Did you know Haven Ministries is celebrating 90 incredible years of ministry?

If you missed our live 90th anniversary celebration earlier in 2024, no worries! You can catch all the highlights and heartwarming moments in this reposted 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.

Christmas isn’t just a New Testament holiday. So much of what we read in Luke’s Gospel comes from the Old Testament. Long before Mary gave birth, Isaiah was heralding the coming of Christ.

On this special episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen passes the mic back to Charles Morris to revisit a classic Christmas message from 2015. May it help you anticipate the Messiah with the same Scriptures Israel would have had more than 2,000 years ago.

Since Christians all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ, we thought it would be a blessing to connect with Christians in various places to hear what the Lord is doing and how they celebrate Christmas. To accomplish this, you'll hear from friends serving overseas with Haven's sister ministry Far East Broadcasting Company (also known as FEBC).

First we go to Kyiv, Ukraine, to speak with Ed Cannon, president of FEBC, and Victor Akhterov, who is himself Ukrainian and the director of the entire Eurasia side of the ministry. They give an update on what it has been like to do evangelistic broadcasting during a time of war and how Ukrainians are celebrating Christmas this year.

After that, we'll hop over to the other side of Asia and land in Ulaanbatar, Mongolia, to hear from Batjarbal Tuvshinsengal, who happens to be one of the first ten Mongolians to come to Christ in the entire country. It’s an amazing story of ongoing evangelism where Christmas plays a huge role.

It's hard to imagine Christmastime without the melodies that fill our homes and hearts each year with messages of peace and hope—songs that remind us to pause and gaze in wonder at the birth of Jesus.

Last week on the Great Stories podcast, Robert Morgan shared the rich history behind some of our favorite Christmas Carols. This week, David Wollen welcomes him back to share the stories behind five more songs of Christmas: Hallelujah Chorus; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Go Tell it on the Mountain; and Away in the Manger.

As you prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior this Christmas, may these stories help you fix your eyes on the God of Israel who came from heaven to earth and took on human flesh to become the Savior of the world.

How many Christmas carols do you know by heart? So many people—regardless of their faith or background—can sing along to at least the first verse of songs like Joy to the World, Silent Night, and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. But how many of us can say we know the stories behind the classic holiday hymns we sing year after year?

On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris rejoins David Wollen to interview author and pastor Robert J. Morgan about the remarkable stories behind our most cherished Christmas Carols. Recorded on a chilly day in Nashville, Tennessee, we pray this conversation will help you worship Jesus this year as you learn the fascinating history behind the hymns of Christmas.

No matter where you live, if you belong to Jesus, there is always a reason to give thanks. As countless people prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, David Wollen is joined by author and children's pastor Marty Machowski to have a God-honoring conversation about gratitude. Along the way, they also discuss how Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for Christians to encourage one another and give thanks for every blessing from the Lord.

Throughout the Old Testament, God promised to send a son, a shepherd, a servant, a prophet like Moses, a king, and more. Each promise God kept. Each fulfillment shapes the story of Christmas with vibrant prophetic color that gives us hope for the future.

On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, author and children's pastor Marty Machowski joins David Wollen to talk about how the promises of God in the Old Testament weave throughout the story of redemption and culminate in the birth of the Messiah. They also discuss how Christmastime is a golden opportunity for us to share these Gospel truths with the children we love.

When we think about the ancient church, our minds usually jump to Jerusalem or Rome. But what about Africa, Asia, and the Americas? From the very beginning, the family of God spread throughout the world—and their stories deserve to be told.

On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Tim Challies acts as our tour-guide as he discusses his recent around-the-world journey to every inhabited continent in search of artifacts that tell the story of Christ and His people throughout the centuries.

To compliment this episode, dive deeper into these stories from around the world by visiting haventoday.org to make your gift and receive a copy of Tim’s 10-part documentary series called Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History.