Knowing Faith

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 Je...

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 commu...

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 C...

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 c...

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 Follow Us: Twitter |...

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 grou...

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? Sh...

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...

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 Bib...

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 co...

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 co...

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?...

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 sw...

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...

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 mat...

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 tha...

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...

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 hu...

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 i...

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...

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 seriousn...

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 Biblic...

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 gi...

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...

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 livi...