Haven Today

Paul called it a “thorn in the flesh.” Exactly what it was we do not know. The point for Paul was why the Lord allowed it in the first place. This holds is a powerful lesson for us today.

On this episode, David Wollen asks pastor and author Ste Casey about why the Lord allows thorns in our lives and how we they can help us grow in Christ.

What is God up to when you pray and nothing seems to change? Or when prayers seem to go unanswered for a long time? Is God working in our waiting?

On this final day of the series, David Wollen and Danny Rojas talk about the reality of Santeria in Cuba, but also how the evangelical revival is still growing as people respond to the Gospel.

It’s a sad phenomenon in many parts of the world—Christians sharply divided along denominational lines. Yet Christ prayed for unity.

How is the Lord working? We can only see what he reveals to us, and sometimes he gives us a glimpse. A few weeks ago, this happened in a small church in Havana.

Cuba is in turmoil, struggling with food and power shortages. What’s the result? A mass exodus of its people. Yet the church continues to thrive.

In this episode, our Cuba radio host Danny Rojas joins David Wollen to talk about the light of Jesus shining in Cuba.

He was pierced for our transgressions. Though written in the Old Testament, this prophecy is clearly fulfilled by Jesus in the New.

What’s the most common objection to Jesus being the promised Messiah of the Hebrew Scriptures? It’s not the resurrection, but a prophecy about the virgin birth in Isaiah chapter 7.

Can you be Jewish and Christian at the same time? For some, that question does not compute. But if you carefully read the Old Testament, the answer is clearly, “Yes!”

When we think about Jesus as the Messiah, we often turn to the four gospels. But Genesis is filled with Messianic promises that point us to Jesus as well.

Does the Jewish Bible point to Jesus? The Old Testament is filled with prophecies about the Messiah, but how does Jesus fulfill them?

Jesus was leaving. His disciples had seen him, he would not remain with them. He said it was better for them that he depart. And why was that? The answer came at Pentecost.

What is the disciple Thomas known for? If “doubting” comes to mind, that’s correct. Doubting is what he’s known for, yet this is unfair to his story. The outcome in Thomas’ life is quite the opposite.

After Jesus rose from the dead, he initially concealed his identity from several of his followers. The question is, “Why?”

The evidence of Christ’s resurrection is abundant and clear, but that alone cannot convince anyone. Something more is needed if we are to believe that Jesus is risen indeed.

If the cross of Christ was the end of the story; if Jesus had not been resurrected; then as the Apostle Paul said, “We are of all people most to be pitied.” But Christ was raised, and therefore, we ha

What was happening between the death and resurrection of Jesus? Few details are provided, except for one event that’s so important, all four Gospels testify to what happened.

The cross was a horror to all who beheld it. Most people turned their faces away. Yet, for the sake of the Gospel, we need to see. And not only us, but our children. How do you help a child behold the cross?

In this episode, David Wollen traces the storyline of Jesus on trial through all four Gospels.

From the triumphal entry to the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, the week leading to the cross of Christ grew increasingly dark. It was only Jesus who knew resurrection Sunday was coming!

What began as the world’s darkest night gave way to its brightest day. I’m talking about how the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ turned our upside-down world right-side up.

What would you say if a loved one came to you and said, “I’m not sure I believe in Jesus anymore. I’m deconstructing”?Christians need to be equipped and ready to respond in a loving way.

Expressing spiritual doubt isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Many with strong Christian faith can look back at a season when they wrestled spiritually with Bible in hand. We need to foster more of that.

Everyone is on a spiritual journey of some kind. In our modern context, the question is: where is truth found? Is it objective? Where can one find it? Sometimes it helps to hear another person’s story

Is going through a time of doubting the same as deconstruction? This crucial question has consequential implications.

The deconstruction movement seems to be growing; the tearing down of historic Christian faith, and truth in general. But thankfully, God’s Word is living and lighting the path of those who seek Him.

O for a thousand tongues to sing are lyrics from a hymn that captures the heart of a Christian overflowing with joy in Jesus. And it describes Joni Eareckson Tada as well.

Truth, authenticity, goodness, and beauty. We long for these, but for the next generation beauty may be their greatest longing. And by God’s grace, there is One who can satisfy their greatest longing.

On this episode, David Wollen shares the connection between the hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross and Philippians chapter 3 with a message about true faith and the sufficiency of Christ.

Hymns have been sung by the church for centuries to worship, teach the Bible, and to encourage the body. When you sing a great hymn, you’re almost certainly also preaching the gospel to yourself.

Whether at church, home, or in the car, Joni Earekson Tada says her family sang hymns all the time and everywhere. And she wants to encourage everyone to do the same.

Jesus is more than enough to meet our every need. Even in our most desperate moments, He is able to fill us with true joy that only comes from Him.

Not even in the darkest pit can a follower of God be lost. Corrie ten Boom knew this to be true and God’s word affirms how we can never hide from the Lord’s all seeing eye.

Corrie ten Boom spent 40 years telling her story—leading many thousands to faith in Christ. On this episode Corrie shares how she was able to forgive a former Nazi guard.

After being arrested and imprisoned in a concentration camp, Corrie ten Boom was left with nothing to cling to but her faith. This is part 2 of a conversation with Pamela Rosewell Moore.

During the Holocaust, Corrie ten Boom and her family helped many Jews escape—until they were caught and taken to a concentration camp themselves.

What do a vine and branches, a building with a foundation, adoption, marriage, and clothing all have in common? All are biblical examples of a profound truth about a believer’s relationship with Jesus

On this episode, David Wollen walks us through the first part of Ephesians 1 where Paul speaks about a believer’s union with Christ through the language of adoption.

It’s impossible to take in ALL of the Grand Canyon at once. It’s the same in our relationship with God. There is always more to learn and discover as we grow in Christ.

They say, “Home is where the heart is.” But have you ever wondered what God’s Word says about that? Turns out, “home” is a biblical theme. Tracing it to fulfillment, will lead you straight to Jesus.

On this episode David Wollen brings back Charles Morris to the program to share a recording he made several years ago about the early history of Christian worship.

In this episode, David Wollen takes us to John 21, reflecting on a deeply personal and powerful moment between Jesus and his disciples.

Ever since the beginning of the church, Christians have sung praises to God—not just as an act of worship, but as a way of remembering who they are in Christ.

Water is essential for life, but only Jesus can satisfy our eternal thirst. Join David Wollen as he uses the music of the early church to celebrate that Christ is our "Living Water.”

Have you ever wondered how the first Christians worshiped over 2,000 years ago? Discover what they sang and hear these first-century hymns brought to life with David Wollen and Charles Morris.

One son was ruled by his lust and passions. The other was ruled by his self-righteousness. And in the end, only one showed true repentance.

Join David Wollen in Luke 15:11-32 for the first part of a story about not just one, but two lost sons—and the father who loved them both.

How far would God go to seek and save the lost? As far as a shepherd looking for a sheep? Or a woman looking for a lost coin? The Good News of the Gospel is, God would go much, much farther.