Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jason Allen and Patrick Schreiner live from the Gospel Coalition Conference. 

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How has the deep discipleship program been a part of how you do women's ministry?
• Is the church meant to be for or against the world?
• Am I supposed to be going out into the world thinking I am ready for battle or ready for love?
• Is it a Godly expression of love to oppo...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters!

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why is God referred to as three “persons”?
• I heard someone say that Adam would be in heaven. What are your thoughts on this?
• What are some great books to listen to?
• While studying Revelation, our group is leaving more fearful than encouraged. How do we read and understand this book correctly?
• How importan...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss why they created the Deep Discipleship program, what it is, and who it is for.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is our goal?
• How does someone become a theological contributor?
• Why is it important to do theology in community?
• How does dissonance play a role in learning?
• What does the Deep Discipleship Program look like for a participant?
• What is one of the challenges of hosting thi...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners!

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What 2-3 things that are essential when teaching others about the Trinity?
• How much time do you spend reading the Bible?
• What is your favorite Bible translation?
• How do you get people interested in theology?
• Did Jesus descend into hell when he died on the cross?
• What book of the Bible is often overlooked?
• Are there multip...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up their conversation on the book of Revelation by looking at Chapters 21-22.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What have we learned? Why should someone spend the time to study Revelation?
• What are the seven sevens?
• How does this connect to Genesis 1-2?
• What’s the importance of the presence of God?
• Why does the sea disappear in Revelation 21?
• How do we see the blend of restoration and judg...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Tara-Leigh Cobble to discuss the importance of biblical and theological literacy.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is The Bible Recap podcast and why did you start it?
• Where do people start to get bogged down in Chronological Bible reading?
• What have we discovered when it comes to pushing Christians towards depth?
• What is the relationship between biblical and theological l...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the meaning, significance, and different views of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why have baptism and the Lord’s Supper been so contentious historically?
• What is the best argument for believers' baptism?
• What is the best argument for infant baptism?
• What are the dangers of not fully understanding each of these positions?
• What about ch...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Ben Mandrell to discuss his new Bible Study, “Together: Community That Marked the Acts 2 Church”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why are you releasing this study and why now? 
• Is this apathy that is showing up post-COVID, or was it building before the pandemic happened?
• When we look at Acts 2, what do we find as instructive for the life of the church today?
• How does the Acts 2...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Sam Parkison to discuss his book “To Gaze upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice” and how it connects to Revelation 21-22.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is the beatific vision? Why did you write a book on it?
• Why do many Christians have no awareness of the beatific vision? 
• What’s the point of Revelation?
• Who do we see in the beatific vis...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Who is the Holy Spirit?
• What is the relationship between the Spirit and the Father and the Son?
• What are misconceptions about the person or the work of the Spirit?
• Why can people be tempted to be drawn into a sensational power of the Spirit?
• What is the central work of the Holy Spirit?
• What is a ...

Kyle Worley is joined by Tyler Sykora to answer the question, “How do we get more out of daily Bible reading?”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How do we get more out of daily Bible reading?
• What if someone gets stalled out?

Guest Bio:

W. Tyler Sykora is the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a pastor at Liberty Bapti...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the book of Revelation by discussing the symbolism found in Chapters 18-20.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What’s the point of Revelation? What’s the big idea?
• Why Babylon?
• Is there a discomfort around what the Bible says about judgment?
• What are the “woes” we find in Chapter 18?
• Who is the multitude in Revelation 19?
• Who is the bride in the marriage supper of th...

Kyle Worley is joined by Sam Pirotta to answer the question, “Why go to seminary if I'm already in ministry?”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why go to seminary if I'm already in ministry?
• What is the benefit of doctrinal studies for evangelism?
• Why Midwestern?

Guest Bio:

Sam Pirotta is currently working on his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an evangelist with Ambassadors for Ch...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the core doctrines of the Christian faith by having a conversation about union with Christ.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is union with Christ? Why does it matter?
• Why do we have an unbalanced understanding of this? Why do we think more about Christ in me?
• How does the story of the prodigal son show us union with Christ?
• What is the difference between Uni...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dale Johnson to answer the question, “How do I help a hurting person?”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How do I help a hurting person?
• What's the single greatest struggle you see well-intended Christians face when attempting to care for a hurting person?

Guest Bio:

T. Dale Johnson, Jr., is the Director of Counseling Programs and Professor of Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Semin...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. 

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is the resurrection of Jesus surprising?
• Was the “resurrection” part of Jewish beliefs or hopes at the time of Jesus?
• Hadn’t they already seen a resurrection with Lazarus?
• Should we be troubled that the resurrection accounts we have in the gospels aren’t a perfect match?
• What does the resurr...

Kyle Worley is joined by Leslie Umstattd and Christy Allen to discuss how to care for women in the local church.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why are you passionate about caring for women in the church?
• What are two key practices for women to grow in their ability to care for women in their local church??

Guest Bio:

Leslie Umstattd serves as Associate Professor of Christian Education & Ministry to Women and Faculty Co-Coo...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Jeremy Treat to discuss the doctrine of atonement.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• When and how did we learn about the atonement?
• What is the event of the atonement? What does the word mean?
• How is the cross an enthronement ceremony?
• What do we gain when we view the atonement with this lens?
• Is there a predominant theme in the atonement?
• How do the atonement, resurrection, a...

Kyle Worley is joined by Jason Allen to answer the question, “Why is community crucial for ministry preparation?”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why is community crucial for ministry preparation?

Guest Bio:

Dr. Jason Allen is the president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his role as president, he also serves as a professor for preaching and pastoral ministry. He is the author of a number of books...