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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 Lord’s supper?What are the different views on the Lord’s Supper?Helpful Definitions:Ordinances: Baptism & the Lord’s Supper are the means by which the people of God rehearse the story of God communally.Transubstantiation: The bread and the cup are literally transformed into the body and blood of Jesus. Jesus Christ’s presence is in the elements in a physical way.Consubstantiation: Christ's presence is physically there but not that the elements are actually the body and blood of Jesus. His presence is in and around.Spiritual Presence: In the elements and in the proceedings of communion Christ is spiritually present with his people.Momoralism: Christ is not uniquely present physically or spiritually in the Lord’s supper. It is simply a sign of remembrance.Eutychian: Confusing the divine and human properties of Jesus.Nestorian: Separating the two natures of Jesus so that they are no longer the same person.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 26:26-29, Exodus 12, Jeremiah 31, Isaiah, Revelation 19, Exodus 16Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and Mason King discuss the history and theology of the Lord’s Supper. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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, 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 bathing. Most will stop here and say that this woman is flaunting her business, is that what is really going on?Why didn’t she just say no?Isn’t David a man after God’s own heart, how does this square with that?Let’s talk about Nathan’s rebuke of David: What is going on here and why is it significant?What are we to learn from this story?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:2 Samuel 11-13, Genesis 3, James 1:14-15Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley discuss the story of David and Bathsheba and some of the dominant ways it’s misunderstood today. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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, 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:Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, Perseverance of the SaintsGuest Bio:Jeff Medders serves on staff at Risen Church and the Risen Collective in Houston, TX. He’s a Ph.D. student in biblical spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also hosts The Acts 29 Podcast. Jeff is a writer, a preacher, and unashamed coffee snob. You can follow his writing and monthly newsletter at spiritualtheology.net.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 5:39, Luke 24“Humble Calvinism” by J.A. Medders“Rooted” by J.A. Medders“Gospel Formed” by J.A. Medders“Systematic Theology” by Wayne Grudem“Young, Restless, and Reformed” by Collin Hansen“Death of Death in the Death of Christ” by John OwensAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by Jeff Medders to talk about his new book, “Humble Calvinism.” Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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, 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’t?Most common biblical or theological truth that shapes the convos in your home?Is there a book of the bible that your home seems to always come back to in conversation, faith, and practice?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Job, Psalms, Philippians 2:1-11, Psalm 34:3“Systematic Theology” by Louis Berkhof“Praying the Bible” by Donald S. Whitney“Women of the Word” by Jen Wilkin“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin“In His Image” by Jen Wilkin“Union with Christ” by Rankin WilbourneAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by their spouses to talk about what it’s like to live with a theologian. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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, 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 2 Sam. 6:21-22 “I will become even more undignified than this…” 2 Samuel 7 is the covenant with David. What is a covenant? How are they employed throughout scripture? How does this one fit with those that came before? Why is it significant?Helpful Definitions:Re-edenization: God bringing His kingdom back to the world.Davidic Covenant: In the Davidic covenant the covenant keeping God promises to re-establish his Kingdom on earth in that God will dwell with his people, take dominion over his creation, all through his earthly King (2 Samuel 7).Dwelling: God’s presence with humanity in the world that He created. The story of the Bible is “God with us.” Dominion: God’s creation of the world and his command to humanity to extend his glory to all of creation. Dominion relates to the place (Eden/Earth/Kingdom) and the task (Cultural mandate/discipleship) of God’s people. Dynasty: The crowning achievement of God’s creation is a people that will reign and rule with God as His vice-regents or representatives on earth.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:2 Samuel 5-8, Jeremiah 31, Isaiah 63, Genesis 1-3, Genesis 12, Exodus 19-24, 1 Kings 8, Genesis 15, John 2:18-21, Acts 5Citizens Church2 Samuel The Village Church“Finding Our Way Home” JT English Sermon“Presence of God” by Ryan Lister“Fearing God in a Fallen World” Paige Benton Brown TGC Women’s“Rejoicing in Lament” by Todd BillingsAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and guest Jamin Roller discuss the Ark, the Davidic covenant and more found in 2 Samuel 5–8. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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 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 something God gives us it is something we receive.Union with Christ: “The intimate, vital, and spiritual union between Christ and His people, in virtue of which He is the source of their life and strength, of their blessedness and salvation.” Louis BerkhofUnion with Christ: The believer’s identification, participation, and incorporation with, in, through, and into the life, the death, the resurrection, the ascension, and the heavenly session of Jesus.Communion with Christ: Our ongoing cultivation of enjoying every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:1, 2, 3 John, Ephesians 1:3-10, Romans 5, 1 Corinthians 15, Genesis 15, John 15, Acts 9, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:4-5, Matthew 25, Ephesians 2:1-10, 22, Romans 8, John 17:20-26Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of Union with Christ. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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 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 3:14.Then the murders start happening: Abner is murdered, then Ish-bosheth (Saul’s son)...why does this matter? Why is God ok with all this bloodshed?In 2 Samuel 5 we have David anointed king of Israel, but hadn’t he already been anointed? The defeat of the Philistines...why is it important that Israel fight and defeat people like the Philistines?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:2 Samuel 3-5, Genesis 50:20, Ephesians 6“The Gatekeepers” by Chris Whipple“David: A Man Chosen According to God’s Heart” by Layton Talbert“a man of God’s own choosing, a man God has set his heart on. [It is] talking about the place the man has in God’s heart rather than the place God has in the man’s heart”. (Woodhouse, 1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader, page 287)“Is God a Moral Monster” by Paul CopanAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley talk about all of the death and drama in 2 Samuel chapters 3 through 5. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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 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 as an infant, how would you walk them through consideration of believer’s baptism?Helpful Definitions:Believer’s Baptism: Immersion in water of a believer into the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Ordinances: Baptism & the Lord’s Supper are the means by which the people of God rehearse the story of God communally.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Romans 6:1-11, 1 Peter 3, 1 Corinthians 10, Colossians 2, Genesis 1, Joshua 3, Matthew 14, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts, Matthew 28:18, The DidacheAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley dive into the topic of baptism, discussion everything from what the Bible says about it to why it’s so controversial. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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 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 kills the guy that killed him?David is anointed in 2 Samuel 2:1-7. Why is this significant for the rest of scripture? What is anointing?What is happening with Joab and Abner in chapter 3?When we study a passage like this, what are we supposed to “get from it?”Resources Mentioned in This Episode:2 Samuel 1-3, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, 1 Samuel 16, Isaiah 532 Samuel The Village ChurchSponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen 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. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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 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, what are the sources historically we often lean on? Why do these matter?What recommendation would you make for someone looking to consider Christology further?Helpful Definitions:Christology: The eternally begotten Son, who shares in the divine nature assumed upon Himself a fully human nature in the incarnation. Jesus is truly God and truly Man.Arianism: The early church heresy that claims that Christ is created and therefore less than the Father, who alone is divine. Also called Subordinationism.Homoousios: Same essenceHomoiousios: Like essenceResources Mentioned in This Episode:John 20:30-31, Matthew 16:16-17, Hebrews 1, Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:1-18, Hebrews, John, Colossians, John 14:8-14The Nicene CreedKnowing Faith Episode #23 - Is God Still Speaking?“On the Incarnation” by Saint Athanasius“God the Son Incarnate” by Stephen J. WellumAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen 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. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

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 Samuel?What is the role of God in the book of 2 Samuel?Why shouldn’t I skip 2 Samuel in my bible reading plan?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:2 Samuel 7, Romans 1:1-3, Genesis 1-15, Exodus, Daniel1 Samuel The Village Church2 Samuel The Village ChurchCity AlightKnowing Faith Episode #22 - Blood, Names and NumbersKnowing Faith Episode #24 - Don’t Even Look at It with Kelsey HencyKnowing Faith Episode #26 - Talking David and Chopping Heads with Elizabeth Woodson“Even Better Than Eden” Nancy Guthrie Forum“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr“Reformed Dogmatics” by Herman Bavinck“Them” by Ben Sasse“The Vanishing American Adult” by Ben Sasse“Shoe Dog” by Phil KnightAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithThis season, we’ll 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. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

