wollen examines what Jesus and the apostles taught about Scripture and why the trustworthiness of Gods Word still matters in an age of deconstruction.
Truth in an Age of Confusion
In this episode, David Wollen examines why the historic Gospel still answers our deepest questions and how we can communicate it faithfully today.
Gospel Truth in Crisis
In this episode, David Wollen examines why the unchanging Gospel of Jesus Christ remains the only solid ground for faith and salvation.
The God of All Comfort
In this concluding episode, David Wollen explores the circle of comfort found in 2 Corinthians and shares a moving testimony of trusting Jesus in life and in death.
An Inheritance That Cannot Fade
In this episode, David Wollen opens Ephesians 1 to show how the Holy Spirit seals and assures us that our promised glory is secure.
Held Fast by the Good Shepherd
In this episode, David Wollen reminds us that our only comfort in life and death is found in the Good Shepherd who goes before us, walks with us, and holds us fast.
Paid in Full
In this episode, David Wollen opens Scripture to show why the finished work of Jesus frees believers from guilt, fear, and every lingering sense of debt.
Not My Own, but Christs
In this episode, David Wollen opens Gods Word to show why belonging to Christbody and soul, in life and in deathis the believers deepest comfort
Not Alone in the Dark Valley
In this episode, David Wollen reflects on how Spurgeon brought even the darkest questions to Jesusand where lasting hope can be found for those who are weary and hurting.
Faith When Feelings Fail
In this episode, David Wollen reflects on how Spurgeon learned to live by faith rather than emotionand where believers today can find lasting assurance
Hope for the Anxious Soul
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.
What Shaped Spurgeons Faith
In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with Geoffrey Chang, exploring why Spurgeons honesty made his hope in Christ so enduringand so believable.
A Preacher Acquainted With Sorrow
In this episode, David Wollen welcomes Dr. Geoffrey Chang to explore how Spurgeon found enduring comfort in Christ, even in the midst of suffering.
Speaking the Truth in Love
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.
A Father Who Understands Your Grief
In this episode, David Wollen opens Scripture to show that God Himself knows the pain of loving a wayward childand offers hope, compassion, and assurance to parents who are faithfully trusting Him.
Loving Without Affirming
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
Keep Praying, Keep Loving
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 Gods care.
When a Child Walks Away from Jesus PART 1
Few burdens weigh heavier on Christian parents than watching a child walk away from Jesusa grief often carried quietly and alone.
Love the Lord, Love His Word
Gods 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 treasureand memorizeHis Word.
Hearing, Learning, Doing
In this episode, David Wollen turns to Deuteronomy 5 to show why Gods people needed to hear His voice, fear Him rightly, and learn His Word before they could truly draw near.
Training the Heart
In this episode, David Wollen continues a conversation with Dr. Kenneth Berding about memorizing Scripturenot as a burden, but as a practice that grows easier over time.
What We Love, We Remember
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.
How Can We Know the Bible by Heart?
Many Christians want to know the Bible by heart, but dont know how to start.
Reconciliation at Last
In this final episode, David Wollen shows how Josephs forgiveness of his brothers points us to Jesus, the true Substitute who reconciles sinners to God.
Raised at Gods Appointed Time
In this episode, David Wollen walks through Genesis 41, showing how Josephs rise from prisoner to ruler points us to Jesus, the greater Savior raised up at the Fathers appointed time.
God Is Still at Work
In this episode, David Wollen opens Genesis 40 to show how Josephs story points to Jesusthe greater Savior who was rejected, remembered, and raised to bring salvation.
The Righteous One Who Suffered Unjustly
In this episode, David Wollen walks through Genesis 39, showing how Josephs faithfulness under trial points us to Jesus, the perfectly righteous One who suffered unjustly and remained faithful for ou
Where Shall the Guilty Go?
Betrayal, guilt, and a pit marked one of the darkest moments in Josephs lifebut even there, God was at work.
The Pit Was Part of the Plan
In this episode, David Wollen traces Gods sovereign plan through Josephs suffering, showing how even the darkest moments were pointing ahead to our salvation in Christ.
The Beloved Son Sent to Save
Who was the beloved son who left his fathers favor, suffered betrayal, and was raised up to save his people?
The Better Question to Ask First
In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with Nancy Guthrie, reflecting on how the Law and the Scriptures lead us to behold Jesusthe One who fulfilled them on our behalf.