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Have you ever wondered what Jesus really thinks when He looks at you? Is His response like ours—patient for a while, but eventually disappointed by weakness and failure? Scripture paints a far different picture. Join David Wollen and special guest Dane Ortlund for a new episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Dane Ortlund on How God Sees You Part 2, as they explore the surprising depth of Christ’s love, compassion, and heart for His people.

Have you ever stopped to wonder what Jesus truly thinks about you? Does He respond the way we often do—kind on the surface, yet quietly frustrated when someone struggles or falls short? The truth is far more beautiful than we tend to believe. Join David Wollen and special guest Dane Ortlund for a new episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Dane Ortlund on How God Sees You.

A believer’s assurance of salvation is often framed as a simple “yes or no” question. But in reality, many Christians experience a mixture of confidence and doubt. The Bible speaks honestly about this struggle while inviting believers to rest securely in Christ and His promises. Join David Wollen with special guest Greg Gilbert on this new episode of the Great Stories Podcast as they explore what it means to find lasting assurance in Jesus.

They’ve been labeled snowflakes, anxious, and fragile—but Generation Z (ages 14–29) is asking deeper spiritual questions than many people realize. Beneath the stereotypes is a generation searching for truth, purpose, authenticity, and hope, and when they encounter the answers found in Christ, many are coming to faith in powerful ways. Gen Z expert Tanita Maddox joins David Wollen for a compelling conversation about what the church needs to understand about the next generation and the spiritual questions they are really asking. Listen to the new episode, “Tanita Maddox and What Gen Z Wants to Know About Faith,” on the Great Stories Podcast.

Cuba is facing a devastating season. Widespread blackouts, severe food shortages, and deep uncertainty have pushed millions to the brink — yet in the middle of the crisis, pastors across the island are witnessing something unexpected: renewed hope in Christ. Join David Wollen on a new episode of The Great Stories Podcast, “Danny Rojas on Why Hope Still Remains in Cuba,” as Danny shares firsthand updates from the frontlines of a special series called Crisis in Cuba.

Who can compare to our God? The answer is simple—no one. Yet God doesn’t leave us guessing. In Scripture, He makes Himself known, showing us both His nature and His character. Tune in as David Wollen is joined by special guests Marci Wollen and Jen Wilkin on The Great Stories Podcast for a new episode, Jen Wilkin and Understanding Who God Is Part 2.

Who is like our God? The answer is simple: no one. Yet God, in His grace, doesn’t leave us guessing. Throughout Scripture, He reveals not only who He is, but what He is like.

Join David Wollen on The Great Stories Podcast with special guests Marci Wollen and Jen Wilkin for a new episode: Jen Wilkin and Understanding Who God Is.

How should Christians view AI in this day and age? For some, it’s just another tool. For others, it raises deeper questions—does it take away from what makes us human?

This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen sits down with musician Randall Goodgame to explore faith, technology, and what it means to follow Christ in an AI-driven world in the new episode: Randall Goodgame and a Christian Perspective on AI.

Where did the greatest hymns originate? While we know they’re biblically grounded and theologically rich, they sprang from the hearts and minds of men and women who loved the Lord. This week on The Great Stories Podcast, join David Wollen and special guest Robert Morgan as they uncover these stories in the new episode, Robert Morgan and the Stories Behind the Hymns We Love.

Moses looms large in the Old Testament, but not because he was so impressive. His story begins with failure, and yet, by the end of this life, he would go on to become the greatest prophet of the Old Testament.

On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen has a roundtable discussion with executive producer Troy Lamberth and Cuba broadcast host Danny Rojas about how this towering figure in Scripture provides a Gospel blueprint for the greater Moses—Jesus. After that, you'll hear a bonus interview with the director of the theatrical production of Moses: Sight & Sound, Chris Wert.