Haven Today

AI is no longer just a trend—it’s a reality shaping our world. What should the Church do in response?

What comes to mind when you think of your eternal future? Do you picture floating in the clouds with angels playing harps? Or life in a physical body with your feet on the ground?

We may be human, but how well do we understand what it is that makes us human? It’s a question with surprising ripple effects, including whether your view of heaven matches that of the Bible.

On this episode, David Wollen and special guest Mark Meynell discuss topics ranging from transhumanism to what it looks like to trust God in this moment in history.

It’s a question every Christian is likely already grappling with in modern culture, and probably without even knowing it. What makes us human? So much hinges on the answer to this simple question.

What does it mean to be human—really? In a time when AI blurs the lines between man and machine, the question of our identity has never felt more urgent.

Few Christians know how to speak Hebrew. Praise the Lord for the accurate Bible translations we have, but there are some things we miss. This is true in the name of God Yayweh Tsidkenu.

The LORD is a Warrior. The LORD is your Healer. In Exodus 15, God reveals both names—strength for the battle and healing for the hurt.

What does “Jehovah Jireh” really mean? It’s more than a name—it’s a place, where God provided a substitute in Abraham’s greatest trial.

Who is the LORD of Hosts? In a world overwhelmed by war, injustice, and chaos, Scripture gives us a name for God that brings hope and strength: Yahweh Sabaoth—the LORD of Hosts

On this episode, David Wollen reflects on what it means to belong to El Olam—the God who never grows tired, who stands outside of time, and who offers us eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Names of God often show up on wall art, coffee mugs, and devotional books. Yet rarely do we encounter “El Kanna,” the Hebrew name of God which means “Jealous God.”

On this episode, David Wollen shares a message from Genesis chapter 17.

Throughout the Old Testament, God reveals himself by various names, each revealing a new aspect of His character. One of them is only used once, but there is much to learn about the name “El Roi.”

On this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with pastor and professor Dr. Erik Thoennes to explore how the names of God in Scripture point us to His character.

What happens when God reveals His name. On this episode, David Wollen is joined by special guest Dr. Erik Thoennes to reflect on the moment in Scripture when God tells Moses His name—and what it reveals about His character and desire to be known.

Life doesn’t always go as planned. The storms come—and sometimes they hit hard. On today’s episode, David Wollen and Dan Wilt reflect on Psalm 73 and the deep comfort it offers when life unravels.

On this episode, David Wollen and Dan Wilt reflect on how these ancient prayers reveal the heart of the Triune God—and 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 Scripture—often 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 pray—with 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 God’s people. Yet many Christians today aren’t 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 it’s where the Lord draws near in ways we never expect?

There’s more than one way to rock bottom, but eventually everyone will find themselves there. God’s 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. There’s a place for such prayer. In fact, the Lord welcomes it.

She left home at 18. No longer wanted to live by her parent’s 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 it’s 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 Christian’s journey.

Despair can loom over us like a fearsome giant. And doubt can become like a prison cell. John Bunyan envisioned both in The Pilgrim’s Progress but he didn’t forget—God has provided a means of escape.

Because he loved the world, Demas deserted Paul. So, when we read about Demas’ silver mine in The Pilgrim’s Progress, red flags go up.

It was a delight to the eyes, but deadly for the discipleship journey with Jesus. In The Pilgrim’s Progress, Vanity Fair represents the world we live in and our need to flee to Christ.

In his wisdom, Solomon wrote about how, “there’s 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 God’s 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. It’s a symbol of weakness and foolishness to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved, it’s the power of God.

“Bad news sells,” they say, but only in news headlines. When it comes to the Gospel, we’re 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 Pilgrim’s Progress maps onto the common experience of the Christian life.

It’s the most important Christian book most believers today have never read. Yet for three centuries, it was read and cherished by Christians everywhere.

What’s 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 better—the Lord Jesus Christ.

They’re 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, there’s 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 God’s 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