Haven Today

The Christmas story unfolds through Mary’s eyes in Luke’s Gospel, where an angel announces a miracle and a kingdom with no end.

Classic Christmas carols speak of a weary world rejoicing, yet Scripture reminds us that our world is still deeply broken.

The joy of the wise men quickly turns to a midnight escape and deep sorrow in Bethlehem, reminding us that the real Christmas story doesn’t shy away from suffering.

The Magi traveled far because they believed a true King had been born—and Matthew invites us to see their long journey as an act of worship.

Matthew’s Gospel begins with Joseph—a quiet, righteous man through whom God fulfilled His promises and secured Jesus’ royal identity as the Son of David.

Matthew’s Gospel begins with a genealogy many of us are tempted to skip—yet tucked inside that list of names is astonishing news: Jesus stepped into a broken family line to redeem broken people.

Most people skim past the genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel, but it’s actually announcing something breathtaking: a new Genesis—heaven breaking into earth through the arrival of Jesus.

Seeing Jesus through someone else’s eyes often reveals how deeply His compassion reaches—especially for those the world overlooks.

Seeing Jesus through fresh eyes reminds us how different He is from our expectations and how full of compassion He truly is.

Jesus spent His time with the hurting and those society pushed aside. He said, “the blind receive their sight… the poor have good news preached to them,” revealing exactly who He came to save.

On this episode, David Wollen shares how Messiah became a masterpiece with a mission.

Handel’s Messiah was written in the midst of cultural decline to proclaim the power and beauty of God’s Word—culminating in the moment he penned the Hallelujah Chorus with tears in his eyes.

On this episode, David Wollen joins Charles Morris and Dr. Ruth Smith to explore why Messiah remains one of history’s clearest musical testimonies to Jesus.

On this episode, David Wollen opens Malachi 3 to show how this promise points us to the coming Messiah.

Seven hundred years before Bethlehem, Isaiah foretold a Child who would be born, a Son who would be given, and a King who would reign forever.

On this episode, David Wollen opens Isaiah 40 and the music of Handel’s Messiah to reveal the good news that still resounds: “Behold your God.”

Isaiah appears everywhere at Christmastime, and for good reason — his words of waiting, comfort, and promise point directly to the coming Messiah.

On this episode, David Wollen speaks with Dave and Sally Gobbett about how Messiah helps us enter Advent with deeper hope in Jesus.

As Advent draws near, Handel’s Messiah invites us to slow down and remember the hope of Christ’s coming. For centuries, its Scripture-filled choruses have anchored believers in God’s promises.

On this episode, David Wollen is joined by guests Dave and Sally Gobbett to explore how Messiah invites us to marvel at God’s promises and prepare our hearts for the coming King.

On this episode, David Wollen opens Revelation 21–22 to show how the Bible’s great story ends—with a returning King, a renewed creation, and a kingdom where God dwells with His people and wipes away e

On this episode, David Wollen opens the Gospel accounts of Jesus calming the storm and walking on water—showing how Christ meets us in fear and doubt and trains our faith for what lies ahead.

God’s kingdom doesn’t work like ours. From a manger birth to a mountain sermon, Jesus rewrites what it means to be “blessed”—exalting the poor in spirit, the meek, and the merciful.

When the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah and Mary, both were told not to be afraid. Yet their responses couldn’t have been more different—one questioned in disbelief, the other in faith.

The Bible’s many stories were meant to be told and cherished by all ages— not because they’re timeless and heartstirring (though they are) —but because they are true.