Dan is an author, co-author, or editor of 20 books, including The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas, The Characters of Easter,  A Way With Words, Agents of Grace: How to Bridge Divides and Love as Jesus Loves, In Defense of Christian Patriotism, and the forthcomingBiblical Wisdom for Everyday Life. 

Dan is an award–winning writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications. In addition to his columns for World magazine, Dan’s work is often featured in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, The Dispatch, and National Review. His op-eds have appeared in The Washington Post, CNN, Washington Times, Time, Huffington Post, First Things, The Spectator, and other leading outlets.

Publisher’s Weekly called his writing style “substantive and punchy.” Dan speaks and preaches around the country and is regularly interviewed on radio and television, including MSNBC’s Morning Joe, CNN, NewsNation, and Fox News. He has been profiled by The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and other outlets. 

Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministry from Dayspring Bible College, has studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and holds a Master’s degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Darling also spoken at churches and conferences around the country and has lectured at Union University, Oklahoma Baptist University, North Greenville University, William Carey University, Southwest Assemblies of God University, Taylor University, Judson College, William Carey University, North Greenville University, and Dallas Baptist University. He serves as a research fellow for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society.

Dan has served churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He and his wife Angela have four children and are members of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth.