The Way Home Podcast

You’ve probably heard a thousands sermons on the prodigal son, but you’ve not read one as personal as The Long Way Home, a real and raw exposition of this popular biblical story as written by pastor Matt Carter. I really, really enjoyed this book and I think you’ll enjoy this conversation with Matt. Show Notes:  Book: […] The post The Way Home: Matt Carter on fatherhood, God’s love and finding hom...

Alister McGrath joins me to talk about Albert Einstein, C.S. Lewis, and about his own faith journey. Dr. McGrath is Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford. He is also Senior Research Fellow at Harris Manchester College, Oxford, President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, and serves as associate priest […] The post The Way Home: Alister McGrath on...

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. Today on the podcast, Phil Vischer joins me to talk about a number of things: his creative process, how parents can teach their kids the Bible, and his new book Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids: The Gospel in 52 Five-Minute Bible Stories. […] The post The Way Home: Phil Vischer on teaching kids the Bible appeared first on Danie...

Andrew Peterson joins me to talk about his new book Adorning the Dark. I am excited for this book because it’s on two topics I am passionate about: writing and creativity. Andrew is a singer-songwriter and author. In 2008, he founded a ministry called The Rabbit Room, which led to a yearly conference, countless concerts and symposiums, and […] The post The Way Home: Andrew Peterson on writing and...

Robby Gallaty joins me to talk about his story of addiction, recovery, and salvation. Robby is the author of Recovered: How an Accident, Alcohol, and Addiction Led Me to God.  He is the Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by Crossway. […] The post The Way Home: Robby Gallaty on addiction, recovery, and salvation appear...

Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler from Risen Motherhood join me to talk motherhood, the gospel, and the struggles and joys of parenting. This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by Crossway. Show Notes:  Book: Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments Website: risenmotherhood.com Instagram: risenmotherhood The post The Way Home: Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler on Risen Motherhood appeared...

How do we live everyday in light of the cross? How do we think about ambition? How do we think about how we interact with those around us? Rankin Wilbourne joins me to discuss this and more. Rankin is the pastor of Pacific Crossroads Church in Los Angeles. This episode of The Way Home is […] The post The Way Home: Rankin Wilbourne on how to live everyday in light of the cross appeared first on Dan...

Two of the most frequent questions I’ve heard concerning religious liberty are: Are we going to be able to maintain religious liberty in America? Should we worry about religious liberty? Luke Goodrich joins me to share why religious liberty is a battle worth fighting. Luke is a nationally recognized expert on religious freedom and winner […] The post The Way Home: Luke Goodrich on religious libert...

Gary Thomas joins me to talk about his new book When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. In this book he draws from biblical and current day stories to equip readers with practical examples on how to handle toxic people. Each chapter includes insightful takeaways: Learn the difference between difficult people and toxic people […] The post The Way Home: Gary Thomas on finding freedom f...

Sarah Mae joins me today to talk about her book The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts. She shares her story of growing up with an alcoholic mother and how she’s learned to forgive difficult people who have hurt her. This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by The Good Book Company. […] The post The Way Home: Sarah Mae on forgiving when we’ve been hurt appeared first on Daniel Darl...

Tim Goeglein joins me to discuss his book American Restoration: How Faith, Family, and Personal Sacrifice Can Heal Our Nation. Tim is Vice President of External Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly, he served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush and as a deputy director of the White House Office of Public […] The post The Way Home: Tim Goeglein on faith, family, and personal s...

Tim Carney joins me to talk about his book Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse. He shares what motivated him to write this book and why community is so important for our society. Tim is the commentary editor at the Washington Examiner and a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. This […] The post The Way Home: Tim Carney on “Alienated America” and the imp...

Mary DeMuth is a survivor of childhood sexual assault. She has written numerous books talking openly about how this shaped her life, how God has healed her, and how this has affected her as a wife and mother. Her most recent book is We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis. […] The post The Way Home: Mary DeMuth on the Church’s response to abuse appeared first on...

Rachael Denhollander was the first woman to come forward about the abuse and systemic coverup by USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. Her testimony in a victim impact statment, directly confronting her abuser, Larry Nassar, went viral as she spoke of God’s justice and his grace. She has won numerous awards from Time Magazine, ESPN, […] The post The Way Home: Rachael Denhollander on advoca...

Chris Fabry joins me to discuss his novel Overcomer, the companion novel to the movie by the same name. Chris is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio. This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by The Good Book Company. Show Notes:  Book: Overcomer Twitter: @chrisfabry […] The post The Way Home: Chris Fabry on “Overcomer” appeared first on Dan...

Today is a special Tuesday edition of The Way Home podcast. I am so glad to be joined by Lee Eclov. Lee has been a mentor to me. He is pastor of Village Church of Lincolnshire in Lake Forest, Ill., and author of Feels Like Home: How Rediscovering the Church as Family Changes Everything. Show […] The post The Way Home: Lee Eclov on viewing the church as family appeared first on Daniel Darling .

What does the Bible say about God’s design for love, intimacy, and sexuality? Dr. Phil Ryken joins me today to talk about the Song of Solomon and his new book The Love of Loves in the Song of Songs.  Dr. Ryken is president of Wheaton College. This episode of The Way Home is brought to […] The post The Way Home: Phil Ryken on the Song of Solomon appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Christianity is the most widespread global belief system, but for many, the idea of biblical Christianity challenges some of our deepest beliefs. In her new book, Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin explores 12 questions that keep many from considering faith in Christ. This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by Barbour Books. Show Notes:  […] The post The Way Home: Rebecca McLaughl...

How does a Christian approach end-of-life decisions with a human dignity focus and that honors the Lord? Katie Butler joins me today to discuss her book Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care.  Katie is a trauma and critical care surgeon who recently left clinical practice to homeschool her children. Show […] The post The Way Home: Katie Butler on human dignity...

Mark Vroegop joins me to talk about lament and how to deal with deep pain in a broken world. Mark is author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy and serves as Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis. Show Notes:  Book: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Twitter: @markvroegop Website: markvroegop.com The post The Way Home: Mark Vroegop on the importance of lament appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Randy Newman joins me to discuss evangelism and the importance of engaging others in meaningful spiritual conversations. Randy is a Senior Teaching Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism at The C. S. Lewis Institute and an adjunct professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Patrick Henry College. This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by NavPress […] The post The Way Home: Randy Newman...

Shannon Bream is the host of Fox News at Night and the chief legal correspondent for Fox News. She joins me to talk about her unusual path to journalism, her strong faith in Christ, and what she tells aspiring journalists. She is the author of the new book Finding the Bright Side: The Art of Chasing […] The post The Way Home: Shannon Bream on journalism and her faith appeared first on Daniel Darli...

Parenting adult children can feel tricky. How do you adjust from parenting children and teens to adults? Today on the podcast Jim Burns joins me to share some his experiences and offer some practical advice he’s learned along the way. Jim is the author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut […] The post The Way Home: Jim Burns on parenting adult children appeared first on Dan...

When it comes to reading the Bible, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Matt Smethurst joins me today to share about nine heart postures that will help prepare you to read the Bible. Matt is the Managing Editor of TGC and author of Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God’s Word.  This episode […] The post The Way Home: Matt Smethurst on reading the Bible appeared first...

Catherine Parks joins me to share more about her new book projects for parents to share with their kids: Empowered: How God Shaped 11 Women’s Lives (And Can Shape Yours Too) and Strong: How God Equipped 11 Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Power (and Can Do the Same for You). Show Notes:  Twitter: @CathParks Website: cathparks.com […] The post The Way Home: Catherine Parks on parenting appeared firs...