Fan Favorite: Part 1 - Beyond 'Happily Ever After' (Feat. Greg Smalley)

Fan Favorite: Part 1 - Beyond 'Happily Ever After' (Feat. Greg Smalley)

New episodes are coming this fall when Downline Institute kicks back up at the end of August — and we can't wait. Until then, we're revisiting the conversations our listeners have loved most, dropping every other week all summer long. Consider this your summer listening list. We welcome Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family to discuss what creates healthy, lasting marriages. Greg addresses common misconceptions about marriage and explains why viewing it as a journey of growth rather than a destination changes everything. Learn why individual wholeness is essential before building a strong partnership and how both spouses need to be healthy to give meaningfully to each other. Part one of a two-part series. Greg Smalley has authored multiple books on marriage, has earned his doctorate in psychology, and continues to work for couples in private practice. Part 2 releases next week. Purchase Downline's Core Curriculum here [https://store.downlineministries.com/] Tune in to The Downline Podcast now to hear more! Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a review, and visit downlineministries.com [http://downlineministries.com/] to learn more about our mission of discipleship. To support the work of Downline Ministries, donate here [https://www.downlinememphis.com/generaldonation] To advertise with The Downline Podcast, email lauren@downlineministries.com [lauren@downlineministries.com]

Fan Favorite: Kingdom People in an Empire World (Feat. Kristi McLelland)

New episodes are coming this fall when Downline Institute kicks back up at the end of August — and we can't wait. Until then, we're revisiting the conversations our listeners have loved most, dropping every other week all summer long. Consider this your summer listening list. Kristi McLelland is a Bible nerd in the best possible way. She's been taking people to Israel for 20 years, teaches at Williamson College in Tennessee, and has made it her life's mission to help everyday Christians understand the Bible in its world. In this episode she brings that same energy to early church history, tracing the story from a Spirit-filled room in Jerusalem all the way to the halls of Roman power. She'll meet you around a fire pit and change the way you read Scripture. Resources Mentioned: * Kristi McLelland's Website [https://kristimclelland.com/] * Church History in Plain Language Book [https://www.amazon.com/Church-History-Plain-Language-Shelley/dp/0310115965/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=181582393810&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kLbf0gQcYBIPwsMlbq7335j9o7fC5bXQvq7ZmbJvSIZnTFKA6pKlPjF3x4F2lXc-GHGugO0WiWdEcZ-jyfEPsXeJoppxuChtC4CSpeFdwHL0S4_M0f0pVEvcoU3LXVOOtcjrqaunaYKC0T5PI1SlNyBfMjk8iOu1Xru_r9ij8uODJdAPgDylzqa8stEtwftjtabnKzWGn2mr7fWiRqZ0tjDFpNQn8ri-9u-h6gHDglA.k6R0Z6x44bYgU5fmT23H9pXKl3a9rKXOM3CFqAUVTFs&dib_tag=se&hvadid=792737030303&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9013542&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=3383861064847187064--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3383861064847187064&hvtargid=kwd-296548515253&hydadcr=17395_13789151_2330914&keywords=church+history+in+plain+language&mcid=1c079f166a653d0b9f0da04c9c2663d6&qid=1775001658&sr=8-1] Tune in to The Downline Podcast now to hear more! Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a review, and visit downlineministries.com [http://downlineministries.com/] to learn more about our mission of discipleship. To support the work of Downline Ministries, donate [https://www.downlinememphis.com/generaldonation] today! To advertise with The Downline Podcast, email lauren@downlineministries.com [lauren@downlineministries.com]

Season Two Wrapped: See You in Season Three

We tied a bow on Season 2! As we head into the summer, now is the perfect time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed, share your favorites, and get ready for Season Three launching later this year. We’ll also be re-releasing some of our fan favorite episodes from this season, biweekly. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and helping us continue making disciples to the ends of the earth. We can’t wait to show you what we have planned for Season Three!

How Christians Should Think About AI, Culture, and Truth (Feat. Dr. Mohler)

UFOs, AI, polyamory, and the Mariana Trench; not your typical podcast topics, but Dr. Al Mohler ties them all back to what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in a world that's losing its footing fast. Resources Mentioned: * The Briefing: https://albertmohler.com/the-briefing [https://albertmohler.com/the-briefing] Tune in to The Downline Podcast now to hear more! Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a review, and visit downlineministries.com [http://downlineministries.com/] to learn more about our mission of discipleship. To support the work of Downline Ministries, donate [https://www.downlinememphis.com/generaldonation] today! To advertise with The Downline Podcast, email lauren@downlineministries.com [lauren@downlineministries.com]

Beneath the Weight of Sorrow (Feat. Mark Vroegop)

Suffering has a way of exposing what we really believe about God. In this episode, Mark Vroegop explains how biblical lament creates space for honest prayers, deep grief, and renewed trust in God’s faithfulness even when life feels overwhelming. Resources Mentioned: • Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop [https://www.markvroegop.com/books/dark-clouds-deep-mercy?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal [https://www.markvroegop.com/books/dark-clouds-deep-mercy-journal?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Tune in to The Downline Podcast now to hear more! Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a review, and visit downlineministries.com [http://downlineministries.com/] to learn more about our mission of discipleship. To support the work of Downline Ministries, donate [https://www.downlinememphis.com/generaldonation] today! To advertise with The Downline Podcast, email lauren@downlineministries.com [lauren@downlineministries.com]