In the past decade, many Christians have wrestled afresh with questions about racial injustice, racial disparities, racial prejudice and discrimination, and what racial reconciliation can and should look like in the church. There’s no avoiding this challenge. And if we truly believe God gets glory when we reflect the beautiful diversity of His kingdom, we can’t opt out. Are we up for the task of letting theology, not politics, drive the discussion among Christians regarding race? Can we avoid the pitfalls of secular ideologies and religious denialism as we take this path? On this episode of Reconstructing Faith, join Trevin Wax as he examines the road to racial equality and racial unity within the church. Episode 6: Reckoning with Race Discussion Guide Connect with Trevin on Twitter: @TrevinWax on Facebook Have a question you want to ask Trevin? Send it to resources@namb.net.

We can’t talk about renewing the church in our generation if we don’t put the question of abusive leadership on the table. But discussing leadership raises an even bigger question, one of authority, and how it is to be exercised. There’s no easy task in front of us. The problem is multifaceted. Shepherds who, for one reason or another, abuse their authority, lording their power and domineering the sheep. And shepherds who respond by failing to lead, abandoning the proper sphere of influence they’ve been given. What will it take for future church leaders to look like Jesus and reject the sinful scrambling for power? And what will it take for pastors to stand firm, to not abandon the sphere of influence they’ve been given, but to lead with boldness and courage, reflecting the wise rule of the Creator who called them to ministry? On this episode of Reconstructing Faith, join Trevin Wax as he questions how to rebuild the culture of leadership in the church to showcase healthy examples of authority and power. Episode 5: The Authority Question Discussion Guide Connect with Trevin on Twitter: @TrevinWax on Facebook Have a question you want to ask Trevin? Send it to resources@namb.net.

Exploring the impact of purity culture on Christian communities, the podcast delves into personal experiences, failed marriages, and the need to rebuild credibility. It critiques 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' and discusses modern views on sex, consent, and biblical teachings on chastity.

Social media primes us to see our life as a stage, a performing of an identity for our online community. These practices form and encourage negative character traits that lead us away from the kind of wholeness God desires for us. We get lonelier and more isolated, finding online communities that don’t ask much of us, often at the expense of flesh-and-blood neighbors and church members. Social media makes it harder to be a follower of Jesus, to be whole, an integrated person. The water is toxic, and we feel trapped. On this episode of Reconstructing Faith, join Trevin Wax as he discusses how we can be purifying agents in the toxic waters of social media. Episode 3: The Water Is Toxic Discussion Guide Connect with Trevin on Twitter: @TrevinWax on Facebook Have a question you want to ask Trevin? Send it to resources@namb.net.

We’ve experienced a wave of terrible revelations about the condition of the church in the past decade. So much has come to light. And like homes that didn’t get the attention they needed after a flood, there’s rot, for sure. There’s mold in the house. Rotting floors. Sin has seeped in, and it’s left a watermark. And even after the floodwaters are gone—after the church split, after the abuser is exposed, after the deconversion—the effects of all that remain. The rot is strong. But thankfully, so is the foundation. On this episode of Reconstructing Faith, join Trevin Wax as he discusses how we can be the generation that roots out the rot to start the process of rebuilding. Episode 2: Renewing the Church Discussion Guide Connect with Trevin on Twitter: @TrevinWax on Facebook Have a question you want to ask Trevin? Send it to resources@namb.net.

The podcast discusses the credibility crisis in the church, exploring issues such as sex abuse scandals, toxic leadership, and questioning of doctrines. It emphasizes the importance of a holistic witness and proactive action to restore credibility. The speaker reflects on Rob Bell's sermon and addresses the historical challenges faced by the church.

I’m Trevin Wax. In October, I’m starting a new podcast called Reconstructing Faith that examines the state of the American church’s witness. For years now, we’ve seen the church rocked by sin and scandal and our credibility as Christ’s followers has been diminished. Reconstructing Faith avoids the simplistic knee-jerk reactions you see on social media and instead looks at the church the same way you’d look at your home after a natural disaster, say a flood. We’ll examine the foundations of the church that have stood the test of time, both here in America and around the world. We’ll also examine the rot in the church, the attitudes and practices that have sprung up over the decades like mold. While there’s been a lot of bad news, we’ve got to remember the good news of the gospel and work within the church to restore and rebuild its witness so that people experience the majesty of Jesus. I hope you’ll join me.