Podcast appearances and mentions of Charles Morris

Send us a textIn the Laurens first live studio recording, they're joined by special guests Greg Moore and Charles Morris, two leaders in student affairs at their respective institutions. Together, they dive into a powerful conversation about the shifting landscape of DEI in academia. From supporting the academic success of Black students to confronting institutional changes, this episode explores how DEI rollbacks are affecting student affairs programs and what that means for equity in higher education as a whole. Special Guests: Greg Moore, Director of African American Student Initiatives at Northern Kentucky University IG: @gmo1911Charles Morris, Director of McNair Scholars at University of Alabama Birmingham IG: @charlestmorrisMusic by:  J. Merritt IG: @beatsbyjmerrittLogo: RH Designs IG: rhdesigns_30Shirts: Coffee & Communication IG: @coffee.communicationKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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.

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.

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.

David Wollen, the new President and Host for Haven Ministries joins Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on Wednesday to share how much he is looking forward to carrying on the mission of this Christ-centered ministry into a new and exciting era, all while reaching more people with the hope and light of Christ every day. Charles Morris has the privilege of passing the baton to a good friend, who has worked with him in Haven ministries for over a decade, and David has also spent several years in international missions with Far East Broadcasting Company, a sister ministry to Haven. God has uniquely positioned David Wollen with a heart to make the Haven broadcasts and his life "all about Jesus".Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wrmbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

There are few men politically or intellectually smarter than President Lyndon Johnson and his defense secretary Robert McNamara. So how did LBJ and McNamara screw up America's involvement in Vietnam so tragically? According to Peter Osnos, the author of LBJ and McNamara: The Vietnam Partnership Destined to Fail, it might have been because the two men were, in their own quite different ways, too smart. For Osnos - a legendary figure in American publishing who, amongst many other things, edited Donald Trump's Art of the Deal - the catastrophe of America's war in Vietnam is a parable about imperial hubris and overreach. According to Osnos, who has access to much previously unpublished material from McNamara, The Best and the Brightest orchestrated the worst and dumbest episode in American foreign policy. Peter Osnos began his journalism career in 1965 as an assistant to I. F. .Stone on his weekly newsletter. Between 1966–1984 Osnos was a reporter and foreign correspondent for The Washington Post and served as the newspaper's foreign and national editor. From 1984-1996 he was Vice President, Associate Publisher, and Senior Editor at Random House and Publisher of Random House's Times Books division. In 1997, he founded PublicAffairs. He served as Publisher and CEO until 2005, and was a consulting editor until 2020 when he and his wife, Susan Sherer Osnos, launched Platform Books LLC. Among the authors he has published and/or edited are — former President Jimmy Carter, Rosalyn Carter, Gen. Wesley Clark, Clark Clifford, former President Bill Clinton, Paul Farmer, Earvin (Magic) Johnson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Sam Donaldson, Kenneth Feinberg, Annette Gordon Reed, Meg Greenfield, Dorothy Height, Don Hewitt, Molly Ivins, Vernon Jordan, Ward Just, Stanley Karnow, Wendy Kopp, Charles Krauthammer, Brian Lamb, Jim Lehrer, Scott McClellan, Robert McNamara, Charles Morris, Peggy Noonan, William Novak, Roger Mudd. Former President Barack Obama, Speaker of the House Thomas P. (Tip) O'Neill, Nancy Reagan, Andy Rooney, Morley Safer, Natan Sharansky, George Soros, Susan Swain, President Donald Trump, Paul Volcker, Russian President Boris Yeltsin, and Nobel peace prize Winner Muhammad Yunus, as well as journalists from America's leading publications and prominent scholars. Osnos has also been a commentator and host for National Public Radio and a contributor to publications including Foreign Affairs, The Atlantic, and The New Republic. He wrote the Platform column for the Century Foundation, the Daily Beast and The Atlantic.com from 2006-2014. He has also served as Chair of the Trade Division of the Association of American Publishers and on the board of Human Rights Watch. From 2005-2009, he was executive director of The Caravan Project, funded by the MacArthur and Carnegie Foundations, which developed a plan for multi-platform publishing of books. He was the Vice-Chairman of the Columbia Journalism Review from  2007-2012. He is a member of The Council on Foreign Relations. He is a graduate of Brandeis and Columbia Universities. He lives in New York City, with his wife Susan, a consultant to human rights and philanthropic organizations. His children are Evan L.R. Osnos and Katherine Sanford. There are five grandchildren.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Questions Covered: 04:25 – What does it mean when the book of Samuel says that God's evil came down? 07:50 – What should be the relationship between faith and politics?  14:48 – There have been a lot of apparitions where few people go to heaven. It feels very discouraging. Is this accurate? 20:10 – Are the dead that will be lifted up in 1 Thess. 4:17 saved? If not, who are they? 23:50 – If you went to confession do you still have to go to purgatory? 31:18 – Are all religions different paths to the same God?  44:24 – What is the significance of the water that they put into the wine during mass? 46:24 – Charles Morris' book, in his book American Catholic, he says that the vast majority reject the teaching on contraception. Is this true? 48:20 – I'm a convert. How do I better understand the words of consecration? It sounds like the words are only meant for that piece of bread and not other pieces moving forward. 50:28 – Since we as Catholics believe that Jesus sat on the throne of David, how do we respond to Christian Zionists who believe it needs to physically happen? …

