Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley trace the themes found in the Tabernacle and throughout the rest of scripture. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is this section of text important? How does its design tell the story of the world? What is the Tabernacle? In what way is the tabernacle a shadow? How is the Tabernacle foreshadowing the end of the story? What about all of the stones, gems,...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin.  Questions Covered in This Episode: When was the first time you heard of Calvin? Who was John Calvin? What is Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion? Why do you keep reading this book? If I am not a Calvinist is there a benefit in reading the Institutes? What stands out...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the themes found throughout Exodus 34-36 and trace them throughout the rest of Scripture.  Questions Covered in This Episode: What are on the tablets Moses receives in Exodus 34:1-9? Why do we need the 10 commandments, again? Does Exodus 34:7 mean that if a father sins there will be some sort of judgment that is passed down generati...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the history and importance of Luther’s “Commentary of Galatians.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Who was Martin Luther? Why is he significant? What was the point of the reformation? What are the 95 theses and indulgences? What is Luther’s Galatians Commentary? Why was it significant? What do you love about it? Resources Mentioned in this Episode:...

Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Wilson to answer the question, “Why read anything other than the Bible?” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why read anything other than the Bible? Who are some of your favorite Christian writers to read? Guest Bio: Jared C. Wilson serves as Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Author in Residence, and General Editor, For the Church. He is the author of a number...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the themes found in Exodus 32-33. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is Moses interceding? Why does Israel respond this way if they are going to get the land? Is the tent of meeting outside the camp the same or different from the Tabernacle? Is Israel’s distinctiveness rooted in the presence of Yahweh? What is the presence of God? What is the glo...

Kyle Worley is joined by Jason Duesing to answer the question, “What is religious liberty?” Questions Covered in This Episode: What is religious liberty? What is the goal of religious liberty? How does religious liberty impact Christians during an election year? Guest Bio: Jason Duesing serves as the Provost, Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, and Professor of Historical Theology a...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about “Orthodoxy” by GK Chesterton. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the value of reading across church history? Who was GK Chesterton? Why is he significant? Why did you read this book originally? Why do you keep reading it? What is Orthodoxy? What stands out to you from the book? What are Chesterton’s theological views? Why sh...

Kyle Worley is joined by Kody Gibson to answer the question, “What are the three biggest myths about seminary?” Questions Covered in This Episode: What are the three biggest myths about seminary? Guest Bio: Kody Gibson serves as Vice President of Communications and Brand Strategy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. Kody has served for over 10 years in theological educa...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back in the book of Exodus to trace the themes of idols found in Exodus 32:1-10 and the rest of the Bible. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is an idol? What is idolatry? Where had Israel come from? Why a golden calf? Where does the gold come from? Where does idolatry show up in the rest of the story? What is God’s response? Why does Moses remind G...

Kyle Worley is joined by Patrick Schreiner to answer the question; why is Moses at the transfiguration? Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is Moses at the transfiguration? Who did Moses see on top of the mountain? What is the manner of glory we see during the transfiguration? Guest Bio: Dr. Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program and Associate Professor of New Testament...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the importance of the work “Confessions” by Saint Augustine. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who was St. Augustine? Why is he significant? When was the first time you came across Confessions? What is Confessions? Why do you keep reading it? What stands out to you from the book? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: “Confessions” by Saint Augustine...

Kyle Worley is joined by Jason D. to answer the question, what does the law of Moses have to do with the Christian? Questions Covered in This Episode: What does the law of Moses have to do with the Christian? Guest Bio: Dr. Jason S. DeRouchie serves as Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He teaches both MDiv and PhD students and dir...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about how the sabbath is connected to worship in Exodus 31:12-18. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a summary of the story of Exodus so far? Why the unique filling of the Spirit with these two craftsmen/artists? Do we see other moments like this in the story of the Bible? Why all of this attention to the beauty of the temple? Wha...

Kyle Worley is joined by Matthew Barrett to answer the question, do I really need systematic theology to be a disciple of Jesus? Questions Covered in This Episode: Is systematic theology necessary for discipleship? How would you encourage someone who is looking to do this but is intimidated by the bigger books? Guest Bio: Dr. Matthew Barrett is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midweste...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss “On the Incarnation” by Athanasius. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who was St. Athanasius? When did you read On the Incarnation for the first time? What stands out to you from the book? Why should a listener consider reading this book? How does reading more classical devotional works help us with Biblical study? Helpful Definitions: Trinitarianis...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back in the book of Exodus to discuss the worship and sacrifice in Chapter 30. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are sacrifices offered to God? What do sacrifices have to do with worship? What is the tax doing? Why the attention given to cleanliness as it pertains to worship? Where else do we see the anointing oil in the story of scripture? Resource...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley take a break in their journey through Exodus to spotlight some major questions, discussions, and works in church history. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the value of reading across church history? What is the relationship between the testimony of scripture and the testimony of the church’s historic witness (i.e. tradition)? Who are some of the wi...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue the story of Exodus to discuss what it means to be a priest. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a priest according to the Bible? Have we encountered priests before this moment? What was the role of these priests? What did they do? Why all the fancy clothes? The priests are consecrated by blood: Why? Helpful Definitions: Priest: Someone who r...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the design of the Tabernacle and God’s presence. Questions Covered in This Episode: How is the Exodus 20 and beyond instruction, not legalism? What is the Ark of the Covenant? Where would we find it? What is inside the Ark? What is atonement?  What about the table for bread and the golden lampstand? What about the altar of incense? Is the presence of...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley trace the themes found throughout the book of Exodus. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is biblical theology? What are some of the themes we covered in the story of Exodus so far? Where do we see the birth narrative before, during, and after the book of Exodus? Is deliverance a theme in the book of Exodus? What about covenants? Helpful Definitions: Sys...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back to continue studying the book of Exodus by giving an overview of the story, themes, and characters found in the book. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we taking two seasons to explore Exodus? Are the themes in Exodus found throughout the rest of Scripture? What happens before the book of Exodus? How does Exodus begin? Who are the major cha...

Season 12 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on January 25! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 12 as they continue to cover the book of Exodus! Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we going to cover this season? What are you most excited about exploring as we continue to discuss Exodus? Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | F...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their patron supporters! Questions Covered in This Episode: If God didn’t reveal his name as Yahweh until he told Moses, why do we see Moses using that name throughout the book of Genesis in quotations by Adam (Gen 4:1), Lamech (Gen 5:29), Noah (9:26)? I think when most people think of God in Exodus and the Old Testament in gene...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jared C. Wilson and Dr. Matthew Barrett during The Gospel Coalition Conference to record a live episode! Questions Covered in This Episode: Why this interest in Exodus? What are we learning together about Exodus? Why is the theme of exile important? Jen, why did you write a book of the ten commandments? What is the significance of Mt. Sinai in...