The Way Home Podcast

David Kinnaman, president of Barna Group, joins me to talk about the 2020 research on the State of the Church. The decline of church attendance is well documented. What happened? Barna has committed this next year to empowering the Church with the insights and resources they need to reach the unchurched in their communities. Show Notes […] The post The Way Home: David Kinnaman on the state of the...

Daniel Grothe joins me to talk about wisdom and the importance of learning from those your senior. Daniel is Associate Senior Pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by our friends at The Good Book Company, publishers of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts. […] The post The Way Home: Daniel Grothe on wisdom and liv...

Derwin Gray joins me to talk about how he is shepherding his church through this difficult time, as well as his new book The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness. He is the founding and lead Pastor of Transformation Church (TC) in Indian Land, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, North Carolina. This episode […] The post The Way Home: Derwin Gray on shepherding his church...

Scott James joins me for a bonus episode of The Way Home. On Tuesdays we will be releasing episodes focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. James is a pediatric infectious disease physician. He joins me to talk about COVID-19, the struggles of the unknown, and how we can pray for healthcare workers. Dr. James also serves […] The post The Way Home: Scott James on the unknowns of COVID-19 and how we c...

Does following Jesus feel impossible? Are you trying hard to be a good Christian while secretly feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Vance Pitman joins me to talk about his first book Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live through You. Vance is the senior pastor at Hope Church Las Vegas. This episode of The Way […] The post The Way Home: Vance Pitman on being free from the burden of rel...

Keith Getty joins me for a bonus episode of The Way Home. On Tuesdays we will be releasing episodes focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. An impromptu St. Patricks’ hymn sing that the Gettys did from their home in Nashville garnered great engagement. They’ve since decided to be live on Facebook each Tuesday evenings at 7:15 […] The post The Way Home: Keith Getty on family and hymn sings during COVID-1...

What does it mean to be human in regards to the connection between the body and the mind? Are we more than machines? Is free-will an illusion? Dr. Sharon Dirckx joins me to talk about this and more. Dr. Dirckx is an author, tutor, and apologist who speaks and writes widely on the problem of evil […] The post The Way Home: Sharon Dirckx on human identity and our minds appeared first on Daniel Darli...

Dr. James Merritt joins me to talk about character, leadership, pastoring, and the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Merritt is pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Ga. He is the host of broadcast ministry, Touching Lives. This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by our friends at The Good Book Company, publisher of Where is […] The post The Way Home: James Merritt on why character matters in...

Justin Lonas and Jerilyn Sanders join me for a bonus episode of The Way Home. On Tuesdays we will be releasing episodes focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week was with with Jared Wilson on pastoring and encouragement during COVID-19.  Justin and Jerilyn help us think through COVID-19 and the economy. Jerilyn serves as the […] The post The Way Home: Justin Lonas and Jerilyn Sanders on COVID-19...

What is proper anger in regards to parenting? How do we handle it? Chap Bettis joins us to talk about patience and anger in parenting. Chap is offering The Way Home listeners free video training if they show proof of book purchase. Once you’ve purchased Parenting with Patience: Overcoming Anger in the Home, email Melanie and she will […] The post The Way Home: Chap Bettis on ‘Parenting with Patien...

My friend Jared Wilson joins me for a bonus episode of The Way Home. On Tuesdays we will be releasing episodes focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. Jared shares some of the struggles pastors are facing during this unprecedented time. As well as encouragement he would offer pastors who are feeling overworked in this season. Jared […] The post The Way Home: Jared Wilson on pastoring and encouragement d...

Jeanne Allert is the founder and Executive Director of The Samaritan Women. She joins me to share how the organization helps those who have suffered from human trafficking and domestic violence find a place of shelter and hope to put their lives back together. This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by our friends […] The post The Way Home: Jeanne Allert on offering hope to victims of human traf...

Today on the podcast my colleague Julie Masson and her husband Jesse join me to discuss some of the new challenges and realities many are or will face because of COVID-19. The Massons are parents to three kids. Julie works from home and serves as the Marketing Director for the ERLC. Jesse is a counselor […] The post The Way Home: Jesse and Julie Masson on new challenges families face during COVID-...

