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The Way Home: Jason Romano on blooming where you’re planted
January 22, 2021This week on The Way Home podcast Jason Romano joins me to talk about his latest book “The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life.” Jason now works for Sports Spectrum, a ministry that connects sports and faith, but…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Bob Lepine on marriage
January 14, 2021Bob Lepine joins me on The Way Home podcast to talk about his latest book “Love Like You Mean It: The Heart of a Marriage that Honors God.” Bob has been married for 41 years, and in this conversation we talk about what…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Lysa TerKeurst on forgiveness
January 7, 2021Lysa TerKeurst joins me on The Way Home podcast to talk about her own vulnerability about some of the trials and sufferings she has endured. We talk about her latest book “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Tara-Leigh Cobble on reading the Bible and myths about our quiet time
December 17, 2020Tara-Leigh Cobble joins me on The Way Home podcast to talk about why it’s important to read the Bible, how she struggled (like all of us) to keep on track, what to do if you get off track on your Bible reading…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Brant Hansen on radio, words, and Asperger’s
December 10, 2020Brant Hansen joins me on The Way Home podcast to talk about his journey into radio, his life-long obsession with words, and his experiences with Asperger syndrome and how that interacts with his faith and what has made him an advocate for…
Continue ReadingBONUS EPISODE: Jesus the Greatest Character of All
December 8, 2020This special episode is a sneak peak of a podcast series I recorded in conjunction with LifeAudio to accompany my book “The Characters of Christmas.” I hope it will serve as a helpful resource for you and your family this Christmas season.…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Jared Moore on kids and culture
December 3, 2020Jared Moore joins me on The Way Home podcast to talk about teaching our kids how to think about and embrace pop culture—movies, music, social media, and cultural artifacts. He helps parents walk through and navigate some of these challenges beyond just…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Gene Getz on ministry and teaching the Bible
November 19, 2020Gene Getz joins me on The Way Home podcast to talk about his long years in ministry and what he’s learned from when he started ministry to what ministry is like today. He gives advice for teaching and preaching the Bible, and…
Continue ReadingAlisa Childers joins me on The Way Home podcast to talk about her book, Another Gospel, and her story of wrestling with doubts about the central claims of Christianity and how she found answers that solidified her faith. She is courageous in taking…
Continue ReadingFear has been an ever-present part of our lives in 2020. It’s true that we have a lot of things to fear – the COVID-19 virus, economic shutdowns, unrest, racism, and more – but Christians are often tempted to give way to…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Alister McGrath on the power of apologetics and the life of J.I. Packer
October 30, 2020Alister McGrath is an Oxford scholar and a prolific writer and great thinker. He joins me on The Way Home to discuss the power of apologetics, the life of J.I. Packer, and his new book, Born to Wonder. This episode of The Way…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Benjamin Watson on the continuing abortion divide and why he speaks out
October 22, 2020Our nation is being torn apart. But what if there’s one big thing at the center of it all? Super Bowl champion tight end Benjamin Watson joins me again on The Way Home Podcast to discuss his new documentary, Divided Hearts of…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: David French on the increasing problem of polarization and what we can do about it
October 15, 2020Is 2020 one of the most divisive and worrisome years in American history? David French, formerly of National Review and now a senior editor of The Dispatch, joins me on The Way Home Podcast to discuss his provocative new book, Divided We…
Continue ReadingOur culture tells us that the secret to personal happiness is following our hearts. But what if this path to personal happiness leads to a dead end? Trevin Wax, the senior vice president of Theology and Communications at LifeWay, joins me on The…
Continue ReadingWe live at a time when many are fretting about the decline of religious adherence. But David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird and prolific author, says people have not lost religion, they are just practicing in ways we don’t recognize, such as the…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Dane Ortlund on what Jesus is really like
September 24, 2020Christians know Jesus loves them and died for them, but what is the heart, the character of Jesus and why does this matter? Dane Ortlund, author and pastor, joins the podcast to discuss his bestselling book, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Rhyne Putman on the arguments Christians should and shouldn’t be having online
September 17, 2020What kinds of issues should Christians be debating and discussing? Is there a difference between biblical discernment and the kind of tabloid-style gotcha approach favored by some? Rhyne Putman, associate professor of theology at New Orleans Theological Seminary, joins me on The…
Continue ReadingThe Way Home: Chris Crawford on the pro-life witness, politics, and how churches can help people vote
September 10, 2020Chris Crawford has a long history of activism in the pro-life movement, shaped by Catholic social teaching. Today, he works with the Democracy Fund on issues of civility and citizenship. He joins me on The Way Home Podcast to discuss his journey…
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