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Haven Today

885 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 103 ratings

Telling the Great story ... it's all about Jesus.

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Seven Churches in Four Days PART 1

September 08, 2020 08:00 - 23.2 MB

Can you imagine what it would be like for God to publicly criticize and admonish your local church for all to see? That’s exactly what happened to seven churches in the first century.

The Day of the Lord - Homeward Bound PART 6

September 07, 2020 08:00 - 35.7 MB

From the minor prophets to the majors and from Peter in the book of Acts to Paul in his letters—there is a common thread running through all of Scripture ... the day of the Lord is coming.

Genesis and Revelation - Homeward Bound PART 5

September 04, 2020 08:00 - 23.8 MB

In order to understand the end, one must go back to the beginning. This is certainly true when approaching the Bible’s final book. Discover the parallels between Revelation and Genesis.

Courage and Humility - Homeward Bound PART 4

September 03, 2020 08:00 - 24.8 MB

By the world’s standards, courage and humility sit on opposite ends of the spectrum. For Christians, they go hand-in-hand. Find out how this applied to a Christian in a Chinese prison when you listen.

True Freedom - Homeward Bound PART 3

September 02, 2020 08:00 - 25.5 MB

This life is a journey home, and it’s only when we are absolutely sure of this that we become free to live our lives to the glory of God. Listen and find out what a life of true freedom looks like.

Ignatius of Antioch - Homeward Bound PART 2

September 01, 2020 08:00 - 25.1 MB

As soldiers marched Ignatius of Antioch to Rome where he would be executed, this early church father wrote seven letters that would give us a glimpse of what it means to be homeward bound.

Revelation's First Readers - Homeward Bound PART 1

August 31, 2020 08:00 - 29.3 MB

The book of Revelation isn't just about the future. Learn more about what this book meant to the Christians of the seven churches mentioned in the opening chapters.

Come Quickly, Lord - Revelation's Central Message PART 5

August 28, 2020 08:00 - 29.9 MB

There is a single phrase in Revelation that’s written over and over again. It also points us to the central message of the entire book. Do you know what it is?

Come Quickly, Lord - Hope Amid Chaos PART 4

August 27, 2020 08:00 - 26.5 MB

Our world is full of sorrow and tragedy, but the book of Revelation offers hope as we see God working despite the chaos. Be encouraged to overcome any trial when you listen to today's program.

Come Quickly, Lord - A Long-Awaited Day PART 3

August 26, 2020 08:00 - 26.1 MB

People often look to Revelation to learn about the apocalypse. But this prophetic book has more to say about an even bigger day ... the marriage feast of the lamb.

Come Quickly, Lord - A Book of Encouragement PART 2

August 25, 2020 08:00 - 24.8 MB

Revelation was never meant to discourage us about the future. The Apostle John says it should be an encouragement for all of God’s people, filling us with hope knowing Jesus’ reign is now and forever.

Come Quickly, Lord - PART 1: Why Study Revelation? PART 1

August 24, 2020 08:00 - 21.8 MB

The book of Revelation is full of thrills and chills. And it’s the only book that comes with a promised blessing for reading it. So why is it often unstudied?

Soul Care PART 10

August 21, 2020 08:00 - 18.4 MB

Modern medicine can help people get over many things, but how do you care for a person’s soul? For Christians, we take our cues from Jesus.

Soul Care PART 9

August 20, 2020 08:00 - 17.1 MB

It can be easy to treat people like projects that need to be fixed. But that’s not the way the Lord sees his creation. Find out how the Great Physician handles suffering when you listen.

Soul Care PART 8

August 19, 2020 08:00 - 24.1 MB

Depression is a deep-seated human experience that many of us face every day. But not all depression and sorrow look the same.

Soul Care PART 7

August 18, 2020 08:00 - 26.4 MB

How many of us have felt paralyzed in the last few months? Unable to do anything, unable to go anywhere. But it goes deeper than that. We can also be paralyzed with fear.

