In this powerful and insightful episode, Aaron sits down with Pastor Thomas West to explore The Gospel Way Catechism: 50 Truths That Take On the World — a brand-new book co-authored with Trevin Wax, set to release July 22, 2025.
📘 The book brings an ancient practice — the catechism — into today’s cultural moment to help Christians recognize and resist false secular narratives and reclaim a joy-filled identity in Christ. Pastor West shares how catechesis offers a proactive spiritual formation that equips believers to live out their faith with clarity, boldness, and joy in a culture that often leads us astray.
🔥 Topics We Cover:
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What exactly is a catechism, and why does it still matter?
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The difference between catechesis and apologetics
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How secular culture catechizes us unknowingly
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The story behind planting a church in London and seeing revival take root
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The creative process behind writing The Gospel Way Catechism — in C.S. Lewis’s home!
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How formation before defense sets us up for deep-rooted joy in Jesus
📖 The Gospel Way Catechism offers 50 truth-filled Q&As to help believers anchor their faith, fight cultural confusion, and form deep gospel instincts. From questions on work, sexuality, and freedom to identity, salvation, and the Kingdom of God — this resource is for new believers, seasoned Christians, and small groups alike.
🗓️ PREORDER NOW: The Gospel Way Catechism releases July 22, 2025 — order today wherever books are sold! 👉 gospelwaycatechism.com
🛒 Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook.com, Books-A-Million, and even Target!
📚 Want to go deeper? Check out the companion workbook to dive further into each truth with discussion questions, scripture studies, and prayers from church history.
🧠 About the Authors:
Trevin Wax is VP of Research and Resource Development at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Cedarville University. He’s a trusted voice in Christianity and culture and a regular contributor at The Gospel Coalition. 📱 Follow him: Instagram: @trevinwax | Facebook 📖 Blog
Thomas West is the senior pastor of Nashville First Baptist Church and founder of Redeemer Queen’s Park in London. With advanced degrees in theology and a deep passion for cultural formation, Thomas helps lead gospel renewal in both the UK and U.S. 📱 Follow him: Instagram: @thomaswest | Facebook ✍️ Instagram | Linktree
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💥 Don’t forget: 🎁 Preorder The Gospel Way Catechism for Aaron’s birthday on July 22 — give yourself (and your faith) a gift that lasts!
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