Darrell Delaney

Co-host
Groundwork

Rev. Darrell Delaney was appointed as the Director of ReFrame Ministries in June 2026. He joined Groundwork as a co-host in 2021. He earned his Master of Divinity and Graduate Certificate of Urban Pastoral Ministry from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. He also holds a Master of Theology from Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Darrell considers it his life’s calling to create and facilitate life-giving environments where all people can thrive and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Darrell and his wife, Kia, have three children. He enjoys spending time with family, walking, reading, basketball, chess, and video games.

Recent Episodes featuring Darrell Delaney:

July 10, 2026

Saul and David: Envy, Conflict, and Broken Shalom

In the accounts of Saul and David, witness the broken shalom that results when the deadly sin of envy grips our hearts and see both God’s sovereignty and how he continues to work in the lives of his people even in difficult circumstances.

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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness

July 3, 2026

God Calls and Prepares David

The accounts of David’s anointing and his battle with Goliath reveal what God looks for in the heart of a leader and how he prepares the people he calls. Let's discuss what that means for us when he calls us to partner with him in his work in the world today.

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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness

June 26, 2026

God Gives Israel a King

See what happens when God grants Israel’s request to be like other nations and discover how God is faithful and sovereign, working behind the scenes even when his people make choices that don’t align with his will.

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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness

June 19, 2026

The Power of God's Presence and A Call for Repentance

In the account of Israel's history in 1 Samuel, we discover a warning not to cherish outward symbols of faith without also maintaining our inward, faithful obedience to the Lord, and an invitation to return and surrender our hearts to him.

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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness

June 12, 2026

God Speaks Judgment and Calls Samuel

Learn where to look for God and discover hope even when life's situations seem hopelessly unjust and bleak.

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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness

June 5, 2026

Hannah's Prayer and God's Big Answer

Studying Hannah’s sorrow, prayer, and song of praise in the opening chapters of 1 Samuel reveals God’s character, helps us understand where to find God, and what he wants us to do with our pain. Together, we’ll also see how Hannah’s sorrow and private prayer become part of God’s public plan for his people.

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1 Samuel: Trust God Who Works Through Human Pain, Imperfection, and Brokenness