
Reconstructing Faith with Trevin Wax
Scathed by scandal and riddled with controversy, the American church today faces a credibility crisis. What is the way forward for renewal in our generation? Trevin Wax offers perspective from church history and the church around the world to help listeners recommit both to removing the rot from the church and fortifying the foundations of unchanging truth. It's time to rebuild.
Latest episodes

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Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 3min
Season 2, Episode 10: Better Together: Denominations and the Hope of Evangelical Renewal
Explore the decline of denominations and the rise of non-denominational churches in America. Learn about the concept of denominationalism and its roots in race and class divisions. Discover the importance of finding unity in Christ amidst denominational divisions. Delve into the evolution, challenges, and potential for renewal of denominations. Explore the significance of partnerships and mission in denominations. Reflect on the role of denominations in Christianity and their necessity in an anti-institutional age. Embrace the church's responsibility in modeling hope and repairing broken institutions.

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Dec 14, 2023 • 57min
Season 2, Episode 9: Family Breakdown and the Family of God
This podcast explores the impact of family breakdown on society and the church, discussing the decline of Christianity, weakened societal bonds, and the rise of identity politics. It also delves into the challenges of viewing the church as the family of God, including incorporating singles into church life and understanding different cultural ideals. The importance of treating one another as siblings and seeking God's will is emphasized, along with the concept of God as a Father and us as His adopted children.

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Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 2min
Season 2, Episode 8: After the Worship Wars
This podcast explores the shift from traditional to contemporary worship styles in churches, highlighting the conflicts and controversies that arose. It emphasizes the importance of genuine worship and the connection between right belief and right worship. The speakers discuss the conflict between form and spiritual worship and the power of repetition and patterns in worship. They also touch on the significance of welcoming people into the church and the importance of formative influence in worship.

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Nov 16, 2023 • 57min
Season 2, Episode 7: The Spiritual Burnout Society
This podcast discusses the increasing pressure and expectations faced by pastors, the signs of burnout in Christianity, and overcoming spiritual burnout. They also explore the challenges of deconstruction and finding freedom in structured habits. The episode concludes with countercultural practices in the church to reclaim the life Jesus intended for us.

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Nov 9, 2023 • 58min
Season 2, Episode 6: No One Knows What’s Real Anymore
This podcast explores the challenges and opportunities AI presents for the church. Topics include the impact of AI on privacy, job displacement, and ethical decision-making, the influence of technology on society, the dominance of wit over wisdom on the internet, the effects of AI on humanity and perception, the potential impact on ordinary lives and the church, and navigating the challenges of a technological world with faithfulness.

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Nov 2, 2023 • 60min
Season 2, Episode 5: Gender Sanity in a World Gone Mad
This podcast explores conversations about sex and gender in light of Christian convictions. It discusses debates on medical procedures for gender transition on minors, explores the belief in the resurrection of the body, and examines the increase in teenage girls identifying as transgender. The importance of upholding strong convictions with compassion, navigating tensions between biblical truths and love, and proclaiming scripture's moral clarity amidst gender chaos are also discussed. The role of artificial intelligence on human behavior is briefly touched upon.

Oct 26, 2023 • 56min
Season 2, Episode 4: The Secret Catastrophe
This episode of the podcast addresses the damaging effects of pornography, its presence within the church, and the need for moral judgment. It explores changing attitudes towards pornography in society and shares inspiring stories of individuals overcoming addiction. The significance of heart accountability groups and the motivations behind viewing pornography are discussed. The path to finding sanctification and the interconnection of culture, politics, and political theology are also explored.

Oct 19, 2023 • 58min
Season 2, Episode 3: Boys to Men, For Mission
In this podcast, Trevin Wax discusses the crisis of manhood, the confusion around masculinity, and the need for strong male role models. He explores biblical masculinity and its challenges in the church, emphasizing the importance of embracing masculinity in Christian faith. Trevin also highlights the significance of mentoring young men and living with purpose. Additionally, he addresses the damaging impacts of pornography and previews an upcoming episode where listener comments and questions will be addressed.

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Oct 12, 2023 • 53min
Season 2, Episode 2: The De-Churching of America
Explore the significant decline in church attendance in the United States, with 40 million people having stopped going to church in the past 25 years. Discover the reasons for leaving the church, the evolving perception of attending church for Christians, and the importance of community. Gain insights into the global perspectives on church attendance, and the purpose of attending church. Delve into contrasting scripts for men and stay tuned for listener responses and reviews.

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Oct 5, 2023 • 54min
Season 2, Episode 1: Sledgehammers Don't Build Anything
This podcast explores the decline of institutional trust and the challenges of rebuilding after turmoil. It discusses the ongoing reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral and reflects on the fragility of institutions. The podcast also explores personal journeys back to Orthodox Christianity and the impact of deconstruction and reconstruction on individuals and institutions. It emphasizes the importance of understanding institutions and the role of social media, as well as the dangers of destructive criticisms. It highlights the significance of commitment to institutions and the need for targeted critiques. Finally, it touches on gratitude, restoration, and the growing disinterest in church attendance.
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