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 bible reading and bible study?What about “devotions” and bible reading?Helpful Definitions:Revelation: The self-disclosure of God. God Himself is the sole and proper witness to himself.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 1:8Read Scripture AppCBR JournalThe Bible Project“Women of the Word” by Jen WilkinAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithHow and why should you read Scripture? This episode explores everything from choosing a reading plan to knowing why it’s important to understand the various literary genres that make up the Bible. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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 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’t they just repeating what we say? Is it really doing anything?Helpful Definitions:Theologian: One who has beliefs about God and operates from them. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Deuteronomy 6:4-9Your office thermostat is set for men’s comfort. Here’s the scientific proof.TVC Memory Verse Calendar 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018TVC Five Foundation Truths: God is good, God made everything, God is in charge of everything, God wants to talk with us, Jesus came to save sinners.Mosaic Four Foundational Truths: God is good, God is great, God is gracious, God is glorious.The Westminster Shorter CatechismNew City CatechismThe Jesus Storybook BibleSeeds Family WorshipAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithThe crew talks about the littlest theologians—kids—and how the Church and families can help form them into healthy disciples from their earliest years. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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 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 exercise and healthy food choices?As Christians, are we able to live without sinning?Does God speak to us through thoughts in our mind? For example, we ask God something, and the first thought that pops in our head is from Him?Is there an age of accountability?Lord’s Supper: Who takes it, how often, and why?Helpful Definitions:Communication of Attributes: The relationship between the two natures and the one person of Jesus Christ. Jesus has all of the attributes of his divine nature and all of the attributes of his human nature. Nestorianism: A Nestorian would admit the full deity of Christ. They would also affirm the full humanity of the person of Christ. It looks as if this is orthodox because they admit to both the full deity and full humanity but unfortunately they would not proclaim the unity of the person.They segregated the humanity from the deity. The belief that there was never a Christ who was fully divine and fully human at the same time.Age of Accountability: The idea that there is a time in which a person becomes accountable to being able to confess that Christ is Lord. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 24:32-36, Titus 2:11-13, Matthew 5-7, JamesSponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithThis Q&A episode hits on several topics, like the Trinity, gluttony, the age of accountability and more. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

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 wrapped up in the incarnation?Was the incarnation a surprise? Didn’t the OT prophesy it?Helpful Definitions:Advent: ComingIntertestamental Period: 400 years of silence between the Old Testament and the New Testament.Kenosis: Jesus gives over his divine rights. (Philippians 2:7)Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Philippians 2:7, Isaiah 9:2-7, 1 Peter 1:10-12, Genesis 3:14-15, Genesis 4:1, Knowing Faith Episode #25 - Providence, Sovereignty, Aseity—Oh My!Knowing Faith Episode #5 - Three Wise Men Walk into a BarnSponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithYou’ve probably heard the term “incarnation” before, but what does it really mean? This episode explores what we’re talking about when we talk about the incarnation, some common misconceptions around this idea and why it matters. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

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 going on here?What is the role of anointing in the OT and in kingship imagery? Is this a moment significant?What is happening in 1 Samuel 16:14?What are some common misrepresentations of the story of David and Goliath?What are we to really see in this story?What are we supposed to learn from this story?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:1 Samuel 16-17, Genesis 1-2Mosaic ChurchSponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithYou’ve more than likely heard the story of David and Goliath, but what’s really going on in this story? We 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. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

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 WorleyQuestions Covered in This Episode:What is providence? What are the key positions of providence? Where do you fall?Helpful Definitions:Providence: God’s continued care and governance over the whole of his creation. Infinite: No limit of any kind.Sovereignty: He has the authority to use His power.Omniscient: All things are known effortlessly and instantly.Aseity: God is a se, or has aseity: He is self-existent and self-sufficient.Libertarian Free Will: I am in no way caused to choose either A or B. Nothing external forces me to choose.Molinism: God possesses knowledge of not just everything that is and everything that isn’t but everything that could be. This knowledge is called middle knowledge. God chose to actualize a world, because there are all these possible worlds that could have been, and God saw every possible world that could have been and chose to put into effect the world that preserved the maximum amount of human free will with the least amount of collateral damage from evil.Theological Compatibilism: We are free to act in accordance with our desires. God determines the course of the world in accordance with our desires that are either broken by sin or redeemed by grace.Theological Determinism: Everything that is done is because of the superintendence of God.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Colossians 1:15-20, John 6:35-40, Genesis 45:4-5, Acts 2:23, Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 1-2, 1 Samuel 12:12“Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John CalvinAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithWhat is the doctrine of providence and how is that different from God’s sovereignty? We discuss how God continues to reign and rule over His creation. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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 Kelsey Hency, Editor in Chief of Fathom Magazine and Bible teacher, to talk about the Ark of the Covenant. They look at what it is, why it exists and its relationship to the presence of God. Questions Covered in This Episode:What’s the big deal with the ark? What is it? Why is it? How is it?Does the ark have magical power? Is this a Harry Potter situation? Why are the Philistines afraid about the presence of the ark?What is the relationship between the presence of God and the ark? Why does Phinehas’ wife say what she says in VV. 21-22? Why does it seem like death accompanies the ark?What is happening with Dagon and the ark?What are we to make of the Philistines sending back the ark with gold mice and tumors?God blinds many men of Beth-Shemesh, and why?Guest Bio:Kelsey is the founder and editor-in-chief of Fathom Magazine—a media company set out to compel people to seek out the depths of Christian faith. Fathom publishes a monthly magazine, two podcasts, four weekly columns, a newsletter, and runs a monthly book club. She also teaches Bible classes at the Dallas campus of The Village Church where she is a member.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:1 Samuel 4-6, Genesis 3, 1 Samuel 17Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJT, Jen and Kyle are joined by Kelsey Hency, Editor in Chief of Fathom Magazine and Bible teacher, to talk about the Ark of the Covenant. They look at what it is, why it exists and its relationship to the presence of God. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

What is the doctrine of revelation and why is it so important? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore how God has revealed Himself to us in the past and what that means for us today.Questions Covered in This Episode:If I came in this morning and began a conversation with you by saying, “JT, last night God told me…” What starts happening in your mind? What questions are raised? Why?What is the doctrine of revelation? What issues are wrapped up in this doctrine?How has God revealed himself in the world?What are the differences between illumination, inspiration, and revelation?Is God still speaking?What is the Spirit doing?What do I do if I want to hear God?Helpful Definitions:Doctrine of Revelation: The self-disclosure of God. God Himself is the sole and proper witness to Himself.General Revelation: God reveals his divine attributes in the world.Special Revelation: God reveals who He is in the Word of God incarnate and the Word of God inscripturated.Illumination: We come to the Bible entirely dependent on the Spirit to teach.Inspiration: God is the author of all scripture.Inerrancy: Without error. God’s word is wholly true and trustworthy in everything that it claims about what was, what is, and what will be.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Psalm 8, Romans 1:20-21, John 1:1, John 15-16, Acts 18:18-28Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithWhat is the doctrine of revelation and why is it so important? We explore how God has revealed Himself to us in the past and what that means for us today. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

Do you ever skip over books like 1 and 2 Samuel in your Bible reading plan? Do they just seem like a bunch of blood, names and numbers? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how there’s a lot more to these books than you might think, and they play an important role in the whole story of the Bible.Questions Covered in This Episode:When we get to the books of Samuel, what is the story so far?What are things about the books of Samuel that could be hard to understand?Who wrote these books, when, and why?What are the major themes?Who are the major figures and do they show up again in the story?What is God up to in 1st and 2nd Samuel and why does it feel different than the Pentateuch and the Prophets?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 1:1, 2 Samuel 7Graeme Goldsworthy’s Outline of Biblical HistorySponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:1 Samuel Bible Class Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

On the first episode of season two, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about their summers, a few updates and what to expect on this season of Knowing Faith.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the Knowing Faith podcast?What did we talk about last season? What was the most memorable episode or moment?What are we covering this season?Why did you feel strongly about doing a bible study on 1st and 2nd Samuel? As we head into the Training Program’s 4th year, what are the biggest surprises after three years of doing theological education in the local church?What are you reading/did you read over the summer?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Mosaic Church“What is a Disciple?” JT English SermonKnowing Faith Episode #4 - Are Catholics and Protestants One Big Family with Dr. Gregg AllisonKnowing Faith Episode #12 - The Story of the Holy Spirit with Tim MackieKnowing Faith Episode #7 - The Best Sermon Ever with Dr. PenningtonKnowing Faith Episode #3 - Is God Three or One?Knowing Faith Episode #10 - Brothers & Sisters: Can We Do Theology Together?“Paul an Apostles Journey” by Douglas Campbell“The Great Omission” by Dallas Willard“Gospel of the Kingdom” by George Eldon Ladd“Some Pastors and Teachers” by Sinclair B. Ferguson“The Vanishing American Adult” by Ben SasseAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithOn the first episode of season two, the crew talks about their summers, a few updates and what to expect on this season of Knowing Faith. Sponsored by:You can learn about the Bible through the eyes of its people. Or, you can take a journey to see Christ as central to the storyline of scripture. Find out more about the Bible studies at lifeway.com/characters and lifeway.com/gospelfoundations. 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.

On this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to answer theological questions from our listeners. Listen to the crew discuss (and debate) topics like how we should read passages about Israel in 2018 or why God seems to be silent about the treatment of women…Questions Covered in This Episode:Are Israel and the Church the same in the New covenant? How should we read passages about Israel in 2018? Do they relate to current events in the state of Israel?Why does God seem to be silent in the OT regarding the treatment of women/multiple wives/treating women like property? There is harsh punishment for other things…What will the role of the Holy Spirit be in eternity? Kyle, what brand of toothpaste do you use? What brand of laundry detergent does Kyle use to get the toothpaste out of his shirt? How can we understand God’s moral will versus His sovereign will? He commands: Thou shalt not kill. Yet, he orders the genocide of the Canaanites by the Israelites. Are you a cessationist or continuationist and why?Is the Village a Baptist church? Why are you a baptist?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 12:1-3, Romans 9, Galatians 3, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:11, Romans 11:25-26, Romans 11:29, Exodus 21, Deuteronomy 4, John 15:26“Progressive Dispensationalism” by Craig Blaising “Kingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants” by Gentry and Wellum“God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology” by Gentry and WellumCulture Matters Episode #34 - Apologetics, Hard Conversations & the Phenomenon of Stranger Things“Is God a Moral Monster” by Paul CopanSBCNAMBERLCAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithOn this episode, we answer theological questions from our listeners. Listen to the crew discuss (and debate) topics like how we should read passages about Israel in 2018 or why God seems to be silent about the treatment of women in the Old Testament. Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 with Dr. Michael Kruger about how the Bible, as we know it, came to be and how we know we can trust it.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can we trust our Bibles?How did we get our Bibles, what was the process?Where is the original Bible?What is self-authentication?What is the biggest misconception about the canon? There are brackets in my Bible around Mark 16:9-20. Can you explain that? Should we read and teach this passage as if it is authoritative?If archaeologists were to dig up a copy of Paul’s letter to Laodicea (Col 4:16) should it be included in the NT canon? If a member of your congregation approached you in distress, having watched the latest History Channel documentary or attended a class on the New Testament from the local State University. What would you say to them? Where would you begin? Helpful Definitions:Canon: Standard or ruleGuest Bio:Michael Kruger is president and professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kruger received his B.S. from The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, his M.Div from Westminster Theological Seminary in California and his Ph.D at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Kruger has served in leadership capacities for the Evangelical Theological Society and has been a visiting scholar at both St. Edmund’s College and the Tyndale House at the University of Cambridge. He is the author of several books including The Canon Revisited and The Question of Canon. In addition to his many academic accomplishments, Dr. Kruger serves as a Pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America and is married to Melissa - who is a popular author and women’s minister. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Canon Revisited” by Michael Kruger“Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John CalvinCannon FodderAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:Michael J Kruger's WebsiteCanon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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.

JT English and Kyle Worley chat with Jen Wilkin about her new book, “In His Image,” and how we, as limited humans, might strive to display the character of our limitless God.Questions Covered in This Episode:Jen, how many books have you written and what are they all about? What’s the elevator pitch for “In His Image?”I want to know God’s will for my life. What should I do?What is the difference between incommunicable and communicable attributes?Is holiness given a preeminent standing in describing the character of God?How do I become like Christ?When you think of patience in particular, what are some ways patience and power work together?Helpful Definitions:Incommunicable Attributes: Things that can only be true of God. Communicable Attributes: Things that are true about God that can also be true about us. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Women of the Word” by Jen Wilkin“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin“In His Image” by Jen Wilkin“The Holiness of God” RC Sproul “Patient Ferment of the Early Church” by Alan KreiderAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:In His ImageNone Like Him Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 basics of developing a theological method, like looking to your Bible, utilizing your community and praying for the Holy Spirit to reveal truth.Questions Covered in This Episode:When presented with a theological question, assigned a topic, or have an interest peaked...where do you start? Where do you go from there?What are common pitfalls in theological study? How do you avoid them?How to build a biblical and theological library? Outside of scripture, what is your go to resource?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Nicene CreedChalcedonian CreedThe Apostles Creed“Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin“Reformed Dogmatics” by Herman Bavinck“Systematic Theology” by Louis Berkhof“Essential Truths of the Christian Faith” by RC Sproul The New City Catechism“The Doctrine of God” by John Frame“The Doctrine of the Christian Life” by John Frame“The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God” by John FrameAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:Knowing Faith, Ep. 8 – ”Do You Even Theology, Bro?”Knowing Faith, Ep. 10 – ”Brothers & Sisters: Can We Do Theology Together?”“Bad Theology Kills” Article on TVC Resources Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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.

