I first met Marty around 1997 when I was teaching at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. Marty was a student at the time, and I asked him to be my teaching assistant and grader. He did a great job. Marty went on to pastor Bay Leaf Baptist Church, and now he works for the North American Mission Board as well and serves as an interim pastor in North Carolina... and he is also a farmer! Tune in for a fascinating life story and great practical tips about finishing strong in ministry and in your walk with Christ.

Pastor Danny welcomes to the show Fred Eppright of the Baptist Haiti Mission and the IMPACTcares Foundation to give an update on the ongoing work in Haiti as well as on his work in Ukraine. Fred, his son Matt, and their partners at the BHM are doing truly powerful, invaluable work. We think you will be blessed to hear about what they are doing and perhaps be interested in partnering with them in their ministry. Learn more about the BHM at: https://bhm.org

Pastor Danny welcomes to the show his friend Fred Erickson, retired U.S. Air Force colonel, Thunderbird pilot, and Vietnam war veteran. Fred is chairman both of the deacons and of the Finance Committee at Great Hills Baptist Church and a long-time member of the church with his wife Fran. Fred is also chairman of the board at Restoration Ranch, TX, a non-profit in the Austin area that helps women escape bad situations, overcome addictions, and build their relationship with Jesus. Fred talks about all of this and more in this episode, including some harrowing war stories.

Pastor Danny welcomes to the show his friend Pastor David Burton who has faithfully served the Lord in ministry for over 50 years! David has served in various capacities, including as the Director of Evangelism for the Southern Baptist Convention for over 25 years, and now serves as the president of his own ministry based in Florida. He shares a lot about what he has learned about sharing the Gospel with people in various conexts, including in his motorcycle ministry!

Special Podcast in Response to Charlie Kirk's Assassination. September 12, 2025.

Pastor Danny welcomes to the show his friend Pastor Jarrett Stephens of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX, to discuss godly and biblical leadership, his own experience with it, and the principles he lives and leads by.

Pastor Danny shares how we can best strengthen our foundation so as to be strong enough in our faith and life to endure trials and difficulties in a way that glorifies God and points those around us to Him.

Pastor Danny welcomes to the show his friend Tony Buchanan of Entrust Ministries and former Senior Pastor of Manley Baptist Church for 11 years to discuss how he is continuing in vocational ministry despite battling cancer, what he has learned through this difficult season of life and ministry, and more.