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Haven Today

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

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9/11: 20 Years Later, Ep. 4 - Billy Graham's Path To Healing

September 09, 2021 08:00 - 31.2 MB

9/11 struck the heart of a nation on a Tuesday morning. Three days later, Billy Graham led us down a road toward healing. Today’s episode includes a portion of that message.

9/11: 20 Years Later, Ep. 3 - Hope in the Midst of Suffering

September 08, 2021 08:00 - 30.8 MB

Like Pearl Harbor, 9/11 is now a day that will forever live in infamy. As we approach the 20th anniversary, it’s also a date to remember how the Lord was there despite the suffering.

9/11: 20 Years Later, Ep. 2 - Where Was Jesus?

September 07, 2021 08:00 - 29.1 MB

Where was God when the twin towers fell? On today’s episode, Charles Morris speaks with 9/11 survivors as they share stories of grace, even in the midst of devastation.

9/11: 20 Years Later, Ep. 1 - First Response

September 06, 2021 08:00 - 23.9 MB

Listen to Haven's original program from 9/11/2001 that Charles Morris re-recorded as the country reeled from the news that was just beginning to unfold.

Hiding God's Word, Ep. 9 - The Purpose of Scripture

September 02, 2021 08:00 - 23.8 MB

What is God trying to accomplish with the Bible’s message? What are we supposed to get out of it? And how does that compare to how Scripture has been read and internalized throughout history?

Hiding God's Word, Ep. 8 - The Enduring Word of God

September 01, 2021 08:00 - 26.5 MB

As everything on Earth succumbs to the relentless deterioration of time, Christians can stake their hope in something eternal . . . the enduring Word of God.

Hiding God's Word, Ep. 7 - God's Word Lights the Way

August 31, 2021 08:00 - 25.2 MB

We live in dark times. News of war, catastrophe and illness often give us a sense of dread and uncertainty. But thankfully God’s Word is there to be a lamp unto our feat, even in the darkest times.

Hiding God's Word, Ep. 6 - Fix These Words to Your Heart and Mind

August 30, 2021 08:00 - 16.4 MB

Some Orthodox Jews take Deuteronomy 11 very seriously when they bind small leather boxes filled with Hebrew texts to their foreheads. Christians should take note of how Jesus would intend it.

Hiding God's Word, Ep. 4 - What the Bible Is and Why It Matters

August 26, 2021 08:00 - 24.2 MB

In a world filled with uncertainty, there is one thing we can truly trust … the Word of God. But is this enough to give us confidence?

Hiding God’s Word, Ep. 3 - Responding to Biblical Illiteracy

August 25, 2021 08:00 - 16.9 MB

Biblical illiteracy is on the rise. As many as 66% of professing Christians don’t read the Bible regularly. How should we respond?

Hiding God’s Word, Ep. 2 - Prepared for Anything

August 24, 2021 08:00 - 20.3 MB

When torrential rains fall, when earthquakes rumble, when someone near and dear is taken, God’s Word speaks to us. The question is, will you have it when you need it?

Hiding God's Word, Ep. 1 - Aaron House on Scripture Memory

August 23, 2021 08:00 - 17.2 MB

If hiding God’s Word in our hearts is so important, why do so many of us fail at it? According to Aaron House, someone who’s memorized the entire NT, it’s because most of us go about it all wrong.

Christ in the Darkness, Ep. 5 - One Day at a Time

August 20, 2021 08:00 - 18.5 MB

We’ve all been there. Worry, doubt, and anxiety are just a few of the emotions we feel when burdens pile up and life becomes too much to bear. Where can we find God in the struggle? 

Christ in the Darkness, Ep. 4 - The Lord Our Refuge

August 19, 2021 08:00 - 19.6 MB

Have you experienced God’s grace during dark times in your life? Or are you fumbling around with the lights off trying to find your own way? Psalm 46 gives each of us the words we need to hear.

Christ in the Darkness, Ep. 3 - Hope You Can Count On

August 18, 2021 08:00 - 20 MB

Where do you turn when the world seems to be spiraling out of control? Today’s program is all about how we can find home in the midst of uncertainty.

