Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the book of Romans by looking at Romans 14:1-12. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who is the one “weak in faith?” Weak people eat only vegetables - What’s going on here? V. 7 - What does this mean? I love the certainty of V. 8. Paul seems to be coming back to Romans 2 here? What does V. 12 mean? I have heard so many bad takes o...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jackie Hill Perry to discuss her recently released book, “Holier Than Thou.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? Are holiness and goodness synonyms? What were the most helpful resources for you as you wrote the book? What does it mean that God is holy? If someone was going to look at studying the holiness of God in s...

Kyle Worley is joined by Jeremy Pelton to answer the question, if a listener of Knowing faith wanted to take the next step in finding out more about becoming a student at Southern what would you tell them? Questions Covered in This Episode: If a listener of Knowing faith wanted to take the next step in finding out more about becoming a student at Southern what would you tell them? When you are tal...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Romans 13 and political theology.  Questions Covered in This Episode: Does the bible have a uniform political theology? What does the bible have to say about submitting to governing authorities? What are some of the principles undergirding Paul’s words in this passage? What about bad rulers? How do we know when we should be like “Bonhoeffer”? How do...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Bill Cook to answer the question, why is it crucial to understand the events of Jesus’ final week? Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is it crucial to understand the events of Jesus’ final week? What is one of the most neglected events of that week? What is something that is overlooked in the judicial proceedings? Guest Bio: Dr. Bill Cook is Professor of New Testam...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Romans 12:9-21. Questions Covered in This Episode: Look at all this moralism and legalism right?  How does this passage echo or align with other similar passages throughout the bible? Where do you see overlap? In VV. 9-13 which one of these stands out to you as something of pronounced concern for Christian witness in our day? What does it look like f...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Dustin Benge to answer the question, in a time when people are giving up on the church, where do you see the splendor of God in the life of His people? Questions Covered in This Episode: In a time when people are giving up on the church, where do you see the splendor of God in the life of His people? What is a good starting place in conversations when someone points ou...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on Romans by talking through Romans 12:3-8. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are some of these exhortations uniquely relevant to the situation in Rome? What is the “measure of faith?” (V. 3) Discuss body/membership. (V. 4-5) Do we belong to God in Christ? Or Christ and each other? What is our responsibility to those others who...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Gregg Allison to answer the question, how do Roman Catholics respond to Romans 5:1? Questions Covered in This Episode: How do Roman Catholics respond to Romans 5:1 and broadly the doctrine of justification? Do Roman Catholics believe justification is a process? Are justification and sanctification tied together in Roman Catholic view? Helpful Definitions: Justification...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Romans 12:1-2. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the “therefore” there for? What is the substance of Paul’s appeal? What are the “mercies of God?” What background information or experiences is shaping Paul’s language in these verses? What do we mean when we say “cruciform life?” V. 2 Conformity to the world. What are false stories we are tem...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Robert Plummer to answer the question, what are the top 2-3 interpretive icebergs when reading scripture? Questions Covered in This Episode: What are the top 2-3 interpretive icebergs when reading scripture? How would you advise someone to redirect the reader response style of groups? Guest Bio: Dr. Robert Plummer is the Collin and Evelyn Aikman Professor of Biblical S...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about Romans 11:25-36. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the mystery of V. 25? Who are the enemies in V. 28? Discuss VV. 29-32. Does VV. 33-36 come out of nowhere? Is this inappropriate? How is God celebrated in these verses? What is doxology? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Romans 11:25-36 Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. John Wilsey to answer the question what is Civil Religion? Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Civil Religion? Is Civil Religion unavoidable? Is it good or bad as it pertains to the Christian Story and meaningful participation in it? How is Civil Religion different from Christian Nationalism? Guest Bio: Dr. John Wilsey is Associate Professor of Church History an...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on Romans by looking at Romans 11:1-24 and also discuss covenantal vs. dispensational views on God’s faithfulness to Israel. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the central question of these verses? Why would Paul feel the need to preemptively respond to this question? What objection is he anticipating? Who are “His people” (...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Hershael York to answer the question why study 1 Corinthians? Questions Covered in This Episode: Why study 1 Corinthians? If you could preach anything from 1 Corinthians, what would it be? Guest Bio: Dr. Hershael York is the Dean of the School of Theology and the Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Romans 10:14-21 and the mission of God.  Questions Covered in This Episode: What has Paul been saying so far in this passage? Is Paul justifying the gentile ministry (V. 13-14)?   Do people need to hear the gospel to be saved? Why is it important that we use reigning language with the gospel? What framework is Paul relying upon? Are those who believe...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Jim Hamilton, to answer the question, what is typology and why does it matter? Questions Covered in This Episode: What is typology and why does it matter? Where would you take someone to see a basic typology in the Bible? What is the full scope of the way types present themselves? In what way has studying typology left you with a greater sense of the grandeur of God’s...

JT English and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on Romans with Romans 10:1-13. Questions Covered in This Episode: Romans 10:1 begins similar to Romans 9:1-3? What does V. 2 mean? Does Christ being “the end of the law for righteousness” mean the law has no consequence or relation to the Christian (V. 4)? It seems like VV. 5-13 is a contrast between “righteousness based on law” and “righteousne...

JT English and Kyle Worley talk through various terms that are commonly used when talking about Romans and the doctrine of Salvation.  Questions Covered in This Episode: Over the last few seasons, we have been using and introducing a ton of terms that could be new for our listeners and thought: “Mother is the repetition of learning, right?” So let’s do some review and repetition on the terms in Ro...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on Romans 9 and talk about the doctrine of election. Be sure to listen to Episode #134 – Romans 9 with Dr. Mike Bird before this episode for helpful information. Questions Covered in This Episode: What on earth is Paul suggesting (V.3)? Is Paul saying he would give up his salvation in order that Israel might be saved? Who are the pa...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back to discuss the book of Romans! They are joined by Dr. Mike Bird to take a look at Romans 9 and the study of Paul. Questions Covered in This Episode: Before we jump into Romans 9: How did we get here? What’s the flow and argument of the letter so far? How does the audience of this letter shape the way we read Romans 9? What is the argument of chapter...

Introducing Season 8 Season 8 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on February 3! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 8 as they cover the book of Romans. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Romans? Who wrote it? When? Why? Why are we studying it? Who is the audience of this letter? What did we uncover in Romans 1-8? (Major...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted from their patron supporters! To learn more and become a patron visit patreon.com/knowingfaith . Questions Covered in This Episode: “Do you have recommendations for books/podcasts/resources/etc for doing something similar but age appropriate for older kids?” “Is the language about God being Father & Son literal or figurative or bot...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions from listeners. Questions Covered in This Episode: “Jen, I have heard you at least twice talk about situations where it’s ok to lie → I think you used the phrase “truth to whom truth is due” → How does that fit with scriptures' admonitions against lying? You guys are some of the best bible teachers I know so obviously you're not saying to ju...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the book of Romans by looking at Romans 8:31-39. Questions Covered in This Episode: We get another one of those rhetorical questions, “What then shall we say to these things?” (V. 31) “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (V. 31) The Father has sent the Son, what do you believe he is going to hold back that is more precious...