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Darryl Dash discusses with Myles Holmes the relationship between physical health and spiritual well-being, highlighting examples from Jonathan Edwards' practices and theology. Myles Holmes emphasizes the often overlooked influence of diet, sleep, and exercise on achieving our spiritual goals. Visit gospelforlife.com for more on this episode.
In this episode, Pastor Kyle Worley talks about his transformative book, Home With God. In this episode, we explore the concept of union with Christ, using the metaphor of a loving home. Kyle's insights offer a new perspective on our relationship with Christ and how it shapes our everyday lives. Find more show notes at gospelforlife.com.
In this episode of "Gospel for Life," host Darryl Dash sits down with author and ministry leader Daniel Im to explore the renewed spiritual openness among Generation Z and Generation Alpha. They explore key ideas from Daniel's books, No Silver Bullets and The Discipleship Opportunity, on how to adjust church practices for a changing world. This episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for church leaders, pastors, and anyone involved in discipleship to connect with today's spiritually curious generations. Read the full notes and transcript at gospelforlife.com.
In this episode of Gospel for Life, host Darryl Dash talks with guest Karl Vaters, an experienced small church pastor and author of "De-sizing the Church." They emphasize the need to shift our ministry focus from numerical growth to discipleship, underscoring Jesus' teachings on making disciples. The episode encourages pastors dealing with growth pressures, highlighting the importance of being faithful and making an impact in their congregations, no matter their size. Read more at https://go.gospelforlife.com/desizing
Season 6 of the Gospel for Life Podcast starts next Monday, October 7. We've got some great episodes coming. I'll be talking to Karl Vaters about the power of small churches, to Daniel Im about the discipleship opportunity we face, to Kyle Worley about union with Christ, to Myles Holmes about the health habits of Jonathan Edwards, and more. Be sure to subscribe, and let a friend know about the podcast!
Darryl Dash tells a story about a Puritan who was given a meagre meal of bread and water. You'd think he would be less than excited. After all, a simple meal of bread and water isn't really anything to write home about. Not very tasty either. But no. His attitude was much different. “All this, … Continue reading All this, and Jesus too!
We go way back to 2008 to an interview I did with Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck on the emerging church. Full show notes at DashHouse.com.
Dwayne's preaching on Mark 10:17-31 and what it means to encounter self-assured. The good news is salvation belongs to God and He can save anyone. When He does, He not only grants you salvation but a new family, along with sufferings, that will be with
What does it mean to encounter outsiders? A desperate mom approaches Jesus to free her daughter from the demonic. He is in Gentile territory. She is a Canaanite, a Syrophoenician, a Gentile. She is outside the covenant and the covenant people. The disciples want Jesus to send her away... they
Ron Johnston, the executive director of Small Church Connections, discusses the importance of small churches and the obstacles they face in a culture that frequently prioritizes size. Full show notes at DashHouse.com.
In this conversation, Ezra Byer and Darryl Dash discuss how to develop a strong rhythm in reading the Bible and maintaining spiritual vibrancy. They explore the hiddenness of God and the importance of living by faith and responding like Jesus. They also address the relevance and impact of the Bible, especially the Old Testament, and how to approach hard passages. They emphasize the unique nature of Scripture and its transformative power. The conversation concludes with a message of hope for those experiencing spiritual drought. Developing a Strong Rhythm in Reading the Bible Maintaining Spiritual Vibrancy Understanding How to Read Scripture Engaging with the Old Testament Addressing Hard Passages in Scripture The Transformative Power of Scripture Spiritual Drought Links: https://www.dashhouse.com/ 8 Habits: A Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to All of Your Life https://www.themondaychristian.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-monday-christian/support
In this episode, Ezra Byer interviews Darrell Dash, a senior pastor and author, about the importance of habits in personal and spiritual growth. They discuss the Christian approach to habits and how they can accelerate spiritual growth. They also explore different types of habit personalities and the time it takes to form strong habits. The conversation delves into the value of eliminating distractions, balancing pushing oneself and good routines, and the challenges of instilling good habits in a busy life. The episode concludes with practical habits for personal growth and a preview of the next episode. Episode Talking Points: Passion for Habits and Personal Transformation Christian Approach to Habits The Importance of Disciplines in Spiritual Growth The Value of Eliminating Distractions Instilling Good Habits in a Busy Life Leadership and Setting the Pace Links: https://www.dashhouse.com/ 8 Habits: A Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to All of Your Life --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-monday-christian/support
Uncover the significance of 2 Timothy and 2 Corinthians for pastors dealing with suffering in ministry. Jonathan Dodson sheds light on how these biblical truths offer profound wisdom and encouragement for pastors navigating the challenges of vocational ministry. Full show notes at DashHouse.com.
