The Way Home with Dan Darling

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 send you a code for the video series. This episode of The Way Ho...

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 is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Spurgeon College, Author...

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 at The Good Book Company, publisher of Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With? by Sam...

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 at  http://MyCounselor .Online in Kansas City, Mo. This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by...

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 at The Good Book Company, publisher of Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?...

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 incredibly informative book The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanit...

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 Company.

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 and dads, teens and boomers, and everyone in between. You'll want to lean...

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 Good Book Company. Show Notes:  * Website: courtneyreissig.com * Twitter: @courtneyreissig * Book...

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 Way to an Immensely Fruitful Life.  Show Notes:  * Website: chasingvines.com and lproof.org * Twitter: @BethMooreLPM * Bo...

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 – Missouri Synod. Show Notes:  * Website: do...

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, comprehensive pro-life worldview. Throughout her work in the pro-life m...

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 * Book: Leveling the Church: Multiplying...

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

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: Why the Bible Might Be Nothing...

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

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: Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids: The Gospel in 52 Five-Minute Bible Stories * W...

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 in a group of Church of England village paris...

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. This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by Crossway. Show Notes:  * Book: Laugh and...

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 Rabbit Room Press, which has published thirty books to dat...

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. Show Notes:  * Book: Recovered: How an Accident, Alcohol, and Addiction Led Me to God...

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

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 brought to you by The Good Book Company. Show Notes:  * Book: The Cross Before Me: Reimagining the Way to the G...

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 of multiple Supreme Court victories. This episode of The Way...

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 * Find refuge in God when you feel under attack * Discern...