Join Mike Srdanovic, Chief AI Architect at Northern Trust, and Charles Morris, Chief Data Scientist for Financial Services at Microsoft as they explore the rapid advancements in AI technology and its impact on the financial services industry. Mike and Charles share a comprehensive overview of AI co-pilots and agents, regulatory challenges, and the evolving landscape … Read More Read More

He wrote a song that became a jingle for Kentucky Fried Chicken, which helped him go to seminary. Charles Morris talks with Pastor Aaron Roberts from New Zealand.

He contracted polio as a young boy. Doctors thought he might be in an iron lung his entire life, but God had other plans. Charles Morris shares his polio story with David Wollen and how the Lord has b

Did you know that Haven Ministries is celebrating 90 incredible years of ministry? If you missed our live 90th anniversary celebration, no worries! You can catch all the highlights and heartwarming moments in this episode of the Great Stories podcast. Be encouraged as David Wollen, Charles Morris, Joni Eareckson Tada, and more reflect on Haven's rich history of sharing the gospel for 90 years … and counting!  Watch the video version of this episode on Haven's blog at haventoday.org.

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.

Many are insecure, but they don't know that's what's at the root of holding them back. Insecurity is their giant, but they can't define it. Charles Morris, Executive Director at Hospitality House Youth Development, shares his story of the Holy Spirit taking over his life and making a covenant with God that changed everything. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Charles Morris took over as speaker and president of the historic Haven of Rest radio broadcast at the turn of the millennium. For a quarter century, Charles Morris has often quoted Ray Ortlund in likening the production of a daily radio broadcast to a freight train — it doesn't stop until you get off.  On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen shares the recording of Charles Morris' final day on the air. In a conversation between friends, we pay tribute to Charles as he crosses the finish line with one final program to say "well done" to our good friend and brother. 

Charles Morris became the fourth Speaker and President of Haven Ministries at the turn of the millennium. Envisioning a radio broadcast that would both evangelize and disciple listeners into the 21st century, he has been sharing the Great Story that’s all about Jesus with countless people for nearly 24 years. Wednesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Charles Morris shares his thoughts on the transition taking place at Haven Today ministries, as he passes the baton to David Wollen, who has worked closely with Charles at Haven for over a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Wollen, the new President and Host for Haven Ministries joins Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on Wednesday to share how much he is looking forward to carrying on the mission of this Christ-centered ministry into a new and exciting era, all while reaching more people with the hope and light of Christ every day. Charles Morris has the privilege of passing the baton to a good friend, who has worked with him in Haven ministries for over a decade, and David has also spent several years in international missions with Far East Broadcasting Company, a sister ministry to Haven. God has uniquely positioned David Wollen with a heart to make the Haven broadcasts and his life "all about Jesus".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other, Charles Morris has shared the great story that’s all about Jesus for a quarter century. And today he crosses the finish line.