Perry Edwards has written a book called Introduction to Early Church History: The First 500 Years to help us understand the first 500 years of church history and why they matter. Full show notes at DashHouse.com
Howard Hendricks is known as someone who shaped many lives not only through his teaching but through his life. You know when you've met someone who studied under Hendricks, because his name will eventually come up. According to Maina Mwaura, author of The Influential Mentor: How the Life and Legacy of Howard Hendricks Equipped and Inspired a Generation of Leaders, Hendricks equipped and inspired a generation of leaders, including some people you'd recognize. It was my privilege to talk to Maina about the life and impact of Howard Hendricks on The Gospel for Life podcast. Full show notes at DashHouse.com
In this episode, Matt is joined by Darryl Dash to talk about Darryl's church planting journey in Liberty Village, Toronto. Darryl shares a story of someone encouraging him to attend a burlesque show (which he didn't do) and how that exposed the gospel need in his neighbourhood. Darryl shares about his brokenness and how the gospel continued to help him change and motivate him through his years of church planting. Darryl is the author of three books: 8 Habits for Growth, How to Grow and Preach Well. Each of these titles are available on Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, as well as Barnes and Noble. Get in touch with Darryl via. dashhouse.com or instagram.
Satan has one main strategy: deception. We tend to think that he works through bizarre manifestations, but he primarily works as a deceiver, and he's very effective. Jesus said, “He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44). We're not always good at recognizing Satan's lies, which causes great damage. Canadian pastor Chris Quiring has written a book to address this issue, and to help us learn how to identify Satan's lies, trace them to their source, and replace them with God's truth. The book is called The Lies That Bind: Exposing The Lies Keeping You From A Rich And Meaningful Life. Full show notes at DashHouse.com
Key Ideas We've always struggled with the temptation to transcend our limits, but technology gives us new opportunities. We need to live in reality, appreciate the ordinary, and find glory in the present moment. No more chasing constant "mountaintop experiences." Living in the here and now means glorifying God in our current circumstances and surroundings. Slowing down and finding rest amidst the chaos of our hyperconnected world is essential for our well-being and productivity. Remember, God is always present with us, even in the midst of the most challenging times or seasons of life. We all have an idea in our minds of how we think life should go, and then real life happens. “We've only tasted the entree, the hors d'oeuvres of the fullness of life in God. We have the fullness of that life yet to come as the Kingdom of God breaks into this world, as the new creation becomes a new permanent reality.” “You're not awesome. You're loved, and that's awesome.” “While we should absolutely pray for and enjoy such mountaintop experiences with God, we need to, as pastors, we need to teach our people of the glory of the ordinary, the glory of plodding, the joy of simply being attentive to the life, the relationships, the geographic spaces that we inhabit, and to go, What does it look like to glorify God here in this space?” “The one thing that we owe absolutely to God is never to be afraid of anything.” (Charles de Foucauld) Liberti Church Adam Ramsey on X Adam Ramsey on Instagram Faithfully Present: Embracing the Limits of Where and When God Has You Truth on Fire: Gazing at God Until Your Heart Sings by Adam Ramsey The Imperfect Pastor by Zach Eswine Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio Honor: Loving Your Church by Building One Another Up by Adam Ramsey Read the full show notes (including a transcript) at DashHouse.com.
