The purpose of Haven of Rest Ministries is to serve and glorify God through a Christ-centered outreach of love and compassion the responds to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged men, women, and children without regard to their race, color, creed or social standing.
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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 f ...
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Heather Davis Nelson on How Jesus Rescues Us from Our Shame
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What are you ashamed of? If you're like most people, a blunt question like this has the power to resurface long-ago-buried memories of wrongdoing. It doesn't even matter whether you were caught or got away with it, shame can stay with us for many years—and yet it is too often ignored and unresolved. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, …
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July 7 2024 - John
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"Weakness on one side, fatigue all around." Charles Morris was 18 months old when he contracted Polio. And while the Lord spared him the most debilitating parts of the disease, he's had to live with the effects ever since. Those effects only become more amplified with age. On a special episode of the great stories podcast, David Wollen speaks with …
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June 30 2024 - Hope Sports Camp
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Haven Ministries 90th Anniversary Celebration
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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 ri…
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June 23 2024 - Mike Solosky
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First Mate Bob Tells the Story Behind the Haven of Rest (repost)
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It all started on an early foggy morning in 1934, when Paul Myers, a former Los Angeles radio personality and station manager of leading radio stations woke up near a wharf in San Diego. Hungover, he heard the sound of a ship’s bell ring out eight times at 4:00 a.m., signaling “all’s well.” Only one month later, Myers would be back on the radio, bu…
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June 16 2024 - Kellie Greene
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Dr. David Sunday on Seeing Jesus in the Psalms
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God speaks powerfully through the books of the Bible. This is especially true in the Psalms. Not only does it include words to help us express our deepest thoughts and emotions to the Lord, it can also direct our worship and draw us nearer to Jesus. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen is joined by one of his good friends a…
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June 9 2024 - Brian Handewirk
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Dennis Johnson on How All the Bible is All About Jesus
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How can all the Bible be all about Jesus when His name doesn't explicitly appear till the New Testament? From Genesis to Leviticus to Esther, it may be hard to see Jesus on the surface of every page, but he's there—in profound and subtle ways. Dr. Dennis Johnson is a scholar and one of the founding faculty members of Westminster Seminary in Califor…
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June 2 2024 - Hope Sports Camp
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Julie Lowe on How to Shield our Homes and Equip our Kids
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The data is clear. Our world and culture are shaping our kids in ways that are often difficult to detect. For parents and grandparents, the natural reaction might be to shield them from danger—but this tactic in isolation may end up doing more harm than good. So, what's a well-meaning caregiver to do? On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast…
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May 26 2024- Taranta Part 2
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Joseph Kohm on the Importance of Friendship for C.S. Lewis
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A lot has been said about C.S. Lewis the writer, the professor, the theologian, the apologist. But what about C.S. Lewis the friend? Joseph Kohm has written extensively about the surprising, yet tragic, friendship between Lewis and his childhood pal, Arthur Greeves. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Kohm joins David Wollen to discuss…
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May 19 2024 - Taranta
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Max McLean Gives C.S. Lewis A Voice for Today
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C.S. Lewis is arguably one of the most quoted individuals from the 20th century. Despite passing away 60 years ago, his thoughts remain timeless. His books, essays, and children's stories continue to resonate, offering prescient insights even in today's world. As a brilliant intellectual, Lewis's apologetic approach to the truth claims of Christ an…
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May 12 2024 - Katrina Henry
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Finding Hope in the Middle of Depression with Christine Chappell
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Recent polls show that nearly a third living in the United States today are struggling with depression. How many others are suffering silently would surely push that number higher? And, experts say, it’s women who have the higher prevalence of depression—due to a variety of social and biological factors. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podc…
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May 5 2024 - Projects
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Crossing the Finish Line: A Tribute to Charles Morris
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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 podcas…
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April 28 2024 - Kim Hubbard
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What Gen Z & Millennials Wish Their Parents Knew About Their Faith
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Many are worried about the next generation. Will Gen Z and Millennials follow Jesus? And how do we pray for them? On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen meets up with Blake Glosson and Kassie McDowell, two young Christians who help answer these questions and more. If you’ve ever been concerned about how the church can reach y…
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April 21 2024 - Philip Harris
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Horst Fiebig on What it Means to be a Prayer Warrior
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You see them in every church. You might have one in your family. You may even be one yourself. Prayer warriors are faithful saints who lift the needs and requests of others up to the Lord, often serving in the background. They are an invaluable part of any christian community, and we need them now more than ever. On today's episode of the Great Sto…
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April 14 2024 - Jeff Hyatt
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Dr. Alister McGrath On C.S. Lewis' Life and Transition From Atheism to Christianity (repost)
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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 h…
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April 7 2024 - Luke Kramer
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Lee Strobel: The Story Behind ‘The Case for Christ‘ (repost)
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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 Charl…
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March 31 2024 - Resurrection Sunday
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An atheist-turned-Christian, Russell Berger has walked the opposite path that we’re seeing so many young people take today. Whether that’s turning their backs on Christianity for good or adopting a progressive version of the gospel, Russell’s story is a helpful reminder that God is in the business of saving His lost sheep. On today’s episode of the…
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March 24 2024 - Kyle
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Alisa Childers on the Perils of Deconstruction and Postmodern Theology
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Alisa Childers is a former CCM recording artist with the Dove award-winning group ZOEgirl. But once she came off the road in her mid-thirties, she suffered a crisis of faith. The source of her newfound uncertainty and doubt? Her secretly deconstructing pastor. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Alisa shares the story of her detour int…
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March 17 2024 - Ken
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Brandon Kimber Deconstructs Progressive Christianity
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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 o…
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March 10 2024 - Crystal
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Christian Parents Share Their Favorite Ways to Lead Their Children to Jesus
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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,…
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March 3 2024 - Dan
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Adam Wright of The Corner Room: Inspiring Little Ones to Sing God's Word
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If we want our children and grandchildren to carry their faith into adulthood, then we ought to help them fall in love with God’s Word. One of the best ways to do that is through music. And so on today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Adam Wright of The Corner Room joins us to talk about the importance of Scripture-based songs for children. …
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February 25 2024 - Kathleen Turner
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February 18 2024 - Tammy Johnson
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February 11 2024 - Jack Hugg
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February 4 2024 - Chris Bugg
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January 28 2024 - Ron Regas
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January 14 2024 - Mike
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January 21 2024 - Chad
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January 7 2024 - Joe Detweiler
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December 31 2023 - Year In Review
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December 24 2023 - Jeff and Jim
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December 17 2023 - Jesse Schlabach
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