Posts by Daniel Darling
The Way Home: John Kilner on the image of God and why people matter
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…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Mindy Belz on international reporting and humanizing ignored people groups
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…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Russell Moore on being created in the image of God
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…
Read MoreBehold Your Mother
“Yeah, well, we’re leaving tomorrow for vacation.” This was the stunning response I received from the adult daughter of an ill and elderly church member when I called to let them know her father was in the hospital, hanging on to life. I wish I could say this was a rare exception, but I’d be…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Rich Stearns on human dignity and the Great Commission
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…
Read MoreThe Worst Ministry Advice I Ever Received
“Son,” the pastor whispered to me as he put his hand on my shoulder, “You need to listen up to what I’m about to tell you, because it will be the key to your ministry success.” I leaned in, eager to hear this crucial insight. “Don’t become friends with anyone in your congregation.” This pastor…
Read MoreA Ministry of the Mundane
I’ll never forget the quiet of the church building on my first day as pastor. I had previously served on a large church staff with many action-packed weekly ministries. The building was a beehive of activity. But in my new role as pastor of a small church, it was a different experience, one my Bible-college…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Brandon Smith on how the Old Testament applies today
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…
Read MoreThe Essential Art of Forgiveness in Ministry
I’ll never forget where I was when I nearly quit the ministry: sitting in my office at church, weeping. My wife was out of town with our children, ministering to a friend whose husband had just died from cancer. It was very early in my first pastorate. Being a senior pastor was new, different, and…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Brian Dembowczyk on passing the gospel to the next generation
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…
Read MoreWe Should Expect Non-Christians to Share Our Morals
A common reaction among evangelicals to the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage has been deflection from controversy. This laissez-faire approach has been most commonly expressed by closely connected beliefs about Christianity and morality: We should not expect non-Christians to think and live like Christians. So why all the fuss among Christians over the legalization…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Alastair Roberts and Andrew Wilson on salvation and restoration
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…
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