God is committed to his people, and It's satisfying when God's people respond. But God's people continue to fail, but hope is coming.
From traditional church pastor to contemporary church planter with Darryl Dash. Is this possible? Welcome to the Stoke It Up! podcast. A podcast encouraging you in your journey with God. Darryl Dash is the pastor of Liberty Grace Church in Toronto, Canada. Liberty Grace Church was planted in one of the toughest parts of Toronto, called, “Liberty Village.“ in this conversation. I talked to Darryl about his transition from a traditional church situation to church planting. The conversation is fascinating. It's very encouraging and meant to encourage you as you think about living out the Great Commission in your life. Darryl has written a couple of great books. One is “8 Habits for Growth: a simple guide to becoming more like Christ. The other book is, “How to Grow: applying the gospel to all of your life.“ Here is the link. I encourage you to leave us a generous review in Apple podcasts. And let us know what you think of this content, and how it applies to your story. If there's a way we can partner with you to see the Great Commission fulfilled in your life, let us know.
What the Church Looks Like on Mission: Acts 8:1-25 (Darryl Dash) by Highlands Community Church
On this episode of Gospel for Life, host Darryl Dash is joined by Mason King, pastor at the Village Church in Texas and author of A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian. The book goes beyond basic spiritual practices and discusses areas that are often neglected such as attention, emotions, and limits. Mason shares insights on how to find real joy in submitting to God and living within limits, the importance of being biblically literate and theologically sound, and how to handle emotions and manage burnout. He also reflects on his own journey and shares his own struggles and areas of growth, including managing anger and learning to love oneself as a Christian. Tune in to this inspiring episode on spiritual growth and discipleship in a secular age. Episode page
I don't know many books on unanswered prayer. That's why Blake Long's new book Taking No for an Answer: How to Respond When God Says No to Our Prayers is so necessary. Episode Links Episode page at DashHouse.com Links Mentioned Long's blog Theology and Life Books Mentioned Taking No for an Answer: How to Respond When God Says No to Our Prayers A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World
I love books. I suppose I'm sometimes prone to think that a particular book I've read recently is one of the most important books and that everyone needs to read it. But I'm not exaggerating when I say that about The Thrill of Orthodoxy by Trevin Wax. It really is one of the most important books written in the past couple of years. Episode Links Episode page at DashHouse.com Link mentioned: Reconstructing Faith podcast Books mentioned: The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of the Christian Faith Rethink Your Self: The Power of Looking Up Before Looking In
In Good Time is not another book on how to use your time better. Instead, Michel wants to reimagine our relationship with time. She wants to help us let go of time anxiety by embracing new habits like receive, wait, enjoy, and remember. Episode Links Episode page at DashHouse.com Links mentioned: Leaf by Niggle @jenpmichel on Instagram @jenpmichel on Twitter Books mentioned: In Good Time: 8 Habits for Reimagining Productivity, Resisting Hurry, and Practicing Peace Counterproductive: Time Management in the Knowledge Economy
We hear a lot of advice about how to grow spiritually. But what actions will make the biggest difference? According to one study, reading the Bible is the number one action you can take to grow. “When it comes to reading the Bible, hands down, this is the input goal that has a direct impact on the total score of all the output goals, or discipleship attributes,” writes Daniel Im in his book No Silver Bullets, reflecting on a study by Lifeway Research. I'm glad that George Guthrie has written A Short Guide to Reading the Bible Better. Episode Links Episode page at DashHouse.com Links mentioned: georgehguthrie.com Bulk orders at Lifeway Books mentioned: A Short Guide to Reading the Bible Better Read the Bible for Life CSB Day by Day Chronological Bible
I'm always excited to see a new resource explaining the value of liturgy, especially one that focuses on helping people with a low-church background to appreciate liturgy. That's why I'm grateful to see Earth Filled with Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and other Ancient Practices of the Church, written by Aaron Damiani. Damiani knows what it's like to move from a low church background to begin to appreciate liturgy, so he's able to help people like me. Episode Links Episode page at DashHouse.com Links mentioned: Aaron Damiani on Twitter ImmanuelAnglican.org Immanuel Anglican on Instagram Books mentioned: Earth Filled with Heaven: Finding Life in Liturgy, Sacraments, and other Ancient Practices of the Church by Aaron Damiani The Book of Common Prayer (2019) — PDF The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture No Future Without Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu Check out the book on Amazon.
