Dan Darling joins me in welcoming Congressman Diane Black (TN-6) to the podcast. Black discusses the Health Care Conscience Protection Act, supporting persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East, and her journey from registered nurse to seasoned elected official from the Volunteer State.

* Bio, Rep. Diane Black

* @RepDianeBlack

* Health Care Conscience Protection Act

* ERLC 2015 Legislative Agenda

* Resolution Condemning Persecution of Religious Minorities

* Position still vacant: Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia.

* Washington Post, Aug 2014

Daniel Darling (@dandarling) is the ERLC’s Vice President for Communications. He is a contributor to Leadership Journal, Homelife, Crosswalk.com, Stand Firm,” and a variety of other evangelical publications. He has written several books, including his latest, Activist Faith. He blogs and podcasts at danieldarling.com.