Christ in the Darkness, Ep. 2 - Confronting Loneliness

August 17, 2021 08:00 - 29.8 MB

We were created for fellowship with God and with each other, and yet many of us experience debilitating levels of loneliness. What’s the answer? And is there any hope?

Christ in the Darkness, Ep. 1 - Zack Eswine on Spurgeon's Sorrows

August 16, 2021 08:00 - 26.6 MB

It’s summertime, but the living doesn’t feel easy this year. With depression and anxiety on the rise, Zack Eswine joins Charles to talk about Spurgeon, depression, and finding Christ in the dark.

Christ in Our Chaos, Ep. 5 -

August 13, 2021 08:00 - 29.4 MB

What do we do when God doesn’t answer our prayers? Some lose faith while others try to find a deeper meaning behind their grief. Today, Charles Morris discusses where to find Christ in a broken world.

Christ in Our Chaos, Ep. 4 - The Cost of Following Jesus

August 12, 2021 08:00 - 28.8 MB

How often do you deny your own desires, pride, and ambition for the sake of those around you? It may not seem natural, but it is what Jesus calls us to do every single day.

Christ in Our Chaos, Ep. 3 - Jesus is Present in Hard Times

August 11, 2021 08:00 - 34 MB

Even when we’re suffering, wondering, and maybe even doubting, Christ is still here with us. Jesus is our Savior, no matter what.

Christ in Our Chaos, Ep. 2 - Don't Hesitate!

August 10, 2021 08:00 - 31.2 MB

As chaos continues up and down the west coast, Charles Morris speaks with a disaster relief worker and turns his attention to how the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 taught D.L. Moody a valuable lesson.

Christ in Our Chaos: When Fires Rage

August 09, 2021 08:00 - 32.8 MB

The fires are getting hotter. The ground is getting drier. Where can we find peace amid the chaos all around us?

In His Image PART 10

August 06, 2021 08:00 - 23.8 MB

This is the last part of our two-week series on how all humans are made in the image of God. Listen in as Charles summarizes how this relates to the way we live each day.

In His Image PART 9

August 05, 2021 08:00 - 24.4 MB

Though we are made in the image of God, we’ve all sinned and fallen short of His glory. What’s the answer? This is what makes the good news of Jesus so good.

In His Image PART 8

August 04, 2021 08:00 - 24.6 MB

It’s easy to notice sin in someone else’s life, but have you looked in the mirror lately? On today’s program, Charles looks at Jonah and how we all have a tendency to let prejudice get in the way.

In His Image PART 7

August 03, 2021 08:00 - 23.8 MB

Life is often described as a journey, but we would be wrong to assume it ends at death. On today’s program, Charles looks at how the Christian journey always leads to Jesus.

In His Image PART 6

August 02, 2021 08:00 - 25.6 MB

The Bible is a complex book filled with many different authors and genres. So how can we say that there is one unified theme culminating in the death and resurrection of Jesus?

In His Image PART 5

July 30, 2021 08:00 - 26.4 MB

If we are all sinful and broken, how can we have any hope? The answer is simple, but it’s often hard to accept.

In His Image PART 4

July 29, 2021 08:00 - 26.3 MB

C.S. Lewis said no human is ordinary because everyone, no matter how unlikable or boring, are made in the image of God. And so how did it all go wrong?

In His Image PART 3

July 28, 2021 08:00 - 24.2 MB

When we talk about the opening chapters of Genesis, it’s easy to begin with the fall of man and original sin. But what about before that when everything was good?

In His Image PART 2

July 27, 2021 08:00 - 25.2 MB

We were made to reflect the image of God. But what does that even mean? And how can that happen with sinful people?

In His Image PART 1

July 26, 2021 08:00 - 29.8 MB

Made in God’s image. The Bible talks about this concept, but what does it mean? And how does it apply to sexuality and gender? Join Charles Morris as he considers these ideas in a new series.

SPECIAL EDITION: Journey to the Olympics PART 5

July 23, 2021 08:00 - 31.3 MB

Finally, after a year of delays, the Olympics are back on. Except this year will still be far from normal. On today's program, hear a Christian coach in Tokyo talk about her faith and Olympic journey.

