The Way Home Podcast

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 podcast to discuss his interest in the life of Spurgeon, the unusual friendship between popular pastor and former slave, and writing […] The post Matt Carter on The Friendship Between Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Johnson appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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 a gifted writer, speaker, and the author of a new book, Messy Beautiful Friendship: Finding and Nurturing Deep and Lasting Relationships.  […] The post The Way Home: Christine Hoover on Real Friendships in a Connected World appeared first on Daniel Darling.

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? Gabe Lyons, founder of Q Forum joins the podcast to discuss these and other questions. He’s the author of a […] The post The Way Home: Gabe Lyons on Christianity in a secular society appeared first on Daniel Darling.

How can Christians find rest in a chaotic and frightening world? Max Lucado joins us to talk about finding peace and living out the gospel in a confusing age. Max is bestselling Christian author and pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. His latest book is More to Your Story: Discover Your Place in […] The post The Way Home: Max Lucado on living out the gospel in a confusing age appeared first on Daniel Darling.

How can Christians think biblically and compassionately about gender confusion and dysphoria? What should the church’s response to transgenderism? My friend and colleague Andrew Walker joins me to discuss these important issues. Andrew is the director of policy studies at the ERLC and the author of a brand-new book, God and the Transgender Debate. Show Notes […] The post The Way Home: Andrew Walker on the church’s response to transgenderism appeared first on Daniel Darling.

Was Benjamin Franklin a deist? Was he a Christian? Why should evangelicals care about this Founder’s faith? Historian Thomas Kidd rejoins the podcast to talk about his excellent new book, Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father. Kidd is distinguished professor of history at Baylor University and the author of several books. Show Notes […] The post The Way Home: Thomas Kidd on the faith of Benjamin Franklin appeared first on Daniel Darling.

What important steps can churches and Christian organizations make to protect children from becoming victims of abuse? Attorney Kimberlee Norris joins the podcast to offer guidance for Christian leaders. Kimberlee represents victims of abuse, serves as a consulting and testifying expert in abuse cases, and provides crisis management and allegation response counsel to ministries of all […] The post The Way Home: Kimberlee Norris on protecting children from abuse appeared first on Daniel Darling.

Have you stopped to consider what that square piece of technology in your pocket might be doing to you? Have you thought of the ways new forms of media change the way we see ourselves and others? As someone who is in constant reach of his iPhone, I have been interested in learning about ways […] The post The Way Home: Tony Reinke on how technology is changing us appeared first on Daniel Darling.

How can parents initiate conversations with their kids about difficult issues? Issues like race, gender identity, sexuality, and technology? Trillia Newbell joins me to discuss her new children’s book on human dignity, her own unique story as a black women in an interracial marriage, and how she talks to her kids about the world. Trillias […] The post The Way Home: Trillia Newbell on discussing difficult issues with her kids appeared first on Daniel Darling.

What does it mean for parents to disciple their children? Can ordinary Christian parents teach their kids about Jesus? A veteran pastor and teacher joins us to talk parenting. Chap Bettis is the author of The Disciple-Making Parent: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Raising Your Children to Love and Follow Jesus Christ. He is also a frequent conference speaker and […] The post The Way Home: Chap Bettis on teaching kids about Jesus appeared first on Daniel Darling.