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David Wollen is the host and president of the internationally syndicated radio program Haven Today. The Great Stories podcast takes some of his favorite conversations from the daily radio program and presents the full-length interview here with some never-before-heard segments. Occasionally, classic interviews will be plumbed from Haven’s vast archive to feature the voice of former speaker and president Charles Morris. Whether from the past or present, each episode includes guests who come from a variety of backgrounds, including bestselling authors, scholars, musicians, and everyday Christians. No matter who is featured, this podcast is a must-listen for those wanting a deeper relationship with Christ in light of what’s happening in the world.
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Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Handel composed Messiah in just three remarkable weeks—yet more than 250 years later, it continues to stir hearts around the world. What has given this masterpiece such lasting power, and how might it draw us closer to Jesus this Christmas season? Join David Wollen with guests Dave and Sally Gobbett on a new episode of the Great Stories Podcast: Dave & Sally Gobbett—Behind the Music of Handel’s Messiah.
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
All throughout Scripture, one great story unfolds—the story of a King and His Kingdom. Within it, the stories of many earthly kings rise and fall, yet each one ultimately points to the King of Kings. Join David Wollen and storyteller Bob Hartman on The Great Stories Podcast for a new episode called Bob Hartman and the Stories that Point to Jesus.
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture tells the true story of a King and His Kingdom. Throughout history, many earthly kings rose and fell—but in their triumphs and failures, each one ultimately points to the King of Kings. Join David Wollen and storyteller Bob Hartman this week on The Great Stories Podcast for a new episode called Bob Hartman and the Kingdom of Christ.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Cubans are no strangers to storms and daily struggles linger. Beyond empty shelves and scarce food lies an even deeper need: a hunger for the Gospel. What Cuba truly needs is a Haven—the lasting hope and refuge found only in Jesus Christ.
Join David Wollen, El Faro’s Director and Host Danny Rojas, along with pastors José Prado, Jonathan Palaci, and Jason Arévalo, for a powerful new episode of The Great Stories Podcast called Shining Light in Cuba.
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
The “afternoon of life” is a unique season. You’re no longer young, but not yet old. And for those who belong to Jesus, as long as we have breath in our lungs, He still has work for us to do. Join David Wollen and special guest Christopher Ash for an episode titled Christopher Ash and Life Between the Seasons on The Great Stories Podcast.
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Who is Jesus? The answer is beautiful, complex, and profound. He is the eternal Son of God—the Savior, the Lord, the Ancient of Days. And the Bible tells us He is also the friend of sinners. Join David Wollen and children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones as they explore this incredible truth in a new series on The Great Stories Podcast in an episode titled Sally Lloyd-Jones and Our Friend Jesus.
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen, Michael Andrews, and Luigi Porco take you behind the scenes of Haven’s first-ever film, Amazing Grace: The Untold Story. Together, they share how the film came to life—and how its message powerfully points to God’s amazing grace.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Grace is a common word and can mean different things. But in the Bible, grace is something God defines for us. Once you grasp it, there is nothing more valuable in all the world. Join David Wollen and Charles Morris on this week's episode of The Great Stories Podcast, as they step behind the scenes of the new docudrama Amazing Grace: The Untold Story—exploring how John Newton came to know the life-changing grace of the Lord.
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen revisits an interview with Charles Morris and Robert Morgan as they share the stories behind the hymns of our faith.
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
From the earliest times in the Bible, believers have sung Gospel truth set to melody—songs both old and new, historic and modern. In our world today, this matters more than ever.
This week on The Great Stories Podcast, we turn back the clock to The Power of Hymns with Keith & Kristyn Getty, a memorable conversation where Charles Morris sat down with the Gettys to reflect on their passion for writing and leading hymns that continue to shape worship around the world.