Join Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley as they discuss eschatology—the end of the world—through the lens of Matthew 23 – 25.Questions Covered in This Episode:Focusing in on Matt. 23-25, what is going on in these chapters? Are there any unique features of these chapters?Is Matthew 24 about the past, present, or future?Is Matthew 25 about the past, present, or future?What is the relationship between God’s judgment described in these chapters and the love of God?Helpful Definitions:Woe: “Is a pronouncement of doom with pity”Intertestamental Period: 400 years of silence between the Old Testament and the New Testament. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 23-25, Ezekiel 10:18, Ezekiel 11:23, DanielThe Gospel of Matthew Part 1 The Village Church The Gospel of Matthew Part 2 The Village Church Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:The Kingdom Remade Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Andy Crouch, author of “The Tech-Wise Family” and “Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling,” to talk about culture, power and institutions and what implications those things have on the Church and believers.Questions Covered in This Episode:The church, like all institutions, has to think seriously about stewarding its authority and influence. What are the key Christian beliefs that anchor or provide ballast for the stewardship of influence and power? What does it look like for the church to forsake or lose these anchors? It seems like churches that fancy themselves as theologically sophisticated can have some of the most pronounced struggles with stewarding authority faithfully. Why does it seem like an emphasis on theological clarity leads to abuse of power? Is there a need for recovering the role and value of institutions in an age of anti-institutional bias?What is the biblical basis for believing in the influence/good of institutions in the world?What is a practical step to be a part of an institution?Helpful Definitions:Cataphatic Theology: Declaring something is true.Apophatic Theology: Refraining from speaking because you can’t possibly give words to the reality you are trying to approach.Institution: Is a cultural pattern that can last over time and can spread through space, the world. Guest Bio:Andy Crouch is partner for theology and culture at Praxis an organization that works as a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship. He is also the author of many books including: The Tech-wise Family, Strong and Weak, and Culture Making.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1, Luke 1:34, Philippians 2:4-11, John 13:1-17PraxisSponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:Abuse of Power, Sexual Misconduct and #MeToo (ep. 61 of Culture Matters)The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Jeremy Treat, author of The Crucified King, to talk about the kingdom and the cross and why both are crucial to how we understand and live out the gospel.“You can’t understand the kingdom with the cross. You can't understand the cross without the Kingdom” - Jeremy TreatQuestions Covered in This Episode:How is the cross an enthronement ceremony?What is people's biggest obstacle in accepting the view that the cross in an enthronement ceremony?Isn’t Christ humiliated in the cross and exalted in the resurrection and ascension?Why do we have a hard time connecting the proclamation of the kingdom of God and the cross of Christ? Why is Isaiah significant for our view of the cross?How does this view of the atonement connect with traditional views like Christus Victor and penal substitutionary atonement?Guest Bio:Jeremy Treat received his PhD from Wheaton College and serves as the pastor at Reality LA in California. He is the author of a book entitled, The Crucified King.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 12:32, Mark 15, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Philippians 2, Revelation 5:6, Mark 1:15, 1:17, Matthew 27“The Crucified King” by Jeremy TreatAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:“The Entry and Death of Jesus” SermonEpisode 13 of Knowing Faith – “So, What’s Triumphal About a Donkey?” Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Matthew 21 and Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. What does this mean for His rule and reign in the Kingdom of God and what does it mean for us?Questions Covered in This Episode:When we get to the triumphal entry, where are we at in Matthew? What’s been happening? What are some key themes we see in the book of Matthew?Is there any significance to the donkey, or is it just an animal that he picked for his transportation? What is triumphal about Christ’s entry? Why is this significant?What does “Hosanna” mean? Is it important that Jesus is referred to as the “Son of David?”Does the triumphal entry connect to enthronement and coronation?So, Jesus enters the temple, and starts flipping tables. Why? And, why now? He’s been to Jerusalem and presumably this was happening then as well, why is he flipping them now?Helpful Definitions:Hosanna: SaveResources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 21, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 19, 24, 2 Samuel 7, 2 Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah, Matthew 1:1, Genesis 49:10, I Kings 1:32-33, Matthew 3, 26, 27, Genesis 3Knowing Faith Episode #11 - More Than a Piece of FruitSponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:The Entry and Death of JesusTriumphal Entry from Women’s Bible Study Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Tim Mackie, co-creator of The Bible Project, to discuss the Holy Spirit, some common misconceptions and what it means that God lives in us.Questions Covered in This Episode:If you were going to tell the story of the Holy Spirit throughout Scripture, how would you do that?What are some of the most common misunderstandings regarding the person or work of the Spirit in the Old Testament?What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the ministry of Jesus? What changes about the work of the Spirit in the book of Acts?How should the church understand the ongoing work of the Spirit today?Helpful Definitions:Rûaħ: Hebrew word for Spirit. 1. Impersonal invisible energy. 2. A personal being's invisible presence or energy. 3. God’s personal presence.Guest Bio:Tim Mackie is a pastor, professor, and one of the creative minds behind the Bible Project: a non-profit studio that creates animated short films that explore the grand narrative and theological themes of all the biblical books.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1:1-2, Psalm 33, Job 27:3, Genesis 37-50, Exodus 25-31, 35-40, Numbers 11, Acts 2, Ezekiel 1, John 20:19-23, Galatians 5:22-26, Romans 8, Psalm 1, John 14:26, John 15:26The Bible ProjectBlue Letter BibleSponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:The Bible ProjectKnowing Faith #3 – Is God Three or One? Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Nathan Campbell to talk about the basis of sin and its effects on the world. It’s more than eating a piece of fruit that drove Adam and Eve out of Eden.Questions Covered in This Episode:Let’s talk Genesis 3: Why is it a big deal that Adam and Eve ate some fruit off of a tree? What is the best way to understand the curses of sin in Genesis 3?What is the relationship between sin, death, and the law of God?When trying to teach/talk about sin, what passage do you turn to the most and what is the central thing it says about sin?Who is a sinner? What does it mean to be a sinner? How do we discern if an action is sinful?What do I do if I feel stuck in sin?How has sin affected the world? (Cosmic/Corporate) broken us and the world systemic injusticeResources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1, Genesis 3, Genesis 9, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Colossians 1:13, Romans 7, Romans 8:1Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithSin: it’s more than eating a piece of fruit that drove Adam and Eve out of Eden. We talk about the basis of sin and its effects on the world. Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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.

