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The Way Home: Ann Voskamp, Russell Moore, Jim Daly, and Jenny Yang on what it means to be pro-life

February 22, 2018

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…

The Way Home: Ben Watson on caring about pro-life issues and justice issues

February 16, 2018

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…

The Way Home: Sen. James Lankford on maintaining spiritual disciplines

February 1, 2018

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…

The Way Home: Erik Stanley on defending religious freedom

January 18, 2018

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…

The Way Home: Sara Hagerty on cultivating a quiet heart in a noisy world

January 11, 2018

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…

The Way Home: Robby Gallaty on the importance of discipleship

January 4, 2018

He battled drug addiction and chronic pain. Cocaine and heroine brought him to his knees, even stealing money from his parents just to survive. It was at this low point that Robby Gallaty found Jesus. Today,…

The Way Home: Bob Lepine on marriage and parenting

December 21, 2017

He has been on the radio talking about marriage and parenting for twenty-five years. What lessons does this radio veteran have for young families? Bob Lepine is a great broadcaster, a creative leader, and the…

The Way Home: Jamie Ivey on image and identity

December 14, 2017

We present, on social media, to our friends, at work, the best versions of ourselves. But what if people knew who we really were? With our mess ups and mistakes and foibles? Jamie Ivey, a…

The Way Home: Scott James on celebrating the wonder of Christmas

December 7, 2017

How can families celebrate the wonder of the incarnation throughout the Christmas season? Doctor, church elder, and author, Scott James joins to the show to talk about the rhythms of his family and about his…

The Way Home: Marvin Olasky on journalism and the pursuit of truth

December 1, 2017

How should Christians think about journalism and the pursuit of truth? The longtime editor-in-chief of World Magazine joins the podcast to talk the media, Christian witness, and his journey from Marxism to Christianity. Marvin Olasky…

The Way Home: Alistair Begg on Spurgeon, pastoral leadership, and sports

November 16, 2017

How has Charles Spurgeon’s ministry influenced Alistair Begg, pastor, radio teacher, and author? Today Alistair joins the podcast to talk Spurgeon, pastoral leadership, and Cleveland sports. I asked him about the difference between shepherding and mere…

The Way Home: Kyle David Bennett on spiritual disciplines

November 9, 2017

What do personal, spiritual disciplines have with our life on mission in the world? How does personal righteousness affect our activism? Kyle David Bennett, professor at Caldwell University and author of Practices of Love: Spiritual Disciplines for…

The Way Home: Dean Inserra On Evangelizing the Bible Belt

October 18, 2017

He planted a church, ten years ago, with a handful of people in his parent’s living room. Today, Dean Inserra is pastor of City Church the biggest church in Tallahassee. But his method is not…

The Way Home: Brett McCracken On the Blessed Awkwardness of Church Life

October 6, 2017

Most of us look for churches that make us feel comfortable, but perhaps the awkwardness of living in community with people different from us is part of God’s plan for our sanctification. Brett McCracken, journalist and…

The Way Home: Jimmy Scroggins on The Changing Nature of Evangelism

September 27, 2017

How is evangelism different in an increasingly secular culture? How can faithful Christians initiate gospel conversations? Jimmy Scroggins, lead pastor at Family Church in West Palm Beach, FL and author of Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel…

Matt Carter on The Friendship Between Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Johnson

September 21, 2017

A popular British pastor and a former American slave. How did this friendship between Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Johnson develop and how did it shape their ministries?  Matt Carter, co-author of a new book, Steal Away Home, joins…

The Way Home: Christine Hoover on Real Friendships in a Connected World

September 15, 2017

We live in the most connected time in human history and yet we maybe the most lonely people in human history. How do we develop real friendships that transcend the screen? Christine Hoover joins us. She’s…

The Way Home: Gabe Lyons on Christianity in a secular society

September 7, 2017

What does Christian witness look like in an increasingly pluralistic and secular society? Why is religious liberty so important for human flourishing? How can Christians lead the way in shaping the future of the country?…