Knowing Faith

JT English and Kyle Worley are joined by Seth Troutt to discuss his book, “Authentic Masculinity.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is real masculinity?
• How is the church uniquely situated to have this conversation?
• How would you talk to someone who has concerns about toxic masculinity?
• How can men pursue authentic masculinity?
• How can women encourage authentic masculinity?

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Kyle Worley discusses the discipleship problem in the church and how you can help fix it.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What alarm is going off in the church?
• Could every ministry leader at your church give you the same definition of a disciple?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• John 13:17
• Training the Church Ministry Cohort
• Deep Discipleship Program

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

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Do you have any recommendations for books on Israel and the church?
• What have you been studying recently? How has that encouraged you?
• Do you have resources on the theology/doctrine of life?
• When thinking of Old Testament Christophanies, is Jesus appearing as a post-resurrection ascend...

Kyle Worley is joined by Tasha Calvert to have a conversation about her book “Set Apart for More: The Transformative Power of Living Your Whole Life for a Holy God.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What does it mean to be set apart? Where does it come from, and what does it mean? 
• Where can we go in the bible to learn about holiness?
• How would you define holiness?
• Is holiness something I am or something...

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

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is it biblical for women to speak at a conference where men are in attendance?
• How much sarcasm is too much sarcasm?
• 1 Timothy 6:13, many commentaries say the Father is the one being referred to. Is this a correct understanding? What about Hebrews 1 and John 1?
• When you are on a church staff, do you consider ...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss some of the differences in belief contemporary Jews and Christians hold.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Do Jews and Christians worship the same God?
• Do modern-day Jews worship the God of the Old Testament?
• What do orthodox Jews deny that Christians believe?
• What about The Shema?
• What is the difference in Triune theology?
• What about Christians' relationship with Israel?
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether Christians should keep Old Testament dietary laws.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Do Christians have to keep Old Testament dietary laws?
• What were/are some of the Old Testament dietary laws?
• What’s behind these laws? What’s their purpose?
• What does the New Testament say?
• Should Christians keep the Old Testament dietary laws?
• What about Jesus saying t...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss sin in the Christian life and its effects on our relationship with Christ.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• If I keep committing the same sin, am I still a Christian? 
• What is sin?
• What is a Christian?
• Since Christians are able to not sin, does that mean Christians won’t sin?
• What is the biblical tension here?
• How does sin affect our union or communion with Chr...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how Christians can use A.I. wisely and the concerns to watch out for.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is it wrong to use A.I.?
• How does sin affect work?
• If a tool existed that eliminated the need to work, would it be a tool a Christian should use?
• How should we think about labor-saving tools?
• Are any of us using A.I. in any way? If so, how?
• What Christian/ethical concern...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Mary Wiley to answer the question, Is the Bible for everyone?

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is the Bible really for everyone?
• What about folks who can’t read?
• What about people who don’t have the Bible in their language?
• How is literacy struggling?
• What is the distinction between magisterial and ministerial authority in Reformed theology considering Go...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether women should wear head coverings in church today.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Should women wear headcoverings in the church?
• Where does the Bible talk about this?
• What is some context for Corinth?
• What are modern day examples of how this would play out?
• What are healthy contemporary applications?

 1 Corinthians 11

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to have a conversation about her new book “Habits of Resistance” and how we can resist false gospels.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why did you write this book?
• How did you decide what you were going to focus on as you wrote this book?
• What is a false gospel? Can you give some examples?
• Is this for individuals or for groups?
• Where are...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether violence is immoral or amoral, whether God acts or endorses violence, and how we are supposed to act in light of these things.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Does God endorse violence?
• In Joshua and judges it seems like God is endorsing violence; is that accurate?
• Where does the Bible talk about violence?
• Is violence immoral or amoral?
• Should the modern-day churc...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how to think theologically and literately about church discipline.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is church discipline biblical?
• What does the bible say about discipline generally?
• What is the confusion around discipline?
• What does the bible say about church discipline?
• Is this how you think about church discipline?
• What happens before discipline?
• What’s the goal...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss if and when it’s okay to lie.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is it ever right to lie?
• What does it mean to bear false witness in the 10 Commandments?
• Is it always wrong to lie?
• What is a noble lie? What is a lie in kindness? What is a virtuous lie?
• What is an unvirtuous truth teller?
• Where do we see examples of people using “deception” in the Bible for...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the 10 Commandments.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly? 
• What are the 10 Commandments?
• What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received?
• What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments? 
• In what way should they be considered signif...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the 10 Commandments.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly? 
• What are the 10 Commandments?
• What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received?
• What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments? 
• In what way should they be considered signif...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about how Christians should think about retirement.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is retirement a Christian concept?
• Is there a difference between calling and career?
• How do we encourage people to live out the Christian call in all seasons of life?
• What is a concern of retirement?
• What is one of the most meaningful things you can do?
• What were humans created to do?
• Is it ...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how Christians should think about the death penalty.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is the death penalty biblical?
• What is the Christian framework for being against the death penalty?
• Why do we have civil laws?
• Is the death penalty just? Is it a deterrent?
• How could you kill an image bearer by any means?
• How does the civil government wield the sword? How do we regulate the taking of ...