Ben Haden was a Virginian who set roots in Chattanooga early in his life with the internationally known religious broadcast and radio station Changed Lives. Ben fought in the Korean War and spoke at the White House when invited by Nixon September 12, 1971. Haden was an atheist through his youth and once was the owner and president of Long Oil Company.
Today’s recording is from an unknown date, being more than likely from 1985-1989. Haden was speaking at the Keswick Bible Conference in New Jersey from what our research suggests. Listen to 31 minutes of his speech below which is also uploaded to YouTube for all to have access.
There is a full transcription available on the archive as well. Timestamps are available below.
- Background and Early Life 0:01
- Struggles with Faith and Personal Transformation 5:41
- Meeting His Wife and Career Decisions 8:23
- Encounter with Billy Graham and Personal Awakening 15:37
- Career in Newspapering & Move to Kingsport, Tennessee 18:45
- Conversion and Teaching Sunday School 19:52
- Impact of His Teaching and Personal Journey 27:59
- Preaching and Evangelism in His Home
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