The Way Home with Dan Darling

What’s it like to engage in robust conversations with skeptics and atheists? Justin Brierley discusses this and the impact its had on his faith. Justin is a radio host on Premier Christian Radio in the UK. He seeks to reopen the debate with atheists and skeptics by bringing them on his show to air their arguments for and against the Christian faith. Show Notes * Twitter: @UnbelievableJB * Website: Unbelievable? Podcast * Book: Unbelievable?: Why After Ten Years of Talking With Atheists, I’m Still a Christian

What does it mean to grow in Christ? Darryl Dash joins me to talk about discipleship and how to grow in your walk with the Lord. Darryl is a pastor and church planter in Toronto and author of How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to All of Your Life. Show Notes * Twitter: @dashhouse * Website: dashhouse.com * Book: How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to All of Your Life

Josh Newell joins me to discuss the impact of the The Jesus Film, why movies are an effective gospel tool, as well as the future of the film. Josh is the executive director of The Jesus Film Project. Show Notes * Twitter: @jesusfilm * Website: @jesusfilm.org

What does it mean to be a man of God? What does it mean to be a woman of God? In today’s culture, many parents are faced with tough conversations about gender identity. Hunter Leavine joins me to talk about this and more. Hunter is the co-author of Gender: A Conversation Guide for Parents and Pastors and the College Director for City Church in Tallahassee, Fla. Show Notes * Twitter: @Hunter_Leavine * Website: citychurchu.com * Book: Gender: A Conversation Guide for Parents and Pastors

What steps do you taken when you have a friend or loved one suffering through addiction? Johnny Baker joins us to talk about addiction, God’s grace and how the church can meet people who suffer this way. Johnny is the founder of Celebrate Recovery at Saddleback Church. Over the last twenty six years, over 27,000 individuals have gone through this Christ-centered recovery program at Saddleback Church. The Cele­brate Recovery program is now being used in 35,000 churches nationwide. Over five million individuals have completed the program. Learn more at celebraterecovery.com. Show Notes * Twitter: @johnbakercr * Website: celebraterecovery.com

What does it mean to “kiss the wave”? Dave Furman joins me to discuss trials, suffering, and clinging to faith in God. Dave is the pastor at Redeemer Church of Dubai. Show Notes * Twitter: @davefurman * Website: redeemerdubai.com * Book: Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trials

Catherine Parks is a writer and Bible teacher. She is the author of Real: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships and the co-author of A Christ-Centered Wedding: Rejoicing in the Gospel on Your Big Day. Show Notes * Twitter: @CathParks * Website: cathparks.com * Book: Real: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships

What’s the best way to teach our kids about the Bible? Marty Machowski joins me to talk about this and to offer some helpful tips for doing family devotions. My family has found his books to be extremely helpful. Marty serves as the executive pastor of Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Penn. The Good Company is offering 30% off of ERLC titles through the month of October. To take advantage of this use code ERLC30. Show Notes * Twitter: @MartyMachowski * Website: martymachowski.com * Book: Long Story Short: Ten-Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God

John Onwuchekwa joins me to to talk about the calling on his life, the importance of corporate prayer, and maybe a little bit on the NBA, too. John serves as pastor of Cornerstone Church in Atlanta, Ga. He is the author of the excellent book Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church.  Show Notes * Twitter: @JawnO * Website: cornerstoneatl.org * Book: Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church  

How does the Bible fit together? How does the Old Testament fit with the New Testament? Nancy Guthrie joins me to talk about this and more. She also shares the importance of parents teaching their children to pray. Nancy teaches the Bible at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tenn. Show Notes * Website: nancyguthrie.com * Twitter: @saysNancyGuth3 * Book: What Every Child Should Know About Prayer and Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible’s Story Changes Everything about Your Story

How do we speak the gospel into a culture that is increasingly secular? Josh Chatraw joins me to discuss this and more. Josh is the founding director of the Center for Apologetics and Cultural Engagement at Liberty University, and Associate Professor of Theology and Apologetics. He regularly teaches, preaches, and writes as Theologian in Residence at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Raleigh, N.C. Show Notes * Website: newcityfellows.org * Twitter: @joshchatraw * Book: Apologetics at the Cross: An Introduction for Christian Witness

Craig Groeschel shares how his faith has been tested during his life and his family’s life. He is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church. Show Notes * Website: craiggroeschel.com * Twitter: @craiggroeschel * Book: Hope in the Dark: Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not

Alan Noble joins the podcast to talk about his new book Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. The book “casts a new vision for the evangelical imagination, calling us away from abstraction and cliché to a more faithful embodiment of the gospel for our day.” Dr. Noble is Assistant Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and author of numerous articles. Show Notes * Website: oalannoble.com * Twitter: @TheAlanNoble * Book: Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age

This episode is the last part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God’s Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. What does it mean to be pro-life and pro-justice? Justin Giboney joins the podcast to discuss both of these important topics. Justin is the co-founder and president of The And Campaign (&). He is also an attorney and political strategist in Atlanta, Ga. You can pre-order The Dignity Revolution today and receive a free one-year subscription to Light Magazine. Show Notes * Website: theandcampaign.com * Twitter: @justinegiboney

This episode is part of a special series of podcasts in conjunction with the release of The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God’s Rich Vision for Humanity. In this series, Dan is bringing together leaders and thinkers whose work helps Christians think well about what it means to be human. What does it mean to be a God reflector? How do we act out of humility rather than pride? Joni Eareckson Tada joins me to discuss this and more. Joni is the Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends International Disability Center and is an international advocate for people with disabilities. A diving accident in 1967 left Joni, then 17, a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, without the use of her hands. You can pre-order The Dignity Revolution today and receive a free one-year subscription to Light Magazine. Show Notes * Website: joniandfriends.org * Twitter: @joniandfriends