Posts by Daniel Darling
The Way Home: Michael Kelley on demystifying discipleship
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…
Read MoreThe Way Home: D.H. Dilbeck on the legacy of Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass used the power of gospel preaching to challenge the slave-holding religion of the white Christian church. Douglass used the biblical language of God’s judgment and hope to shape the consciences of his generation. D.H. Dilbeck, author of a great new book Frederick Douglass: America’s Prophet, joins the podcast to discuss the legacy of…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Jenny Yang on being an advocate for refugees and immigrants
Why should Christians advocate for refugees and immigrants? Jenny Yang, daughter of an immigrant and advocate, says it is her pro-life convictions that compel her to speak up. Jenny is the vice-president of advocacy for World Relief. She joins the podcast to talk immigration, refugees, and Christian leadership. Show Notes Twitter: @JennyYangWR Website: worldrelief.org Book: Welcoming the…
Read MoreThe Tension of Influence and Humility
In his book Playing God, Andy Crouch writes of an incident with a well-known megachurch pastor. In the pastor’s study, Andy quizzed the leader about how he managed his power. “We are all servant leaders here!” he said. “We don’t care about power.” Then the two left and walked into an office space where church staff…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Ann Voskamp, Russell Moore, Jim Daly, and Jenny Yang on what it means to be pro-life
What does it mean to apply the Bible’s vision of human dignity to all of life, from womb to tomb? At our recent Evangelicals for Life Conference in Washington, D.C., I hosted a panel and asked this question. Joining me were Ann Voskamp, bestselling author and speaker, Russell Moore, ERLC President, Jim Daly, Focus on…
Read MoreSo you want to make disciples
What does it mean to be on mission for God? Evangelicals are asking this question more often in a culture that seems increasingly inhospitable to Christian witness. So words like missional and incarnational are all the rage, driving people to think holistically (another buzz word) about their presence in a particular local community. These discussions…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Ben Watson on caring about pro-life issues and justice issues
Can Christians care about pro-life issues and justice issues at the same time? Ben Watson thinks so and has used his platform as a professional football player for the Baltimore Ravens. A former first-round pick and finalist for the NFL’s Man of the Year award, Watson talks to me about his Christian faith, life in the…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Sen. James Lankford on maintaining spiritual disciplines
He was trained for the ministry, but he serves in another kind of public role: United States Senator. What prompted Senator James Lankford to pursue a life of government service and how does he maintain his spiritual disciplines in a demanding, public life? Sen. Lankford discusses his unique calling, what issues drives him, and why he’s…
Read MoreCalled to the cubicle: Regardless of where we work, we’re all in full-time ministry.
“Brother John gave up a lucrative career in the business world to enter full-time Christian service,” the pastor announced. “He’s working for Jesus now.” The church erupted in applause, but my heart sank because I felt sorry for the man sitting next to me. My father, a skilled tradesman, wasn’t leaving his business to enter…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Erik Stanley on defending religious freedom
What compels a Christian to study law and defend religious liberty? Does working for religious liberty go against Jesus’ command for his disciples to down their lives? Erik Stanley, from Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the podcast to discuss his life’s calling and the importance of religious liberty. Show Notes Twitter: @ADFErik Website: adflegal.org and adflegal.org/church-alliance
Read MoreNo, you can’t have it all now: How we preach a prosperity gospel without even knowing it
If you were to ask most Christians, you’d find many consider the prosperity gospel to be an unbiblical teaching offered by religious hucksters. But there’s a subtle way in which a similar message creeps into our theologically sound churches—a back-door heresy perhaps more damaging than the promise of a bigger house or fatter bank account.…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Sara Hagerty on cultivating a quiet heart in a noisy world
How we cultivate a quiet heart in a noisy world? How do we balance our public platforms with a life of spiritual discipline? Author Sara Hagerty joins me. She’s the author of Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed. Show Notes Twitter: @sarahagerty Website: sarahagerty.net Book: Unseen: The Gift…
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