The Downline Podcast: Gospel Driven Discipleship

Former NFL player and Alabama football champion Barrett Jones joins Jamie for an honest conversation about life after football and finding identity in Christ. Barrett shares his journey from college football glory to the NFL, opening up about the realities of the sport's culture and the challenges of transition. Through personal stories, he discusses his ongoing discipleship journey and how hi...

Feeling trapped on the youth sports treadmill? Join Jamie and Dr. Ross Douma, Director of Athletics at Dordt University, as they tackle the challenges of today's intense youth sports culture. Drawing from his extensive experience as a veteran college coach and athletic director, Dr. Douma shares practical tools for creating healthy boundaries that let sports enhance—not dominate—your family li...

How do we raise children to become confident, capable adults? Join Jamie and, Cody Kimmel, the Executive Director of Grace Based Families for an insightful conversation packed with practical parenting wisdom. Visit Graced Based Families website Listen to Grace Based Families Podcast here- https://gracebasedfamilies.com/podcast/ Tune in to The Downline Podcast now to hear more! Subscribe to never m...

In this episode Jamie is joined by Brett McCracken who is a writer, journalist, film critic, and pastor. He serves as a senior editor and director of communications at The Gospel Coalition and is the author of " The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul ."  Jamie and Brett explore the current cultural trends impacting dating relationships, highlighting how societal shifts influence young men’s...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of addiction, suicide, and recovery. In this compelling follow-up episode, host Jamie continues the conversation with Downline Alum Jeff Howard, delving deeper into his journey of recovery and transformation. Jeff shares candidly about how important discipleship and scripture was for him in his recovery and the power of community. Follow Jeff on s...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of substance abuse, and addiction. In this powerful episode, host Jamie sits down with Downline Alum Jeff Howard for a raw and honest conversation about God's redemption. Jeff shares his journey from the depths of drug addiction and dealing to finding hope and a new purpose in life. His story is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, a...

Join us as Jason Cook, Lead Pastor of Fellowship Roswell and Downline Institute teacher, explores the book of Judges with Jamie. This episode offers a glimpse into the transformative teaching of the Downline Institute, providing insights and a deeper understanding on the judges. Check out Fellowship Roswell: https://fellowshiproswell.org/ Follow Jason on instagram: www.instagram.com/thelowercasejc...

Jamie is joined by Dr. Russell Moore, Editor in Chief of Christianity Today and former President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, to explore the complex intersection of faith, politics, and Christian unity. Dr. Moore brings his theological insights and years of experience navigating the turbulent waters of religious and political discourse to address some of the most pressing chal...

Join Jamie in this insightful episode as he speaks with Dr. Chuck Hannaford, a licensed clinical psychologist and Founder of HeartLife Professional Soul Care, based in Germantown, TN. They explore the often-overlooked aspects of depression and anxiety, unraveling the complexities of these common issues while sharing practical strategies to support loved ones facing mental health challenges. Check...

In part two of Jamie's interview with Sarah, they discuss practical approaches to combating the dangers of social media and how parents can start to reclaim the minds and emotions of their kids. They highlight the negative impact of constant comparison on social media platforms, addressing how this can affect young people's self-esteem and mental health. Sarah offers practical tips for par...

This must-listen episode features Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, a senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the coauthor of Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age and editor of Social Sanity in an Insta World. Before that, she wrote for Christianity Today, homeschooled her children, freelanced for a local daily paper, and taught at Trinity Christian C...

In this episode, Jamie and Jason continue their discussion on loneliness and offer immediate steps we can take to combat this pervasive struggle. They delve into the qualities that define a true friend, exploring how these characteristics can help alleviate feelings of isolation. The conversation then turns to Jesus' teachings on friendship and how He exemplifies the ideal friend through His a...

This week we're joined by Jason Seville. A former Downline staffer for four years, Jason earned his undergraduate degree in History from West Virginia University. After university, he spent two years involved in pioneering missions work in East Asia before moving to north Texas for further theological education. Jason served as the Associate Director for Denton Bible Church's ministry to s...

Joined again this week by Trevin Wax, Jamie and Trevin discuss the importance of gender and why Christians cannot capitulate to the cultural chaos of our day. This conversation is helpful for Christians seeking to navigate gender discussions and often-challenging cultural gender stereotypes in today's society. Listen to hear this conversation about why gender matters and why this is a crucial...

In our debut episode, we're joined by Trevin Wax, a former missionary to Romania and columnist at The Gospel Coalition. He has written for prominent publications like The Washington Post, Religion News Service, World, and Christianity Today. As an author of books including "The Multi-Directional Leader" and "Rethink Your Self," and having taught at Wheaton College, Trevin bring...

Jesus commanded His followers in Matthew 28 to go and make disciples - but what does that mean? So often Christians read about discipleship in their Bibles or hear about making disciples from the pulpit, but are never clearly answered: "What is discipleship and how can I join?" The Downline Podcast, hosted by Jamie Trussell, aims to share conversations built around gospel-based discipleshi...