Knowing Faith

Kyle Worley is joined by Dan Darling to discuss his new book, “Agents of Grace.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? Is it divisive to stand firm in Christian truth and doctrine? What is theological triage and how it can be helpful? Is the division we are seeing in our churches based on social, cultural, and political perspectives? How do we prevent the calls for unity...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about what the Training the Church cohort is, why they do it, and who can participate. To find out more visit trainingthechurch.com . Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did we start the Training the Church cohort? JT, what has been the response to your book about discipleship? What is the Training the Church cohort? How does it work? What are some t...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of Union with Christ. This is a Knowing Faith Remix episode from Episode #36. Questions Covered in This Episode: Let’s begin: Define the doctrine of “Union with Christ.” Where do we see this in the Old Testament? How about in the New Testament? Why does this doctrine matter? Helpful Definitions: Union with Christ: We enter in by grace th...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Julie Wilding to talk about the littlest theologians—kids—and how the Church and families can help form them into healthy disciples from their earliest years. This is a Knowing Faith Remix episode from Episode #29. Questions Covered in This Episode: Can kids be theologians? What have we learned about teaching doctrine to children? How does TVC...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and Elizabeth Woodson talk about the doctrine of God—who God is and how God is—live from the Proclaim Truth Conference. Questions Covered in This Episode: What do I mean when I distinguish between theology and theology proper? Let me just ask our big question right up front: “Can I know who and how God is?” What difficulties/weaknesses/realities complicate my a...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Mason King to discuss his recently released book, “Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the story of The Village Church Institute? What is your elevator pitch for your book on spiritual disciplines? Why did you write this book? Why do you care about spiritual disciplines? Do you t...

Kyle Worley is joined by Amy Gannett to announce the Tiny Theologians Podcast coming this fall! Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a tiny theologian? How did we get here? What is the format of this podcast? What can listeners expect? Where and when can people find the podcast? Guest Bio: Amy Gannett is a wife to Austin and a mom to Emerson and Elliot. Together with Austin, they are plantin...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their patron supporters! To learn more and become a patron visit patreon.com/trainingthechurch. Questions Covered in This Episode: If there is no hierarchy in the Trinity, why is Paul talking about the Son himself being made subject to God, who I assume is God the Father (1 Cor. 15:27-28)? In Luke Chapter 4, the devil tries to t...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is baptism and the rules surrounding baptism so tricky? What is God’s view on cursing? Kyle, how does your Christian faith shape what kind of a wrestling fan you are? What is the purpose of speaking in tongues? How long after Jesus’s death did priests stop offering sacrifices? Wh...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley take a stroll down memory lane and look back on the first ten seasons of Knowing Faith.  Questions Covered in This Episode: Has our overlap increased or decreased? What is a joke that y’all used to love making fun of Kyle for? Why do we continue to talk about brother/sister culture and complementarianism? Who are some of our favorite guests we have had on th...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by the hosts of our sister shows: Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, Cassie Bryant of Family Discipleship, Elizabeth Woodson of Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson, Rebecca McLaughlin of Confronting Christianity, and engineer Brad. Questions Covered in This Episode: What the most fun part of making a podcast? Whats the least fun part of making a pod...

JT English and Kyle Worley celebrate and honor Jen Wilkin with a special surprise episode! Questions Covered in This Episode: How did you first meet Jen? What have you learned from her teaching and example? What have you learned from the faith and life of Jen? What is something that Jen is good at that is surprising? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Hebrews 13:7,  “Women of the Word” by Jen Wi...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what cosmic restoration is and why it is important.  Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is this a neglected aspect of the doctrine of salvation? What is cosmic restoration? What are the two extreme views of cosmic restoration? How is cosmic restoration accomplished? Isn’t all this going to burn up anyways? Why does God care about the world? Why i...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Gregg Allison, Jackie Hill Perry, Dr. Michael J. Kruger, Sam Allberry, and Jonathan T. Pennington. Questions Covered in This Episode: If we have the bible, why do we need creeds, confessions, and the writings of leaders, pastors, and theologians from church history? You've been traveling the country trying to direct people away from focusin...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to continue talking about the doctrine of salvation by looking specifically at the doctrine of glorification.  Questions Covered in This Episode: Where does glorification fit into the doctrine of salvation? When you first think of glorification, what comes to mind? What is the doctrine of glorification? How much of glorifi...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Jason K. Allen of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to have a conversation about biblical literacy and the relationship between the seminary institution and the local church. Questions Covered in This Episode: Could you share a bit about Midwestern’s journey over the last ten years? What have you learned about recovering the beauty of...

Kyle Worley is joined by Geoff Chang to answer the question; what would we find interesting about Spurgeon’s views on the doctrine of salvation? Questions Covered in This Episode: What would we find interesting about Spurgeon’s views on the doctrine of salvation? Can someone be both evangelistic and Calvinist in their doctrine? And was Spurgeon unique in his ability to live between those two movem...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back in the doctrine of salvation and have a conversation about sanctification. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is sanctification? How is it different from justification and glorification? How does sanctification address legalism and license? How does our context affect how we speak about sanctification? How are we sanctified? Why is sanctificati...

Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Bumpers to answer the question; how can a listener help their local church grow in theological discipleship? Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the For the Church Cohort ? How can a listener help their local church grow in theological discipleship? What would you say to someone who says, “I believe what you are saying is crucial and that the local church shou...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by their spouses; Jeff Wilkin, Macy English, and Lauren Worley! Questions Covered in This Episode: Does JT quote Bavinck on date nights? How does it feel to be grandparents? Who is the “yes” parent and who is the “no” parent? What’s your favorite episode of Knowing Faith so far this season? Do any of y’all ever listen to an episode and think - “Wh...

Kyle Worley is joined by Joe Allen to answer the question; if God calls, why evangelize? Questions Covered in This Episode: If God calls, why evangelize? Is my obedience to evangelism of consequence or of faithfulness? If I go out today and share the gospel of Jesus Christ with my neighbor, am I walking in faithfulness to what God has said? If I go out and share the gospel with my neighbor today,...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their conversation on the doctrine of salvation by discussing justification. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is justification the doctrine by which the church stands or falls? What is justification? Is justification “just as if I had never sinned”? Is what we have better than what Adam and Eve could have had? Why do we need to be justified? What...

Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Wilson to answer the question, why is union with Christ the best news ever? Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is union with Christ the best news ever? How secure do you think Jesus is? 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 of books inclu...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the most important doctrine for understanding the doctrine of salvation, union with Christ. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the most important doctrine for understanding the doctrine of salvation? Why does Paul continually use the preposition “in”? It is possible to live in this world as an individual not united to someon...

Kyle Worley is joined by Matthew Barrett to answer the question, why was the doctrine of justification such a big deal during the reformation? Questions Covered in This Episode: Why was the doctrine of justification such a big deal during the reformation? This was a big deal for Luther, is this still a big deal today? Helpful Definitions: The Joyful Exchange: Christ takes our guilt and in return,...