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:

Jesus' Parables, Discipleship, and the Cost of Following Jesus

Discover what Jesus teaches about the attitudes and hearts of his followers and discuss honestly what it costs to prioritize Jesus in our lives. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

The Victory of God

Study the recurring theme of God's victory for us and for all who are marginalized or far off, and think about what this means for how we live our faith today. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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.

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

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. 

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Important Themes in the Gospel of Luke

Recent Blog Posts written by Darrell Delaney:

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...

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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...

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