Angels: Are there different kinds of angels in the Bible? Darryl Dash writes We know of our enemy's plans The Well Watered Woman's Gift Guide for Readers and Learners. The previous Guides are inside this one. Stephanie Anderson at Randy Alcorn's Alcorn of Eternal Perspective Ministries asks the frequently asked question, Perspective Ministries asks the frequently asked question, How Can I Keep Trusting God If He Hasn't Answered My Deepest Prayers? Pastor Gabe Hughes wrote about his Top 10 Favorite Worship Songs on the CCLI top 100 and reviewed the top 10 praise & worship songs of 2022! Randy Alcorn fleshes out a question he was asked in an interview: Will We Have Regrets at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Becky Aniol at G3Ministries Advent Guide for Homeschool Morning Time or Family Worship: Free Download. Women Encouraged interviewed Katie Faris on her book He Will be Enough All Quiet on the Western Front- movie: World here with their review. Dr. Lisle at the Biblical Science Institute muses All Authority Good Cheap Eats will help you Plan Thanksgiving on a Budget, If you were touched by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, if you watch The Crown, or are interested in The Royals at all, here is Country Life UK with an opinion piece on What sort of man is King Charles III, and what sort of king will he be? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/11/16/prata-potpourri-angels-gift-guides-fave-worship-songs-worship-song-reviews-too-advent-guide-for-homeschool-moms-more/ Season 2 episode 278
Singing is a big deal for Christians. It's “one of the most repeated commands in Holy Scripture,” according to Jim Thompson, author of Sing Loud, Die Happy: An Exploration of How God's Gift of Song Is Meant to Change Us. “It's right up there with ‘believe' and ‘do not fear.'” It's so important that Martin Luther said, “Next to theology, I give to music the highest place and the greatest honor.” And yet I'm not sure that many of us have given much thought to why singing matters to us as Christians. That's why I'm Thompson wrote this book. Episode Links Episode page at DashHouse.com Links mentioned: Saint Cecilia and the Melody Makers on Spotify Jim Thompson on Bandcamp Jim Thompson on Twitter Jim Thompson on Instagram Fellowship Greenville sermons Books mentioned: A King in His Kingdom: A Narrative Theology of Grace and Truth by Jim Thompson A Philosophy of Song and Singing: An Introduction by Jeanette Bicknell Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship by Jonathan Gibson Covenant: The Framework of God's Grand Plan of Redemption by Daniel Block The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale Seek First: How the Kingdom of God Changes Everything by Jeremy Treat Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion by Joshua Porter Check out the book on Amazon.
