Join Danny as he has conversations with pastors, theological educators, and other church and ministry leaders about faith, church, Baptists, and the Bible. He has a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology and years of pastoral experience. Danny has served churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), American Baptist Churches (ABCUSA), and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF). He's also an avid coffee drinker and has been known to play pickleball on occasion.
When a Successful Pastor Left the Church: What Happened Next?
In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Bill Ireland about his book "Driven: A Field Guide to the Wilderness." They have a conversation about faith, ministry, and Bill’s emotional and spiritual struggles caused by the resignation of his last pastorate. Bill also reflects on how all his difficulties and disappointments impacted his wife and his daughter. He also offers valuable insights for anyone facing unexpected challenges or spiritual droughts. Bill graduated with an undergraduate degree from Mississippi College, and with M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He's served Baptist churches in MS, KY, LA, GA, and NC and is now Pastor of Norris Religious Fellowship in Norris, TN. You can find him on Facebook and his book on Amazon.
29 Sept 2026
The Samaritan Woman Was Not the Sinner Church History Made Her
In this episode, Pastor Danny talks with Dr. Caryn Reeder about her book "The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 after #churchtoo. Caryn examines how the Samaritan woman's story has been interpreted through history and what it reveals about women in biblical times and ministry today. She also talks about the church's response to issues of gender, abuse, and interpretation. Caryn is Professor of New Testament and Co-Coordinator of Gender Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. Her research interests include household, gender, and violence in the Bible and biblical world. She has a B.A. from Augustana College, M.A. in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College, and the M.Phil. (OT) and Ph.D. (NT) degrees from the University of Cambridge.
22 Sept 2026
How Texas Baptists Stopped a Fundamentalist Takeover for Decades
In this episode, Pastor Danny welcomes Dr. David R. Currie, a prominent figure in Texas Baptist history, to share his experiences and insights from over two decades of leadership of Texas Baptist Committed. David recalls how the organization was founded amidst a fundamentalist shift within the Southern Baptist Convention. He highlights the importance of communication and collaboration among Texas Baptists, noting how they rallied to protect their institutions and uphold the autonomy of local churches. As the conversation shifts to the present, David expresses concern over the current state of Texas Baptists and the lack of a unified voice championing the causes Texas Baptist Committed once fought for. He calls for a return to the core principles of autonomy, religious liberty, and historical Baptist values, urging current leaders to reflect on what it means to be truly Baptist in today's context. He is a retired Baptist minister, rancher, and business owner, holding the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy (Ethics) degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (thumbnail pic is with his granddaughter Ashleigh).
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