We engage and encourage people to behold and follow Jesus Christ. That day he met Jesus.
Founded in 1934, Haven Ministries has always had a simple mission: to tell the world all about Jesus. It started on an early foggy morning in 1934, when Paul Myers, a former Los Angeles radio personality and station manager of leading radio stations woke up near a wharf in San Diego. Hungover, he heard the sound of a ship’s bell ring out eight times at 4:00 a.m., signaling “all’s well.” It was a S
unday morning and Myers knew that all was not well with him. He got up and spent his last pennies on a small breakfast instead of more alcohol and went to church. He was turned away because of his appearance but went back to his cheap hotel room and started reading the Gideon’s Bible. Only one month later, Myers was back on the radio, but this time, sharing his new-found faith. He founded a Christian radio program called, “Haven of Rest” that began each program with the words he heard the day of his salvation,
“AHOY THERE SHIPMATE … EIGHT BELLS AND ALL’S WELL.”
Today, the daily broadcast – called HAVEN Today – airs on more than 650 stations in North America and around the world with a daily listenership of over 500,000. In addition, the printed ANCHOR Devotional encourages thousands through print to live their lives in real rest and peace, in Christ. In January, 2015, Anchor Today, launched as a one minute audio version of the daily devotional. Voiced by Charles Morris, Anchor Today is heard on about 450 stations across North America. In February of 2018, Haven Ministries started our first ever Spanish-speaking radio program for believers and non-believers alike. El Faro de Redención, or “Redemption Lighthouse” is voiced by Danny Rojas. It began on a 500,000 watt station on the Caribbean island of Bonaire and covers the entire nation of Cuba. El Faro now reaches into more than 30 countries around the world every day where Spanish is the primary language spoken and heard.
01/11/2025
January is a time to recalibrate, and the Psalms offer a rich place to start. Today on the Great Stories podcast, Dr. Timothy and Julie Tennent share how meditating on the Psalms can deepen your walk with Jesus in 2025.
Dr. Timothy & Julie Tennent suggest you let 2025 be the year you take a meditative journey through the Psalms.
01/10/2025
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." —Nehemiah 8:10
The greatest joy of the believer is to have found the way, the truth and the life. In this world’s maze of false doctrines, to have discovered the skinny trail of truth that leads to life is phenomenal. And it’s not just existence, but abundant life along the way.
The environment and the experiences prepared for the ones who love God are more wonderful than we can imagine. No blessing we may enjoy in this life can begin to compare with the amazing one that is ours for eternity in God’s presence where there is fullness of joy. To be bursting with joy will not be more than our immortal bodies can handle. Even that is taken care of!
We know our unrelenting enemy will do all he can to get us off track, but the Lord Jesus encourages us to know and obey His commands, trust and remain in His love so that complete joy may be ours – joy on the inside to help us through difficulties now even as we anticipate joy for eternity. Remember throughout the coming year that the joy of the Lord is your strength.
01/10/2025
God’s salvation is always an exodus journey—from bo***ge to deliverance—and through every trial, learning to trust him. This pattern emerges often in the Psalms, driving us back to Christ. In this episode, David Wollen takes a closer look at Psalm 81.
The Psalms are the complete expression of the human heart and our lifelong model for worship and prayer. Especially in times of trial when we don't know what to pray, the Lord has given us His words to pray back to Him. Discover more when you join David...
01/09/2025
Have you ever had plans to complete a certain task on a particular day only to find several other things that needed doing before you even started the one you intended to tackle? Familiar story to you? Many of you know that it can feel nearly impossible to focus only on the most important task.
The Lord Jesus said to seek the kingdom of God first (Matthew 6:33). He knows every responsibility and obligation each of us has. This Word of God promises that if knowing and doing God’s will and glorifying Him is what matters most to us, all our other needs will be met. When we use our time, talents and finances as He directs, somehow we still have the time and money to do the things we could have chosen to do first.
The One who holds our times in His hands knows the future. Doesn’t that make Him the perfect One to guide us through each day of this coming year? The crowd of spectators in heaven is cheering as we shake off everything that is not significant in our quest and determine to focus on Jesus.
01/09/2025
“Be still.” Two simple words, but when uttered by the voice of God, they have incredible power. And before Jesus spoke them to a raging storm, the voice of God said “Be still” in the Psalms. In this episode, David Wollen’s wife, Marci, joins the conversation and shares insights on Psalm 46.
The psalms are like a spiritual and emotional road map for your journey through life ...a map to help you navigate every trial and triumph, and along the way, to help you encounter Christ. Join David Wollen on Haven Today for a new series to start the n...
In C. S. Lewis’ The Silver Chair, the Earthmen lived in the darkness of the Deep Realm without hope of a new life in the Overworld. Until the evil power was destroyed, for them there were no sun, stars, or Overworld, although these did exist. The queen of the Deep Realm wanted her subjects to think that what they experienced was all there was.
