Join us as we turn the tables and put Jamie Trussell in the hot seat! Weston Downing, our Emerging Leader Director, interviews Jamie about his experience growing up, insights on Christian ministry, and his hopes for the future of the church. This episode offers a fresh perspective on our beloved host.

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We are joined by Autumn Higashi, a former seven-year staff member with Students for Life who now advocates for pro-life values while raising her adopted son and infant daughter. Autumn shares her journey that began at age 16, discusses scientific and biblical responses to common pro-choice arguments, addresses pro-abortion messaging targeting youth, and offers parents guidance on creating safe conversations about pregnancy. She emphasizes compassion for both mothers and unborn children while providing practical resources for listeners.

Follow Autumn on instagram: www.instagram.com/autumnhigashi

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Jani Ortlund joins us to discuss her book "The 10th Generation" and the biblical vision for multi-generational discipleship. She shares practical wisdom from Scripture and personal experience on building lasting spiritual legacy, creating positive church experiences for children, and maintaining family values with both grace and truth.

Check out Jani's book here

Follow Jani on instagram: www.instagram.com/janiortlund

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In this episode, Seth Jewell shares his journey from the streets of West Memphis to becoming an executive pastor at Harvest Church. Growing up in poverty and family instability, Seth's life took a dramatic turn when he met his future wife Chelsea and her family, whose Christ-like love helped lead him to faith. Seth opens up about his transformation from a troubled teen to a successful attorney at FedEx, and ultimately moving towards full-time ministry. His story is a compelling testament to God's redemptive work and the impact of intentional discipleship.

Follow Seth on instagram: www.instagram.com/seth_jewell

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Jason Cook returns to discuss navigating major life transitions. Both he and Jamie share candidly about their relocations from Memphis - Cook to Atlanta and Trussell to Dripping Springs - exploring the emotional and spiritual challenges of major moves. They discuss the importance of vulnerability during transitions, frameworks for godly decision-making, and processing loss while remaining hopeful. Through their honest dialogue, they demonstrate how periods of change, though difficult, can deepen our faith and understanding of God's purposes.

Check out Fellowship Roswell: https://fellowshiproswell.org/

Follow Jason on instagram: www.instagram.com/thelowercasejc

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Jamie welcomes back The Gospel Coalition's Sarah Zylstra to examine how video games impact young men, revealing the industry's deliberate addiction strategies and their effect on relationships, behavior, and spiritual development. They offer practical guidance for parents navigating gaming boundaries while fostering genuine community over digital connections.

Listen to Sarah's podcast episode, Gaming Alone

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Shad Berry joins us again to explore the theology of work and vocation. Drawing from his experience, Shad unpacks the false divide between "sacred" and "secular" work, discussing how all legitimate work has dignity and eternal significance.

Check out Shad on instagram here

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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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Returning guest Mike Gunn brings fresh perspective on the viral Mars Hill podcast and its aftermath, examining why stories of church leadership failures resonate so deeply with modern audiences. Through the lens of his personal experience, Mike and Jamie tackle misconceptions about complementarian theology and explore the Christian community's complicated relationship with failure and injustice.

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From the early rumblings of a Seattle church plant to its meteoric rise and eventual dissolution, this exclusive conversation with Mike Gunn, one of the three founding pastors of Mars Hill Church, takes us behind the scenes of one of modern Christianity's most fascinating stories. In this episode, Gunn reflects on the formative years of Mars Hill, discussing the philosophical shifts that shaped Mars Hill's trajectory. He offers thoughtful perspectives on the church's legacy and his own journey of faith and leadership in its aftermath. This unprecedented discussion adds crucial context to one of contemporary Christianity's most discussed stories, offering new understanding through the eyes of a leader who witnessed it all from the beginning.

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