In light of recent discussions, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the benefits of doing theology together as brothers and sisters in Christ. They give a brief lay of the land on where evangelicalism is at in the conversation of women in the church, what grounds they believe that it is faithful to scripture for women to help teach and train pastors/elders, and how they have seen it played out in their own context.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 2, Romans 16, Acts 18, Matthew 28:16-20“The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Revised Edition” By Gordon Fee“The Gift of Being Yourself” by David Benner“Liturgy of the Ordinary” by Tish WarrenTVC The Role of Women ShortTVC The Role of Women LongAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:The Role of Women at The Village Church Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 parables. The parables of Jesus are central to Matthew’s Gospel and valuable to biblical study. But what are they and how should we read them?Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a parable? How does Jesus use them?What are some common features of parables?What are some modern day parables?Why does Jesus use secretive ways of speaking? Shouldn’t he want to speak simply so everyone can understand him?Looking at Matthew 13, it looks like one big stack of parables. What’s going on in this passage? If someone is reading through the gospels and comes across a parable, what should they do?Helpful Definitions:Parable: A deceptively simple story that is used to illustrate a truth.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 13, Psalm 78:2Matthew Part 1 The Village ChurchCitizens and Strangers The Village Church Sermon Series“The Parables” by Simon Kistemaker“The Parables of Jesus” by James Monetgomery Boice“Stories with Intent” by Klyne SnodgrassAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithThe parables of Jesus are central to Matthew’s Gospel and valuable to biblical study. But what are they and how should we read them? Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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.

You asked. We answered. Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk through listener questions ranging from original sin to death to the Nephilim. Questions Covered in This Episode:If sin was possible pre-fall, what’s stopping the same thing from happening in the new heavens/new earth? Will there be free will in the new heavens/new earth?Why did God create Satan? Why would an all knowing God create someone he knew would be the ruler of darkness? How did Satan sin in a sinless heaven?Where was the Holy Spirit during the Old Testament? Did the Holy Spirit save in the Old Testament? Where did people go when they died before Jesus’ death and resurrection?I have this odd fear of death even though I consider myself to be a believer. Am I really saved if I fear the idea of death?Why didn’t Jesus have to spend eternity in hell since He took our punishment and he’s our substitute?Is doubt a sin? What is truly the best way to work through it?Should women hold leadership positions or teach in the church?Does the Christian faith fall apart if there is no literal Adam?Who were the Nephilim?Is Melchizedek an OT appearance of Jesus?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Isaiah 25:6-8, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, Revelation 21:4“The Crucified King” by Jeremy TreatKnowing Faith Episode #6 - In the BeginningAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithYou asked. We answered. We talk through listener questions ranging from original sin to death to the Nephilim. Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Dr. Jonathan Pennington as they discuss the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 and answer the question, “is Jesus a philosopher?” Questions Covered in This Episode:The Sermon on the Mount has got to be one of the most familiar passages in the New Testament, why should we take a fresh look at this heavily explored passage?A typical reading of the beatitudes is “blessed,” but could it be more accurate to translate this as “flourishing.” Why is that?What is the Sermon the Mount about? What are the key contexts of this section of scripture?So, should I view the Sermon the Mount as a list of do’s and don'ts? What is virtue ethics and why is it helpful in understanding the sermon on the mount?For someone who wants to dig deeper into the Sermon on the Mount, what next steps would you encourage?Guest Bio:Dr. Pennington is associate professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary and director of doctoral research studies. Dr. Pennington is the author of numerous books including: How to Read the Gospels Wisely and The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing. On top of writing and teaching, Dr. Pennington is a member who serves at Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, KY. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 5-7“The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing” by Jonathan PenningtonAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithDr. Jonathan Pennington joins us as we discuss the Sermon on the Mount and answer the question, “Is Jesus a philosopher?” Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Genesis 1-2 and how it shapes a Christian doctrine of creation by its original context and distinctives from other ancient origin creation narratives. Questions Covered in This Episode:Where was God before the beginning? When was He?Who was the original audience of the creation account? How does that shape the way we read Genesis 1-11?What do you believe is often neglected in the Christian doctrine of creation?What does it mean that humanity was created in the image of God? That we look, physically, like God?So, many of us will be familiar with the creation account in Genesis 1-2, but how does our doctrine of creation grow as we follow the thread throughout scripture?How old is the earth? Why?Is Genesis 1-11 literal and historical?Helpful Definitions:Creation Ex Nihilo: Creation out of nothing.Aseity: God is a se, or has aseity: He is self-existent and self-sufficient.Transcendent: He is other (by an infinite extent).Imminent: God is near to his creation. Imago Dei: The image of God.