Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about how therapeutic language has invaded the church. Questions Covered in This Episode: Has therapeutic language invaded the church? What are the root theological issues at play in therapeutic language and the church? What do we mean by therapy language? What is the history that got us here? How should the Christian enter into therapeut...

Season 15 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 21st! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 15. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are some of our main disagreements? What is our goal? What are we talking about this season? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Romans 9-11 Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Web...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters! Questions Covered in This Episode: How do we decide what the original author meant, specifically when using the word “all” in Romans 3:23 and Romans 9-11? What are some of the rich implications practically and culturally for the doctrine of the Image of God? What are your personal rhythms for continuing...

Kyle Worley is joined by Adam Griffin and Amy Gannett to discuss updates from the Training the Church podcast family. Questions Covered in This Episode: What have you learned in doing Tiny Theologians? What was the vision for the Tiny Theologians podcast? What was the vision for The Family Discipleship podcast? What is the future for these podcasts? If someone wanted to follow your podcast, how ca...

Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to discuss her new study on the book of Galatians. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why Galatians? What did you learn as you wrote this study? Who were your favorite commentary sources? What was the most challenging part to write about? How is this study designed to work and be used? What are the false stories in Galatians that the gospe...

JT English and Kyle Worley discuss their new books, “ Remember and Rehearse” and “Formed for Fellowship,” and how they are valuable tools for discipleship. Questions Covered in This Episode: What were you thinking when you were trying to build a theological education department in the church? What is “You are a Theologian”? What’s different about Remember and Rehearse? What did you learn about the...

Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley are joined by Hunter Beless and Courtney Doctor to discuss their new Bible study on the book of Titus. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you decide to do a study on Titus? Why did you do this project together? How is this study designed to work? What is Titus about? What is something you learned while writing this study? Did you feel any hesitation when talking...

Kyle Worley is joined by Thomas West and Trevin Wax to discuss their new book, The Gospel Way Catechism . Questions Covered in This Episode: What’s all this talk about a catechism? Isn’t the bible enough? What is the relationship between a catechism and bible study? What is the response from people when you told them you were working on a catechism? Why another catechism? Are catechisms supposed t...

JT English and Kyle Worley discuss how the Training the Church Ministry Cohort can help you shape and form deep disciples in your ministry. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did we choose to name this “Training the Church”? When did we launch our first cohort? What kind of people participate in the cohort? What is something people will learn from the cohort? What format is the cohort offered...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jason Allen and Patrick Schreiner live from the Gospel Coalition Conference.  Questions Covered in This Episode: How has the deep discipleship program been a part of how you do women's ministry? Is the church meant to be for or against the world? Am I supposed to be going out into the world thinking I am ready for battle or ready for love? Is i...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters! Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is God referred to as three “persons”? I heard someone say that Adam would be in heaven. What are your thoughts on this? What are some great books to listen to? While studying Revelation, our group is leaving more fearful than encouraged. How do we read and underst...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss why they created the Deep Discipleship program, what it is, and who it is for. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is our goal? How does someone become a theological contributor? Why is it important to do theology in community? How does dissonance play a role in learning? What does the Deep Discipleship Program look like for a participant? What i...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode: What 2-3 things that are essential when teaching others about the Trinity? How much time do you spend reading the Bible? What is your favorite Bible translation? How do you get people interested in theology? Did Jesus descend into hell when he died on the cross? What book of the Bibl...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up their conversation on the book of Revelation by looking at Chapters 21-22. Questions Covered in This Episode: What have we learned? Why should someone spend the time to study Revelation? What are the seven sevens? How does this connect to Genesis 1-2? What’s the importance of the presence of God? Why does the sea disappear in Revelation 21? How do we...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Tara-Leigh Cobble to discuss the importance of biblical and theological literacy. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is The Bible Recap podcast and why did you start it? Where do people start to get bogged down in Chronological Bible reading? What have we discovered when it comes to pushing Christians towards depth? What is the relationshi...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the meaning, significance, and different views of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why have baptism and the Lord’s Supper been so contentious historically? What is the best argument for believers' baptism? What is the best argument for infant baptism? What are the dangers of not fully understanding e...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Ben Mandrell to discuss his new Bible Study, “Together: Community That Marked the Acts 2 Church” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are you releasing this study and why now?  Is this apathy that is showing up post-COVID, or was it building before the pandemic happened? When we look at Acts 2, what do we find as instructive for the life of t...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Sam Parkison to discuss his book “To Gaze upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice” and how it connects to Revelation 21-22. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the beatific vision? Why did you write a book on it? Why do many Christians have no awareness of the beatific vision?  What’s the point of Revelatio...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who is the Holy Spirit? What is the relationship between the Spirit and the Father and the Son? What are misconceptions about the person or the work of the Spirit? Why can people be tempted to be drawn into a sensational power of the Spirit? What is the centr...

Kyle Worley is joined by Tyler Sykora to answer the question, “How do we get more out of daily Bible reading?” Questions Covered in This Episode: How do we get more out of daily Bible reading? What if someone gets stalled out? Guest Bio: W. Tyler Sykora is the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary . He i...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the book of Revelation by discussing the symbolism found in Chapters 18-20. Questions Covered in This Episode: What’s the point of Revelation? What’s the big idea? Why Babylon? Is there a discomfort around what the Bible says about judgment? What are the “woes” we find in Chapter 18? Who is the multitude in Revelation 19? Who is...

Kyle Worley is joined by Sam Pirotta to answer the question, “Why go to seminary if I'm already in ministry?” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why go to seminary if I'm already in ministry? What is the benefit of doctrinal studies for evangelism? Why Midwestern? Guest Bio: Sam Pirotta is currently working on his Ph. D. in Systematic Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an e...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the core doctrines of the Christian faith by having a conversation about union with Christ. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is union with Christ? Why does it matter? Why do we have an unbalanced understanding of this? Why do we think more about Christ in me? How does the story of the prodigal son show us union with Christ...

Kyle Worley is joined by Dale Johnson to answer the question, “How do I help a hurting person?” Questions Covered in This Episode: How do I help a hurting person? What's the single greatest struggle you see well-intended Christians face when attempting to care for a hurting person? Guest Bio: T. Dale Johnson, Jr., is the Director of Counseling Programs and Professor of Biblical Counseling at Midwe...

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus.  Questions Covered in This Episode: Is the resurrection of Jesus surprising? Was the “resurrection” part of Jewish beliefs or hopes at the time of Jesus? Hadn’t they already seen a resurrection with Lazarus? Should we be troubled that the resurrection accounts we have in the gospels aren’t...