The Way Home with Dan Darling

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. How can Christians help lead the conversation of Down syndrome? Rick Smith, founder of Hope Story, joins me to talk about being a dad to a child with Down syndrome. He shares how he and his wife started a ministry to educate people about Down syndrome. You can pre-order The Dignity Revolution today and receive a free one-year subscription to Light Magazine. Show Notes * Website: noahsdad.com and hopestory.org * Twitter: @RickSmith and @hopestory_org

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 created in the image of God? Dr. John Kilner joins me to talk about bioethics, the Imago Dei, and why people matter. Dr. Kilner served for more than eleven years as president of The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity on the Trinity campus, where he continues as senior fellow. He is currently co-chair of the bioethics section of the Evangelical Theological Society. You can pre-order The Dignity Revolution today and receive a free one-year subscription to Light Magazine. Show Notes * Website: divinity.tiu.edu * Book: Dignity and Destiny: Humanity in the Image of God and Why People Matter: A Christian Engagement with Rival Views of Human Significance

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. Mindy Belz is senior editor of WORLD Magazine and the author of They Say We Are Infidels. Through her reporting she has helped to humanize people we are otherwise tempted to ignore. You can pre-order The Dignity Revolution today and receive a free one-year subscription to Light Magazine. Show Notes * Website: world.wng.org/globe-trot * Twitter: @mcbelz

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 created in the image of God? How does this relate to human dignity? Russell Moore joins this special edition of the podcast. Dr. Moore is the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. You can pre-order The Dignity Revolution today and receive a free one-year subscription to Light Magazine. Show Notes * Website: russellmoore.com and erlc.com * Twitter: @drmoore

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. He has traveled all over the world in a 20-year career, helping World Vision bring help and hope to the most vulnerable. World Vision CEO Rich Stearns joins me to talk about what he’s learned about a Christian’s call to both the Great Commission and Great Commandment, about leadership in a multi-national Christian organization, and why he still thinks too many Christians have a hole in their gospel. You can pre-order The Dignity Revolution today and receive a free one-year subscription to Light Magazine. Show Notes * Website: worldvision.org * Twitter: @RichStearns

How does the Old Testament fit in with the rest of the Bible? And how does this apply to me today? My friend Brandon D. Smith of B&H Publishing stops by to share some of his insight. Brandon is the author of They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament. He also serves at City Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and co-hosts the Word Matters podcast. Show Notes * Website: secundumscripturas.com and centerforbaptistrenewal.com * Podcast: wordmatterspod.com * Book: They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament

How does the Old Testament fit in with the rest of the Bible? And how does this apply to me today? My friend Brandon D. Smith of B&H Publishing stops by to share some of his insight. Brandon is the author of They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament. He also serves at City Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and co-hosts the Word Matters podcast. Show Notes * Website: secundumscripturas.com and centerforbaptistrenewal.com * Podcast: wordmatterspod.com * Book: They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament

How can parents effectively communicate the truths of Scripture in a way that is lasting for their children? Brian Dembowczyk joins me to share some practical ways parents, teachers, and leaders can be intentional about passing on the gospel to the next generation. Brian is the managing editor of The Gospel Project at LifeWay. He is the author of Cornerstones: 200 Questions and Answers to Learn Truth and Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry: How the Gospel Will Transform Your Kids, Your Church, Your Community, and the World. Show Notes * Website: gospelproject.com * Twitter: @briandembo and @Gospel_Project * Book: Cornerstones: 200 Questions and Answers to Learn Truth and Cornerstones: 200 Questions and Answers to Teach Truth (Parent Guide)

How can parents effectively communicate the truths of Scripture in a way that is lasting for their children? Brian Dembowczyk joins me to share some practical ways parents, teachers, and leaders can be intentional about passing on the gospel to the next generation. Brian is the managing editor of The Gospel Project at LifeWay. He is the author of Cornerstones: 200 Questions and Answers to Learn Truth and Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry: How the Gospel Will Transform Your Kids, Your Church, Your Community, and the World. Show Notes * Website: gospelproject.com * Twitter: @briandembo and @Gospel_Project * Book: Cornerstones: 200 Questions and Answers to Learn Truth and Cornerstones: 200 Questions and Answers to Teach Truth (Parent Guide)