It’s the only thing the disciples ever asked Jesus to teach them how to do. And his answer teaches us, too! On today's program, David Wollen and Charles Morris look at the Bible’s most famous prayer.

Originally recorded in 2013, 50 years after the death of C.S. Lewis, Charles Morris had a conversation with Dr. Alister McGrath to shed new light on the most famous atheist-turned-Christian of the 20th century.  Dr. McGrath has written one of the most comprehensive biographies on the life of C.S. Lewis. After reading every surviving document Lewis had ever written—including recently published correspondence—Dr. McGrath challenges some of the previously held beliefs about the timing of the beloved author's shift from atheism to theism and then to Christianity. But he also paints a definitive portrait of Lewis' life as an eccentric thinker who became an inspiring, though reluctant, prophet for our times. In addition to his work at Oxford, Dr. Alister McGrath is Senior Research Fellow at Harris Manchester College, Oxford, President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, and serves as associate priest in a group of Church of England village parishes in the Cotswolds.

Can evidence and faith go hand-in-hand? When Lee Strobel was an award-winning journalist for the Chicago Tribune, he would have said ‘no.' This idea led him down a path to investigate the truth claims of Christianity. The result was life-altering. Many know his story through the bestselling book “The Case for Christ.” Today, Lee Strobel joins Charles Morris to revisit what led him to Jesus and how that reshaped the way he lives out each day. This conversation will give you hope for the atheists and agnostics in your own life who have yet to call Jesus Lord.

Scripture has been interpreted many different ways over the years, but how can you tell the difference between false gospels and the one Jesus lived and taught? On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Charles Morris and David Wollen are joined by Brandon Kimber, the director and editor of American Gospel: Christ Crucified. Together, they offer a biblical response to the growing deconstruction and progressive Christianity movement in America. Brandon Kimber created the American Gospel series to take a critical look at some of the distorted, corrupted versions of the gospel circulating in western culture today. In this important and timely conversation, he discusses some of the problematic takes on Christ's crucifixion and how Christians can respond with grace and truth.

How can Christian parents and grandparents hope to disciple their children amid the struggles of everyday life? Even more, how can we use these often chaotic moments as golden opportunities to lead them to Jesus? On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris and David Wollen are joined by Christian parents, including David's wife, Marci, who share their own unique approaches to raising children to know and love Jesus. Later in the episode, Charles Morris goes on to discuss the tender subject of what to do when your child walks away from the faith. On this episode, you'll also hear from two members of the Haven Team. Tamara Chamberlain is an author, podcaster, and mother of three children with her husband, Dale. She also serves as Haven's director of project management. Troy Lamberth is a filmmaker, podcaster, pastor, co-founder of Five Solas Media, and father of three children with his wife, Melissa. He also serves as Haven's executive producer.

Parenting is challenging. But it’s a special calling from God. So how do we get it right? On today's program, Charles Morris and David Wollen think about the rhythms and readiness of parenting.

Kingdoms come and go. But there is one kingdom now that is righteous and will last forever. Listen in as Charles Morris and David Wollen think about the great proclamation found in Isaiah 9.

God’s promises are for his people. And he always promises to care for them. Today, listen as Charles Morris and David Wollen examine Isaiah 41.

