The Way Home Podcast

How do you pick up the pieces of your life after abuse? Jenn Greenberg was abused by her church-going father. She joins me today to talk about this and her new book Not Forsaken. She reflects on how God brought life and hope in the darkest of situations. Jenn shows how the gospel enables survivors to […] The post The Way Home: Jennifer Greenberg on life after abuse appeared first on Daniel Darling...

Dan DeWitt joins me to discuss apologetics, defending our faith in this age, and sharing the gospel with our kids. Dan leads the Center for Biblical Apologetics & Public Christianity at Cedarville University. Show Notes:  Twitter: @DanDeWitt Website: theolatte.com/dandewitt Book: Why God?: Big Answers About God and Why We Believe in Him The post The Way Home: Dan DeWitt on apologetics and sharing...

The Sermon on the Mount, one of the most influential portions of the Bible. Jonathan Pennington joins me to discuss this importance of this moment and how every Christian generation turns to it for insight and guidance. Jonathan is assistant professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Show Notes:  Twitter: @drjtpennington […] The post The Way Home: Jonat...

Rico Tice is an Anglican priest and writer, co-author of Christianity Explored. He is currently associate minister at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London. Show Notes:  Book: Christianity Explored Websites: allsouls.org thegoodbook.com/outreach/christianity-explored christianityexplored.us/ The post The Way Home: Rico Tice on evangelism in a post-Christian world appeared first on Daniel Darling...

Brian Fikkert is the founder and executive director of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development. He is Professor of Economics & Community Development at Covenant College. Kelly Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College. He has written and edited numerous books, including Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering. Together they […] The post Brian Fikkert...

How can parents and youth pastors and other influencers create environments that nuture the faith of young people? I don’t now if anyone is as gifted in understanding these questions as Dr. Kara Powell. Dr. Kara Powell is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. […] The post The Way Home: Kara Powell on Why “Warm” is the New Co...

Karen Swallow Prior has been teaching us not only how to read but how to read well. She returns to the podcast to discuss her wonderful new book, On Reading Well where she not only gives Christians a rubric for reading, but walks readers through some of the classic pieces of literature, breaking down the storylines […] The post The Way Home: Karen Swallow Prior on How to Read the Classics appeared...

If you drive through Wheaton and especially through the Wheaton College campus, you’ll see a beautiful, tall church steeple rise above the landscape. This is College Church Wheaton, a historic, faithful, gospel-preaching evangelical church. It’s pastor is Josh Moody, who joins me today to talk about two important topics: biblical literacy and . . . […] The post The Way Home: Josh Moody on Biblical...

Jon Ward joins me to discuss his latest book Camelot’s End: Kennedy vs. Carter and the Fight that Broke the Democratic Party.  Jon is a Senior Political Correspondent for Yahoo! News.  Show Notes Twitter: @jonward11 Website: jonwardwrites.org Book: Camelot’s End: Kennedy vs. Carter and the Fight that Broke the Democratic Party The post The Way Home: Jon Ward on “Camelot’s End” appeared first on Da...

What are some decisions or habits you can make today that your future self will thank you for? Drew Dyck joins me to day to discuss this and more.  Drew is an acquisitions editor at Moody Publishers and a contributing editor at CTPastors.com. Show Notes Twitter: @drewdyck Website: drewdyck.com Book: Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control […] The post The Way Home: Drew Dyck on de...

Emily Freeman joins me to talk about how to make good decisions. Emily is a writer, creative director, and spiritual mentor. She and her husband live in North Carolina with their three children. Show Notes Twitter: @emilypfreeman Website: emilypfreeman.com Book: The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions The post The Way Home: Emily Freeman on making decisions appea...

Has there ever been a season in life where you just wanted to give up? Have you ever had a time when you faith was so weak that you wanted to stop walking with the Lord? Kyle Idleman joins me to talk about not giving up and the importance of encouraging one another.  Kyle is […] The post The Way Home: Kyle Idleman on not giving up appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Justin Narducci joins me today to talk about the mission of Lifewater International and the importance of clean water and sanitation. Justin is the CEO of Lifewater International. Lifewater International is a non-profit Christian water development organization serving the world’s rural poor through integrated water, sanitation, and hygiene programs. Show Notes Twitter: @thenarducci and @lifewater...

