The Way Home Podcast

What it is it like to grow up as the daughter of famous author and pastor Max Lucado? Why does it look like to wrestle with the faith of your parents? A journey to Oxford took Andrea Lucado to the threshold of faith and doubt. She joins me to talk about this season of life […] The post The Way Home featuring Andrea Lucado appeared first on Daniel Darling.

What does discipleship look like in an urban context? What motivated one pastor to move to the city of Atlanta and plant a multi-cultural congregation? Dhati Lewis joins the podcast to discuss this. Dhati is the lead pastor at Blueprint Church, Director of BLVD with the North American Mission Board, and author of Among Wolves: […] The post The Way Home featuring Dhati Lewis appeared first on Daniel Darling.

What are Southern Baptists doing about the problem of hunger? What is Global Hunger Relief? Jill Waggoner, an ERLC colleague and lead brand manager for Global Hunger Relief joins the podcast to discuss GHR, a great opportunity for those who attend the SBC Convention in Phoenix, and how ordinary families can help provide relief for […] The post The Way Home featuring Jill Waggoner appeared first on Daniel Darling.

How do Christian institutions maintain their orthodox witness while also loving and influencing their neighbors who think differently? How do we stand up for religious liberty while building friendships with those who disagree? Dr. Barry Corey, president of Biola University joins the podcast to talk about kindness, engagement, and the future of Christian higher education. […] The post The Way Home: Dr. Barry Corey on the future of Christian higher education appeared first on Daniel Darling.

How can church communities come around adoptive parents? Songwriter, pastor, and adoption advocate, Erskin Anavitarte joins the podcast to talk music, adoption, and his journey from Division I college basketball player to a life in ministry. Show Notes Album: Look Up YouTube: youtube.com/user/ErskinAnavitarte  Website: erskinmusic.com The post The Way Home featuring Erskin Anavitarte appeared first on Daniel Darling.

What did this Emmy-award winning sportscaster learn from his father? Ernie Johnson, host of The NBA on TNT joins the podcast to talk about his childhood as the son of a famous sportscaster, his journey with cancer, and why he and his wife chose to adopt four children. Ernie is a world-class broadcaster, has broadcast […] The post The Way Home: Ernie Johnson on sports and what his father taught him appeared first on Daniel Darling.

How can churches serve refugee populations in their community? What compelled Johnson Ferry Baptist Church to open their homes and their hearts? My friend, Dr. Bryant Wright talks to me about refugees, about his ringside seat during the SBC’s conservative resurgence, and his favorite presidential biographies. Show Notes Twitter: @bryantwright Website: rightfromtheheart.org The post The Way Home: Bryant Wright on refugees, the SBC, and presidential biographies appeared first on Daniel Darling.

What does it mean to live out a holistic pro-life ethic? Why is human dignity so central to Christian calling? Briana Stensrud, Director of Sanctity of Human Life and Community Outreach at Focus on the Family joins me to talk about human dignity, the partnership between Focus and ERLC, and an important new resource to […] The post The Way Home featuring Briana Stensrud appeared first on Daniel Darling.

What was the inspiration behind the writing of the The Jesus Storybook Bible? Ten years after its publication, author Sally Lloyd-Jones joins the podcast to talk about the unexpected success of this children’s classic and what she has learned about teaching the Bible to children. The Jesus Storybook Bible is, in my view, one of […] The post The Way Home: Sally Lloyd-Jones and The Jesus Storybook Bible appeared first on Daniel Darling.

How do churches help disciple kids and equip parents in this changing culture? Steve Adams, children’s pastor at Saddleback Church, joins us to discuss these questions and more. His new book, Children’s Ministry on Purpose offers churches a guide for shaping their ministry to parents and children. Show Notes Book: Children’s Ministry on Purpose: A Purpose Driven Approach […] The post The Way Home featuring Steve Adams appeared first on Daniel Darling.