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“God of God, Light of Light.” The Nicene Creed’s 1,700-year-old defense of Christ’s divinity. Still today, this Scriptural truth anchors our Christian faith. Join David Wollen and special guest Nate Pickowicz for a new episode of the Great Stories Podcast on the Nicene Creed.

Should Christians be concerned about the generative AI revolution? Or could this be a Gospel opportunity? It’s not only Christians; most people are playing “catch-up” to AI’s rapid advancements. This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen hosts a panel discussion with two leading AI experts who also follow Jesus. Listen to this timely conversation exploring the AI landscape from a thoughtful Christian perspective in an episode called Christians and the AI Revolution.

It’s a question many Christians are already grappling with in modern culture—often without even realizing it: What makes us human? So much depends on how we answer this simple question. In the midst of our world’s confusion, God’s Word provides clarity. Join David Wollen and special guest Mark Meynell on the Great Stories Podcast as they explore what it truly means to be human.

The deconstruction movement is leading many to rethink what they believe about Jesus and Christianity—often bringing deep changes to families, friendships, and churches. It raises important questions: How do we respond when someone we love begins to deconstruct their faith? And how can we gently and clearly share God’s truth with those wrestling with doubt?

This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen is joined by apologist and speaker Tim Barnett to explore the challenges of deconstruction and how to walk with others through it with grace and truth.

Names matter—especially God’s. On The Great Stories Podcast, join David Wollen and Professor Erik Thoennes in Exploring the Names of God, a powerful series uncovering God’s unique character and attributes—and the life-changing beauty of knowing Him more deeply.

 

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 them in this way. Join David Wollen and special guest Dan Wilt on The Great Stories Podcast for a series called “How the Psalms Lead Us in Prayer.”

We all long to live a life that matters. But when we’re weighed down by a diagnosis, heartbreak, or betrayal, it’s natural to ask, “Where is God when I need Him most?” Join David Wollen and Pastor Ray Ortlund on this week’s episode of The Great Stories Podcast—Ray Ortlund on Experiencing God’s Reviving Mercy—as they explore how God meets us in our lowest moments with His renewing grace.

You’ve seen them in every church. You might have one in your own family. You may even be one yourself. Prayer warriors are faithful believers who consistently lift up the needs of others before the Lord—often quietly, behind the scenes. They are a vital part of every Christian community, and their role is more important now than ever.

On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen sits down with someone he deeply admires from his own church: Horst Fiebig. An energetic octogenarian with a passion for intercession, Horst has spent decades praying daily for countless people. He shares wisdom gained from a life marked by faithful prayer and reminds us that there is power—far more than we often realize—in bringing others before God.

We hope this conversation encourages you to pray with renewed purpose for the people in your life.

Though it once served as a cherished book for Christians for over 350 years, many believers today have never read The Pilgrim’s Progress. On The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen is joined by guest Tyler Van Halteren to rediscover the timeless truths of John Bunyan’s beloved classic in the compelling series, Rediscovering The Pilgrim’s Progress.

For over 350 years, The Pilgrim’s Progress was a treasured guide for Christians around the world—yet today, many believers have never read it. On The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen welcomes guest Tyler Van Halteren to rediscover the timeless truths of John Bunyan’s beloved classic in a compelling podcast, Rediscovering The Pilgrim’s Progress.