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:
July 4, 2025
Jubilee and the Joy of Salvation
Discover the importance of Jubilee and joy in the gospel of Luke and what these themes mean for how we faithfully respond to encounters with Jesus and salvation today.
June 27, 2025
Prayer and Dependence on God
Learn how following Jesus draws us into deeper intimacy with the Father, why prayer is key to a resilient faith, and what it means to be people of prayer.
June 20, 2025
Justice and Jesus the Prophet
Explore how Jesus’ teachings about justice continue God’s emphasis on justice in the Old Testament and discuss what Luke still teaches us today about how and when we should care for justice as Christians.
June 13, 2025
The Holy Spirit at Work
Discover the gospel of Luke's unique and valuable perspective on Jesus and discuss the central role of the Holy Spirit in the gospel and our discipleship today.
April 20, 2025
Easter: Jesus is Risen!
The impact of the resurrection is so profound that each of the four gospels tells the story. As we study the gospel stories of Jesus’ victory over death, we’re invited to participate in telling Christ’s story again and again.
April 11, 2025
Holy Week: The Week of Jesus' Death
As we journey through Holy Week together, we create space for God’s Word to nurture our faith and deepen our gratitude for God’s great love and Jesus’ profound sacrifice.
Recent Blog Posts written by Darrell Delaney:
February 13, 2025
The World is Changing: Where Is God?
We cannot deny that the world is changing. In the last few years, we’ve seen the lingering effects of a global pandemic...
January 17, 2023
What is Discipleship?
Serious believers know that discipleship is an important and valuable piece of the faith journey. Understanding what discipleship is and what a...