Truth That Transforms Generations w/ Trevin Wax & Thomas Mitchell West

Show notes

About This Episode Aaron sits down with Trevin Wax and Thomas West to talk about their book, The Gospel Way Catechism, and the challenge of passing on biblical truth in a culture shaped by expressive individualism. They explain why catechesis is always happening, through songs, ads, and social feeds, and why Christian families should be as intentional as the culture is. Their catechism is a 50-question counter-catechism built to connect with, confront, and convert the stories our culture tells. They talk about the role of parents in spiritual formation, encourage fathers who feel inadequate to simply begin, and describe how studying Scripture in community, guided by the historic rule of faith, protects us from deception. The conversation also touches on church revitalization and the need for renewed community in an age of isolation and confusion.

About Trevin Wax & Thomas West Trevin Wax and Thomas West are the co-authors of The Gospel Way Catechism, a 50-question counter-catechism that confronts Western expressive individualism with the truth of the gospel. Drawing on missionary experience in Romania and London and the work of Lesslie Newbigin and Tim Keller, they help churches and families be intentional about discipleship and catechesis.

In This Episode The Gospel Way Catechism — A 50-question counter-catechism for today's culture. Expressive individualism — How Western culture's story competes with God's design for faith and family. You are already being catechized — Disney songs, ads, and social feeds are forming us whether we notice or not. Connect, confront, convert — A simple way to engage cultural narratives with the gospel. Parents as disciple-makers — Why the home is central to spiritual formation. Encouragement for fathers — Using a tool like a catechism even when you feel inadequate. Guarding against deception — Studying Scripture in community, guided by the historic rule of faith. Church revitalization — Renewing community and truth in a culture of isolation and confusion.

Resources from This Episode The Gospel Way Catechism (book) gospelwaycatechism.com Instagram: @trevinwax, @thomasawest Marriage After God shop Full show notes and blog post

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