Lewis reveals the temptation of any human heart – one regenerated in Jesus or not – to believe that our surface experiences are all that matter. Earthmen that we are, we often are busy, living daily with no expectation of anything more than this natural realm offers. And as there was for Lewis’ characters, there is an intense battle for us to be delivered from the enemy’s lies and to realize there is more than our physical senses reveal.
Jesus gave His life to free us from a dark, hopeless place. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Will you walk in His light this New Year?
01/08/2025
Which path will you choose? It’s a good question for a new year, but if you open up to the book of Psalms, you’ll find that same question implied in its opening words. In this episode, David Wollen answers the question, “Who is the blessed man of Psalm 1?”
The psalms are like a spiritual and emotional road map for your journey through life ...a map to help you navigate every trial and triumph, and along the way, to help you encounter Christ. Join David Wollen on Haven Today for a new series to start the n...
01/07/2025
With the Haven Today app, you can listen to the daily program, read the Anchor devotional, and catch up on past episodes—all for free, anytime and anywhere.
Search "Haven Today" in your app store to download now!
01/07/2025
How do the Psalms of the Old Testament point us to Jesus? And how much do they apply to us today? The questions are good, but the answers are even better and will put fresh wind in your sails at the start of a new year. In this episode David will be joined by Dr. Timothy and Julie Tennent, authors of A Meditative Journey through the Psalms.
The psalms are like a spiritual and emotional road map for your journey through life ...a map to help you navigate every trial and triumph, and along the way, to help you encounter Christ. Join David Wollen on Haven Today for a new series to start the n...
01/06/2025
Make 2025 the year you journey through the Psalms.
In A Meditative Journey through the Psalms, Timothy and Julie Tennent prayerfully explore each psalm, offering insights into worship, grace, and Christ-centered reflection. This beautiful hardback is perfect for anyone seeking to sing, pray, or meditate on the Psalms as a foundation for their faith.
Whether you sing, read or pray the Psalms, this book is a guide for anyone who wants to engage the Psalms as a means of grace and foundation for worship.
01/06/2025
The psalms are like a spiritual and emotional road map for your journey through life …a map to help you navigate every trial and triumph, and along the way, to help you encounter Christ. Joining David Wollen are Dr. Timothy and Julie Tennent. Dr. Tennent was president of Asbury Theological Seminary for 15 years before returning to the classroom this year. Together, he and Julie wrote the book A Meditative Journey Through the Psalms.
The psalms are like a spiritual and emotional road map for your journey through life …a map to help you navigate every trial and triumph, and along the way, to help you encounter Christ. Join David Wollen on Haven Today for a new series to start the new year — Psalms for Your Journey.
01/03/2025
As we step into 2025, David Wollen shares his heartfelt gratitude for your year-end generosity and the exciting opportunities ahead to tell the Great Story that's all about Jesus far and wide.
01/03/2025
Before His ascension, Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matthew 28:18). He had stared death in the face and won. That’s why demons shake and shriek in His presence. That’s why He can suppress and dismiss whatever seeks to destroy us. That’s why people are still blown away. Our amazing Jesus has all authority.
A Jonah. A prodigal. A journalist. A faithful servant of Jesus. All true of the same man used by God for 25 years on the radio airwaves. Join David Wollen and Charles Morris as they look back and remember what God has done in Haven’s 90 years of ministry.
"Eight bells and all's well." For those who were around to hear it, that signature tagline is unmistakable. The original Haven of Rest broadcast first aired in 1934. 90 years later, David Wollen reflects on God's faithfulness through the decades in one ...
01/02/2025
“The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8). From what evil has Jesus delivered you? Give thanks. Do you need deliverance today? Pray as Jesus taught: “Deliver us from evil.”
Who is Jesus to you? What is your relationship with Him like? How well have you come to know Him? Join David Wollen for an encouraging word on uncovering the depths of knowing Jesus through Scripture.
"Eight bells and all's well." For those who were around to hear it, that signature tagline is unmistakable. The original Haven of Rest broadcast first aired in 1934. 90 years later, David Wollen reflects on God's faithfulness through the decades in one ...
01/01/2025
It's that time of year when many of us set resolutions to make the next 12 months better than the last. This short list takes a look at how you might do that in step with faith.
Simple, yet profound, ways to draw nearer to Christ in 2025.
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As we step into 2025, David Wollen shares his heartfelt gratitude for your year-end generosity and the exciting opportunities ahead to tell the Great Story that's all about Jesus far and wide.
“The light shines in the darkness . . .” —John 1:5
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, David Wollen shares a special Christmas greeting and a quick reflection from God’s Word.
