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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 Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
It may be one of the most widespread heartaches among Christians today: a loved one, often a child, who has drifted away from Jesus. For many parents, this pain is difficult to talk about openly, which is why we’re bringing this conversation into the open on Haven Today. Join David Wollen and special guest Paul Mallard for an episode titled Loving Your Child When Faith Feels Distant on The Great Stories Podcast.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Most Christians would love to know more of God’s Word by heart, yet many believers aren’t sure how to go about it. The Bible itself shows us how people in biblical times memorized Scripture. Join David Wollen on The Great Stories Podcast with special guest Dr. Kenneth Berding for a new episode titled How to Memorize Scripture with Kenneth Berding.
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Encountering Jesus in the Old Testament invites us to see how the Hebrew Scriptures consistently point to Christ. From promises and patterns to people and events, the story of Scripture leads us to Him long before His incarnation. Join David Wollen and respected Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie as they explore how Jesus is revealed across the Old Testament on this episode of The Great Stories Podcast: Encountering Jesus in the Old Testament with Nancy Guthrie.
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
What does it truly look like to encounter Jesus in the Old Testament? Do the books of the Hebrew Scriptures all, in some way, lead us to Him? Join David Wollen and acclaimed author Nancy Guthrie as they explore how Christ is revealed throughout Scripture long before His incarnation, on this episode of The Great Stories Podcast: "Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament with Nancy Guthrie."
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
"Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…” It’s the most recognized hymn in the world—but what makes grace so sweet? The man who wrote it knew, and he wasn’t exaggerating. John Newton was once a wretch, a slave trader, in fact, and yet God saved him.
Join David Wollen with special guest Bruce Hindmarsh on The Great Stories Podcast for an episode titled: “Bruce Hindmarsh and the Story Behind Amazing Grace.”
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
God hasn’t forgotten you, even in the waiting... On this episode of the Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen sits down with Robert Morgan to talk about seasons of waiting, steady faith, and the assurance that God is always at work. Through stories of patience and promise, they remind us that no matter our age or circumstances, God has never forgotten His people.
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Adapting a beloved book into a movie is always a challenge—especially when the story carries such a heartfelt message. This week on Haven Today, David Wollen sits down with Ryan Swanson to discuss bringing The Best Christmas Pageant Ever from page to screen, and how viewers can discover the true Christmas story amidst the chaos. Don’t miss this episode: From Chaos to Christmas: Ryan Swanson on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
From the archives: Charles Morris (Haven’s former president) in conversation with Jubilant Sykes. After the heartbreaking news of his passing this week, we’re honored to share this interview again, a chance to remember not just his extraordinary voice, but the faith and warmth that defined him.
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
The Herdmans are the worst kids anyone has ever known. They are loud, wild, and always causing trouble. So when they crash the church Christmas pageant, everyone expects chaos. But as this unruly crew hears the Christmas story for the very first time, it begins to change them in surprising ways, reshaping the entire pageant and themselves along the way.
This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen talks with movie director Dallas Jenkins about creating the film and what makes this story so meaningful for audiences.
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
It was written in just three remarkable weeks, yet Handel’s Messiah continues to inspire people more than 250 years later. What gives this masterpiece its enduring power and how can it point us to Jesus this Christmas season?
This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen revisits a special recording from Charles Morris’s visit to Handel’s home a decade ago, joined by Ruth Smith and Sarah Bardwell, in a new episode titled, Charles Morris, Ruth Smith & Sarah Bardwell and the Legacy of Handel’s Messiah.