Haven Today

Loneliness touches us all—young and old, married and single—but loneliness does not have to be our enemy. It can become a path God uses to lead us nearer to Christ.

Alone and lonely are not the same thing. In fact, you can be lonely when you’re not alone. The reasons for this are many and an experience common to all that points us to a greater need.

Many in his denomination didn’t preach the gospel. But J.C. Ryle was committed to proclaiming Christ no matter the circumstances. And God used that in a mighty way.

“Teach us to number our days,” prays the Psalmist, “that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” The testimony of Scottish preacher Robert Murray McCheyne both illustrates and demonstrates how true that is.

His name and legacy are connected to a Bible college, a publishing house, and a radio network. But Dwight Lyman Moody was not a businessman. He was an evangelist who loved people no one else did.

God used Martin Luther to change the world, but he also used an amazing woman as well. His wife, Katherine Von Bora, was an amazing woman whose story every Christian should know.

He is known as the “prince of preachers.” Though lacking a collegiate or seminary education, Charles Spurgeon became the gold standard for preachers because of his fidelity to Christ.

Our God is infinite, which means there’s always more to learn. And part of the way God intends us to learn and grow is through others who have walked with Him.

In this episode, David Wollen tells the story behind this familiar name—a story both inspiring and tragic—yet ultimately used by God to help millions of people walk more closely with Jesus.

The world knows him as an “Angry Puritan.” But Jonathan Edwards had a deep love for Christ and the lost. And this pastor from the Great Awakening has much to say to us today.

She wasn’t born blind—that happened in her infancy through the negligence of a doctor. Yet Fanny Crosby credits this accident as God’s gift that gave her another kind of sight...

Are the so-called “Giants in the Faith” really worth looking up to? Should we imitate them? The lives of those who made much of Christ—who fully surrendered to Him—really can leave a lasting impact.

The Psalms have profoundly shaped the worship, prayer, and spiritual lives of God’s people. From the days of the Old Testament to present, they are indispensable for a believer’s walk.

It’s a psalm full of promises that focuses on the blessings and the benefits of belonging to the Lord.

They are some of the most audacious words ever spoken by a human being before the Lord. Audacious and yet filled with faith and acceptance—a model for what godly repentance looks like.

Some say it’s the saddest psalm in the Bible. But when you read it closely, you can hear the voice of Jesus coming through. Join David Wollen as he turns to Psalm 88.

“Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.” These words from Psalm 66 are a fitting caption for any Christian testimony.

God’s salvation is always an exodus journey—from bondage to deliverance—and through every trial, learning to trust him. This pattern emerges often in the Psalms, driving us back to Christ.

“Be still.” Two simple words, but when uttered by the voice of God, they have incredible power. And before Jesus spoke them to a raging storm, the voice of God said “Be still” in the Psalms.

Which path will you choose? It’s a good question for a new year, but if you open up to the book of Psalms, you’ll find that same question implied in its opening words.

How do the Psalms of the Old Testament point us to Jesus? And how much do they apply to us today?

The psalms are like a spiritual and emotional road map for your journey through life …a map to help you navigate every trial and triumph, and along the way, to help you encounter Christ.

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?