Discipleship in Our Time With Trevin Wax

This first episode of the Gospel for Life podcast features Trevin Wax, an author, blogger, and senior vice president at LifeWay Christian Resources.

Trevin brings a unique perspective on discipleship, blending academic insight with practical wisdom. This episode is for you if you want to navigate faith in today's culture or approach discipleship with a new perspective.

Trevin will discuss important ideas from his books, such as the significance of knowing our history and culture when it comes to discipleship, and how we can change our perspective on self-identity based on the gospel.

Trevin's insights will challenge and inspire church leaders, dedicated Christians, and anyone curious about faith in the modern world. Join us for a conversation that promises to reshape your understanding of discipleship and its relevance in our time.

Key Ideas

It’s not enough to think about discipleship in a timeless sense. We must work out what it means to follow Jesus in the particular time and setting that we’ve been placed.
It's important to have good habits in general, but as Christians, we should also cultivate specific habits that help us face the unique temptations and challenges of today.
Expressive individualism is one of the key evangelistic and discipleship issues we must face today.
Discipleship resources are helpful, but it's important to also have personal relationships that demonstrate the practical aspects of following Jesus.
One of the big battlegrounds for us in our generation is going to be over anthropology: what it means to be human.

Quotes

“We’ve got to have wisdom to know what faithfulness looks like at this moment.”

“The gospel is timeless, but we must work out what it means to follow Jesus in the particular time and setting that we’ve been placed.”

“Discipleship is caught as much as it is taught. There is certainly a teaching element to it, but there also is modeling and an invitation model to it.”