Knowing Faith
The Christian faith is not mindless or irrational. Knowing Faith is a podcast exploring how our faith is founded upon Scripture. We believe the Bible is for everyone and are committed to helping the Church understand where their faith is rooted. Hosted by Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley, this podcast dives into Christian story, belief, and practice in a way that is accessible to everyone.
Episodes
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 the greater good? ...
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 significant 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 significant for ...
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 ...
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Courtney Reissig to discuss how to trust the church again after hurt.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What was your goal in writing this book?
- What is your book about?
- How have you seen the Gospel of John help people process not abandoning the faith after hurt?
- What encouragement can you offer to people who are unsure whether they can trust the church?
- Are there people in your ...
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how Christians should think about burial, aging, and death.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- How does our culture view death?
- Where is death in the Bible?
- When you think of burial in the Bible, what comes to mind?
- What is the norm in Jewish society and culture?
- How should this influence how Christians think about burial?
- Does the mode of burial matter?
- What method of burial do we want f...
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the State of Theology survey, why it is so concerning, and what we can do next.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What is the state of theology survey?
- What is an evangelical according to this survey?
- What is the Lifeway report?
- What is a common discipleship strategy used by churches?
- What is a roadblock to making disciples?
- What are some things that are concerning in the report?
- Why is ...
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what predestination and election mean.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Can you remember how you were introduced to these doctrines?
- What is reformed theology?
- What is predestination? What is election? Are they synonyms?
- Where do we find them in scripture?
- What have been faithful approaches to these doctrines?
- Who do you disagree with on this, but you respect the way they articulate t...
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about what happens to animals (and Jen’s pugs) when they die.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What happens to animals when they die?
- How are humans and animals different?
- How does any creaturely thing make it into heaven?
- Are animals in need of redemption?
- Does the fall impact animals?
- Do animals have a soul?
- What is a soul? Do only humans have souls?
- How do we give the righ...
Season 16 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on January 15th! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 16.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What are we doing this season?
- What are some of the topics we will cover?
- How can I submit questions for you to cover?
- If you could put your cohost on the hotseat for any question, what would it be?
Resources Mentioned in thi...
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners!
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Can you talk to the value or lack thereof of being a credential holder in any particular fellowship or denomination? Are there any secondary beliefs your denomination holds that you don’t agree with?
- Why is it good that denominations have core confessions?
- Do you think there will be salt in the new heavens and the new...
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer the question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Do Christians often struggle with this question?
- What are the things that can make us doubt salvation?
- What kind of encouragement do we give people when reading and evaluating the warning passages in Hebrews?
- Can Christians grow indifferent to the seriousness of sin?
- Is there a corporate natu...
Kyle Worley is joined by Samuel Bierig to answer the question, “What does Jesus have to do with Proverbs?”
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What does Jesus have to do with Proverbs?
- Is it too simplistic to tell a Christian to just go do the things Proverbs says?
Guest Bio:
Samuel Bierig serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Spurgeon College, and Associate Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at S...
Kyle Worley is joined by Matt Boswell to have a conversation about worship and hymns in the local church.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Why should we value the congregational voice of the church?
- What’s the difference between a psalm? A hymn? And a spiritual song?
- Are hymns just old songs?
- What’s your favorite hymn? Why?
- What do you tell the person who says, “I don’t like the singing? Just give me some preaching.”
- How do you dete...
Kyle Worley is joined by Geoff Chang to discuss how Charles Spurgeon would answer specific questions if he were alive today.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What are your thoughts on artificial intelligence?
- What are your thoughts on gambling?
- What are your thoughts on recreational marijuana?
Guest Bio:
Geoff Chang serves as Associate Professor of Church History and Historical Theology and the Curator of the Spurgeon Library ...
James Wood joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss the influence of Constantine on Christianity.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Who was Constantine? What was his relationship to Christianity in the ancient world?
- Did he really convert?
- What are the Christians of this time thinking about Constantine?
- How does Monasticism replace martyrdom?
- Is there a protestant approach to living in the tension?
- What are the goods ...
Kyle Worley is joined by Don Whitney to answer the question, “How important is the local church and the Christian community to the journey of becoming more like Christ?”
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- How important is the local church and the Christian community to the journey of becoming more like Christ?
Helpful Definitions:
- Spiritual Disciplines: Practices found in the Bible by which we experience God and grow in Ch...
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Macy English to play Knowing Faith Theological Trivia. Grab a pen and paper to play along!
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- The Story of the Bible:
- Name the four gospels.
- In what waters did Naaman wash in to be healed of leprosy?
- Who in the Old Testament prefigures Christ as both priest and king?
- True or False: King Saul was from the tribe of Judah.
- Which prophet's scroll rec...
Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Bumpers to answer the question, “Why does theological formation happen best in the local church?
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Why does theological formation happen best in the church?
- What does this mean at Midwestern Seminary?
Helpful Definitions:
- Theology: The study of God and all other things in relation to God. John Webster
Guest Bio:
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