Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrines of creation and providence. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why do we treat the doctrines of creation and providence together? Barry Jones says that our creation story determines the trajectory of our culture. What does that mean?  What are some questions the original audience was asking? What are the essentials of a Christian doctri...

Kyle Worley is joined by Geoff Chang to answer the question what is Charles Spurgeon's vision for a faithful church? Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Charles Spurgeon's vision for a faithful church? Why would it be worth articulating “the army of God” language today? What does “the church militant” and “the church triumphant” mean?  Guest Bio: Geoff Chang serves as Assistant Professor of...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what is happening with evangelical leaders and how we can respond faithfully. Questions Covered in This Episode: When a leader “falls”, does it discount everything God has done through their ministry? How does news like this strike you? What is your response to it? Why do we have low expectations for self-control? Would it be good in light of these t...

Kyle Worley is joined by Don Whitney to answer the question; How does a church engage in the spiritual discipline together? Questions Covered in This Episode: How does a church engage in the spiritual discipline together? Do Christians think about fellowship the right way? Helpful Definitions: Spiritual Disciplines: practices found in the Bible by which we experience God and grow in Christlikeness...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the beginning of the book of Revelation and its meaning. Questions Covered in This Episode: What does the word “revelation” mean?  Why is the language so strange if this book is meant to reveal? What is a symbolic universe? How important is what comes before the book of Revelation in understanding the book? Is there a grid we should be using or do we...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive into the doctrine of Revelation to discuss how we can know God. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we currently working on? How has God revealed Himself? Is it possible to say true things about God?  How do we speak truthfully about God? What is Illumination? Can we read the Bible just like we would read any other book? Helpful Definitions: Nat...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the different ways people interpret the Book of Revelation. Questions Covered in This Episode: How do we put the phrase “was, is, and is to come” in the right context? What tier of importance is Eschatology? What is hermeneutics? Is the only kind of prophecy telling the future? What are the main approaches to this book? Why is it significant to have...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity and what it is (and isn’t). Questions Covered in This Episode: Is it fair to say that the Trinity is a bit like water in that it can take three forms: liquid, gas, and solid? How do we define the Trinity? Why is it important to try to understand this doctrine? If the word Trinity isn’t in the bible, wh...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what the book of Revelation is about and how we can begin to approach studying it. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we doing this season? What are your thoughts about current events - are we living in the end times? What does Advent have to do with Revelation? Does your study provide a conclusive answer to the question of the rapture? What...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss deep discipleship, how the church today needs discipleship, and a big project they have been working on! Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we doing this season? Are we producing deep disciples? What is Deep Discipleship? Where does Deep Discipleship relate to women’s ministry? What is coming in 2025 with Lifeway? What are some of the doctri...

Season 13 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 22! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 13. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we doing this season? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Revelation “Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen Wilkin Training the Church Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Fa...

Kyle Worley is joined by Kevin Grasso to discuss why learning the Bible in its original language is important and how Biblingo can help. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is it valuable for ordinary people to be able to study the bible in the original languages? Where did the desire to know the Bible in its original languages come from for you? Are there any passages in Exodus that you could...

Kyle Worley is joined by Rebecca McLaughlin to talk about her newest book “Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?”  Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? What are the top three most common claims you deal with in the book?  How can Christians speak the truth in love online and in person when it comes to addressing these claims? What do you hope Christians will do w...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley come back to one of their most popular topics; brothers and sisters. Questions Covered in This Episode: Indisputably: This is something we get more feedback on than just about anything else…why is that? How has the culture shift affected this conversation? What has been the church's response to the shift in culture? What does the biblical doctrine of anthrop...

Kyle Worley is joined by Sam Allberry to have a conversation about union with Christ and both of their new books! Questions Covered in This Episode: Why do we need more books about union with Christ? Why did you title the book “One with My Lord”? Why did you title your book “Home with God”? When did this doctrine first become precious to you? What is “union with Christ?” Do you see any connection...

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...

Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley are joined by Courtney Doctor to discuss her new book From Garden to Glory! Questions Covered in This Episode: Why’d you write this book? When was biblical theology on your radar? What are the “aha” moments when telling the story of the Bible? How does understanding the Bible as a great narrative change one’s faith? You suggest that the structure of the bible’s story is...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode: While we have unity in Christ…what 2nd, 3rd or 4th tier issues "divide" my favorite podcasters? What do you think are going to be the challenges of ministry in the local church in the next ten years? My local church has a tone of saying: “Just because you study the bible doesn’t mean...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Andrew Wilson to discuss his new book, Remaking the World. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book?  What did you want people to take away from this book? Can you explain the “WEIRDER” acronym and how it’s helpful for understanding the Western world? What do you mean by romanticism? How would you help someone see the lens...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss complementarianism and why a healthy ecclesiology is important for this conversation. Before you listen to this episode be sure to listen to Knowing Faith Episode #44 – A Generous Complementarianism . Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a pastor? Why is there confusion over this office/title? How is this title misused? Who can be a pastor? How...

Kyle Worley is joined by Don Whitney to answer the question, how do we pray the Bible? Questions Covered in This Episode: How do we pray the Bible? Where should people begin when starting to pray the Bible? Guest Bio: Dr. Whitney is Associate Dean of the School of Theology and Professor of Biblical Spirituality. Dr. Whitney is a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up the conversation on the book of Exodus! Questions Covered in This Episode: What have you learned as we explored Exodus over these two seasons? Where did we see the themes in Exodus in the rest of the Story of the Bible? What is biblical theology and how are we able to make connections across scripture? How can someone learn how to make connections ac...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Amy Gannett to continue the story of Exodus by discussing the themes found in Exodus 40.  Questions Covered in This Episode: What’s your favorite part of the Exodus story? What is the purpose of the Tabernacle? Does the Tabernacle contain the glory and presence of God? Where has the cloud and fire shown up so far in the story? What is God invit...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “The Attributes of God” by A.W. Pink. Questions Covered in This Episode: When did you first come across AW Pink? Who was AW Pink? Why is he significant? What are the attributes of God? How significant was Pink's work when you were writing your books on the attributes? How do the attributes of God help us understand scripture? Does...

Kyle Worley is joined by Jason Allen to answer the question; “why for the church”? Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is the motto for Midwestern, “For the Church”? When you look back, what is one thing you see at Midwestern that is a direct result of your mission? Guest Bio: Dr. Jason Allen is the president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his role as president, he a...