The Way Home Podcast

What was the inspiration behind the writing of the The Jesus Storybook Bible? Ten years after its publication, author Sally Lloyd-Jones joins the podcast to talk about the unexpected success of this children’s classic and what she has learned about teaching the Bible to children. The Jesus Storybook Bible is, in my view, one of […] The post The Way Home: Sally Lloyd-Jones and The Jesus Storybook B...

How do churches help disciple kids and equip parents in this changing culture? Steve Adams, children’s pastor at Saddleback Church, joins us to discuss these questions and more. His new book, Children’s Ministry on Purpose offers churches a guide for shaping their ministry to parents and children. Show Notes Book: Children’s Ministry on Purpose: A Purpose Driven Approach […] The post The Way Home...

How do everyday Christians connect their Sunday worship to their Monday lives? Can work be a form of worship? Dr. Jim Hamilton, professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary, helps us think biblically about our daily work lives. He’s the author of a helpful new book, Work and Our Labor in the Lord.  Show Notes […] The post The Way Home featuring Jim Hamilton appeared first on Daniel Darling...

What motivates the CEO of a luxury goods company to leave it all behind to work on behalf of the most vulnerable around the world? How can Christians both proclaim the gospel and live it out by serving the neediest around the world? Today my guest is Rich Stearns, President and CEO of World Vision, […] The post The Way Home featuring Rich Stearns appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Does the church provide enough space for lament? Why are modern Christians so reluctant to admit their struggles? My good friend, Esther Fleece, knows all about this. As a Christian leader, writer, and speaker, she has often been tempted to hide her difficulties. But God has allowed her to see the value of lament in […] The post The Way Home featuring Esther Fleece appeared first on Daniel Darling...

Should Christians be nostalgic about days gone by or be excited about living out their faith in the 21s century? Your answer is a good indicator of how you see yourself and your mission in the world. To help us with this, I’ve invited my long time friend Trevin Wax to join us. Trevin is […] The post The Way Home featuring Trevin Wax appeared first on Daniel Darling .

How can and should the church address the manhood crisis in their communities? How is leadership changing in this digital age? What is the secret to pastoral faithfulness? These are the questions I posed to my friend Johnny Hunt, the longtime pastor at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. Johnny is a former president of the […] The post The Way Home featuring Johnny Hunt appeared first on Daniel Dar...

How can Christian parents encourage their kids to read books? I’m joined by Jamie C. Martin, author of a great new book, Give Your Child the World: Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time. Jamie is a homeschooling mother and a writer. She and her husband have three children, including two adopted from […] The post The Way Home featuring Jamie C. Martin appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Why should evangelicals study the Reformation? How do the five solas of the Reformation affect our engagement with today’s culture? Brandon Smith, author of a brand-new study, Echoes of the Reformation, joins me to discuss the Reformation, theology, and a brand-new Bible translation from B&H Publishing. Brandon works with Bibles and Reference at Lifeway Christian Resources […] The post The Way Hom...

What is it like for a Christian to work in the White House? And should Christians be engaged in politics at the highest levels? Today I’m joined by my good friend, Michael Wear. Michael was also one of the youngest White House staffers in modern American history: He served in the White House faith-based initiative […] The post The Way Home: Michael Wear on serving in the White House appeared first...

How should Christians approach movies? What does our art tell us about the world? Erik and Catherine Parks join me to discuss their favorite movies of 2016, what moves them, and how to evaluate cinema as a Christian. Catherine Parks is a writer who contributes to Christianity Today, Gospel Coalition, and other places. Erik is a well-regarded […] The post The Way Home featuring Erik and Catherine P...

What does our love of sports teach us about God? Can sports be used to glorify God and introduce others to him? David Prince, author, pastor, and professor joins the podcast to share from his excellent new book, In the Arena: The Promise of Sports for Christian Discipleship. He says that we make one of two […] The post The Way Home featuring David Prince appeared first on Daniel Darling .

How do our habits form our desires? The author of You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit joins us to discuss the role of routines and rhythms, even those cultural liturgies we may not recognize. James K. A. Smith is a professor of philosophy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the widely […] The post The Way Home: James K. A. Smith appeared first on Daniel Darling .

