Darrell Delaney

Co-host
Groundwork

Darrell Delaney joined Groundwork as a co-host in 2021. He also serves as Lead Chaplain with Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry in Michigan. 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:

April 3, 2026

Jesus' Death, Burial, and Resurrection

As we arrive at the thirteenth and fourteenth Stations of the Cross, we are reminded of how much Jesus Christ endured to accomplish our salvation. Then, if we linger at the tomb a while longer, we see the power of the gospel in Christ’s glorious resurrection and celebrate his Easter victory over death.

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The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha

March 27, 2026

Jesus on the Cross

Witness the eleventh and twelfth Stations of the Cross, one of the shortest prayers in the Bible, and learn what these stations show about the mercy and belonging that God has for us today.

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The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha

March 20, 2026

The Daughters of Jerusalem and Jesus' Crucifixion

Jesus spoke a harrowing warning to the women he saw weeping for him along the road. Then, nailed to a cross, bearing the full weight of human sin, he spoke again. Let's reflect on his words and what they mean for us today.

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The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha

March 13, 2026

Carrying Jesus' Cross on the Road to Golgotha

As we reflect on Jesus' movement toward Golgotha and ultimately his death, let’s consider the symbolism of the wooden cross placed on Jesus' shoulders, the significance of Simon of Cyrene taking up some of the burden of carrying it, what it means to bear the cross with Jesus in our lives, and how it helps us understand what to expect in a life of discipleship.

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The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha

March 6, 2026

Jesus: Judged, Beaten, and Crowned with Thorns

Let's reflect on how these Stations of the Cross highlight Jesus’ innocence and the magnitude of his sacrifice, and what they mean for us as his disciples today.

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The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha

February 27, 2026

Jesus: Condemned by Religious Leaders and Denied by Peter

Reflect on the accounts of Jesus before the Sanhedrin and Peter in the courtyard, and consider the profound meaning of Jesus' experience, while discovering grace and comfort for our own fears and failures.

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The Stations of the Cross: Following Jesus to Golgotha