Darryl Dash on the potential creep of artificial intelligence into church Sam Chan asks Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports? Neil Shenvi Maps Evangelical Twitter (again) Behold the Bridegroom Cometh: Tracking Down a Poet by Andrew Myers at Log College Press. Now What? How Parents Can Pray for Their College-Aged Kids Susan Lafferty short devotional on Obadiah. From The Contenders, Why Should Pastors Avoid Online Quarrels? David Knight at Exposit the Word interviewing Dustin Benge A Royal Remembered: Queen Elizabeth II Promoted to Glory by Ruth Clemence. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/09/17/prata-potpourri-artificial-intelligence-in-the-church-weekend-sports-obadiah-tracking-down-a-poet-more/
How do we respond when we hear of another scandal involving a Christian leader? Truth is, not one of us is far from dishonoring God and within minutes, each of us could experience a destroyed life. Pastor and author Darryl Dash shares several important lessons on how to guard the heart when learning of another Christian leader who has a moral failure. https://www.dashhouse.com/when-you-hear-of-a-scandal/ | https://www.moodypublishers.com/8-habits-for-growth/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Since starting the Gospel for Life podcast, I've interviewed a couple of dozen people. This episode's guest is my favorite so far. Charlene Dash is a gospel-integrated nutrition coach She supports women experiencing setbacks in health and fitness as they gain competence, strength, freedom, and joy in their nutrition, movement, and living. Char is a Revelation Wellness group instructor and is also certified with Precision Nutrition. And she also happens to be my wife. In this episode, Char talks about how and why to care for our bodies as part of the Christian life. Read the show notes and transcript Support me on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
I love pastors who've thought a lot about discipleship, and who are able to share their knowledge with others. Jonathan Dodson is such a pastor. He's the author of Gospel-Centered Discipleship, which is now in its second edition. He's also a local church pastor, the founder of City Life Church in Austin, Texas, where he lives with his wife and three children. Read the show notes and transcript Support me on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
I love talking to people who've thought deeply about discipleship. One such person is Jamie Strickland. Jamie serves as pastor of discipleship ministries at [West Highland Baptist Church] in Hamilton, Ontario. He's served with Power to Change in Canada, Peru, Denmark and the United Kingdom. In 2015, after serving with Power to Change for 13 years, he transitioned to pastoral ministry, and in 2019 joined the staff at West Highland. I'm excited to talk to Jamie about his experience in leading discipleship in the context of a local church. Read the show notes and transcript Support me on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
Many people talk about the importance of habits in the Christian life. But is this topic just a fad? Or do habits help us grow to be more like Christ? In his book Heart & Habits, Dr. Greg Gifford helps us understand habits from a biblical, historic, and theological perspective. He also helps us learn how to develop habits God's way. Read the show notes and transcript Support us on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor, podcaster, and author, Darryl Dash talks about suffering from 2 Timothy 2:3. Darryl says, "Like a soldier expects suffering, if we're followers of Jesus, we've signed up for suffering as soldiers." Special Guest: Darryl Dash.
God doesn't need great prayers to do great things. When you speak to him in simple, trusting faith, you find yourself in a new story where anything is possible, where you always get what's best, and where your problems become opportunities for a greater experience of Jesus. In 21 Days to Childlike Prayer by Jed Coppenger, you'll witness how God responds in power and love to your specific prayers. Read the show notes and transcript Support us on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
Do you feel too busy to pray? You're not alone. We all know that we should be praying more and we genuinely try to make it happen. But everybody that I know, everybody that I've talked to, including really mature believers, often admit that they feel like their prayer life could be improved. Today I'm really excited to talk to Asheritah Ciuciu, and she's written a new book called Prayers of REST. It's a series of prompts to help you hear God's voice. She provides guided prayers that focus your mind and heart on Scripture. Read the show notes and transcript Support us on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
Is there a way to share an offensive message to an offended culture while not being gratuitously offensive? Blake Long wants to help us learn how to engage with boldness and gentleness, bluntness and compassion. Read the show notes and transcript Support us on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
Social media is a gift, but it comes with a dark side. How can we use it wisely? In his new book Terms of Service, Chris Martin helps us think through the blessings and challenges of living in a social media world. Chris Martin is a content marketing editor at Moody Publishers and a social media, marketing, and communications consultant. He writes regularly in his newsletter, Terms of Service. Chris lives outside Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Susie, their daughter, Magnolia, and their dog, Rizzo. In this episode, Sanders explains how to live faithfully in whatever season God you're in right now. Read the show notes and transcript Support us on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