In this 100th episode, Trillia shares her compelling story of race, conversion to Christianity, and pro-life activism. Trillia Newbell is our director of community outreach, but more than that she is a gifted author, an inspirational speaker and Bible teacher and one of the most encouraging people I know. We are going to talk to Trillia about […] The post The Way Home featuring Trillia Newbell app...

What do good fathers give to their children and why is marriage a picture of the gospel? Ray Ortlund joins us to talk about his childhood, what he learned from his father’s example, and why he has, recently, been speaking out on racial justice. Ray Ortlund is a the Senior Pastor of Immanuel Church in […] The post The Way Home featuring Ray Ortlund appeared first on Daniel Darling .

What do you say to a grieving friend? Nancy Guthrie, Bible study teacher and author, shares from her own seasons of grief to help others both find comfort and to comfort. Nancy and her husband, David, have a twenty-something son, Matt, and have had two children, a daughter, Hope, and a son, Gabriel, who were […] The post The Way Home featuring Nancy Guthrie appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Is it possible to listen and learn from people with whom we disagree? In an age of connectedness, why are we so lonely? I invited my good friend Scott Sauls back to the podcast to talk about his important new book, Befriend. Scott is the senior minister at Christ Presbyterian Church in the Nashville area. […] The post The Way Home featuring Scott Sauls appeared first on Daniel Darling .

How is the idea of grace worked out in the life of a church? Bryan Chapell joins me to discuss his new book, Unlimited Grace. Chapell is the senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Ill. For many years he served in leadership at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, the last 20 as its president. […] The post The Way Home featuring Bryan Chapell appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Many of the narratives in the gospels center around water. Leslie Leyland Fields shares with us why that is important. Leslie is an author and editor. She and her family live in Kodak Island, Alaska where their commercial fishing business helps them better relate to the Jesus who both walked on and calmed the water. […] The post The Way Home featuring Leslie Leyland Fields appeared first on Daniel...

What is it like to cover a presidential election? What is it like to work in journalism as an evangelical? Why should Christians care about good reporting and storytelling? Jon Ward joins the podcast to talk faith, politics, and his journey into journalism. Jon Ward is one of the most respected journalists in Washington D.C. Jon […] The post The Way Home featuring Jon Ward appeared first on Daniel...

What is it like to work, behind the scenes, at ESPN? Jason Romano shares about his love of sports and his Christian faith on today’s Way Home Podcast. Jason is a social media strategist at ESPN, specifically working with the Mike and Mike morning radio show. Show Notes Twitter: @JasonRomano Website: jasonromano22.com The post The Way Home featuring Jason Romano appeared first on Daniel Darling .

What shaped Charles Spurgeon’s early ministry? Christian George joins me to talk about a recently discovered trove of Spurgon sermons. George, curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, is the world’s foremost Charles Spurgeon scholar. On this episode we discuss Spurgeon’s preaching style, his prolific output, and what he would say to […] The post The Way Home feat...

What does spiritual leadership look like? We ask Eric Geiger, the vice-president of church resources at LifeWay Christian Resources. He is also the senior pastor of Clearview Baptist Church in the Nashville area. Eric is the author of a brand new book, Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development coauthored with Kevin Peck, from Austin […] The post The Way Home featuring Eric Geiger app...

Dr. Jason K. Allen serves as the fifth president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Kansas City, Mo. He is the author of the new book Discerning Your Call to Ministry: How to Know For Sure and What to Do About It.  Show Notes Twitter: @jasonkeithallen Website: jasonkallen.com Book: Discerning Your Call to Ministry: How to Know For Sure […] The post The Way Home featuring Jason K. Allen...

What rights do Christian public school students have? What is the best way to be a witness to unbelieving friends? Candi Cushman, from Focus on the Family, joins me with some practical wisdom for parents, pastors, and students. Show Notes Recent writing: Religious freedom on campus: What students can and can’t do Website: focusonthefamily.com/about/media/candi-cushman Be inspired and […] The post...