Soul Care PART 6

August 17, 2020 08:00 - 25.4 MB

As conflict among Christians intensifies, pastors and churchgoers are confronted with a growing concern ... How do we better care for our souls in a time like this?

Soul Care PART 5

August 14, 2020 08:00 - 23.3 MB

What do you need most this Summer? As many are struggling with depression and loneliness, we could all use a fresh perspective on how to love the Lord and know he loves and cares for us.

Soul Care PART 4

August 13, 2020 08:00 - 25.3 MB

When it comes to helping sufferers, sometimes our words can do more harm than good. Even when our intentions are good, it’s important to imitate the empathy and compassion of Christ.

Soul Care PART 3

August 12, 2020 08:00 - 24.1 MB

Jesus never said his followers would be free from pain in this lifetime. He does, however, give us grace in our time of need. Learn more when you listen to today's program.

Soul Care PART 2

August 11, 2020 08:00 - 24.3 MB

Back-to-school time is usually an exciting season for families. Not this year. During a COVID-19 Summer, kids and parents are needing new ways to deal with anxiety over the uncertain road ahead.

Soul Care PART 1

August 10, 2020 08:00 - 26.7 MB

Did you know Charles Spurgeon, one of history’s greatest preachers, suffered from depression? Find out how he dealt with it and how his experience can help people facing the same affliction today.

The Life to Come PART 5

August 07, 2020 08:00 - 23.7 MB

“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” This worldly wisdom might get you a good career, but it doesn’t apply to matters of faith. Jesus says both are essential in the pursuit of knowing God.

The Life to Come PART 4

August 06, 2020 08:00 - 24.4 MB

On the night before his death, Jesus told the disciples he would leave them soon. But he also said he would return and that they should “hang on” to this promise. You need to hang on this promise too.

The Life to Come PART 3

August 05, 2020 08:00 - 25.3 MB

We live in a troubling world. Every day, the news is filled with reports of violence, disease, and strive. In times like these, Jesus’ command to “not let your hearts be troubled” is hard to follow.

The Life to Come PART 2

August 04, 2020 08:00 - 23.7 MB

Jesus may be in heaven, but he is not absent. As we face our own struggles in this world, we can find comfort his Spirit as we look forward to one day meeting him face-to-face.

The Life to Come (feat. Jeremy Camp) PART 1

August 03, 2020 08:00 - 24.2 MB

He sold over 4.5 million records with 37 No. 1 hit songs. But before all of this happened, he was a young man in love with a woman who had cancer.

The Gospel According to Joseph PART 5

July 31, 2020 08:00 - 29.5 MB

Whether it has to do with the pandemic, the civil unrest, or the election, Christians are more divided now than in previous years. Hear from a Christian ethicist on today's program.

The Gospel According to Joseph PART 4

July 30, 2020 08:00 - 25.4 MB

There are a lot of action movies based on revenge. Bringing righteous justice to someone who wronged you may seem like the right thing to do, but that's not always the way God works.

The Gospel According to Joseph PART 3

July 29, 2020 08:00 - 23.9 MB

When given the opportunity to sin with another man’s wife, Joseph fled. Yet he got punished anyway. More than a moral lesson, this story also illustrates why God is offended by sin.

The Gospel According to Joseph PART 2

July 28, 2020 08:00 - 24.8 MB

Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery because they—ironically—were slaves. Not slaves to a ruler, but slaves to sin. This is true for many of us, too.

The Gospel According to Joseph PART 1

July 27, 2020 08:00 - 24.4 MB

The story of Joseph is full of peril and promise. When faced with our own trials and sorrows, this story not only has the power to lift us up, but it also foreshadows an even greater story.

A Royal Priesthood PART 5

July 24, 2020 08:00 - 28.3 MB

If you’ve tuned into the program this week, you know that Christians are royal priests, but what does that look like in our everyday lives?

