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The Way Home: Mary DeMuth on the Church’s response to abuse

Mary DeMuth is a survivor of childhood sexual assault. She has written numerous books talking openly about how this shaped her life, how God has healed her, and how this has affected her as a wife and mother. Her most recent book is We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis[image error].

Mary will be a guest at the ERLC National Conference this year, focusing on Caring Well for the Abused.

This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by The Good Book Company.

Show Notes: 

Book: We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis [image error]
Twitter: @MaryDeMuth
Website: wetoo.org and marydemuth.com

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The Way Home: Rachael Denhollander on advocating for abuse survivors

Rachael Denhollander was the first woman to come forward about the abuse and systemic coverup by USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. Her testimony in a victim impact statment, directly confronting her abuser, Larry Nassar, went viral as she spoke of God’s justice and his grace. She has won numerous awards from Time Magazine, ESPN, Glamour, and others.

Rachael joins me to discuss the motivation to come forward and share her story with the Indianapolis Star, igniting an investigation into USA Gymnastics, as well as using her platform as an advocate for survivors and what message she has for the church.

Rachel will be a guest at the ERLC National Conference this year, focusing on Caring Well for the Abused.

Show Notes: 

Book: What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics [image error] and How Much Is a Little Girl Worth? [image error]
Twitter: @R_Denhollander
Website: rachaeldenhollander.com

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The Way Home: Chris Fabry on “Overcomer”

Chris Fabry joins me to discuss his novel Overcomer[image error], the companion novel to the movie by the same name. Chris is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio.

This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by The Good Book Company.

Show Notes: 

Book: Overcomer [image error]
Twitter: @chrisfabry
Website: chrisfabry.com and moodyradio.org/programs/chris-fabry-live

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The Way Home: Lee Eclov on viewing the church as family

Today is a special Tuesday edition of The Way Home podcast. I am so glad to be joined by Lee Eclov. Lee has been a mentor to me. He is pastor of Village Church of Lincolnshire in Lake Forest, Ill., and author of Feels Like Home: How Rediscovering the Church as Family Changes Everything[image error].

Show Notes: 

Book: Feels Like Home: How Rediscovering the Church as Family Changes Everything[image error] 
Website: evcl.org and christianitytoday.com

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The Way Home: Phil Ryken on the Song of Solomon

What does the Bible say about God’s design for love, intimacy, and sexuality? Dr. Phil Ryken joins me today to talk about the Song of Solomon and his new book The Love of Loves in the Song of Songs[image error]. 

Dr. Ryken is president of Wheaton College.

This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by Barbour Books.

Show Notes: 

Book: The Love of Loves in the Song of Songs[image error]
Website: wheaton.edu/about-wheaton/leadership/president-ryken/

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The Way Home: Rebecca McLaughlin on “Confronting Christianity”

Christianity is the most widespread global belief system, but for many, the idea of biblical Christianity challenges some of our deepest beliefs. In her new book, Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin explores 12 questions that keep many from considering faith in Christ.

This episode of The Way Home is brought to you by Barbour Books.

Show Notes: 

Book: Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion [image error]
Twitter: @rebeccmclaugh
Website: rebeccamclaughlin.org

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The Way Home: Katie Butler on human dignity and end-of-life decisions

How does a Christian approach end-of-life decisions with a human dignity focus and that honors the Lord? Katie Butler joins me today to discuss her book Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care. 

Katie is a trauma and critical care surgeon who recently left clinical practice to homeschool her children.

Show Notes: 

Book: Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-of-Life Medical Care [image error]
Website: oceansrisesite.blog

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The Way Home: Mark Vroegop on the importance of lament

Mark Vroegop joins me to talk about lament and how to deal with deep pain in a broken world. Mark is author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy[image error] and serves as Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis.

Show Notes: 

Book: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy [image error]
Twitter: @markvroegop
Website: markvroegop.com

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The Way Home: Randy Newman on evangelism

Randy Newman joins me to discuss evangelism and the importance of engaging others in meaningful spiritual conversations.

Randy is a Senior Teaching Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism at The C. S. Lewis Institute and an adjunct professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Patrick Henry College.

This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by NavPress and Tricia Lott Williford’s book Just. You. Wait.: Patience, Contentment, and Hope for the Everyday[image error].

Show Notes: 

Book: Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People’s Hearts the Way Jesus Did[image error]

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The Way Home: Shannon Bream on journalism and her faith

Shannon Bream is the host of Fox News at Night and the chief legal correspondent for Fox News. She joins me to talk about her unusual path to journalism, her strong faith in Christ, and what she tells aspiring journalists. She is the author of the new book Finding the Bright Side: The Art of Chasing What Matters[image error]. 

This episode of The Way Home is sponsored by NavPress and Tricia Lott Williford’s book Just. You. Wait.: Patience, Contentment, and Hope for the Everyday[image error].

Show Notes: 

Twitter: @ShannonBream

Book: Finding the Bright Side: The Art of Chasing What Matters[image error]

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