Daniel was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, IA. His wife, Emily, was born and raised in Mason City, IA. They met when they were students at the University of Northern Iowa and were married on June 29, 2013. They have four children named Jane (5), Abram (4), Caleb (2), and Lily (9 months) and live in Cedar Falls. They planted Sent Church in 2020 out of a desire to help others follow Jesus. Their deepest passion is to raise up mature men and women of God.