What do journalists get right and get wrong when covering religion? What is it like to be on the scene after a tragedy, covering it for one of the nation’s leading media outlets? Today on the podcast, Atlantic staff writer Emma Green, joins me to discuss covering religion, politics and her own pathway into journalism.  […] The post The Way Home: Emma Green on religion, politics, and journalism app...

Is it possible to be on mission for God in the suburbs? So often we think of a “real calling” taking us into a big city, a remote tribe, or a rural community. But what about communities with Costo and Starbucks and strip malls? Ashley Hales joins me today to talk about the unique assumptions […] The post The Way Home: Ashley Hales on ministry in the suburbs appeared first on Daniel Darling .

What do you do when a person says they’re a Christian but doesn’t know Jesus? Dean Inserra joins me to discuss this and more. Dean is the founding and lead pastor of CITYCHURCH. He was called to start a church in his hometown of Tallahassee when he was the Student Body President at Leon High School. […] The post The Way Home: Dean Inserra on reaching the ‘Unsaved Christian’ appeared first on Danie...

Raleigh Sadler joins me to share how God calls the church to help the most vulnerable. Raleigh is the founder and executive director of Let My People Go. His passion is to see the local church fight global injustices, like human trafficking, by loving those whom traffickers most often target. Show Notes Twitter: @raleighsadler Website: raleighsadler.com and lmpgnetwork.org […] The post The Way Hom...

Every day, another Millennial becomes an adult. For many, the transition can be a bumpy one. The clear expectations they had at home or in school are gone, and they may feel unprepared to face adult life. Jonathan “JP” Pokluda joins me to share insights from the Bible on adulting as well as many other […] The post The Way Home: Jonathan Pokluda on what the Bible says about adulting appeared first...

Chris Horst is the chief advancement officer at HOPE International, where he employs his passion for advancing initiatives at the intersection of faith and work. Chris serves on the boards of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work and the Mile High WorkShop. Show Notes Twitter: @ChrisHorst Website: chris-horst.com Book: Rooting for Rivals: How Collaboration and Generosity Increase the […] The post...

Matt McCullough is the pastor of Trinity Church in Nashville, Tenn. He is also the author of Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope. Show Notes Twitter: @Trinity37212 Website: trinitynashville.org, TGC, 9Marks Book:Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope The post The Way Home: Matt McCullough appeared first on Daniel Darling .

Have you ever been told you have the gift of discernment? As followers of Christ, how can we be more discerning? Hannah Anderson joins me to share discernment frees you to navigate the world with confidence and joy by teaching you how to recognize and choose good things. Show Notes Twitter: @sometimesalight Website: sometimesalight.com Book: All That’s Good: […] The post The Way Home: Hannah Ander...

All of us have a little wanderlust—a desire for that next thing, that new place, but this competes with our longings for security, control, and safety. We don’t like how it feels to be unsettled and uprooted. Whether we’re navigating a season of transition, dealing with the fallout of broken relationships, or wrestling with a […] The post The Way Home: Michelle Van Loon wandering, insecurity and b...

What’s it like to engage in robust conversations with skeptics and atheists? Justin Brierley discusses this and the impact its had on his faith. Justin is a radio host on Premier Christian Radio in the UK. He seeks to reopen the debate with atheists and skeptics by bringing them on his show to air their arguments for […] The post The Way Home: Justin Brierley on skeptics, atheists, and the Christi...

What does it mean to grow in Christ? Darryl Dash joins me to talk about discipleship and how to grow in your walk with the Lord. Darryl is a pastor and church planter in Toronto and author of How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to All of Your Life. Show Notes Twitter: @dashhouse Website: dashhouse.com Book: How to Grow: […] The post The Way Home: Darryl Dash on what it means to grow in Christ appeare...

Josh Newell joins me to discuss the impact of the The Jesus Film, why movies are an effective gospel tool, as well as the future of the film. Josh is the executive director of The Jesus Film Project. Show Notes Twitter: @jesusfilm Website: @jesusfilm.org The post The Way Home: Josh Newell on The Jesus Film Project appeared first on Daniel Darling .