Wherever this day finds you, may the joy of Christ fill your heart this Christmas season.
David Wollen: Two Lessons I’ve Learned from Charles Morris
Nearly a year into his role as President and Host of Haven Ministries, David Wollen reflects on two lessons he’s learned from Charles Morris. He also shares his gratitude for your faithful support and lays out a vision for Haven’s future.
As we prepare for 2025, your year-end gift can help us continue pointing people to Jesus—one story at a time.
Make your gift here: https://bit.ly/3HS2OMb
Thank you to everyone who gave on #GivingTuesday! Your generosity fuels Haven’s mission to make Christ known, and we’re so grateful for your partnership.
Giving Tuesday Update
Your generosity is weaving stories of hope and faith this #GivingTuesday. Watch this update from David Wollen to see how you can be part of this incredible day of giving! #YourGiftTellsAStory
Two hundred years ago, China was largely unreached with the Gospel and many were praying for the Lord to open up what they called “The Far East” for the Gospel. What the Lord has done is incredible, yet the story is far from over. Tim Challies joins David Wollen in this episode reflecting on Gospel advancement in China through the life and legacy of Hudson Taylor.
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3YZjcCN
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. In today's episode, Tim Challies joins David Wollen for the next stop in an around-the-world journey through our Christian family history.
Listen now: https://bit.ly/3YZjcCN
Where do you come from? For a Christian, it’s more than a family tree. You have a global spiritual family tree that goes all the way back to the early church. United by the blood of Jesus, the story of the church is also your story. In this episode, Tim Challies joins David Wollen to talk about how Christians can enter into our common history through certain objects of history that testify to God’s ongoing work in history.
Listen to today's episode here: https://bit.ly/3YZjcCN
One week has passed since the second historic hurricane in two weeks hit the Southeastern United States. Much has been done to provide hurricane relief to those most impacted by the storms. But restoration and recovery is far from complete.
In this short video, David Wollen shares what he saw in Florida less than 48 hours after Milton made landfall. While this only shows you a small corner of the devastation left by two of the most powerful hurricanes in recent history, the support you give to Hurricane Relief here reaches far beyond the area surrounding Tampa Bay—you are also providing necessary aid to survivors throughout the Southeastern United States.
When we say that it's "all about Jesus," we are simply repeating what God's Word says about Jesus. All of the Old Testament anticipates Him, the Gospels celebrate His coming, and the New Testament proclaims His return. When we read God's Word, the Holy Spirit reveals Him. And the Bible promises that one day "every knee will bow" to Him. Therefore ... we are "All About Jesus."
Founded in 1934, we share the Great Story that’s All About Jesus on more than 600 stations in North America with an estimated 2,000,000+ listeners each week. To hear our daily messages, timely content, and Christ-centered interviews, you can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, download the Haven Today app, or stream episodes directly from our website at www.HavenToday.org.
About Our History
A well-known and respected Los Angeles radio personality in the early 1930’s, Paul Myers’ life was out of control. His success had brought him no happiness and his alcoholism had even forced his wife to kick him out, though she continued to pray for his salvation and recovery.
Reduced to the life of a homeless alcoholic, Paul Myers sought refuge in a San Diego church service. After being turned away because of his repellent and drunken appearance, Myers went back to his cheap hotel and started reading the Gideon Bible. Convicted of his sin and devastated by his circumstances, he sought forgiveness and professed faith in Christ. One month later he was back on the radio, but this time as a broken man saved by grace — it was 1934 and The Haven of Rest radio broadcast had begun.
Since that time, God has used this ministry to bring thousands to faith in Christ. Now called HAVEN Today, the daily broadcast airs on more than 600 stations in North America and around the world. Through the Anchor daily devotional guide, thousands more are encouraged each day to live their lives through Christ and for Christ.
Haven Ministries is united with one common purpose . . . to tell the Great Story that’s all about Jesus.
About Charles Morris
As Speaker and President of Haven Ministries, Charles Morris brings a rich background to Christian radio from secular media. Starting his career as a broadcast news reporter, he then worked as an editor and bureau chief for United Press International. He also served as press secretary for two former U.S. Senators in addition to owning and managing a radio station.
While in seminary in Philadelphia, he began consulting and then worked as an assistant to the late Dr. James Montgomery Boice before coming to Haven as the ministry’s fourth speaker in 2000. Now as the leader of the 84-year-old radio ministry, Charles is always thinking of ways to lead Christians and non-Christians to Christ – hence the familiar slogan, “Telling the great story … it’s all about Jesus.”
Charles, and his wife Janet, have co-authored several books including Saving a Life, Jesus in the Midst of Success, Missing Jesus, and Charles’ most recent book, Fleeing ISIS, Finding Jesus. They have three children and are also the proud grandparents of Charlotte, Gracie, Ricky and Charlie.
