Giants of the Faith

Are the so-called “Giants in the Faith” really worth looking up to? Should we imitate them? The lives of those who made much of Christ—who fully surrendered to Him—really can leave a lasting impact. On this episode, David Wollen is joined by Randall Gruendyke for a closer look at the life of Charles Simeon.

He is known as the “prince of preachers.” Though lacking a collegiate or seminary education, Charles Spurgeon became the gold standard for preachers because of his fidelity to Christ and preaching full council of God. Pastor Jeremy Walker joins David Wollen from south of London for a conversation about the life and legacy of Charles Spurgeon.

The world often remembers Jonathan Edwards as an “angry Puritan.” But history tells a different story—one of a pastor deeply captivated by the beauty of Christ and used mightily during the Great Awakening. On this episode, David Wollen explores the life and legacy of Jonathan Edwards and why his witness still matters today.

She wasn’t born blind—that happened in her infancy through the negligence of a doctor. Yet Fanny Crosby credited that tragedy as God’s gift, giving her another kind of sight that helped her write more than 8,000 hymns. On this episode, David Wollen tells the remarkable story of one of history’s most beloved hymnwriters.

Our God is infinite, which means there’s always more to learn. And part of the way God intends us to learn and grow is through others who have walked with Him. On this episode, Pastor Erwin Lutzer joins David Wollen for a reflection on the life of his predecessor and friend, Dr. Warren Wiersbe.