The Bubonic Plague spread through Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa and in some locations, over half of the population died. Those who survived found themselves in an altered reality where the social and economic rules had been totally changed. This traumatic episode transformed the Old World and would eventually transform the New World, as well. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/IYpvaCYRjak which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams.  Librivox available at https://amzn.to/49Iz7rM   Bubonic Plague books available at https://amzn.to/48pYoWo  Black Death books available at https://amzn.to/3T6cCri  New World Infectious Diseases Pestilence books at https://amzn.to/3I4Ijuu  THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your reading pleasure on https://patreon.com/markvinet where you can also get exclusive access to Bonus episodes, Ad-Free content, Extra materials, and an eBook Welcome Gift when joining our growing community on Patreon or Donate on PayPal at https://bit.ly/3cx9OOL and receive an eBook GIFT. SUPPORT this series by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM (Amazon gives us credit at no extra charge to you). It costs you nothing to shop using this FREE store entry link and by doing so encourages & helps us create more quality content. Thanks! Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast is available at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus                                                    Mark's TIMELINE video channel at https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 YouTube Podcast Playlist: https://www.bit.ly/34tBizu Podcast: https://parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@historyofnorthamerica Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM                                                                              Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WadeOrganization                                                    Librivox-Historical Tales, Vol V: German by Charles Morris. Chapter 16: Black Death and the Flagallantes, read by KalyndaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you have a successful marriage? Whether you are a Christian, skeptic, single, longtime married person, or someone about to be engaged—there are many different ways to answer this question. And yet Tim and Kathy Keller argue that the Bible's vision for marriage is far greater and more glorious than anything our modern culture would have us believe. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris revisits a conversation from the archives with his old friends Tim and Kathy Keller. Their book, The Meaning of Marriage, serves as a launching off point for this in-depth conversation that covers the gamut of what marriage really means from the Lord's perspective.

Flowers? Chocolate? Or both? It’s Valentine’s Day and on today's program, Charles Morris will be joined by David Wollen and his wife, Marci, as they think this unique holiday and marriage.

One of the saddest statistics about marriage is its bleak success rate in the western world. Even in the church, marriages end at an alarmingly high percentage. But on today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris turns the tables on this narrative by sharing a story of a marriage that ended ... only to be redeemed later down the road.  Recorded in 2015, Juana Mikels (author of Choosing Him All Over Again) tells Charles Morris about how she reached a point where she was unhappy with her life, and so she decided to leave her husband, house, and friends to search for happiness. Instead of finding a new Mr. Right, she found Jesus. But what happened next? Would her husband take her back? Listen in to hear this incredible story of how Christ's love can transform the way we love each other.

Where is Jesus when you need Him most? Whether it's a chronic condition or a tragic accident, even believers find themselves ill-equipped to handle the myriad of afflictions that often catch us by surprise. That's why it's so important to learn now from those who have come before us, people like Joni Eareckson Tada who discovered just how essential it is to practice daily closeness with Christ. “Suffering has a way of heaving you beyond the shallows of life where your faith tends to feel ankle-deep. It casts you out into the fathomless depths of God, a place where Jesus is the only One who can touch bottom.” —Joni Eareckson Tada, The Practice of the Presence of Jesus In this conversation with Charles Morris and David Wollen, Joni discusses the many ways she experiences the presence of Jesus in her own daily life—even when overwhelmed with pain and fatigue. Whatever you may be going through right now, we pray this conversation will help you discover new ways to experience Christ daily, even when He seems far away.

Pray without ceasing. Abide in Christ. God calls all Christians to live like this. What does it look like in real life? Charles Morris and David Wollen are joined by special guest Joni Eareckson Tada.

This month, Haven Ministries announced its biggest leadership transition in 25 years with Charles Morris "going emeritus" and David Wollen taking up the torch as the fifth president and host in this ministry's 90 year history. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, you'll get to hear a recent conversation they had while taking listener questions over ZOOM.  Recorded live on January 17, 2024, this captivating event provided a unique opportunity for Haven's community to delve into David Wollen's passion for ministry, his deep connection with Haven, and his fervent desire to keep sharing the great story that is all about Jesus.

All good things must come to an end. But in Christ, there are always new beginnings. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Charles Morris introduces Haven Today's new speaker and president, David Wollen. It's been almost 25 years now since Charles became the fourth speaker of Haven Today, and as he “goes emeritus,” Charles will still co-host the program with David for a short season. So, join them for a great discussion about Haven's past, present, and future, and learn more about the work of Christ in David's life.

Charles Morris became the fourth president and speaker of Haven nearly 25 years ago. Today, he invites you to discover what comes next — for him and the man the Lord raised up to take the microphone.