Cuba in Crisis PART 4

July 22, 2021 08:00 - 24.9 MB

As Cuba continues to face uncertainty and unrest, we can find comfort in the knowledge that those who come to the Lord for refuge are truly blessed. Now that’s a message worth broadcasting.

Cuba in Crisis PART 3

July 21, 2021 08:00 - 28.2 MB

Approximately 500 protestors have been arrested in Cuba since July 11. Hundreds are lining up outside police stations asking about their missing relatives. And yet the Lord’s grace shines out.

Cuba in Crisis PART 2

July 20, 2021 08:00 - 29 MB

Even in the best of times, it’s difficult for Cubans to get the supplies they need to live each day. Right now ... it is far from the best of times.

Cuba in Crisis PART 1

July 19, 2021 08:00 - 31.6 MB

Internet is shut off. No cellular data. Critics are being rounded up in droves. Cuba is seeing the largest protest and civil unrest it’s faced in decades. And yet the gospel breaks through. How?

War and Grace PART 9

July 15, 2021 08:00 - 24.7 MB

When you think of World War II, you might first imagine soldiers, tanks, fighter pilots, and even concentration camps. But what about pulpits? That’s where Paul Schneider’s story begins.

War and Grace PART 8

July 14, 2021 08:00 - 26 MB

When Nazi troops first invaded France in World War II, Scottish minister Donald Caskie was about to flee for his life. Instead, he stuck around and began helping others escape certain death.

War and Grace PART 7

July 13, 2021 08:00 - 23.6 MB

Trapped on damaged submarine, the crew resigned themselves to death … until Captain Rupert Lonsdale stood up and preached the gospel. What happened next is reminiscent of Paul in Acts 27.

War and Grace PART 6

July 12, 2021 08:00 - 16.3 MB

Q, a beloved character from the James Bond franchise, specializes in building hidden spy gadgets made to look like everyday devices. But did you know this character is based on a missionary farmer?

War and Grace PART 5

July 09, 2021 08:00 - 16.8 MB

When Jacob DeShazer first visited Japan, he was there to drop bombs from the sky. The second time, he came armed with the only the Word of God.

War and Grace PART 4

July 08, 2021 08:00 - 16.9 MB

Henry Gerecke didn’t just minister to low-level criminals, he was a chaplain to 21 of the Nazis’ highest ranking officials. All mass murderers, all guilty of heinous crimes against humanity.

War and Grace PART 3

July 07, 2021 08:00 - 16.2 MB

117,000 Dutch Jews were killed throughout the Holocaust. Johanna-Ruth Dobschiner was one of the few selected to live. Eventually, she gave her life over to Jesus. Soon after, the war finally ended.

War and Grace PART 2

July 06, 2021 08:00 - 18.9 MB

He led the attack on Pearl Harbor. But after his country’s defeat in WWII, Mitsuo Fuchida was filled with hatred. Then he met Jesus and everything changed.

War and Grace PART 1

July 05, 2021 08:00 - 30.9 MB

A lesser man would have broken. Adrift for 47 days in the Pacific, Louis Zamperini then spent the duration of WWII in a concentration camp. He was determined to live, but had yet to find true life.

A Fisherman's Letter PART 5

July 02, 2021 08:00 - 25.4 MB

As you enjoy the great outdoors or cook special meals this weekend, remember this: we will one day enjoy the glories won for us by Christ. Even as earthly empires fade away, this glory will remain.

A Fisherman's Letter PART 4

July 01, 2021 08:00 - 25.8 MB

When you encounter a suffering person, you must be careful not to help in hurtful ways. Even well intended remarks can make a bad situation worse. Thankfully, Peter offers comforting words.

A Fisherman's Letter PART 3

June 30, 2021 08:00 - 26.2 MB

Today, we’re going to look at an important reminder from Peter: that Christians are not forgotten or abandoned by God. Find out what this means for you when you listen today’s program.

A Fisherman's Letter PART 2

June 29, 2021 08:00 - 22.8 MB

Paul is one of the most quotable people in the New Testament. But some of the most famous passages we think he wrote actually came from Peter. Here are a few popular verses you might be misquoting.