In this episode, Jamie and Jason continue their discussion on loneliness and offer immediate steps we can take to combat this pervasive struggle. They delve into the qualities that define a true friend, exploring how these characteristics can help alleviate feelings of isolation. The conversation then turns to Jesus' teachings on friendship and how He exemplifies the ideal friend through His actions and words in the Gospels.

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Connect with Jason at Del Ray Baptist Church - https://delraybaptist.org/

Jason is a former Downline staffer of four years. He earned his undergraduate degree in History from West Virginia University. After university, he spent two years involved in pioneering missions work in East Asia before moving to north Texas for further theological education. Jason served as the Associate Director for Denton Bible Church's ministry to senior adults for four years while earning his master's degree in Historical Theology & World Missions from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.). After seminary, the Sevilles moved to Memphis, TN, then to Shanghai, China for six years, where Jason served as the senior pastor of Shanghai International Bible Church. He now is an associate pastor at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.

This week we're joined by Jason Seville. A former Downline staffer for four years, Jason earned his undergraduate degree in History from West Virginia University. After university, he spent two years involved in pioneering missions work in East Asia before moving to north Texas for further theological education. Jason served as the Associate Director for Denton Bible Church's ministry to senior adults for four years while earning his master's degree in Historical Theology & World Missions from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.). After seminary, the Sevilles moved to Memphis, TN, then to Shanghai, China for six years, where Jason served as the senior pastor of Shanghai International Bible Church. He now is an associate pastor at Del Ray Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.

Secular and religious surveys of our culture agree that loneliness is one of the greatest problems facing American society today. Listen to Jamie and Jason discuss the pervasiveness of this problem and how the reality of loneliness informs our disciple-making efforts.

Connect with Jason at Del Ray Baptist Church - https://delraybaptist.org/

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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."

In our debut episode, we're joined by Trevin Wax, a former missionary to Romania and columnist at The Gospel Coalition. He has written for prominent publications like The Washington Post, Religion News Service, World, and Christianity Today. As an author of books including "The Multi-Directional Leader" and "Rethink Your Self," and having taught at Wheaton College, Trevin brings deep insights into culture and faith.

In this conversation, Jamie and Trevin explore how culture often encourages us to find identity by looking inward, while the Gospel offers a transformative alternative—directing our focus upward to understand our true selves.

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Rethink Your Self by Trevin Wax - https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/rethinkyourself/

Jesus commanded His followers in Matthew 28 to go and make disciples - but what does that mean? So often Christians read about discipleship in their Bibles or hear about making disciples from the pulpit, but are never clearly answered: "What is discipleship and how can I join?" The Downline Podcast, hosted by Jamie Trussell, aims to share conversations built around gospel-based discipleship. As an extension of Downline Ministries, a gospel-driven ministry that aims to equip believers to share their faith and make disciples, this weekly podcast exists to help Christ-followers grow in their ability to faithfully walk with Jesus while also pouring their lives into others.

The Downline Podcast will launch August 26th! Subscribe to never miss an episode, and visit downlineministries.com to learn more about our mission of discipleship.