A lot can happen in four centuries. Technologies have skyrocketed, new nations have formed, and yet one book has changed very little in as much time . . . the King James Bible. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris returns to a conversation he had with Dr. Donald Brake in 2011 — the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. They discuss how this longstanding Bible translation revolutionized the English-speaking world by exploring the KJV's mysterious beginnings, the men who translated it, and its incredible impact for many generations.  Dr. Brake is an authority on the history of the Bible and has been an avid collector of rare Bibles and manuscripts for more than thirty years. His is one of the most complete private collections of rare English Bibles and Greek New Testaments in North America. He served as President of Jerusalem University College and Vice President and Dean of Multnomah Biblical Seminary. Even if it's been years since you've read the King James Bible, this episode on the fascinating history of the English language's longest-running Scripture translation is something every Christian should consider. 

You may have heard Corrie ten Boom's story before. Maybe you read her book The Hiding Place, or even saw the 1975 film adaptation. But you may never have heard it quite like this. Several years ago, Charles Morris got on the phone with Corrie's longtime companion and assistant Pamela Rosewell Moore to hear from someone who knew her well.  Pamela worked for several years with the team of Brother Andrew ("God's Smuggler") in the Netherlands, before accompanying Corrie to America. As Corrie reached the end of her life, Pam served as a nurse and companion until her death in 1983.  In this episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Pamela takes us back to the beginning and walks us through Corrie's story from start to finish. You'll also hear excerpts from Corrie herself talking about how the Lord brought her through her darkest moments. Whatever trials you might be facing today, it is our prayer that this conversation will help you cling to the Lord who will never leave you nor forsake you.

Christmas is a time for us to celebrate Immanuel: God with us. But this isn't limited to a single event in history — because Jesus didn't just make a one-time visit to Earth. The first Christmas also looks forward to that final day when he will come again and make all things new.  On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris returns to a Christmas special from 2018 where he spends time helping us visualize the full scope of the incarnation — God with us then, God with us now, and God with us in the time to come. He'll also be joined by special guests Nancy Guthrie and Rosaria Butterfield to take discuss the the classic Christmas Carol Joy to the World, as well as the importance of hospitality at Christmastime. As you prepare your heart to celebrate the Messiah this Christmas, it is our prayer that we all will take the time to meaningfully celebrate Christ's birth while also looking forward to when Christmas comes again.

As winter sets in, so does the darkness. The sun sets earlier and rises later. It's also when we celebrate the moment Jesus came into the world as a light in the darkness to redeem his people.  On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Charles Morris returns to a Christmas special we aired on Haven Today ten years ago. When you listen, you'll hear how the Old Testament people of God looked forward to the promises of a coming king who would free them from their sins. You'll also have a chance to reflect on how the people of God today can look forward to the Christ's return when he will make all things new.  As we approach Christmas this year, it is our prayer this episode would help you anticipate the celebration of the birth of Christ, as we also look forward to his future return. 

There's no shortage of kingdoms in children's movies and books, and yet all of them pale in comparison to the Kingdom of God. But then why is it so often difficult to teach our kids that all of life and all of Scripture points to our one true king? Storybook author Tyler Van Halteren has some thoughts about how we can help the children our lives become more engaged in God's Word. Tyler Van Halteren is the author of the new Kingdom of God Bible Storybook. You might also recognize him for his work on the popular storybook adaptations of Pilgrim's Progress called Little Pilgrim's Big Journey. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Charles Morris speaks with Tyler about how some of the Bible's most often skipped over stories are also the ones that help children and adults begin to pray “Thy Kingdom Come.”

As we prepare for another Thanksgiving in the US, Charles Morris is returning to two conversations he had with two special people who have done tremendous work in helping children learn about Jesus: Sally Lloyd-Jones, bestselling author of the Jesus Storybook Bible, and Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales, the What's in the Bible? DVD series, and the new Laugh and Grow Study Bible.  In this episode that originally aired in 2020, Sally and Phil talk about the history of Thanksgiving and what it means to them. Rather than celebrating the gift of food and excess, they challenge us to draw our attention to something greater … the gift of knowing Jesus.  Though these interviews were recorded well before entering a pandemic, the message of giving thanks to the Lord in good times and bad is especially poignant as travel and safety restrictions hinder the opportunity for families to get together this year.

