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Great Stories with Charles Morris

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Charles Morris is a secular journalist turned Christian radio host for the internationally syndicated program Haven Today. The Great Stories podcast takes some of his favorite conversations from the daily program and presents the full-length interview here with never-before heard segments. Each episode includes featured guests who come from a variety of backgrounds, including bestselling authors, scholars, musicians, and everyday Christians. No matter who Charles is talking with, this podcast is a must-listen for those wanting a deeper relationship with Christ in light of what’s happening in the world.

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Charles Morris is a secular journalist turned Christian radio host for the internationally syndicated program Haven Today. The Great Stories podcast takes some of his favorite conversations from the daily program and presents the full-length interview here with never-before heard segments. Each episode includes featured guests who come from a variety of backgrounds, including bestselling authors, scholars, musicians, and everyday Christians. No matter who Charles is talking with, this podcast is a must-listen for those wanting a deeper relationship with Christ in light of what’s happening in the world.

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951-710-1111

Episodes

#124: Stories of Grace: How a Bank Robber and Slave Trader Found Jesus

3/22/2023
To be a follower of Christ, you must believe in grace — grace for yourself and grace for others. The problem is that we sometimes lose sight of this truth when it comes to people who have done despicable things. And yet no matter how far from Jesus some may seem, you never know how the Holy Spirit may be at work to transform their hearts. On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris shares two fascinating stories of grace. First, you’ll meet Ken Cooper, a former bank...

Duration:00:28:25

#123: Bruce Hindmarsh on the Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind Amazing Grace

3/15/2023
On Friday, January 1, 1773, a pastor of a small church debuted a hymn that he wrote to accompany his New Year’s Day sermon. He called it “Faith’s Review and Expectation” — not exactly an exciting title. And yet little did he or his congregation know this humble chorus would go on to be the most-sung song in the English language: Amazing Grace. On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris speaks with Bruce Hindmarsh, a professor of Spiritual Theology and Christian History...

Duration:00:37:34

#122: Jeremy Walker on the History of Revivals from Pentecost to Present Day

3/10/2023
The word 'revival' has been on countless minds over the past month when Asbury University students carried on a multi-week prayer and worship service that brought 50,000 pilgrims to the sleepy town of Wilmore, Kentucky. Though it is now being called an outpouring, Christians around the world have a renewed interest in what revivals are, how God works through them, and what basis they have in Scripture and history. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris is joined by...

Duration:00:45:04

#121: Asbury Revival — Meet the Asbury Students Who Have Been Praying for Revival Since 2019

3/2/2023
The Asbury Revival may have officially begun on February 8, 2023, but the roots of this spiritual phenomenon began long before those few students lingered after chapel to pray. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, you're going to meet the Asbury Seminary students who have been diligently praying for this very thing since 2019. From the living room of New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Keener, these few seminary students have been holding weekly prayer meetings with one bold request...

Duration:01:05:08

#120: Ivanka & Alexey Volkov — A Ukrainian Couple’s Prayers for Their Homeland

2/20/2023
Ivanka and Alexey Volkov were already living abroad when Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, one year in to the war, they have not been able to go home. Friends have died. Family members still living in Ukraine face extreme conditions daily. There are few ways for them to help from the outside, except offer prayers and support for their homeland. In this special episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris shares his full interview with the Volkovs, a Ukrainian Christian couple who are...

Duration:00:47:19

#119: Bruce Waltke — Rediscover Your Faith in the Old Testament

2/15/2023
If we didn't have the Old Testament, Christians would live in a state of spiritual amnesia. Rather than having a healthy understanding of who we are and how we got here, believers who neglect the Bible's first 39 books often begin filling in the blanks with their own ideas. Bruce Waltke wants to change that. A world famous Hebrew scholar with a PhD from Harvard and Dallas Theological Seminary, Bruce Waltke is uniquely equipped to speak about how we can read the Old Testament in light of the...

Duration:00:26:47

#118: Joshua Cooley on the Faith of the 2018 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champs

2/9/2023
Before the 2018 Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles had never tasted victory at the highest level. When back-up-quarterback-turned-MVP Nick Foles and the rest of the team closed the book on their Cinderella season, many of the players did not bask in their own glory. After winning their close match against the favored New England Patriots, several of the key players gave all the glory to Christ. As the Eagles now attempt their second ever Super Bowl trophy this Sunday, Charles Morris...

Duration:00:28:02

#117: Corrie ten Boom’s Story — Told By Her Longtime Assistant

2/1/2023
You may have heard Corrie ten Boom’s story before. Maybe you read her book The Hiding Place, or even saw the 1975 film adaptation. But you may never have heard it quite like this. Several years ago, Charles Morris got on the phone with Corrie’s longtime companion and assistant Pamela Rosewell Moore to hear from someone who knew her well. Pamela worked for several years with the team of Brother Andrew ("God's Smuggler") in the Netherlands, before accompanying Corrie to America. As Corrie...

Duration:00:24:40

#116: Melissa Kruger Wants You to Pray for Your Children

1/25/2023
Most online lists covering what children need most include things like education, good health, and self-esteem. These are all good, but something’s missing . . . prayer. Yet when it comes to praying for our children in the midst of our hectic daily lives, it's often difficult to know where to start. That’s where Melissa Kruger comes in. A Christian author and mother herself, Kruger has many helpful insights on biblical ways to pray for our children — many of which are captured in her book 5...