A Royal Priesthood PART 4

July 23, 2020 08:00 - 25.9 MB

How can Christians be united when they disagree with each other? When we look to the words of Jesus, we learn how to replace our own agendas with the simple phrase, “Not my will, but yours be done.”

A Royal Priesthood PART 3

July 22, 2020 08:00 - 25.2 MB

Priests need a temple, and a temple need a foundation. But what’s that got to do with you? Find out how you can rest on Christ when you listen to today's program.

A Royal Priesthood PART 2

July 21, 2020 08:00 - 25.5 MB

“You are a holy Priesthood.” Those are the Apostle Peter’s words, but how does that work when we continue to sin? Join Charles Morris today and hear how Christ calls you to live a holy life. 

A Royal Priesthood PART 1

July 20, 2020 08:00 - 28.5 MB

The past few months have seen politics become central for so many, but what about our allegiance to the Lord?

Kids Need Grace Too PART 5

July 17, 2020 08:00 - 27.6 MB

Where does the power to obey God come from? The Bible teaches it doesn’t come from us. So, if we don’t have the power to be a “good person”, why do we expect our kids to be good on their own?

Kids Need Grace Too PART 4

July 16, 2020 08:00 - 27.7 MB

How do you respond to your child’s bad behavior? Discipline might be the first thing that comes to mind, but grace is just as important.

Kids Need Grace Too PART 3

July 15, 2020 08:00 - 25.5 MB

Have you ever had the experience of losing your child in a crowded place? Even if it’s for an instant, it can be one of the most terrifying experiences of your life.

Kids Need Grace Too PART 2

July 14, 2020 08:00 - 25.9 MB

The story of Adam and Eve is one of the Bible's most vivid lessons. Not only does it teach us the consequences of sin, but it's also unique lesson about the true nature of freedom.

Kids Need Grace Too PART 1

July 13, 2020 08:00 - 31.9 MB

When it comes down to it, kids and grown-ups aren’t so different from each other. Children may not know as much about the world as adults do, but their emotional and spiritual needs are just as deep.

Christians You Should Know PART 5

July 10, 2020 08:00 - 25.8 MB

A well-known author, speaker, and president of Wheaton College, Phil Ryken joins Charles Morris on today's program to describe how the Lord is ministering to him and his school during the pandemic.

Christians You Should Know PART 4

July 09, 2020 08:00 - 27.6 MB

Carol Taylor helped transform three Christian universities facing uncertain futures, but she says COVID-19 has become the greatest trial she’s faced in her entire 45-year career in academics.

Christians You Should Know PART 3

July 08, 2020 08:00 - 23.3 MB

When his longtime girlfriend left him, Noah Wilding thought he lost everything. And so he dropped out of college and traveled around the world to find himself. Finally, in Australia, Jesus found him.

Christians You Should Know PART 2

July 07, 2020 08:00 - 26.7 MB

She was abandoned by her mother in Germany just before the Berlin Wall went up. And though she saw the horrors of the Cold War firsthand, the Lord has used her suffering for his glory.

Christians You Should Know PART 1

July 06, 2020 08:00 - 24.8 MB

More people visit Bible Gateway online than any other site devoted to sharing God’s Word. But did you know it all started as a college student’s project during the internet’s boom? Hear the story.

Corrie ten Boom Through the War PART 10

July 03, 2020 08:00 - 26.2 MB

World War II claimed many lives. For those who lived through it, a few verses stand out as essential for Christians to hold closely to their hearts when faced with hard times.

Corrie ten Boom Through the War

July 01, 2020 08:00 - 25.6 MB

When your life is upended and your future seems unclear, how do you deal with the hardships of life? We need to fill up our arsenal by hiding God’s word in our heart.

Corrie ten Boom Through the War PART 7

June 30, 2020 08:00 - 23.3 MB

How do you defend yourself from the troubles you face in your life? The Bible promises that we will find peace if we hide God’s word in our heart and invite the Spirit to illuminate it in our lives.