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A Jonah. A prodigal. A journalist. A faithful servant of Jesus. All true of the same man used by God for 25 years on the radio airwaves.

Who is Jesus to you? What is your relationship with Him like? How well have you come to know Him? Join David Wollen for an encouraging word on uncovering the depths of knowing Jesus through Scripture.

The second world war was over. Allied forces in the pacific had used radio broadcasting equipment on their hands. And a young man had a vision to reach China for Christ.

What’s the heart of Jesus toward those who are wandering far from him? Going back 40 years, a voice from Haven’s past answers the question.

He was a drunk, a drifter, and separated from his family. But 90 years ago, the man who became known as "First Mate Bob" met Jesus, and his life was forever changed.

Charles Morris shares his polio story with David Wollen and how the Lord has been his strength even in his suffering.

Join David Wollen on a Best of Haven 2024 program as he looks at the hymn Be Still My Soul and its origin story.

Long before Mary and Joseph made their journey to Bethlehem, Isaiah was proclaiming what would happen that night. How did this Old Testament prophet expect the first Christmas to unfold?

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.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus was born in a manger during one of history’s greatest empires? Join David Wollen as he explores the contrast between worldly power and the humble arrival of Christ.

All over the world, Christians and non-Christians alike will celebrate Christmas. But what they’re celebrating and how, differ widely, even in the same country and culture.

On this episode, David Wollen welcomes Cindy McFarland who helped build a hospital and is actively serving Christ in Togo.

Christ was born into humble circumstances and real poverty, which remains true today for about half the world’s population. Yet there is joy in Jesus that transcends circumstance.

Even in the manger, Jesus was on a mission to save people from every nation, tribe, and tongue. And He’s commissioned His church to go and share the Good News.

Christmas is all about God coming from heaven to earth and taking on human flesh to become the Savior of the world. But how do Christians in other cultures and nations celebrate Christ's birth?

We don’t often think of him at Christmastime. Yet there in the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, he is there and has a role to play in revealing Christ to the world.

In this episode, David shares the shepherds’ journey to Jesus from Luke 2:8-20.

What exactly did Mary know? Not much until the angel Gabriel told her she had been chosen by God to bring the Messiah into the world. Her response reveals an incredible journey of faith.

Joseph’s story is a fascinating one of which the Bible reveals only a little. Yet what we know has profound lessons to teach when we stop and consider how God used him in the birth of Jesus.

The journey to Jesus began before the creation of the world. The nation of Israel waited for their promised Messiah for centuries. Through it all, God was at work, weaving His plan across generations.

The three wise men. Or Magi? Or Kings? Who were they, and why did they travel so far to see the newborn king?

Most of the Christmas carols we sing were written within the last three hundred years. But there is one carol—both ancient and filled with a spiritual depth and adoration of Jesus few others can match

Ep. 3 - Christmas and glory go together—that much is clear. But what are we really talking about? What is that glory of God and why do we sing about it?

Silent Night. Joy to the World. Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Most people know these Christmas carols by heart, but where did they come from?

How many hymns does the average person know? Maybe a handful. But about Christmas hymns? We call them carols, and it’s amazing how many people know them by heart.

The incarnation was God’s plan from the beginning. The words from Genesis, “in the image of God he created them,” made this possible.

It’s Thanksgiving in the U.S., but no matter where you live, if you belong to Jesus, there is always something to be thankful for.

We call them public servants. Yet how often do those who serve in the highest positions of authority have a heart of servanthood?

It’s an ancient prophecy that most people recognize. Yet it’s also possibly the clearest, most unmistakable Christmas promise in the Old Testament. And 700 years later, it was kept.

The prophets pointed to a greater prophet than themselves. Moses, Isaiah, and Micah are a few with a deep connection to Jesus Christ's birth and God’s promise to rescue his people from sin.

The Bible is full of Christmas promises. And they run from Genesis to Revelation. And that’s because Christmas—and all the days leading up to it—point us to Jesus.

Throw a dart in the Old Testament and you’ll likely hit someone who is waiting on the Lord. Because from the very beginning, God made promises.

Where do you find the first Christmas promise in God’s Word? I’ll give you a hint, it’s not in the New Testament. In fact, you’ll have to flip back to the very beginning.

In this episode, author Marty Machowski joins David Wollen for the second half of a conversation about helping kids and families grasp how God keeps his promises.

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.

On this final episode, Tim Challies joins David Wollen to tell the stories of William Carey and Amy Carmichael.

Tim Challies joins David Wollen in this episode reflecting on Gospel advancement in China through the life and legacy of Hudson Taylor.

It began in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago, but soon the church was persecuted. The early church was dispersed throughout the Roman Empire and, eventually, Rome became the epicenter of global Christianity.

Your Christian heritage extends beyond your family tree to the early church. United in Christ, the church’s story is also your story.

Why did Jesus appear on that mountaintop in front of his disciples? Why did Jesus identify himself with Moses, the greatest prophet of the Old Testament? These are questions with answers in God’s Word

It all began on a mountain for the greatest Old Testament prophet. And it ended on a mountain. Except, for Moses, the story wasn’t over. There was another mountain ahead.

The final moments in the life of Moses were on a mountain with God. There we see God’s judgment and grace all at once. Even Moses had fallen short, but the greater Moses would not.

For those who are anxious for any reason, this episode is an invitation to take a deep breath, and remember where all power and authority is vested.

What do you do when you reach a mountaintop? You take a picture. The moment is worth remembering. It’s the same in the story of Moses which stretches from the Old Testament into the New.

The Exodus event is the turning point and, really, the beginning of the nation of Israel. All of this is pointing us to God’s ultimate deliverance through Christ.

The story of the Exodus sets the pattern for God’s deliverance throughout Scripture, but it becomes most visible when you look at the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

When God sent Moses to Pharaoh to deliver the people of Israel, it wasn’t a political battle, but a supernatural one. And there was never any question about the outcome.

From the Nile River to the Burning Bush, Moses foreshadows Jesus in many ways. But we also see how limited he was as a man. Thankfully there is a Greater Moses who succeeded where Moses failed.

In the Old Testament, no one looms larger than Moses. Through exile, redemption, and deliverance, God worked salvation for His people through Moses.

Psalm 23 is about trusting the Good Shepherd through life’s challenges. Like a guide on a journey, He provides what we truly need. Even in the hard times, He gives us peace.