Episode 9
April 16, 2026He was a barefoot farm boy with a gift for music—but everything changed when he was called to “sing the Gospel.” In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with Robert Morgan, sharing the remarkable story of Philip Bliss and how God used his life and hymns to lead many to Christ.
The Story Behind the Hymn
Where did the great hymns come from? We know they’re biblically rooted and theologically deep, but they came from the minds and hearts of real men and women who loved the Lord. Join David Wollen and special guest Robert Morgan as they explore those stories in a new series called The Story Behind the Hymn.
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The Origin of Hymns: It is Well with my Soul
In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan shares the stories behind 50 beloved hymns, revealing how they have strengthened faith, deepened worship, and carried believers through both sorrow and joy for generations.
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Building a Personal Hymnbook for Your Faith
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Robert Morgan and the Stories Behind the Hymns We Love
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 Th ...
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Great Is Thy Faithfulness
We sang “Great is thy Faithfulness” at our wedding. I picked it out because, as a fairly new Christian, it was one of the only hymns I knew. I hadn’t been a believer long enough to know many hym ...
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’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Some hymns stand the test of time because they give voice to the deepest longings of the human heart. One of those hymns is ’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus. This song has carried believers through ...
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