Scott Lindsey, executive director of Faithlife,  joins me to discuss the latest trends in Bible study and why it’s important to spend time in the Scriptures. Scott has spent more than two decades teaching others how to more effectively and efficiently study the Bible. This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by our friends […] The post The Way Home: Scott Lindsey on the mission and motivation of...

Are robots going to take my job? How are smartphones affecting my kids? Do I need to worry about privacy when I get online or ask Siri for directions? Jason Thacker joins me to talk about artificial intelligence (AI), ethics, and a biblical worldview as it pertains to technology. Jason is the author of the […] The post The Way Home: Jason Thacker on AI, ethics, and a biblical worldview appeared fi...

How do we speak to a world that has diametrically different views on sexuality than we do as Christians? Sam Allberry joins me to discuss sexual ethics as well as his book Why does God care who I sleep with? This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by our friends at The Good Book […] The post The Way Home: Sam Allberry on sexual ethics appeared first on Daniel Darling .

There are so many places we are pushed to locate our identity: our work, our gifts, our family, our platforms, even our ministry. Esther Fleece Allen, author and speaker, joins us to help find freedom from identities that disappoint and labels that hurt. This is a conversation that is important for parents and pastors, moms […] The post The Way Home: Esther Allen on image, identity, and finding fr...

Courtney Reissig joins me to talk about her love for the Psalms and how reading them has helped her through life’s highs and lows. Courtney is a writer, speaker, and blogger. She is a member at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark. This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by our friends at […] The post The Way Home: Courtney Reissig on the Psalms appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Beth Moore joins me to talk about her love for the Bible and when she first realized she wanted to teach the Bible. She also shares how the church was a refuge for her as a child growing up in an abusive home. Beth is the author of the brand new book Chasing Vines: Finding Your […] The post The Way Home: Beth Moore on her love for the Bible appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Harold Senkbeil joins me to talk about pastoral ministry, the decline in the concept of shepherding within the church, and his excellent book The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor’s Heart. I highly recommend this book! Dr. Senkbeil serves as as Executive Director for Spiritual Care for DOXOLOGY, a recognized service organization of The Lutheran Church – […] The post The Way Home: Harold Senkbeil...

Briana Stensrud joins me to talk about refugees, immigrants, and a recent trip she took to the border of Mexico. She shares how Christians can engage on the issue of immigration and be fruitful. Bri is the Director of Welcome. Her passion is to equip the Church to think Biblically and pragmatically about exercising a holistic, […] The post The Way Home: Briana Stensrud on refugees, immigration and...

Micah Fries joins me today to talk about church leadership and his new book Leveling the Church: Multiplying Your Ministry by Giving It Away. Micah serves as Senior Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Tenn. Prior to serving at Brainerd, he was the Vice President of LifeWay Research. Show Notes:  Website: micahfries.com Twitter: @micahfries […] The post The Way Home: Micah Fries on ch...

Marvin Olasky joins me to talk about his passion for journalism and a Christian approach to writing and reporting. Marvin is editor-in-chief of WORLD Magazine. Show Notes:  Website: world.wng.org/authors/marvin_olasky Twitter: @MarvinOlasky Book: Reforming Journalism The post The Way Home: Marvin Olasky on journalism appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Lauren and Michael McAfee join me today to talk about their passion for the Scriptures. They are the authors of the book Not What You Think: Why the Bible Might Be Nothing We Expected Yet Everything We Need.  Show Notes:  Website: laurenamcafee.com Twitter: @LaurenAMcAfee and @MichaelMcAfee Instagram: laurenamcafee and michaelmcafee Book: Not What You Think: […] The post The Way Home: Lauren and M...

Steve Green, President of Hobby Lobby, joins me today to discuss the family business, what he learned about leadership from his father, and why he has such a passionate love for the Bible. Steve is also chairman of the board for Museum of the Bible. Show Notes:  Website: newsroom.hobbylobby.com/team/steve-green and museumofthebible.org Twitter: @museumofBible The post The Way Home: Steve Green on...