Telling the Great story ... it's all about Jesus.
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As with any podcast or form of media, there can be some areas that may not resonate with everyone. However, it is challenging to find any significant flaws in The Haven Today podcast. Some individuals may prefer a different style or format for biblical teachings, but even then, it is hard to deny the impact this program has had on countless lives around the world.
In conclusion, The Haven Today podcast is undeniably one of the most powerful broadcasts available today. From its inception back in the 50s until now, it has consistently delivered messages of hope and encouragement to countless individuals globally. As a listener for over ten years myself, I can confidently say that this podcast has been an inspiration and source of spiritual growth for me personally. I am forever grateful for this ministry and pray that it continues until Jesus returns. In His love and by His grace, The Haven Today podcast has touched the lives of many, and I am incredibly thankful to be one of them.
On this episode, David Wollen and Dan Wilt reflect on how these ancient prayers reveal the heart of the Triune Godand how reading them through the lens of Christ can deepen our relationship with Him.
Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in all of Scriptureoften recited for comfort, set to music, and memorized by heart. But have you ever prayed it?
On this episode, David Wollen shares how the Psalms give us a Spirit-filled way to praywith words that shape our hearts, renew our minds, and draw us closer to Jesus.
The Psalms have long been known as both the hymnbook and prayerbook of Gods people. Yet many Christians today arent sure how to engage the Psalms this way.
When tragedy strikes, as it did in Kerrville, TX, one week ago, we find ourselves grappling with hard questions like, Why did God allow this to happen?
Loneliness is an epidemic no one talks about but its ache runs deep. What if that empty place is more than a void to fill what if its where the Lord draws near in ways we never expect?
Theres more than one way to rock bottom, but eventually everyone will find themselves there. Gods Word assures us this is exactly where the Lord loves to come and meet us.
Betrayal hurts for a reason a profound reason and for those who have felt its sting, healing may feel impossible. But our God is in the business of doing the impossible.
What happens when the bottom falls out? What do you do when life delivers a blow that shakes to your core and you begin to question whether God truly loves you?
The Generation Gap seems larger today than ever. So how does the church reach young people with the gospel? And what sort of prayers do they need?
Many are worried about the next generation. Will they follow Jesus or will they walk away. And we wonder how best to pray for them?
Sometimes our souls have nothing left but lament and sorrow. Theres a place for such prayer. In fact, the Lord welcomes it.
She left home at 18. No longer wanted to live by her parents rules. But no matter how far she ran, Barbara could never out run the love of God.
How vital is prayer for the Christian life? Most Christians know its indispensable, yet would also agree they have room to grow.
On this final episode, David Wollen is joined by Tyler Van Halteren for a look at some fascinating insights about the final leg of every Christians journey.
Despair can loom over us like a fearsome giant. And doubt can become like a prison cell. John Bunyan envisioned both in The Pilgrims Progress but he didnt forgetGod has provided a means of escape.
Because he loved the world, Demas deserted Paul. So, when we read about Demas silver mine in The Pilgrims Progress, red flags go up.
It was a delight to the eyes, but deadly for the discipleship journey with Jesus. In The Pilgrims Progress, Vanity Fair represents the world we live in and our need to flee to Christ.
In his wisdom, Solomon wrote about how, theres nothing new under the sun. And a book written 350 years ago, a Christian masterpiece, is a good example.
Christians often talk about spiritual battles, but what does Gods Word tell us about them? What do we do when we find ourselves in one?
The cross is at the very center of what it means to be a Christian. Its a symbol of weakness and foolishness to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved, its the power of God.
Bad news sells, they say, but only in news headlines. When it comes to the Gospel, were tempted to soft-pedal the bad news. Yet without that truth, there is no Gospel.
On this episode, David Wollen, with special guest Tyler Van Halteren, talk about how the storyline of The Pilgrims Progress maps onto the common experience of the Christian life.
Its the most important Christian book most believers today have never read. Yet for three centuries, it was read and cherished by Christians everywhere.
Whats Revelation primarily about? Is it the future, the end of the world, the Antichrist? A closer read invites us to put our focus somewhere far betterthe Lord Jesus Christ.
Theyre known as the lukewarm church. Jesus warned them that unless they turned back to him, he would spit them out of his mouth.
Jesus told an ancient church that he held a special key in his hand and that there was a door only he could open. What did he mean by this?
When it comes to spiritual maturity, theres a difference between reputation and reality. We often cannot discern between the two, but Jesus does. In Revelation he says, I know your works.
Thyatira was a bustling center of business. The church was not experiencing direct persecution, but Jesus was about to send trouble their way. Why? Just one word tolerance.
Some cities mentioned in the Bible are familiar like Jerusalem or Ephesus. But what about Pergamum. Jesus wrote a letter to this church and said, they were living where Satan had his throne.
Jesus makes it clear to the church in Smyrna: Some of them would be imprisoned and some would face death for their faith. But Jesus is equally clear DO. NOT. FEAR.
Ephesus looms large in Gods Word, and the Apostle John pastored this ancient church for decades. However, Jesus had a concern and a warning for them that still applies today.
John had seen and heard Jesus more times than he could count. So why did he fall on his face in fear when Jesus appeared to him during his old age?
Near the end of his life, the Apostle John was exiled on an island. Jesus appeared to him in a vision and instructed him to write down letters for seven churches. These letters are as relevant today a
Where is your hope? And just as important for a Christian, when is your hope? In other words, is your hope in this life or in the life to come?
C.S. Lewis knew the cost of following Christ. But when he met his wife, that cost became even more personal. Tune in to hear about Lewis marriage and the great wedding feast of the Lamb.
When C.S. Lewis finally turned to the Lord, he faced scrutiny and rejection from many. But he had finally found joy, the joy of Christ.
A dying mother and trench warfare. Both painful experiences for CS Lewis. But in the midst of terrible suffering, God used those experiences for good.
He was a once-in-a-generation intellectual whose Christian witness impacted millions of lives. But how did C.S. Lewis come to faith?
Whats the relationship between grace and effort in the life of a Christian? And how does the humanity of Jesus enter into that question?
There simply arent enough hours in the day. Weve all expressed our frustration that, despite all the time-saving technology in our world, the work is never done.
What do gratitude and lament have in common? They may seem like opposites, but in Gods Word they were made to go together. And best of all, Jesus shows us how.
In part two of their conversation, David Wollen and Dr. Kelly Kapic reflect on how embracing our limits leads us to deeper joy in Christ and faithful service to others.
Human limitations are unavoidable, but how does God feel about them? Does He want you to find a way to push past your limits, or could it be that you were never meant to do it all?
For the non-Christian, the most important message they could ever hear is the Gospel. But what about for a believer? Is it any different?
David Wollen is joined by author/pastor Milton Vincent and pastor Mike Bullmore for a discussion about the joy of a Christian who lives in the good of the Gospel.
Assurance of salvation its one of those raw nerve topics that many Christians are afraid to bring up in church. But seasoned pastors know this is more common than Christians often admit.
What is the gospel? Is this primarily an evangelism question, or is there something more here for the Christian life?
Do you ever wonder what God thinks about you? Even as a Christian, are you discouraged in your efforts to stay in Gods good favor?
Is the Lord among us or not? It was an honest question from the nation of Israel. But when they asked it in the desert, they were not seeking him, but testing him.
Its one thing to hear someone elses testimony about how the Lord helped them through great difficulty. Its quite another when you find yourself in a time of crisis.