Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Ligon Duncan to talk about everything from catechism to baptism and more. Questions Covered in This Episode: What doctrinal, historical, cultural, or philosophical issues have your attention right now? How helpful can confessionalism be in an age where a church can be divided over cultural issues? Can we talk about catechism for a bit? For...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions from listeners. They cover topics like eternal subordination of the Son, the closed nature of the canon and more. Questions Covered in This Episode: Eternal Subordination of the Son and Complementarian Theology: Let’s talk. How do we defend the closed nature of the canon? What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 2:15 -- “women are saved through chil...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley conclude their discussions of 1 and 2 Samuel as they discuss 2 Samuel 24. Questions Covered in This Episode: We are at the end of 2 Samuel...what’s the story so far? So, in 2 Sam. 24, we find out David can count….and God is angry about that...right?  Why does this matter? Isn’t this kind of an abrupt ending for 2 Samuel? What are some takeaways from 1-2 Samu...

Have you ever wondered what Jesus is currently doing? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley share scripturally rooted thoughts about this question on Episode 46. Questions Covered in This Episode: In a previous episode, we talked about the ascension...but what was Jesus ascending to? What is Jesus doing right now? The present ministry of Jesus: When is it happening, where is it happening? How sh...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back with more on 2 Samuel and how to read poems and songs in Scripture. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the story so far? Is this a Psalm? Why is David singing? Is he a poet? Why is he expressing himself in this way? What are some weaknesses in how we often approach the Psalms? What are some of the attributes of God and his work that David ma...

On this episode of Knowing Faith, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about something that’s been getting a lot of buzz: complementarianism. What does it mean and how can we practice this well within the church? Questions Covered in This Episode: What is complementarianism? Why do we care about this doctrine? How should theological method play a role in the complementarianism discussion?...

Mason King joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss Christ’s ascension and its significance. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is the ascension the forgotten act of Christ? What is the ascension? Where is it in scripture? Is this his Coronation ceremony? Kingship Does the ascension connect with any larger biblical themes or motifs?’ Could we be saved apart from the ascension?...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and special guest Taryn Mays dive back into 2 Samuel to discuss what transpires between David and his son, Absalom. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who is Absalom and why does he matter? What is the conspiracy that Absalom undertakes? Is God choosing Absalom? Let’s look at David’s response in 2 Samuel 16:5-14. What is special about the way David mourns Absal...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and Mason King discuss the history and theology of the Lord’s Supper. Questions Covered in This Episode: The Lord’s Supper is one of two ordinances/sacraments. What is an ordinance or sacrament? Where would we go in the bible to talk about the Lord’s Supper? How does the Lord’s supper connect with broader biblical/theological themes? What is happening in the Lo...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley discuss the story of David and Bathsheba and some of the dominant ways it’s misunderstood today. Questions Covered in This Episode: The story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Sam. 11-13. Let’s retell the story up to this point, what’s been happening? (2 Sam. 11:1-5) David is in Jerusalem, but his armies are out at battle and David goes up to his roof and sees a woman...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by Jeff Medders to talk about his new book, “Humble Calvinism.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? What is Calvinism and why does it matter? Why should I care about Calvinism? Is humble Calvinism different from just good old fashioned Calvinism?  What area of Calvinism seems to get the most pushback? Helpful Definitions: T...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by their spouses to talk about what it’s like to live with a theologian. Questions Covered in This Episode: What’s it like living with a theologian? How do theological matters come up at home and how do we work through them when they show up? What’s it like to deal with theological issues as a couple? What have y’all found works for you and what hasn’...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and guest Jamin Roller discuss the Ark, the Davidic covenant and more found in 2 Samuel 5–8. Questions Covered in This Episode: After defeating the Philistines, David’s first order of business is securing the “Ark of the Covenant.” What is this Ark and why does David want it? Why does God kill Uzzah in 6:5-11? Why so much celebration for the ark? Take a look at...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of Union with Christ. 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 through faith into Jesus Christ. Salvation is not just so...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about all of the death and drama in 2 Samuel chapters 3 through 5. Questions Covered in This Episode: In the last discussion of 2 Samuel we looked at the fading of Saul’s kingship and the emergence of the Davidic kingship, but 2 Samuel 3:1 captures that even clearer doesn’t it? Who is Abner in 2 Samuel and why does he matter? Let’s talk about 2 Samuel 3...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive into the topic of baptism, discussing everything from what the Bible says about it to why it’s so controversial. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we talking about baptism? What is baptism? What does it do?  What does it signify? Who should be baptized? When? How? Why was Christ baptized? If someone is listening to this and they were baptized a...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss 2 Samuel 1–3—everything from the death of Saul to the anointing of David and what is happening with Joab and Abner. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who is Saul and why does his death matter? Why is David so sad about the death of Saul and Jonathan? Let’s talk about 2 Samuel 1:11-16. What is happening here? Didn’t Saul ask to be killed? Then David...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive deep into the doctrine of Christology, discussing what it is and the biblical texts and historical creeds that have informed our understanding of it. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Christology? Jen, what are the most traveled passages in scripture when dealing with the doctrine of Christ? When we start to consider our doctrine of Christ, wha...

This season, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley will be talking a lot about 2 Samuel. This episode is an introduction to the book—why we’re talking about it, what it’s about and why we should care. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we talking about 2 Samuel? What is 2 Samuel? What are some of the megathemes of 2 Samuel? Who are the major characters? What is the main question in 2 Sam...

How and why should you read Scripture? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore everything from choosing a reading plan to knowing why it’s important to understand the various literary genres that make up the Bible. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the bible? Why do we read the bible? How should we read the bible? What are your bible reading tips? What is the relationship between...

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. Questions Covered in This Episode: Can kids be theologians? What have we learned about teaching doctrine to children?  How does TVC do this? How have you done this in your home? But, aren...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley hit on several topics, like the Trinity, gluttony, the age of accountability and more. Questions Covered in This Episode: RE: Matt. 24:32-36...if the Father and Son are one, how does only the Father know the hour “these things shall come to pass?” How should we as Christians approach the topic of gluttony and personal health? How should we prioritize exercis...

You’ve probably heard the term “incarnation” before, but what does it really mean? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore what we’re talking about when we talk about the incarnation, some common misconceptions around this idea and why it matters. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Advent and why does it matter? What does the word “Incarnation” mean?  What theological issues are wr...

You’ve more than likely heard the story of David and Goliath, but what’s really going on in this story? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive into 1 Samuel 16–17 to talk about common misrepresentations of this story, the role of anointing, and kingship in the Old Testament and more. Questions Covered in This Episode: Israel has a king, but in 1 Samuel 16, David is anointed King? What’s goin...

What is the doctrine of providence and how is that different from God’s sovereignty? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how God continues to reign and rule over His creation. “We talk about these things in the light so that we can stand on them in the dark.” Kyle Worley Questions Covered in This Episode: What is providence?  What are the key positions of providence?  Where do you fall...