The events in the book of Exodus stand as a pivotal moment in the Old Testament. Alastair Roberts and Andrew Wilson join the podcast to discuss the recurring theme of the exodus, salvation, and restoration throughout Scripture. Alastair Roberts completed doctoral studies at the University of Durham. He participates in the Mere Fidelity podcast and is a contributing editor for Political Theology Today. Andrew Wilson is teaching pastor at King’s Church London. He is a columnist for Christianity Today. Show Notes * Website: alastairadversaria.com and thinktheology.co.uk/blog * Twitter: @AJWTheology and @zugzwanged * Book: Echoes of Exodus: Tracing Themes of Redemption through Scripture

The events in the book of Exodus stand as a pivotal moment in the Old Testament. Alastair Roberts and Andrew Wilson join the podcast to discuss the recurring theme of the exodus, salvation, and restoration throughout Scripture. Alastair Roberts completed doctoral studies at the University of Durham. He participates in the Mere Fidelity podcast and is a contributing editor for Political Theology Today. Andrew Wilson is teaching pastor at King’s Church London. He is a columnist for Christianity Today. Show Notes * Website: alastairadversaria.com and thinktheology.co.uk/blog * Twitter: @AJWTheology and @zugzwanged * Book: Echoes of Exodus: Tracing Themes of Redemption through Scripture

Are there any heroes today? We asked Chick-Fil-A executive Rodney Bullard about his public service, his work with troubled youth, and about the heroes who shaped his life. Rodney is Vice-President of Community Affairs for Chick-Fil-A. Before coming to Chick-fil-A, Rodney served as an Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting complex criminal cases. For his service, the United States Attorney General presented him with the Department of Justice Director’s Award. Prior to this role, Rodney was selected as a White House Fellow, the nation’s most prestigious public service Fellowship. As a White House Fellow, Rodney was placed at NASA working directly for the NASA Administrator.  A decorated veteran, Rodney also served in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps eventually working at the Pentagon as a Congressional Legislative Liaison in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Show Notes * Twitter: @rodney_bullard * Website: heroeswantedbook.com * Book: Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out

Are there any heroes today? We asked Chick-Fil-A executive Rodney Bullard about his public service, his work with troubled youth, and about the heroes who shaped his life. Rodney is Vice-President of Community Affairs for Chick-Fil-A. Before coming to Chick-fil-A, Rodney served as an Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting complex criminal cases. For his service, the United States Attorney General presented him with the Department of Justice Director’s Award. Prior to this role, Rodney was selected as a White House Fellow, the nation’s most prestigious public service Fellowship. As a White House Fellow, Rodney was placed at NASA working directly for the NASA Administrator.  A decorated veteran, Rodney also served in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps eventually working at the Pentagon as a Congressional Legislative Liaison in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Show Notes * Twitter: @rodney_bullard * Website: heroeswantedbook.com * Book: Heroes Wanted: Why the World Needs You to Live Your Heart Out

What is it like growing up in a famous Christian family? What does ordinary faithfulness look like for a Christian women today? Lauren Green McAfee joins the podcast to talk about growing up in the Green family and about the heroes who have shaped her life. Show Notes * Book: Only One Life: How a Woman’s Every Day Shapes an Eternal Legacy * Twitter: @LaurenAMcAfee * Website: onlyonelifebook.com

What is it like growing up in a famous Christian family? What does ordinary faithfulness look like for a Christian women today? Lauren Green McAfee joins the podcast to talk about growing up in the Green family and about the heroes who have shaped her life. Show Notes * Book: Only One Life: How a Woman’s Every Day Shapes an Eternal Legacy * Twitter: @LaurenAMcAfee * Website: onlyonelifebook.com