Trevin Wax – The Thrill of Orthodoxy

Is Christian teaching narrow and outdated? What is Christian teaching and orthodoxy and how have we strayed from it? Brent talks to Trevin Wax, the author of a new IVP book called ‘The Thrill of Orthodoxy – Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith’ Trevin is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor of theology at Cedarville University in Ohio in the States.  (1:30) How doctrine makes a real difference in life; (3:26) The danger of pragmatism in the church; (5:45) Has the Western church lost its passion for orthodoxy? (7:30) What excites Trevin about Christian truth? (10:00) How is Christianity an adventure? (12:35) How we can drift from the truth without even realizing it; (15:00) How did the New Testament writers think that doctrine mattered? (17:15) How important are the early creeds and should we say them more often? (22:00) Why the orthodox are out front because they’re also behind; (25:00) How to regain the thrill of orthodoxy. Links mentioned in this episode: Iv Press Trevin Wax 'The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith'   Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.