Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone explore the deeply biblical and deeply human practice of mentoring, guiding, and walking alongside others in the journey of faith. Together they discuss how mentoring forms both the mentor and the mentee, why younger Christians today are longing for intergenerational wisdom, and how the church can reclaim a healthier vision of discipleship rooted in community. Drawing on their own experiences, they offer practical, encouraging insights for anyone seeking to invest in others or to receive guidance themselves. Asbury Theological Seminary Links: Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcasts Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminary Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views and opinions of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented here is for general information purposes only. #AsburySeminary #Mentoring #Faith #WesleyanDiscipleship #SpiritualFormation

In this episode of It’s Elementary, Dr. David Watson checks in from Washington, D.C., fresh from attending the National Prayer Breakfast, sparking a rich conversation with Dr. Jessica LaGrone about what it means to live out Christian faith in public today.

Together they explore the tension between the desire for national unity and the deep ideological divides within American culture, and why the church’s public witness so often struggles to rise above the noise. Their conversation moves from the Prayer Breakfast to the broader state of Christianity in the public square, asking what it means for Wesleyans to reclaim a faithful, distinct, and compelling voice.

Mentions National Prayer Breakfast - https://npbfoundation.com/

Asbury Theological Seminary Links: Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcasts Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminary Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views and opinions of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented here is for general information purposes only.

In this inspiring episode of It’s Elementary, Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone welcome artist, author, and Asbury Seminary’s Artist in Residence, Dr. Winfield Bevins, to explore themes from his newest book, How Beauty Will Save the World: Recovering the Power of the Arts for the Christian Life.

Mentions

Books

• How Beauty Will Save the World: Recovering the Power of the Arts for the Christian Life by Dr. Winfield Bevins - https://www.creoarts.org/beauty
• Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer

Other

• Creo Arts – https://www.creoarts.org
• Dr. Bevins’ Personal Website – https://www.winfieldbevins.com

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views and opinions of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented here is for general information purposes only.