What if you don't have a calling from God, but callings? In The 6 Seasons of Calling, Brian Sanders argues that God has ordained six basic seasons of life: Childhood – the season of bonding Adolescence – the season of learning Early Career – the season of serving Mid-Career – the season of creating Late Career – the season of giving Transition – the season of leaving In this episode, Sanders explains how to live faithfully in whatever season God you're in right now. Read the show notes and transcript Support us on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
If we're going to go the distance, we need practices that will sustain us and help us grow. Many people call this a Rule of Life. But many of us don't know what a Rule of Life is, or where to begin. Rusty McKie, founder of Steadfast Ministries, wants to help. In this episode, I talk to Rusty about what a Rule of Life is, and how to get started. More from Gospel for Life Read the show notes and transcript Join the Gospel for Life Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
We're always on the move, and it's costing us. We talk a lot about going and doing, about the need for meaningful action, service, and pilgrimage. We need to learn about the benefits of resisting the temptation to remain unrooted. In his book Stability: How an Ancient Monastic Practice Can Restore Our Relationships, Churches, and Communities, Nathan Oates draws from some of the best writings on Benedictine spirituality and from his personal experiences raising a family, pastoring a church, and spending time living with monks, Nathan Oates offers a compelling invitation to find inner peace and stillness right where we are. More from Gospel for Life Read the show notes and transcript Join the Gospel for Life Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
“We're not our bodies. They're just containers. What really matters is what's inside.” I hear words like that all the time. What's really surprising is that I also hear them from Christians. It seems that we may be struggling to understand what the Bible teaches about the body and its importance, not just now but for eternity. That's why I'm glad to interview Sam Allberry about his new book What God Has to Say About Our Bodies. More from Gospel for Life Read the show notes and transcript Join the Gospel for Life Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
A lot of people claim to love Jesus, but can't be bothered with the church. The frequency of church attendance is down. Since the pandemic, some have left the church and don't plan to return to in-person anytime soon. It's time to recommit to gathering together as brothers and sisters in Christ. In this episode, Collin Hansen discusses why it's important that we rediscover church. More from Gospel for Life Read the show notes and transcript Join the Gospel for Life Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
This season, we're working through each of the habits in 8 Habits of Growth. We're now on the fourth habit: speaking with God, or prayer. I don't know anyone who doesn't struggle to pray. Kevin Halloran has written a helpful book called When Prayer is a Struggle: A Practical Guide for Overcoming Obstacles in Prayer. Kevin helps us pinpoint areas of weakness in your prayer life and take immediate steps to overcome them. More from Gospel for Life Read the show notes and transcript Join the Gospel for Life Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
Dr. Mike Bird wishes you knew seven important things about the Bible. More from Gospel for Life Read the show notes and transcript Join the Gospel for Life Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter
In this episode, Reagan talks to Darryl Dash, pastor and author of 8 Habits for Growth. They discuss the simplicity of spiritual growth, the habits believers should be practicing, and some of the things that get in the way of growing spiritually. Get the book 8 Habits for Growth: https://amzn.to/2Wb07PW For more productivity from a Christian perspective sign-up for the weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.redeemingproductivity.com/ Support Redeeming Productivity: https://redeemingproductivity.com/about/#support My course on Christian morning routines: https://redeemingproductivity.com/power-mornings/
Darryl Dash is author of How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to ALL of Life. He serves as pastor of Liberty Grace Church in Toronto. He is also cofounder of Gospel for Life, and director of Advance Church Planting Institute. He has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and has over 25 years of ministry experience. Darryl is married to Charlene, and has two adult children, Christy and Josiah. You can find Darryl online at DashHouse.com. Episode Talking Points Gospel-for-Life Increasing Apathy in Secular Culture. How do we minister in this context? Hard Soil vs. the Power of the Gospel Why Small Habits Are Important As embodied creatures, what we do with our bodies is vital Resources 8 Habits: A Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ How to Grow: Applying the Gospel to All of Your Life --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support