The Herdmans are the worst kids anyone has ever known. They are loud, wild, and always causing trouble. So when they crash the church Christmas pageant, everyone expects chaos. But as this unruly crew hears the Christmas story for the very first time, it begins to change them in surprising ways, reshaping the entire pageant and themselves along the way.

This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen talks with movie director Dallas Jenkins about creating the film and what makes this story so meaningful for audiences.

It was written in just three remarkable weeks, yet Handel’s Messiah continues to inspire people more than 250 years later. What gives this masterpiece its enduring power and how can it point us to Jesus this Christmas season?

This week on The Great Stories Podcast, David Wollen revisits a special recording from Charles Morris’s visit to Handel’s home a decade ago, joined by Ruth Smith and Sarah Bardwell, in a new episode titled, Charles Morris, Ruth Smith & Sarah Bardwell and the Legacy of Handel’s Messiah.

Handel composed Messiah in just three remarkable weeks—yet more than 250 years later, it continues to stir hearts around the world. What has given this masterpiece such lasting power, and how might it draw us closer to Jesus this Christmas season? Join David Wollen with guests Dave and Sally Gobbett on a new episode of the Great Stories Podcast: Dave & Sally Gobbett—Behind the Music of Handel’s Messiah.

All throughout Scripture, one great story unfolds—the story of a King and His Kingdom. Within it, the stories of many earthly kings rise and fall, yet each one ultimately points to the King of Kings. Join David Wollen and storyteller Bob Hartman on The Great Stories Podcast for a new episode called Bob Hartman and the Stories that Point to Jesus.

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture tells the true story of a King and His Kingdom. Throughout history, many earthly kings rose and fell—but in their triumphs and failures, each one ultimately points to the King of Kings. Join David Wollen and storyteller Bob Hartman this week on The Great Stories Podcast for a new episode called Bob Hartman and the Kingdom of Christ.

Cubans are no strangers to storms and daily struggles linger. Beyond empty shelves and scarce food lies an even deeper need: a hunger for the Gospel. What Cuba truly needs is a Haven—the lasting hope and refuge found only in Jesus Christ.

Join David Wollen, El Faro’s Director and Host Danny Rojas, along with pastors José Prado, Jonathan Palaci, and Jason Arévalo, for a powerful new episode of The Great Stories Podcast called Shining Light in Cuba.

The “afternoon of life” is a unique season. You’re no longer young, but not yet old. And for those who belong to Jesus, as long as we have breath in our lungs, He still has work for us to do. Join David Wollen and special guest Christopher Ash for an episode titled Christopher Ash and Life Between the Seasons on The Great Stories Podcast.

Who is Jesus? The answer is beautiful, complex, and profound. He is the eternal Son of God—the Savior, the Lord, the Ancient of Days. And the Bible tells us He is also the friend of sinners. Join David Wollen and children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones as they explore this incredible truth in a new series on The Great Stories Podcast in an episode titled Sally Lloyd-Jones and Our Friend Jesus.