Posts by Daniel Darling
Troubled Hearts in Tumultuous Times
What is going on? This is the sentiment I’ve heard from many friends and family, especially as they survey this increasingly crazy election season. I have to admit that I’ve been more than a bit distressed myself lately. How is it, for instance, that a vulgar, reality-show icon who has built his empire by exploiting…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 57 featuring Darrin Patrick
Darrin Patrick is the founder and lead pastor The Journey Church in St. Louis, vice-president of Acts 29, a church planting network, and chaplain of the St. Louis Cardinals. He is a prolific author and featured speaker. His latest book is The Dudes Guide to Marriage. Darrin and I will talk about baseball (in which I will…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 56 featuring Thomas Kidd
Today I am excited to be joined by Thomas Kidd. Dr. Kidd is a historian and professor who teaches history at Baylor University and serves as the Associate Director of Baylor’s Institute for Studies of Religion. He is a regular contributor for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, and USA Today. He is…
Read MoreSome thoughts on productivity and leadership from a creative
Productivity is a growing field among evangelicals and I’m so grateful for this. Gifted men like Matt Perman and Michael Hyatt have helped us think through the best way to do be most efficient in our respective callings. At ERLC we are blessed to have our very own productivity guru, Daniel Patterson, who has taught me…
Read MoreGood Men Are Hard to Find: Lessons from the Life of George H.W. Bush
I just finished reading Jon Meacham’s magnificent biography of the 41st President of the United States, George HW Bush, a book I thoroughly enjoyed, from cover to cover. Bush’s election to the presidency in 1988 was the first presidential election I paid attention to. I was ten years old, already a budding politics and history nerd.…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 55 featuring Erin Straza
Today I’m joined on the podcast by gifted writer, Erin Straza. My colleague Lindsay Swartz joins me for this interview as we discuss The Story, a beautiful short film that tells the gospel story in a fresh and compelling way. We walk about the power of story, evangelism, and how Christians should talk about Christ…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 54 featuring Sean McDowell
How can parents, pastors and influencers help students think critically and think well? This is the task of my good friend, Sean McDowell. Sean is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He is an Assistant Professor in the Christian…
Read MoreHow to be a prolific writer
One of the questions I often get from emerging writers is this one: How do you create a lot of good content at a regular pace. Over the years, I’ve been blessed with opportunities to write for a variety of outlets on topics I enjoy. I write regularly for ERLC and am a regular contributor to several…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 53 featuring Jim Gash
Today I am excited to be joined by Jim Gash. Jim is the Director of the Global Justice Program and Professor of Law at Pepperdine School of Law, a Christian law school in Malibu, California. Professor Gash is the author of an exciting new book titled Divine Collision: An African Boy, an American Lawyer, and Their Remarkable…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 52 featuring Dimas Salaberrios
Today on the podcast we chat with Dimas Salaberrios founder and pastor of Infinity Bible Church in New York City. Dimas has a remarkable story. His mother considered aborting him; he spent time as a gang leader on the streets of New York City and was discipled by Tim Keller. Today he’s pastor of a ministry that…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 51 featuring Louie Giglio
For the first podcast of 2016, I’m joined by Louie Giglio. Louie is the founder of Passion, a global movement of college-aged people living for the fame of Jesus Christ. He is the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Ga. Louie is also the author of six books, including his latest, The Comeback: It’s…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 50 featuring Mike Cosper
What were the best movies and books of the year? I talk to my good friend, Mike Cosper, Pastor of Worship and Arts at Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Ky., and author of several must-read books, including his latest, The Stories We Tell. Mike is one of the keenest observers of culture, helping Christians discern the themes…
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