Haven Today

Desperate prayer is a good thing. It’s modeled for us in the pages of Scripture by many faithful saints who came before us. But it can be hard to pray when it feels like God is silent. On this final episode in the series, Ste Casey returns to the program with a word of encouragement.

Is weakness really the way? This is what the Lord told the Apostle Paul, and it holds true for us as well. But why is it that Almighty God desires us to embrace weakness? On this episode, David Wollen wraps up the second of two messages on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10.

Paul called it a “thorn in the flesh.” Exactly what it was we do not know. The point for Paul was why the Lord allowed it in the first place. This holds is a powerful lesson for us today. On this episode, David Wollen opens up 2 Corinthians 12:1-9.

The Apostle Paul said the Lord had allowed a “thorn in the flesh” not to only enter, but remain in his life. It’s a detail the Holy Spirit led him to write in the Bible because it’s a message we need to hear and learn from. In this episode, David Wollen asks pastor and author Ste Casey about why the Lord allows thorns in our lives and how we they can help us grow in Christ.

What is God up to when you pray and nothing seems to change? Or when prayers seem to go unanswered for a long time? Is God working in our waiting? In this episode, David Wollen is joined by British pastor and author Ste Casey to talk about what it means to persevere with hope in Christ when the Lord allows a “thorn in the flesh” in your life.

Are the elderly among us problems to solve or people to love? In this episode, David Wollen concludes the series with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin and his wife, Marci, exploring what it looks like for the church to honor, value, and care for older generations.

In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin about the value of older generations and why they matter deeply to God, their families, and the church

God's Word tells us there are great blessings to be gained with age, even describing gray hair as a crown of glory in Proverbs, so why do we have such a hard time believing it?

In this episode, David Wollen and his wife, Marci, continue their conversation with author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin about viewing aging through the lens of Scripture and gaining a heart of wisdom.

Nobody wants to talk about aging, yet the pursuit of staying young has become a multibillion-dollar industry that can cause us to miss something far more valuable.

Some advice is easy to dismiss, but wisdom from someone who has endured hardship and remained steadfast is worth listening to.

In this episode, David Wollen opens Philippians 3 to discover the surpassing worth of knowing Christ—the true treasure that gives us every reason to rejoice.

Is it ever okay to withhold forgiveness? The topic is complex, but the Apostle Paul gives an unambiguous answer to two believers withholding reconciliation.

Few things create more spiritual harm than divisions within the church, yet they happen all too often. How can believers be of one mind?

Paul was in chains, quite literally, but he was not discouraged. In fact, during his years of confinement, he was rejoicing.

In this episode, David Wollen and Kevin Burrell conclude the series by considering what the birds of the air can teach us about trusting the sovereign care of our heavenly Father.

In this episode, David Wollen and pastor and birder Kevin Burrell consider what four fascinating birds can teach us about ourselves, the Christian life, and the church.

In this episode, David Wollen and pastor and birder Kevin Burrell consider what the songs of creation can teach us about God’s glory—and what we ourselves were made for.

In this episode, David Wollen and pastor and birder Kevin Burrell consider what we can learn when we slow down, look closely, and open our eyes and hearts to behold God’s glory and care through His cr

When God filled the sky with birds, He called His creation "good" - and throughout Scripture, birds are used to point us toward truths about God and His care for us.

In this episode, David Wollen and Brett McCracken consider how Christians can discern what is true, good, and right as they navigate the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence.

We’re living in what some have called “the dawn of AI,” as this rapidly developing technology reshapes the way we work, think, and live.

The times are changing—and while technological breakthroughs have reshaped the world before, the rate of change brought on by AI is unprecedented.

In this episode, David Wollen and Pete Killingley consider how Christians can look beyond the competing voices surrounding AI and navigate this rapidly changing technology with biblical wisdom.

In this episode, David Wollen and author Pete Killingley consider how Christians can navigate the rise of AI with biblical wisdom, discernment, and confidence in Christ.