The Way Home with Dan Darling

Alan Noble joins the podcast to talk about his new book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. The book "casts a new vision for the evangelical imagination, calling us away from abstraction and cliché to a more faithful embodiment of the gospel for our day." Dr. Noble is Assistant Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and a...

This episode is the last part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. What does it mean to be pro-life and pro-justice? Justin Giboney joins the podcast to discuss both of...

This episode is part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. What does it mean to be a God reflector? How do we act out of humility rather than pride? Joni Eareckson Tada j...

This episode is part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. How can Christians help lead the conversation of Down syndrome? Rick Smith, founder of Hope Story, joins me to...

This episode is part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. What does it mean to be created in the image of God? Dr. John Kilner joins me to talk about bioethics, the Imag...

This episode is part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. Mindy Belz is senior editor of WORLD Magazine and the author of They Say We Are Infidels. Through her reporting...

This episode is part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. What does it mean to be created in the image of God? How does this relate to human dignity? Russell Moore joins...

This episode is part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God's Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. He has traveled all over the world in a 20-year career, helping World Vision bring help and hope to the most vu...

How does the Old Testament fit in with the rest of the Bible? And how does this apply to me today? My friend Brandon D. Smith of B&H Publishing stops by to share some of his insight. Brandon is the author of They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament. He also serves at City Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and co-hosts the Word Matters podcast. Show Notes * Website: secundumscripturas.com...

How can parents effectively communicate the truths of Scripture in a way that is lasting for their children? Brian Dembowczyk joins me to share some practical ways parents, teachers, and leaders can be intentional about passing on the gospel to the next generation. Brian is the managing editor of The Gospel Project at LifeWay. He is the author of Cornerstones: 200 Questions and Answers to Learn Tr...

The events in the book of Exodus stand as a pivotal moment in the Old Testament. Alastair Roberts and Andrew Wilson join the podcast to discuss the recurring theme of the exodus, salvation, and restoration throughout Scripture. Alastair Roberts completed doctoral studies at the University of Durham. He participates in the Mere Fidelity podcast and is a contributing editor for Political Theology To...

He worked a dream job for Mike and Mike at ESPN for 18 years. But God stirred in his heart a new passion to share his own story, of forgiveness, of living with an alcoholic father, and of redemption. Show Notes * Website: jasonromano.com and sportsspectrum.com * Twitter: @JasonRomano and @Sports_Spectrum * Book: Live to Forgive: Moving Forward When Those We Love Hurt Us

Are there any heroes today? We asked Chick-Fil-A executive Rodney Bullard about his public service, his work with troubled youth, and about the heroes who shaped his life. Rodney is Vice-President of Community Affairs for Chick-Fil-A. Before coming to Chick-fil-A, Rodney served as an Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting complex criminal cases. For his service, the United States Attorney Ge...

What is it like growing up in a famous Christian family? What does ordinary faithfulness look like for a Christian women today? Lauren Green McAfee joins the podcast to talk about growing up in the Green family and about the heroes who have shaped her life. Show Notes * Book: Only One Life: How a Woman's Every Day Shapes an Eternal Legacy * Twitter: @LaurenAMcAfee * Website: onlyonelifebook.com

Enduring miscarriages can be one of the most painful experiences for a couple. When this happens, how can friends and family comfort those who mourn? And how can the church come around a grieving couple? Jessalyn Hutto, who experienced her own miscarriages, joins the podcast to give pastors and church leaders helpful advice. Show Notes * Book: Inheritance of Tears: Trusting the Lord of Life When D...

Do you enjoy the humor of the Babylon Bee? Why is it important for Christians to laugh at themselves? We talk to Kyle Mann, editor-in-chief of the Babylon Bee, joins the podcast to talk about writing humor, the purpose of satire, and the most popular headlines. Show Notes * Twitter: @the_kyle_mann * Website: babylonbee.com * Book: How to Be a Perfect Christian: Your Comprehensive Guide to Flawless...

Why hope in an age of deep cynicism and despair? Is hope naïveté or is it grounded in something real? Author and scholar, Jason Duesing joins the podcast to talk about the origins of Christian hope. He's the provost at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of the new book, Mere Hope: Life in an Age of Cynicism. We are giving away three copies of this book–listen all the way to the...

As an adopted child, she longed to be a mother. But in her teens, she received a medical diagnosis that she would never be able to bear children. How has her Christian faith helped Chelsea Patterson Sobolik help with the questions and doubt and what word does she have for others who similarly face infertility? Chelsea joins the podcast to talk about her life story, her journey through suffering, a...

What does healthy spiritual leadership look like? Why is it that Christian leaders often neglect their inner lives? Pete Scazzero, drawing from his own experiences and from Scripture, trains pastors and leaders to lead well and lead healthy. Show Notes * Twitter: @petescazzero * Website: emotionallyhealthy.org

How should Christians think about technology? Should we be afraid of it? Should we wholeheartedly embrace it? What are the deeper questions we should ask? Today my colleague Jason Thacker joins me for a discussion on the gospel and technology. Jason is the creative director at ERLC and the author of several important articles asking questions about our life in this digital age. We also discuss the...

How should Christians think and live in an increasingly secularized culture? Should we be shocked by ways in which historic Christian beliefs conflict with other completing worldviews? Should we long for, with nostalgia, a time when things seemed to be different? John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, stops by to discuss what it means to live on mission for God i...

A lot of Christians are asking themselves if gathering on Sundays, in church, still matters. Sam Allberry, pastor, author, and apologist says it does. Sam is the author of several books, including his latest, Why bother with church? He also reflects on what it means to engage an increasingly secular culture with the gospel and why the church needs a better theology of the body. Show Notes * Book: ...

Nobody starts out with the intention of ruining their life. But inevitably Christian leaders see their careers and marriages shipwrecked due to moral failure or financial impropriety. What factors lead to a major fall? Eric Geiger, Vice President of Church Resources at LifeWay Christian Resources, shares insights for leaders from his new book, How to Ruin Your Life: and Starting Over When You Do. ...

Decades after he published The Case for Christ, apologist Lee Strobel reflects on his journey from atheism to Christianity and why how he shares the gospel in an increasingly secular world. Strobel rejoins the podcast to talk about his new book, The Case for Miracles, about being portrayed on the big screen, and that time he was summoned to explain Christianity to an NBA legend. Show Notes * Book:...

When we think of discipleship, we think of "growing up in the faith." But what if we have to "grow down" in order to understand the way of the kingdom of God? Michael Kelley, director of discipleship at Lifeway, stops by to demystify discipleship and teach us what it looks like to "unlearn" sinful patterns in order to learn the way of Christ. Show Notes * Book: Growing Down: Unlearning the Pattern...