The Way Home with Dan Darling

Is America a Christian nation? Ryan Reeves, assistant professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell answers that question on today’s podcast. Ryan also serves as Dean of the Jacksonville campus. Ryan is an adjunct professor for Reformed Theological Seminary and teaches during the summer at Campus Crusade for Christ. He has a Ph.D. from Cambridge University and two masters from Reformed Theological Seminary. Ryan has a terrific blog on historical theology and church history at The Gospel Coalition. He joins me to talk church history, religious liberty, and if he has the deepest voice in the PCA. Show Notes * Twitter: @ryanmreeves * Website: blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/ryanreeves * YouTube Learn more about the 2016 ERLC National Conference here.

What should evangelicals make of the changes in the United Methodist denomination? Today on The Way Home podcast I’m joined by my good friend Mark Tooley. Mark is the president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, as well as the editor of the IRD’s foreign policy and national security journal, Providence. In addition to being a frequent commentator on radio and television, he writes articles for major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, and The New York Post. As a former staffer for the CIA, Mark is a leading expert on foreign policy as well. He has published three books, his latest being The Peace That Almost Was: The Forgotten Story of the 1861 Washington Peace Conference and the Final Attempt to Avert the Civil War. A committed United Methodist, Mark is a strong advocate for life and marriage, and is passionate about reaching the public square with the Gospel. Today we’re going to talk about foreign policy, Methodism, as well as his latest book. Show Notes * Twitter: @markdtooley * Website: providencemag.com and theird.org * Book: The Peace That Almost Was Learn more about the 2016 ERLC National Conference here.

How can pastors equip their people to engage cultural issues? Andrew Walker and Devin Maddox join me to discuss this topic and a new resource from ERLC and Lifeway: The Gospel for Life Book Series. Andrew Walker is the director of public policy studies at ERLC, the editor of Canon and Culture, and the editor, with Russell Moore, of the new Gospel for Life series. Devin Maddox is a publisher for B&H Books. Show Notes * Twitter: @andrewtwalk and @devinmaddox * Website: andrewtwalker.com and canonandculture.com * Book: The Gospel & Religious Liberty; The Gospel & Same-Sex Marriage; The Gospel & Racial Reconciliation Learn more about the 2016 ERLC National Conference here.

How does the uniqueness of Christianity make it compelling? Jared Wilson joins me to answer this question. Jared is a prolific author, a pastor, and the director of content strategy for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jared and I discuss writing, ministry, and evangelical witness in the 21st century. Show Notes * Twitter: @jaredcwilson * Website: jaredcwilson.com * Book: Unparalleled: How Christianity’s Uniqueness Makes It Compelling Learn more about the 2016 ERLC National Conference here.

What does productivity have to do with the gospel? This is the question I pose to my friend and colleague Daniel Patterson. Daniel is the chief of staff at ERLC and an expert at productivity and leadership. He also has a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Daniel and I discuss his role as chief of staff, getting things done, and why we are both longsuffering Cubs fans. Show Notes * Twitter: @dlpatterson * Resource: Is scheduling a spiritual discipline? Learn more about the 2016 ERLC National Conference here.

What unique temptations do pastors face? Zack Eswine, author of The Imperfect Pastor joins me to discuss celebrity evangelicals, fallen pastors, and faithful ministry. Show Notes * Websites: zackeswine.com and riversidestl.org * Twitter: @ZackEswine * Books: The Imperfect Pastor, Sensing Jesus, Spurgeon’s Sorrows: Realistic Hope for those who Suffer from Depression Learn more about the 2016 ERLC National Conference here.