Posts by Daniel Darling
The Way Home: Episode 41 featuring Jefferson Bethke
He burst onto the scene with the viral video: Jesus > Religion. Since then, Jefferson Bettke has been a creative gospel witness online and to audiences around the country. His videos have been seen by tens of millions on Youtube and his books have reached the bestseller lists. So what is it about the digital…
Read MoreICYM: Some recent articles
In case you missed it, here are some recent articles I’ve written: No Quick Fixes – In Touch Magazine A. W. Tozer famously said, “It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until He has hurt him deeply.” Maybe this is what Paul was referring to when he told the believers at Corinth that…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 40 featuring Matthew Hall
How did Carl Henry shape the modern evangelical movement? And what would he say to the movement today? My friend Dr. Matthew Hall joins me on the podcast today to discuss Henry, the importance of studying church history, and the contemporary evangelical movement. Dr. Hall serves as the Vice President for Academic Services at the…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 39 featuring Alan Cross
How should Christians think about immigration, the refugee crisis, and race? Today, my friend Alan Cross joins me to discuss these important issues. Alan is a Southern Baptist pastor in Montgomery AL, an author, blogger. He’s the author of a great book When Heaven and Earth Collide. Listen to this week’s episode Show Notes: Twitter: @alanlcross…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 38 featuring Jonathan Howe
How should pastors conduct themselves on social media? Should pastors blog and if so, why? And what does it take to get a good podcast off the ground? These are questions I posted to Jonathan Howe, a very good friend and an expert on creating, publishing, and posting digital content. Jonathan is Director of Strategic…
Read MoreThe Great Commission Versus the Church Calendar
From my latest piece for In Touch: “It’s not simply the pastor’s job to make disciples, it’s the job of the whole church,” I had said for the umpteenth time in a message on discipleship. When my sermon was finished, I headed to the back of the auditorium, as I’ve always done, to shake hands…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 37 featuring Courtney Reissig
Courtney Reissig is the author of The Accidental Feminist: Restoring Our Delight in God’s Good Design. Listen to this week’s episode Show Notes: Book: The Accidental Feminist Twitter: @courtneyreissig Website: cdtarter.blogspot.com
Read MoreICYMI: Trust, Engagement, Mission
In case you missed it: some of my latest articles: Three Important Ways to Build Trust – Lifeway Pastors What is the most important character trait for a pastor? A preaching gift? Theological education? Leadership skills? Vision? Communication saavy? A shepherd’s heart? All of these things are important and essential for the ministry, but none…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 36 featuring Laura Story
What happens when God doesn’t fix what you want him to fix? This is the question Laura Story faced recently. Laura Story is an award-winning Christian singer and songwriter. She has written some of the most beautiful songs for worship: “Blessings”, “Indescribable” “Mighty to Save”, “Friend of Sinners.” She recently wrote a book: When God Doesn’t…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 35 featuring Matt Lewis
Today on the podcast I’m joined by my friend Matt Lewis. Matt is a popular columnist, author, and political pundit. His work is featured regularly in The Week and The Daily Beast.He is also a senior contributor for The Daily Caller. Matt Lewis is the author of a new book on conservatism called Too Dumb to Fail. Matt…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 34 featuring Vincent DiCaro
Today I am glad to be joined by my friend Vincent DiCaro, Chief Outreach Officer for Carenet. Prior to that Vincent worked at The National Fatherhood Initiative. Carenet is a national organization with over 1,100 crisis pregnancy centers. Vincent is going to talk to us about the effectiveness of Pregnancy Resource Centers, particularly in light of…
Read MoreThe Way Home: Episode 33 with Lisa Anderson
Today I am glad to be joined by my friend Lisa Anderson. Lisa is the director of Boundless and young adults at Focus on the Family and hosts The Boundless Show, a national radio program and podcast.. Lisa is a longtime friend and a terrific voice on singleness, dating, theology and other issues that affect young…
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