A Great Awakening
Discover the true story of George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin—and how the First Great Awakening revealed that true liberty begins with hearts transformed by Christ.
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David Wollen
Appointed President of Haven Ministries in November 2023, David Wollen has a deep passion for teaching God’s Word. He is committed to carrying on Haven’s Christ-centered mission while reaching more people each day with the hope and light of Christ.
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Anchor Devotional
Calm In the Chaos
Thursday / August 27th 2026
Psalm 46 gives us images of the earth giving way, mountains falling into the sea, and nations raging in uproar. There are symbols of total instability: political turmoil, natural disaster, and personal crisis. And then verse 10 arrives not as a gentle suggestion but as a divine command: “Be still.” The stillness is not passivity or denial that the trouble is real. God is calling His people to stop fighting battles the…
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Dr. Thomas Kidd and the Birth of the Great Awakening Part 2
Wednesday / August 26th 2026
This week on Great Stories Podcast, Dr. Thomas Kidd continues his conversation with David Wollen about George Whitefield and the lasting impact of the Great Awakening. They explore Whitefield’s surprising friendship with Benjamin Franklin, the flaws that shaped his life and ministry, and the story of his death. Dr. Kidd also explains how the seeds of the Great Awakening helped give rise to the evangelical movement and continue to shape the Church today. Listen to the…
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