The History of Christmas Hymns: Part 2
Silent Night. Joy to the World. Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Most people know these Christmas carols by heart, but where did they come from?
Dec 03, 2024
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The History of Christmas Hymns: Part 1
How many hymns does the average person know? Maybe a handful. But about Christmas hymns? We call them carols, and its amazing how many people know them by heart.
Dec 02, 2024
The Birth of the Christmas Promise
The incarnation was Gods plan from the beginning. The words from Genesis, in the image of God he created them, made this possible.
Nov 29, 2024
Thanksgiving Special
Its Thanksgiving in the U.S., but no matter where you live, if you belong to Jesus, there is always something to be thankful for.
Nov 28, 2024
The Servant of the Christmas Promise
We call them public servants. Yet how often do those who serve in the highest positions of authority have a heart of servanthood?
Nov 27, 2024
The King of the Christmas Promise
Its an ancient prophecy that most people recognize. Yet its also possibly the clearest, most unmistakable Christmas promise in the Old Testament. And 700 years later, it was kept.
Nov 26, 2024
The Prophet of the Christmas Promise
The prophets pointed to a greater prophet than themselves. Moses, Isaiah, and Micah are a few with a deep connection to Jesus Christ's birth and Gods promise to rescue his people from sin.
Nov 25, 2024
The Lamb of the Christmas Promise
The Bible is full of Christmas promises. And they run from Genesis to Revelation. And thats because Christmasand all the days leading up to itpoint us to Jesus.
Nov 22, 2024
The Nations of the Christmas Promise
Throw a dart in the Old Testament and youll likely hit someone who is waiting on the Lord. Because from the very beginning, God made promises.
Nov 21, 2024
The Son of the Christmas Promise
Where do you find the first Christmas promise in Gods Word? Ill give you a hint, its not in the New Testament. In fact, youll have to flip back to the very beginning.
Nov 20, 2024
Interview with Marty Machowski: Part 2
In this episode, author Marty Machowski joins David Wollen for the second half of a conversation about helping kids and families grasp how God keeps his promises.
Nov 19, 2024
Interview with Marty Machowski: Part 1
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.
Nov 18, 2024
William Carey, Amy Carmichael, and the Legacy of Faith in India
On this final episode, Tim Challies joins David Wollen to tell the stories of William Carey and Amy Carmichael.
Nov 15, 2024
Hudson Taylor: Missionary to China
Tim Challies joins David Wollen in this episode reflecting on Gospel advancement in China through the life and legacy of Hudson Taylor.
Nov 14, 2024
Interview with Tim Challies: Part 2
It began in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago, but soon the church was persecuted. The early church was dispersed throughout the Roman Empire and, eventually, Rome became the epicenter of global Christianity.
Nov 12, 2024
Interview with Tim Challies: Part 1
Your Christian heritage extends beyond your family tree to the early church. United in Christ, the churchs story is also your story.
Nov 11, 2024
Interview with Dr. Mark Strauss: Part 2
Why did Jesus appear on that mountaintop in front of his disciples? Why did Jesus identify himself with Moses, the greatest prophet of the Old Testament? These are questions with answers in Gods Word
Nov 08, 2024
Interview with Dr. Mark Strauss: Part 1
It all began on a mountain for the greatest Old Testament prophet. And it ended on a mountain. Except, for Moses, the story wasnt over. There was another mountain ahead.
Nov 07, 2024
Moses Legacy and the Greater Hope
The final moments in the life of Moses were on a mountain with God. There we see Gods judgment and grace all at once. Even Moses had fallen short, but the greater Moses would not.
Nov 06, 2024
A Higher Authority: Moses, Sinai, and Election Day
For those who are anxious for any reason, this episode is an invitation to take a deep breath, and remember where all power and authority is vested.
Nov 05, 2024
Interview with Sight & Sound Director Chris Wert
What do you do when you reach a mountaintop? You take a picture. The moment is worth remembering. Its the same in the story of Moses which stretches from the Old Testament into the New.
Nov 04, 2024
Redemptions Road
The Exodus event is the turning point and, really, the beginning of the nation of Israel. All of this is pointing us to Gods ultimate deliverance through Christ.
Nov 01, 2024
Interview with Dr. Tremper Longman: Part 2
The story of the Exodus sets the pattern for Gods deliverance throughout Scripture, but it becomes most visible when you look at the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Oct 31, 2024
Interview with Dr. Tremper Longman: Part 1
When God sent Moses to Pharaoh to deliver the people of Israel, it wasnt a political battle, but a supernatural one. And there was never any question about the outcome.
Oct 30, 2024
A Glimpse of the Greater Deliverer
From the Nile River to the Burning Bush, Moses foreshadows Jesus in many ways. But we also see how limited he was as a man. Thankfully there is a Greater Moses who succeeded where Moses failed.
Oct 29, 2024
The Gospel Blueprint
In the Old Testament, no one looms larger than Moses. Through exile, redemption, and deliverance, God worked salvation for His people through Moses.
Oct 28, 2024
Walking with Jesus Through Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is about trusting the Good Shepherd through lifes challenges. Like a guide on a journey, He provides what we truly need. Even in the hard times, He gives us peace.
Oct 25, 2024
Fear Not, My Child
Psalm 23 is cherished by millions worldwide, offering deep comfort in God's role as our shepherd. But its promises are reserved for those who follow Him by faith.
Oct 24, 2024
Walking Through Trauma with the Good Shepherd
Trauma overwhelms our ability to cope, but in John 10 the Good Shepherd, calls us by name, offers protection, healing, and purpose. In Him, we find hope and peace.
Oct 23, 2024
Interview with Darby Strickland: Part 2
Is dependency good? As a Christian, the answer is, Yes. We are sheep. And we find no rest outside the presence of our Good Shepherd.
Oct 22, 2024
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