What if we've created a false distinction between missions abroad and our day-to-day mission at home? In this episode, Joey Shaw challenges the Western church's approach to missions, arguing that we've separated "missions" from "mission." Joey's solution isn't to stop sending missionaries, but to stop pretending that cross-cultural ministry is fundamentally different from biblical discipleship.

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What if the most confrontational book in the New Testament is exactly what the church needs right now? Pastor Jason Cook discovered that James doesn't just comfort the afflicted; it afflicts the comfortable, and he's here to tell you why that's exactly what we need.

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Welcome to Season 2!

Host Dr. Jamie Trussell kicks off with guests Trevin Wax (NAMB, Keller Center Fellow) and Dr. Thomas West (Senior Pastor, Nashville First Baptist) discussing their new book "The Gospel Way Catechism."

Drawing from Tim Keller's call for "counter-catechesis," this resource presents biblical truth in direct response to today's dominant cultural narratives like self-expressive individualism.

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Get ready for Season 2 of the Downline Podcast: fresh narratives, new voices, and your favorite guests are back.

This summer, we're hitting pause on new episodes to gear up for an exciting fall season! Every other week, we'll be featuring fan-favorite episodes you may have missed. New episodes return this August!

Joined again this week by Trevin Wax, Jamie and Trevin discuss the importance of gender and why Christians cannot capitulate to the cultural chaos of our day. This conversation is helpful for Christians seeking to navigate gender discussions and often-challenging cultural gender stereotypes in today's society. Listen to hear this conversation about why gender matters and why this is a crucial place for Christians to lovingly stand their ground.

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Trevin is a former missionary to Romania and regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition. Trevin has contributed to The Washington Post, Religion News Service, World, and Christianity Today. He has served as general editor for The Gospel Project and has taught courses on mission and ministry at Wheaton College. Trevin is the author of several books, including "The Multi-Directional Leader," "Rethink Your Self," "This Is Our Time," "Eschatological Discipleship," and "Gospel Centered Teaching."

This summer, we're hitting pause on new episodes to gear up for an exciting fall season! Every other week, we'll be featuring fan-favorite episodes you may have missed. New episodes return this August!

In this episode Jamie is joined by returning guest, Downline founder and president, Dr. Kennon Vaughan to discuss "The Killer D's" - five strategies the enemy uses to undermine believers in their spiritual journey. Drawing from wisdom passed down during their training years ago, Jamie and Kennon unpack these potential pitfalls.

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This summer, we're hitting pause on new episodes to gear up for an exciting fall season! Every other week, we'll be featuring fan-favorite episodes you may have missed. New episodes return this August!

Jamie is joined by Dr. Russell Moore, Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and former President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, to explore the complex intersection of faith, politics, and Christian unity.

Dr. Moore brings his theological insights and years of experience navigating the turbulent waters of religious and political discourse to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the American church today. From the subtle dangers of political idolatry to the pursuit of faithful Christian witness in an age of division, this conversation offers both biblical insight and practical steps for Christians who want to be faithful culture-engagers rather than culture-warriors.

Check out Dr. Moore's Podcast here

Follow Russell on social media: https://www.instagram.com/russellmoore

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This summer, we're hitting pause on new episodes to gear up for an exciting fall season! Every other week, we'll be featuring fan-favorite episodes you may have missed. New episodes return this August!

Memphis native Shad Berry, a seasoned business leader and community mentor, opens up about his winding journey through family business, nonprofit leadership, and personal transformation. Through his own stories—Shad reflects on embracing weakness, navigating change, and the deep work of character formation.

Check out Shad on instagram here

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Season 1 of The Downline Podcast is officially in the books. Time to talk about what comes next, with some gratitude thrown in along the way.

New episodes, new guests, new stories—all in the works while you catch up on what you might have missed.

New episodes of The Downline Podcast won't be released until August 2025

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Jamie welcomes Pastor Garrett Kell from Del Rey Baptist Church to tackle pressing questions Christians face today:

• Why Church Membership Matters - Using passages from Hebrews, Garrett explains why committed membership in a local church is biblically essential, not optional.
• Christ's Atonement - An exploration of whether Jesus died for everyone and what that means for salvation.
• Making Sense of Suffering - Drawing from biblical examples and personal experience, Garrett addresses how Christians can understand evil and suffering in light of God's sovereignty.

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Check out Garrett's Book: Pure in Heart

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