In part 1 of this session from TGC25, three speakers address critical weaknesses in our discipleship that cause believers to drift from the gospel. They provide a defense of Protestantism and give compelling reasons to rediscover the church’s beauty. Jared C. Wilson talks about the danger of assuming gospel centrality rather than cherishing it. Gavin Ortlund talks about the desire, especially felt by young men, for assurance and depth, and he explains how the Protestant church can provide these things. Brad Edwards considers how to address the modern assumption that the church is inherently harmful. Part 2 will include Q&A with the panelists moderated by Brett McCracken. In This Episode 0:01 – Introduction 3:25 – Jared C. Wilson on gospel centrality 26:01 – Gavin Ortlund on ecclesial anxiety and assurance 44:49 – Brad Edwards on the reason for church Resources Mentioned Lest We Drift by Jared C. Wilson What It Means to Be Protestant by Gavin Ortlund The Reason for Church by Brad Edwards SIGN UP for one of our newsletters to stay informed about TGC’s latest resources. Help The Gospel Coalition renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel: Give today. Don’t miss an episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube