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 doctrine of creation?What’s a good definition of providence?Helpful Definitions:Transcendent: God is other (by an infinite extent).Imminent: God is near to his creation.Creator-Creature Distinction: God is the creator, everything else is creation.Theological Triage: Rightly prioritize the urgency and clarity with which we address the topics in a theological category.Providence: God’s continued governance and fatherly care over all things.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Genesis 1-2“You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT English“Remember and Rehearse” by JT English“Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Church History and Historical Theology and the Curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.He is the volume editor of The Lost Sermons of C.H. Spurgeon Volumes 5, 6, and 7 and the author of Spurgeon the Pastor: Recovering a Biblical and Theological Vision for Ministry; Christ Our All: Poems for the Christian Pilgrim; and The Army of God: Spurgeon’s Vision for the Church.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“The Army of God: Spurgeon’s Vision for the Church” by Geoffrey Chang Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 things for church staff to get together and talk about these things?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Peter 5Knowing FaithEpisode #10 – Brothers & Sisters: Can we Do Theology Together?Episode #44 – A Generous ComplementarianismEpisode #88 – Men and Women in Genesis 2 with Hannah AndersonEpisode #93 – Men and Women In a Broken World with Katie McCoyEpisode #151 – A Generous Complementarianism: AgainEpisode #177 – Brothers and Sisters: More than a Metaphor Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.Koinonia (κοινωνία): Fellowship, talking about God and the things of God.Guest Bio:Don Whitney is the Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served there in a similar position from 1995 to 2005, and then as Professor of Biblical Spiritual and Associate Dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, from 2005 to 2024.He has authored nine books, including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible, and is a popular conference speaker, especially on personal and congregational spirituality.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Timothy 4:7, Acts 2:42 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 treat angelic language throughout Revelation on a case by case basis?What is the book of Revelation about?What sevens do we get before we get to the seven churches?Why these seven churches?What is the angle of these letters?Who are the Nicolaitans?What stands out from them?What can encouragement can we draw from this?Helpful Definitions:Revelation: To reveal, to disclose.Angel: Messenger.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 1 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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:Natural Revelation: A common knowledge of God that is given to all humanity.Special Revelation: God has revealed himself to us in Christ and through Scripture.Theophnustos (θεόπνευστος): God-breathed.Illumination: The Holy Spirit who has inspired God’s word, turns the light on for us to rightly hear and receive what God has already testified to. Christological Analogy: The Bible is fully divine and fully human yet one text.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Romans 1:20, Hebrews 1:1, Colossians 1:15, 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 36, Revelation 5 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 conversations about these theological categories?Helpful Definitions:Hermeneutics: How do we interpret and read Biblical texts?Prophecy: Telling us things that are eternally true.Foretelling: Future prediction of events that have yet to happen.Forthtelling: Divine commentary of what is happening. Proclaiming.Futurist: Everything from Rev. 4:1 onward to be concerning future unfulfilled affairs/events.Historicist: A prophecy laying out the history of the church between the two advents.Preterist: Most prophecies in Revelation have been fulfilled in the years immediately following John’s writing of the book.Idealist: Revelation is concerned about presenting timeless principles and we should not be concerned about tying fulfillment (past, present, or future) to prophecies.Ladd: “eclectic approach” Blending futurist and preterist approaches. Proper fulfillment in the near future and some of them most hold trust for a future fulfillment.Historicist/Idealist: Historicist with a heavy emphasis on the symbolic nature of the text.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 1:8, 1:17, Revelation 2:8, Revelation 5, Revelation 4:1 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, why is it a core Christian doctrine?Does the Trinity have a hierarchy?What sets God apart from His creatures?Helpful Definitions:Trinity: God eternally exists as one essence and three distinct persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each of which is fully God, yet there is One God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Ephesians 1, Mark 12:30, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 11, Psalm 1:2-3, 1 Samuel 8:5, John 13-17Apostles creedNicea creedChocodeon creedMatthew Barrett The Trinity Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 genre of literature is Revelation?How do we read and approach Scripture appropriately?What are you looking forward to jumping into when studying the book of Revelation?What is your experience in reading the different views of Revelation?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Don’t Fear the Marks in Revelation” by Jen Wilkin“Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen Wilkin Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 doctrines we are excited to explore this season?Helpful Definitions:Theology: Words about God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Habakkuk 2:14“Deep Discipleship” by JT English“You are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT EnglishDeep Discipleship CohortThe State of Theology Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 WilkinTraining the Church Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 help us dive deeper into by looking at the original language it was written in?What would you say to the person who doesn’t have time for a seminary degree or class to learn the Bible in its original language?How does Biblingo work?Guest Bio:Kevin Grasso is the co-founder and Ceo of Biblingo: Biblingo’s mission is to advance God’s Word in the world by making the biblical languages more accessible and easier to learn through technology.Kevin holds an MA in Linguistics with a concentration in Bible Translation from Dallas International University, an MA in comparative religion from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (focusing on Paul and second temple Judaism), and a PhD in Hebrew Language from Hebrew University. He has published in both Greek and Hebrew linguistics and focuses his research on the intersection of linguistics, exegesis, and biblical theology.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 3, Exodus 6, Exodus 22:22Biblingo Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 with this book?Guest Bio:Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill Seminary in London. She is the author of several books, including Confronting Christianity, The Secular Creed, Jesus Through the Eyes of Women, and Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?. You can follow her on X, Instagram, or her website.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?” by Rebecca McLaughlin“Confronting Christianity” by Rebecca McLaughlin“Is God Anti-Gay?” by Sam Allberry Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 anthropology related to men and women have to affirm?When we say “we need each other,” what does that mean?What are the threats and liabilities of relationships? What about not having these relationships?Why are we using family-oriented language in this conversation?Does this apply to those who are not believers?How has this changed us? How has it changed our ministries?Why is getting this right crucial?Helpful Definitions:Adelphoi (ἀδελφοί): Brothers and sisters. The family of God.Philia: A kind of love that exists only among family, not just biologically but spiritually through the blood of Christ.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Crossway: Women of the Word“Jesus through the Eyes of Women” by Rebecca McLaughlin Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 between the covenant love of God and union with Christ?What did you learn while writing this book?When people read your book - what do you hope is the one thing they walk away with?Helpful Definitions:Union with Christ: When we come to believe in Jesus we are made one with Him. We are so spiritually one with Jesus that His righteousness becomes ours and it is right for our sin to be carried by Him.The believer's identification, incorporation, and participation into all who Christ is and all that Christ does.Guest Bio:Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?, Why Bother with Church?, 7 Myths about Singleness, and What God Has To Say About Our Bodies. He has written extensively for numerous organizations, including The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, and Living Out. Learn more about Sam’s books.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 21-22, Ephesians 2, Colossians 3, Matthew 28:20, Romans 6, 1 Corinthians 6, Hebrews 10:14“One with My Lord” by Sam Allberry“Home with God” by Kyle Worley Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 someone else?I grew up hearing Christ in me, not me in Christ; where is the emphasis? Why was I presented with the opposite?What is the doctrine of union with Christ?How have we imported modern conceptions of identity on being in Christ?What is the difference between dying to self and living with Christ and embracing those distinctions that you want to dignify?It is important to value diversity?How is union with Christ different from communion with God?If someone said they were feeling cold in their relationship with God, how would you respond to them?Helpful Definitions:Union with Christ:A believers identification in Christ and incorporation into the body of all of those who are identified with Christ before God.The unbreakable, unshakeable reception of all of God’s saving benefits.Unbreakable relationship with God held by Jesus for His people, received by grace through faith.Communion with Christ: Fellowship with God. The enjoyment of God’s saving benefits, it is shakeable and breakable and you can also deepen it.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 9, John 17:1–26, Ephesians 1:3-10, Romans 6:1-11, Galatians 2:20, Romans 5:19, Colossians 1:27, Genesis 3, Luke 14:11, Revelation 5, Romans 16Crossway: Women of the WordKnowing Faith Episode #177 – Brothers and Sisters: More than a MetaphorAffiliate links are used where appropriate. We earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:Are you ready to take your next step in theological training? Consider Midwestern Seminary and how our For the Church vision can equip you through formal theological education or one of our many free training resources we offer. Learn more about how to get started at www.mbts.edu/knowingfaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 a bit like a good fairy tale - what do you mean by that?How do you picture this book being utilized in the local church?Guest Bio:Courtney Doctor is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, and periodic blogger. She received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2013 and is the author of several Bible studies, including From Garden to Glory, Steadfast, and In View of God's Mercies. She currently serves as the Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. Her greatest desire in all of this is to be able to faithfully study, apply, and teach the word of God and help others to do the same. God has blessed Courtney and her husband, Craig, with four wonderful children, three great kids-in-law, five sweet grandchildren — and their much-loved, goofy dog, Walter.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“From Garden to Glory” by Courtney DoctorTGC Womens Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 you're mature in the faith…and discipleship doesn’t happen in programs, it happens in real relationships” Although both are true, I feel like it’s downplaying the indeed for people to be in active learning spaces. I’m just a volunteer bible teacher, helpWhen you go deer hunting, you fill a bucket with corn feed to get the deer to come out of hiding. If we were hunting you, what would we have to fill a bucket with to find you?Should Christians watch the Chosen?Should there be apprehension toward hiring a pastor without formal seminary training?What is your favorite Girl Scout cookie?How do we think about relating to Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox friends? Should we find unity still when we as Protestants disagree heavily on some matters?Do you think modern believers misunderstand anything about heaven? If so, what?If Jesus was killed by Herod upon birth would that change anything theologically?Did Jesus die for everyone?Can you speak about how there are some laws that we should still obey from the OT but not all of them?In the New City Catechism in Q.2 they ask: “What is God?” Why did they use “what” instead of “who?”Can a pastor faithfully use A.I. in the production of material for a sermon?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 21, Luke 16:19-31The Chosen“Ten Words to Live By” by Jen WilkinNew City Catechism Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 lenses they have on when reading the Bible and how to shape and form new ones?Are American readers reading this differently?Were you intentionally trying to balance the ditch between the West being bad and the West being supreme?What is your next writing project?Guest Bio:Andrew is Teaching Pastor at King’s Church London, and has degrees in history and theology from Cambridge (MA) and King’s College London (PhD). He is a columnist for Christianity Today, and has written several award-winning books, most recently Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Remaking the World” by Andrew Wilson“Augustine of Hippo” by Peter Brown“Dominion” by Tom Holland Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 does the office of pastor relate to the priesthood of all believers?Who is qualified to do what? (Non-qualified men, women, non pastors, etc.)How should some of the other ongoing conversations among evangelicals and Southern Baptists shape the way we approach these questions?Helpful Definitions:Pastor: Office an elder, bishop, overseer, pastor. Defined and reserved for qualified men, who are ordained, to function and hold the office in local churches of what it means to be a pastor/elder/shepherd.Episkopos (ἐπίσκοπος)Presbyteros (πρεσβύτερος)Poimenas (ποιμένας)Anthropology: The doctrine of humanity.Ecclesiology: The doctrine of the church.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Knowing Faith Episode #44 – A Generous ComplementarianismEphesians 4:11“Saddleback Female Pastors Debate Raises Bigger Questions for the SBC” Christianity Today ArticleTraining the Church CohortAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 the author of many books including but not limited to; Praying the Bible and Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Whitney is married to Caffy, and they have one child. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Praying the Bible” by Don Whitney“Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life” by Don Whitney Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 across scripture?How can someone dive deeper into the study of Exodus?Helpful Definitions:Systematic Theology: What the Bible says about specific doctrines. Biblical Theology: Categorizing themes or stories throughout Scripture. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus, Revelation, Hebrews, Matthew, Luke“Even Better than Eden” by Nancy Guthrie“Echoes of Exodus” by Alastair Roberts and Andrew Wilson“God of Deliverance” by Jen Wilkin“God of Freedom” by Jen Wilkin“The Pentateuch” by J. Hays“Founding God's Nation” by Leon Kass Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 inviting his people into with the tabernacle, journey into the land, and waiting?Do we get the cloud and fire type elsewhere in the story?What comes next in the Pentateuch?Guest Bio:Amy Gannett (M.Div, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary) is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the author of several exegetical Bible studies, and her teaching and writing has been featured on Christian outlets like Well-Watered Women, The Gospel Coalition, JourneyWomen, Risen Motherhood, and Christ and Pop Culture.She is also the founder of Tiny Theologians, which offers training tools for parents and children’s ministries, equipping them to pass on the Christian faith to the next generation. You can find her online at amygannett.com, and on social media at @amycategannett and @tinytheologians.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 40:34-38, Acts 2, Matthew 5:14, Revelation 16, John 8:12Tiny Theologians PodcastTiny Theologians Website Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 god have attributes or is God his attributes?Why do you keep reading this book? What stands out to you?Why should a listener consider reading it?Helpful Definitions:Incommunicable Attributes: Things that make God God, that we cannot be.Communicable Attributes: Things that God shares in common with his creation.Divine Simplicity: God does not have parts. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:"The Attributes of God" by A.W. Pink“The Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. Tozer“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin“In His Image” by Jen Wilkin Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 also serves as a professor for preaching and pastoral ministry. He is the author of a number of books including; Turnaround: The Remarkable Story of an Institutional Transformation and the 10 Essential Principles and Practices That Made It Happen. He posts essays on his website, jasonkallen.com, and hosts a weekly podcast, “Preaching & Preachers.”Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFor the Church Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley trace the themes found in the Tabernacle and throughout the rest of scripture.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is this section of text important?How does its design tell the story of the world?What is the Tabernacle?In what way is the tabernacle a shadow?How is the Tabernacle foreshadowing the end of the story?What about all of the stones, gems, and precious jewels?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 37-39, Gen 2:1-3, John 14:15-31, Revelation 21-22, 2 Samuel 6:1-7, Exodus 19:6 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin. Questions Covered in This Episode:When was the first time you heard of Calvin?Who was John Calvin?What is Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion?Why do you keep reading this book?If I am not a Calvinist is there a benefit in reading the Institutes?What stands out to you from the book?Helpful Definitions:Five points of Calvinism: Total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin“Calvin's Company of Pastors” by Scott M. Manetsch“The History of Study Bibles” by Stephen Nichols“Calvin's Ladder” by Julie Canlis Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the themes found throughout Exodus 34-36 and trace them throughout the rest of Scripture. Questions Covered in This Episode:What are on the tablets Moses receives in Exodus 34:1-9?Why do we need the 10 commandments, again?Does Exodus 34:7 mean that if a father sins there will be some sort of judgment that is passed down generationally?Why is the proclamation of the name significant?Where does the number 40 show up in the Bible?What is going on with Moses’s shining face? Where else does it show up in scripture?After Moses’ intercession, he gathers the people to tell them to take a Sabbath. Why?What follows is a bit like the reversal of the Golden Calf incident (Exodus 35:20-29) - right?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 34-36, Jonah 4:2, Joel 2:12-14, Philippians 3, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Corinthians 3:18Knowing Faith Divine Judgment against False Gods (Exodus 32-33) Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the history and importance of Luther’s “Commentary of Galatians.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Who was Martin Luther? Why is he significant?What was the point of the reformation?What are the 95 theses and indulgences?What is Luther’s Galatians Commentary? Why was it significant?What do you love about it?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Commentary of Galatians” by Martin Luther“The Curse Motif of the Atonement” by RC Sproul Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Wilson to answer the question, “Why read anything other than the Bible?”Questions Covered in This Episode:Why read anything other than the Bible?Who are some of your favorite Christian writers to read?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 including but not limited to Gospel Wakefulness, The Prodigal Church, The Pastor’s Justification, and Supernatural Power for Everyday People. He also serves as an elder at Liberty Baptist Church. He and Becky have been married for twenty-three years, and they have two daughters: Macy and Grace.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the themes found in Exodus 32-33.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is Moses interceding?Why does Israel respond this way if they are going to get the land?Is the tent of meeting outside the camp the same or different from the Tabernacle?Is Israel’s distinctiveness rooted in the presence of Yahweh?What is the presence of God?What is the glory of God?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 32-33, Jonah 4:2, 2 Corinthians 3:16Knowing Faith The Temptation of Idols Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Jason Duesing to answer the question, “What is religious liberty?”Questions Covered in This Episode:What is religious liberty?What is the goal of religious liberty?How does religious liberty impact Christians during an election year?Guest Bio:Jason Duesing serves as the Provost, Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, and Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He came to MBTS after serving for more than a decade on the administrative leadership team and faculty at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Duesing earned his Ph.D. in Historical Theology and Baptist Studies from Southwestern Seminary in 2008. He also holds a M.Div. from Southeastern Seminary and a B.A. in Speech Communications from Texas A&M University in College Station. Duesing is married to Kalee, and together they have four children.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about “Orthodoxy” by GK Chesterton.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the value of reading across church history?Who was GK Chesterton? Why is he significant?Why did you read this book originally? Why do you keep reading it?What is Orthodoxy?What stands out to you from the book?What are Chesterton’s theological views?Why should a listener consider reading it?Helpful Definitions:Modernity: The acceleration of believing that humanity is the center of the story, man is the measurement of all that claims to be true, good, and beautiful. The best way to explore what is true is with man at the center and as the measure.Hyper Modernity: An acceleration of modernity that turns it into law or ridiculousness.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Orthodoxy” by GK Chesterton Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Kody Gibson to answer the question, “What are the three biggest myths about seminary?”Questions Covered in This Episode:What are the three biggest myths about seminary?Guest Bio:Kody Gibson serves as Vice President of Communications and Brand Strategy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. Kody has served for over 10 years in theological education leading recruiting and communications efforts at both Southern Seminary and Phoenix Seminary prior to coming to Midwestern.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back in the book of Exodus to trace the themes of idols found in Exodus 32:1-10 and the rest of the Bible.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is an idol? What is idolatry?Where had Israel come from?Why a golden calf?Where does the gold come from?Where does idolatry show up in the rest of the story?What is God’s response?Why does Moses remind God about the promises He made, why is this language used?Why does the judgment take this specific form in the story?Can Moses be the substitute for Israel?Helpful Definitions:Idol: A man-made image that represents another god or something to be worshiped.Idolatry:Try to worship something in the hopes it will make you into God.Take a creaturely thing and exalt it in a way that belongs to God alone in hopes that it will reward you.The spirit of giving oneself over to a false god in a way that only belongs to God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 32:1-10, Genesis 1-2, Judges, Genesis 19, Genesis 31:34, Isaiah 44:20Knowing Faith: Blood and Covenant Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Patrick Schreiner to answer the question; why is Moses at the transfiguration?Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is Moses at the transfiguration?Who did Moses see on top of the mountain?What is the manner of glory we see during the transfiguration?Guest Bio:Dr. Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program and Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of a number of books, including a commentary on Acts, The Visual Word: An Illustrated Guide to the New Testament Books, The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts, The Body of Jesus: A Spatial Analysis of the Kingdom in Matthew, The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross, Matthew, Disciple and Scribe: The First Gospel and Its Portrait of Jesus, and The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine. He is married to Hannah and they have four children. You can follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Matthew 17, 2 Corinthians 3-4, Hebrews 3-4, Exodus 33-35, John 14:9, Isaiah 6, Ezekiel 1-2, 1 John 3:2“Transfiguration of Christ” by Patrick Schreiner Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the importance of the work “Confessions” by Saint Augustine.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who was St. Augustine? Why is he significant?When was the first time you came across Confessions?What is Confessions?Why do you keep reading it?What stands out to you from the book?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Confessions” by Saint Augustine“City of God” by Saint Augustine“Augustine of Hippo: A Biography” by Peter Brown Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Jason D. to answer the question, what does the law of Moses have to do with the Christian?Questions Covered in This Episode:What does the law of Moses have to do with the Christian?Guest Bio:Dr. Jason S. DeRouchie serves as Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He teaches both MDiv and PhD students and direct doctoral dissertations. Dr. DeRouchie's research interests include biblical hermeneutics, the New Testament use of the Old Testament, Hebrew discourse analysis, Deuteronomy, Zephaniah, the nature and relationship of the biblical covenants, seeing and savoring Jesus in all of Scripture, and the Christian’s relationship to Old Testament laws and promisesResources Mentioned in this Episode:Galatians 3, 2 Corinthians 3, 1 Corinthians 9:20-21, 1 Timothy 5, Ephesians 6, 1 Peter 1:15, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 5 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about how the sabbath is connected to worship in Exodus 31:12-18.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a summary of the story of Exodus so far?Why the unique filling of the Spirit with these two craftsmen/artists?Do we see other moments like this in the story of the Bible?Why all of this attention to the beauty of the temple?What is the purpose of the sabbath?How is sabbath practice connected to worship?Where else does the sabbath show up in significant ways in the biblical story?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 31:12-18, Genesis 2:1-3 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Matthew Barrett to answer the question, do I really need systematic theology to be a disciple of Jesus?Questions Covered in This Episode:Is systematic theology necessary for discipleship?How would you encourage someone who is looking to do this but is intimidated by the bigger books?Guest Bio:Dr. Matthew Barrett is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine. He is the author of numerous books including: Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit, None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God, and God’s Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 John“On the Incarnation” by Saint Athanasius“The Consolation of Philosophy” by Ancius Boethius Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss “On the Incarnation” by Athanasius.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who was St. Athanasius?When did you read On the Incarnation for the first time?What stands out to you from the book?Why should a listener consider reading this book?How does reading more classical devotional works help us with Biblical study?Helpful Definitions:Trinitarianism: God eternally exists as one essence and three distinct persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is fully God, yet there is one God.Hypostatic Union: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in time, takes upon himself the entirety of human nature except sinfulness. He is both fully God and fully man in one person.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:10ofthose“On the Incarnation” by Saint Athanasius Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back in the book of Exodus to discuss the worship and sacrifice in Chapter 30.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why are sacrifices offered to God?What do sacrifices have to do with worship?What is the tax doing?Why the attention given to cleanliness as it pertains to worship?Where else do we see the anointing oil in the story of scripture?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 30:1-10, Psalm 46, Luke 1:5-25, Psalm 23, Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 7:36-50 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley take a break in their journey through Exodus to spotlight some major questions, discussions, and works in church history.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the value of reading across church history?What is the relationship between the testimony of scripture and the testimony of the church’s historic witness (i.e. tradition)?Who are some of the widely agreed upon significant names/thinkers to be familiar with throughout the history of the church?Helpful Definitions:Tradition 0: No creed but the Bible or Solo Scriptura: Scripture alone.Tradition 1 (One-Source): The Bible alone is authoritative but we need tradition to come alongside to help us become better readers or Sola scriptura: By Scripture alone. Tradition 2 (Two Sources): Tradition is as authoritative as scripture.Filioque Clause: What does it mean for the Father and Son to send the Holy Spirit.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Apostles Creed Series“Against Heresies” by Irenaeus“On the Incarnation” by Saint Athanasius“The Democratization of American Christianity” by Nathan Hatch“The Book of Pastoral Rule” by Pope Gregory“Cur Deus Homo: Why God Became Man” by Anselm“Summa Theologica” by Thomas Aquinas“A Summa of the Summa” by Peter Kreeft“The Bondage of the Will” by Martin Luther“Commentary on Galatians” by Martin Luther“Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John CalvinThe Heidelberg CatechismThe Belgic Confession of FaithWestminster Confession of FaithThe Westminster Shorter CatechismThe Westminster Larger CatechismThe First London Baptist Confession of Faith (1646)Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689)“The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan“Communion with God” by John Owen“Church Dogmatics” Carl Bart Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue the story of Exodus to discuss what it means to be a priest.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a priest according to the Bible?Have we encountered priests before this moment?What was the role of these priests? What did they do?Why all the fancy clothes?The priests are consecrated by blood: Why?Helpful Definitions:Priest: Someone who represents God to the people, and the people to God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 28:1-5, Exodus 29:1-9, Isaiah 9:6, Revelation 4, 1 Peter 2:9 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the design of the Tabernacle and God’s presence.Questions Covered in This Episode:How is the Exodus 20 and beyond instruction, not legalism?What is the Ark of the Covenant? Where would we find it?What is inside the Ark?What is atonement? What about the table for bread and the golden lampstand?What about the altar of incense?Is the presence of God exclusionary?What do we learn about the call to holiness in these passages?Helpful Definitions:Transcendence: God is set apart.Immanence: God is close.Atonement: At one with God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 25:10-22, Leviticus 16, Romans 3:25, Revelation 4, John 1:14, Hebrews 10“The Crucified King” by Jeremy Treat“The Atonement” by Jeremy Treat Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley trace the themes found throughout the book of Exodus.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is biblical theology?What are some of the themes we covered in the story of Exodus so far?Where do we see the birth narrative before, during, and after the book of Exodus?Is deliverance a theme in the book of Exodus?What about covenants?Helpful Definitions:Systematic Theology: What the Bible says about specific doctrines. Biblical Theology: Categorizing themes or stories throughout Scripture. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus, Genesis 3:15, John 3, Genesis 15, Matthew 1 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back to continue studying the book of Exodus by giving an overview of the story, themes, and characters found in the book.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why are we taking two seasons to explore Exodus?Are the themes in Exodus found throughout the rest of Scripture?What happens before the book of Exodus?How does Exodus begin?Who are the major characters in the first half of the story?What happens after Moses' birth?Why is Mount Sinai important?Is Sinai the final destination of Israel?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Genesis 22, Exodus 3, Exodus 19 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Season 12 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on January 25! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 12 as they continue to cover the book of Exodus!Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to cover this season?What are you most excited about exploring as we continue to discuss Exodus? Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their patron supporters!Questions Covered in This Episode:If God didn’t reveal his name as Yahweh until he told Moses, why do we see Moses using that name throughout the book of Genesis in quotations by Adam (Gen 4:1), Lamech (Gen 5:29), Noah (9:26)?I think when most people think of God in Exodus and the Old Testament in general they think of the Father. Could you all discuss the work of the economic Trinity throughout Exodus?What your thoughts on life after death? I've always been taught to be absent from the body is to be present from the Lord, but I listened to a Bible Project podcast that taught that we'll be in a deep sleep until the second coming of Christ when the dead in Christ will rise.Tell us about someone that you've discipled that has really grown and flourished, who might be really kicking it for the Kingdom now. How did the relationship begin? What contributed to their growth?What's your opinion on sushi?Where do you see single gender spaces being valuable vs. mixed gender spaces? For example, do you see men and women learning inductive Bible study methods together? Spiritual disciplines/formation? How would men and women share in teaching in those spaces?How do each of your spouses support you in ministry/your ministry? How has being in ministry affected your marriages?Reading across translations, Genesis 3:15 often doesn’t sound like a promise of victory or defeat since it’s directed at the serpent. Would the first hearers have understood it as a promise, or is it something we project on this statement in hindsight?If the three persons of the trinity have only one will, why would Christ need to intercede for us to the Father?Where does children's ministry help and where does children's ministry hurt (in the context of the Sunday gathering)? What are potential pitfalls to be avoided when leading children's ministry and what parts shouldn't be overlooked?Would like to hear perspective on the Enneagram.What are your thoughts on how to deeply disciple in a space where the few seasoned believers are already at capacity?If the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, how should we think about what the fear of the Lord is?What are your thoughts on how/when to apply a “plain reading of scripture” versus diving deep into the original language, culture, and context to inform our understanding and application of God’s Word?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Genesis 4:1, 5:29, 9:26, 3:15, The Bible ProjectKnowing Faith Episode 197“Hold On to Your Kids” by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté MD “The Coddling of the American Mind” by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan HaidtSponsors:Interested in free theological training? Midwestern Seminary recently released three new classes through their For the Church Institute. Study for free and at your own pace through FTCI today! Learn more and sign up at ftcinstitute.comTo learn more about our sponsors please visit our website. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jared C. Wilson and Dr. Matthew Barrett during The Gospel Coalition Conference to record a live episode!Questions Covered in This Episode:Why this interest in Exodus?What are we learning together about Exodus?Why is the theme of exile important?Jen, why did you write a book of the ten commandments?What is the significance of Mt. Sinai in Israel’s story?Is there a new covenant here at Sinai or are we seeing a further unfolding of the existing covenant with Abraham?Is the law irrelevant to Christians today? Are we expected to keep the law?Is part of discipleship moral change?Which member of the trinity was with Moses?How do you study to teach a narrative text?How do we teach the law faithfully to our children?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 including but not limited to Gospel Wakefulness, The Prodigal Church, The Pastor’s Justification, and Supernatural Power for Everyday People. He also serves as an elder at Liberty Baptist Church. He and Becky have been married for twenty-three years, and they have two daughters: Macy and Grace.Dr. Matthew Barrett is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine. He is the author of numerous books including: Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit, None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God and God’s Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus, Genesis 3, Hebrews 12, 2 Corinthians 3MBTS.edu/cohorts“Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin“Reformation as Renewal” by Matthew Barrett“Friendship with the Friend of Sinners” by Jared C WilsonSponsors:Interested in free theological training? Midwestern Seminary recently released three new classes through their For the Church Institute. Study for free and at your own pace through FTCI today! Learn more and sign up at ftcinstitute.comTo learn more about our sponsors please visit our website. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.