The Way Home Podcast

What critical factors help create environments for kids’ faith to flourish? A brand-new Lifeway survey of 2,300 Christian kids and parents asks what factors encourage kids to stay in the church. Jana Magruder, LifeWay Director of Kids’ Ministry, joins me to discuss the surprising results and offers hope and encouragement for parents. Show Notes Book: […] The post The Way Home: Jana Magruder on encouraging kids’ faith appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 […] The post The Way Home: Michael Kelley on demystifying discipleship appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 […] The post The Way Home: D.H. Dilbeck on the legacy of Frederick Douglass appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 […] The post The Way Home: Jenny Yang on being an advocate for refugees and immigrants appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 […] The post The Way Home: Ann Voskamp, Russell Moore, Jim Daly, and Jenny Yang on what it means to be pro-life appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 […] The post The Way Home: Ben Watson on caring about pro-life issues and justice issues appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 […] The post The Way Home: Sen. James Lankford on maintaining spiritual disciplines appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 The post The Way Home: Erik Stanley on defending religious freedom appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 […] The post The Way Home: Sara Hagerty on cultivating a quiet heart in a noisy world appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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, Robby is the pastor of one of the largest churches in the Southern Baptist Convention and a leading advocate for […] The post The Way Home: Robby Gallaty on the importance of discipleship appeared first on Daniel Darling.