Duration:00:24:23

#115: Dr. Ben Witherington Responds to Christian Myths About Money

1/18/2023
New Testament scholar Ben Witherington III joins Charles Morris for a new interview on what Scripture teaches about money. Considering recent food shortages, price hikes, and the looming fear of recession, there may be no better time than now for Christians to consider their relationship with Jesus and their personal finances. Offering sage wisdom and curt biblical advice, Witherington takes a no nonsense approach to building a biblical framework around how Christians should handle their...

Duration:00:36:52

#114: Dr. Donald Brake on the Mysterious Beginnings of the King James Bible

1/12/2023
A lot can happen in four centuries. Technologies have skyrocketed, new nations have formed, and yet one book has changed very little in as much time . . . the King James Bible. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris returns to a conversation he had with Dr. Donald Brake in 2011 — the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. They discuss how this longstanding Bible translation revolutionized the English-speaking world by exploring the KJV's mysterious beginnings,...

Duration:00:30:01

#113: Lysa TerKeurst Wants You to Crave God, Not Food

1/4/2023
During the holidays, it’s nice to enjoy turkey for Thanksgiving and cookies at Christmas. But then New Year’s Day rolls around, and with it comes a reckoning. It’s when many of us begin to regret our lack of restraint over the past few weeks and commit to finally dropping a few pounds. Today's episode of the Great Stories podcast features a conversation with New York Times bestselling author of “Made to Crave” Lysa TerKeurst. Yes, you'll hear Charles and Lysa talk about food cravings and...

Duration:00:26:50

#112: Max McLean on Portraying C.S. Lewis in ”The Most Reluctant Convert” (repost)

12/28/2022
If you’ve ever listened to an audio version of the Bible, chances are you were hearing the captivating voice of Max McLean. A classically trained actor, McLean dedicates his talents for the presentation of Scripture and other Christian material. And though many may recognize his voice as the narrator of multiple translations for the Listener’s Bible, he also received great acclaim for his theatrical presentations of The Screwtape Letters, Mark's Gospel, and Genesis. In this conversation,...

Duration:00:36:34

#111: Christmas in the Beginning (Feat. Sally Lloyd-Jones, Randall Goodgame, Lee Strobel, and Barry Black)

12/21/2022
When we celebrate Christmas, we usually concentrate on a very specific moment in time when a young married couple traveled to Bethlehem and delivered a child in a manger. But Christmas didn’t start there. We can trace the promises and events of our Savior’s arrival all the way back to the beginning of time. On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris returns to Christmas special from 2017 where he traced the line from Christmas to Genesis with Lee Strobel (The Case for...

Duration:00:31:28

#110: When Christmas Comes Again

12/15/2022
Christmas is a time for us to celebrate Immanuel: God with us. But this isn't just limited to a single event in history — because Jesus didn't just make a one-time visit to Earth. The first Christmas also looks forward to that final day when he will come again and make all things new. On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris returns to a Christmas special from 2018 where he spends time helping us visualize the full scope of the incarnation — God with us then, God with...

Duration:00:33:50

#109: David Zadok On Preaching the Gospel in Israel

12/7/2022
David Zadok was born in Iran, rose to the rank of Major in the Israeli Defense Forces, went to Seminary in the U.S., and now shares the gospel throughout Israel. In today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris returns to two fascinating conversations he had with David in 2010 and 2014 that tells the story behind the violence he experienced early in life and what it's like now to minister the gospel in Israel. As the pastor of Grace and Truth church and the director of...

Duration:00:32:30

#108: Fernando Ortega Shares His Favorite Christmas Songs

11/30/2022
The Christmas season is here. Whether you’re planning your family get-together, buying gifts, or simply reflecting on Christ's incarnation, there is no doubt we are in a season of anticipation. And one of the best ways to help us get in the spirit of anticipating the Messiah every year is through the music of Christmas. This is what Charles Morris and singer-songwriter Fernando Ortega talk about in a new interview. In this episode of the Great Stories podcast, you’ll hear about the...

Duration:00:29:58

#107: Bob Bowman Gives Thanks for the Haven of Rest and FEBC

11/23/2022
We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. —1 Thessalonians 1:2,3 How often do we overlook the words of thanksgiving that the Apostle Paul writes to the churches in Asia Minor? Bob Bowman and Charles Morris believe that we too often race past them. And so as we approach Thanksgiving in the United...

Duration:00:28:31

#106: Dr. Norman Wright on Facing an Empty Chair During the Holidays

11/16/2022
The holidays is often a time for families and friends to gather around the table to give thanks and celebrate the joy of each other's company. But how do you give thanks and celebrate joy when there's an empty chair that would have been filled by a recently deceased loved one? We don't often discuss grief during the holidays, but it is certainly the time when the loss of a spouse, parent, child, or friend is especially painful. Holiday grief is also something that's experienced more often...

Duration:00:17:42

#105: Tyler Van Halteren on the Little-Known Sequel to John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress”

11/9/2022
You’ve probably heard of John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” After all, it’s one of the most significant works of literature ever published (aside from the Bible). But did you know this classic Christian allegory that’s endured for nearly 350 years has a sequel? On today’s episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Charles Morris is joined by Tyler Van Halteren — author of the adapted children’s books Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey Vol. I & II — as they walk in the footsteps of John Bunyan...

Duration:00:21:01

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