Charles Morris recently hosted a live Zoom Holy Land briefing with the President of Jews for Jesus, David Brickner, and their country director, Eli Birnbaum, in Tel Aviv. On the call, they discussed recent events like the attack by Hamas in Israel and the hospital bombing in Gaza. They also talked about how Jews for Jesus is helping displaced people with both physical needs as well as ways they are sharing the gospel in Israel. How you can help: Haven Ministries is partnering with Jews for Jesus, the largest Christian ministry operating in Israel, who is responding to the crisis quickly by providing food, blankets, clothing, toiletries to those displaced by the invasion — all in the name of the Messiah. Visit haventoday.org to find out how you can provide help + hope today!

Fear is a typical part of everyday life — especially if you live in a war zone. On today’s episode, Charles Morris and Dan Sered take a look at Psalm 27 and discuss how Jesus puts our fears to rest.

It’s being called the 9/11 of Israel, the Second Holocaust. As the war continues to wage in Israel and Gaza, Charles Morris meets up with a Jewish tour guide who knows Jesus.

Charles Morris is joined by Eli Birnbaum, the country director of Jews for Jesus, Israel's largest Christian ministry. Tune in as Eli shares the profound impact of the recent invasion on his family.

The Screwtape Letters is C.S. Lewis' satirical book of letters where Hell is imagined as a gruesome bureaucracy and demons labor in a vast enterprise to lure and deceive humans away from the "enemy", a.k.a. God. Among Lewis' best-known works, Paul McCusker brought the source material to life when he turned it into a full-cast audio drama starring Andy Serkis as Screwtape. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, McCusker joins Charles Morris to discuss how this project came about, how he adapted a book of letters into a compelling drama, and how this story brilliantly conveys the subtleties of darkness while reinforcing a biblical perspective that leads to Jesus. Paul McCusker is an American writer and producer. He is best known for his work on the radio drama Adventures in Odyssey, and for his work with Focus on the Family's Radio Theatre, including The Screwtape Letters and The Chronicles of Narnia (Collector's Edition). He has written over 50 books, 21 plays and 4 musicals.

There is good and there is evil and most times we don’t know how to cope with evil. Charles Morris is joined by producer Paul McCusker to discuss the famous C.S. Lewis book, "The Screwtape Letters."

When's the last time you tried to memorize God's Word? The Bible teaches that there is value in hiding God's Word in our hearts, but it's an undertaking many of us don't attempt very often. The good news is that once you finally commit to memorizing Scripture, you quickly discover it's easier than you think and the benefits are endless.  On today's episode, Aaron House joins Charles Morris to discuss the benefits of memorizing Bible passages while sharing some of his best tips on getting started. As the founder and Executive Director of Piercing Word, a ministry of theatre professionals focused on performing Scripture in dramatic and musical presentations, Aaron has memorized enormous sections of God's Word, including the entire New Testament.

The Jewish High Holy Days begin at sundown mid-September with Rosh Hashanah, commemorating God's creation of man. Faithful Jews often greet each other by saying “L'shanah tovah,” which means “for a good year.” It also includes the blowing of the shofar and the eating of apples, honey, challah bread with raisons. But these days come to an end ten days later with the highest of all the high holy days: Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, when practicing Jews ask forgiveness for their sins against God and against their fellow human beings. Back in the Temple days, the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies only on this Sabbath of Sabbaths with two sin offerings: a bull for his house and a goat for the people. The priest would then lay the sins of the people on a second goat, chosen by lot as the scapegoat and released into the wilderness. But why are these Jewish holidays important for Christians? First, it's a great reminder that Yeshua (Jesus) is the Messiah — the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Unlike the scapegoat, the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross is good for all time. Second, these holy days out of Leviticus also offer profound insight into the roots of our faith. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris is joined by three Messianic Jews who tell their stories of faith in Christ against the backdrop of the Jewish High Holy Days — all of which are fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

He’s a poet and he knows it. But this Cambridge scholar loves Jesus and writes poetry to help everyone rejoice in the Lord. Charles Morris is joined by world-renowned poet, Malcom Guite.