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:
September 29 , 2023
A Lesson in Accountability and Consequences
When we are tempted to seek power and glory for ourselves, it is valuable for us to revisit the story of “the hand writing on the wall” in Daniel, chapter 5, where we learn a great deal about the relationship between accountability, consequences, and our faith.
September 22 , 2023
Faith in the Fire
We all experience pressure to compromise our faith. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace can provide us with great hope, and encourage us to stand firm, trust God, and remain faithful even in the most challenging of circumstances.
September 15 , 2023
God is Sovereign Over All
As Daniel retells the king’s dreams and interprets them, we find hope because those dreams remind us that in all things, no matter the situation, God is sovereign and in control.
September 8 , 2023
When Our Faith Defines Our Character
Let’s witness what God can do when we let our faith, not our context, define our character.
July 14 , 2023
For Yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory Forever. Amen.
Let's discuss the importance of these words, what we mean when we say them, and why we end the Lord’s Prayer this way.
July 7 , 2023
Lead Us Not into Temptation, but Deliver Us from the Evil One
Examine Scripture with us to discuss the nature of sin, what temptation is, and how it plays out in our lives. Together, we’ll clarify the meaning of evil, we’ll remember that Jesus has already won the spiritual battle with evil, and we’ll see how praying this petition of the Lord's Prayer helps us remember our own identity and purpose.
June 30 , 2023
Forgive Us as We Forgive
As fallen human beings, we know that forgiving someone who has wronged us is not always easy—and sometimes it’s complicated. Join us as we examine Scripture to glean a biblical definition of forgiveness and better understand the concept of spiritual debt.
June 23 , 2023
Give Us Today Our Daily Bread
Let's discuss how this petition speaks to our worry, teaches us to trust, and encourages our gratitude.
June 16 , 2023
Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be Done on Earth as in Heaven
Study Scriptures that teach us about both God’s kingdom and God’s will, so that we might better understand what we’re asking of God in this petition.
June 9 , 2023
Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name
Let's discuss what this opening line of the Lord's Prayer acknowledges about who God is, what it affirms about our own identity, what it communicates about our relationship with God, and what it means for us.
June 2 , 2023
God Cares and Will Provide, Trust Him
Studying the consistent evidence of God's providence in Scripture makes it possible to trust him both in times of need and times of plenty.
May 26 , 2023
Honor God By Using His Resources Wisely
The Bible teaches us that everything we have belongs to God. Let’s study Scripture together to better understand what this means for how we handle the money and possessions we have in this life.