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1-2, Colossians 1:15, Revelation 21Knowing Faith Episode #3 - Is God Three or One?Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithWe discuss Genesis 1-2 and how it shapes a Christian doctrine of creation by its original context and distinctives from other ancient origin creation narratives. Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Matthew’s account of Christ’s birth in Matthew 1:18-24 including several misconceptions of the story, how it relates to the Old testament, and why the incarnation had to happen. Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the single biggest misconception about the birth story of Jesus?What are some other ways that the story of Christ’s birth is misremembered because of popular understandings of the nativity story?Looking at Isaiah 7 (which is quoted in Matthew), why weren’t they looking for the miracle of a virgin birth?Why does Matthew make mention of this flight to Egypt?What does it mean that Jesus is one person with two natures?Why the incarnation? Why did Christ have to be born?Immanuel: How does the birth of Christ connect to a OT theology of God’s presence with his people?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 1:18-24, Isaiah 7, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, John 1:14Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithWe discuss Matthew’s account of Christ’s birth including several misconceptions of the story, how it relates to the Old Testament, and why the incarnation had to happen. Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Dr. Gregg Allison of southern Seminary to discuss what Catholics believe, examining the role of the reformation, as well as similarities and differences with Protestants.Questions Covered in This Episode:When we are talking about Catholicism, given how old the tradition is and how vast its reach, who or what are we really talking about? Are Catholics saved? Do Catholics deny justification by faith? What about the relationship between tradition and biblical authority? What is one area or issue where we might perceive a vast difference between Catholics and Protestants, but where we actually share much agreement?What is one area or issue where the difference between Protestants and Catholics is massive and irreconcilable?In what ways has the protestant church overreacted against Catholicism? How can evangelicals engage and/or partner with our Catholic neighbors?Guest Bio:Dr. Gregg Allison is professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary. Prior to joining the faculty of Southern, Dr. Allison was a professor at Western Seminary, and prior to that He served with campus crusade for Christ for 18 years, was a missionary in Italy and Switzerland. Dr. Allison is the author of numerous books including: Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine, Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church, and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment. On top of writing and teaching, Dr. Allison serves as a pastor at Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, KY.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment” by Gregg Allison“The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years” by Gregg AllisonAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithShow Notes:Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical AssessmentThe Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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 Trinity, looking at common misunderstandings and what is at stake if we do not properly understand this foundational doctrine of Christian faith. They discuss why seeing God’s Triune nature provokes us to deeper worship, obedience, and mission. “The trinity filled my heart full of heartfelt joy and I knew that all eternity was like this for those who attain heaven for the trinity is God and God the trinity the trinity is our maker and keeper our eternal love joy and bliss all through our Lord Jesus Christ” Julian of NorwichQuestions Covered in This Episode:When people start reflecting on the Trinity they start getting fearful that maybe all the language they have had to understand and talk about God was wrong. Is that true?What do you often find as the biggest obstacle to accurate understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity?What is the simplest way we can state the doctrine of the Trinity?Why does a proper understanding of the Trinity matter?How can there be one God and three gods?But isn’t speculation on the Trinity irreverent, isn’t God incomprehensible, so how could we possibly understand and why should we even try?How does seeing God’s Triune nature provoke us to deeper worship, obedience, and mission?What are some of the most common misunderstandings (heresies) of the Trinity? And, why are they problematic?Helpful Definitions:Trinitarianism: God eternally exists as one God, 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.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, John 15-17, Ephesians 1:3-14, 1 Peter 1:1-2, Colossians 1, Hebrews 1Westminster Catechism“Delighting in the Trinity” by Michael Reeves“On the Trinity” by Augustine of HippoThe Nicene CreedChalcedonian Creed“Trinity Song” by Sandra McCrackenAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the Trinity, looking at common misunderstandings and what is at stake if we do not properly understand this foundational doctrine of Christian faith. They discuss why seeing God’s Triune nature provokes us to deeper worship, obedience, and mission. “The trinity filled my heart full of heart felt joy and I knew that all eternity was like this for those who attain heaven for the trinity is God and God the trinity the trinity is our maker and keeper our eternal love joy and bliss all through our Lord Jesus Christ” Juilian of NorwichQuestions Covered in This Episode:When people start reflecting on the Trinity they start getting fearful that maybe all the language they have had to understand and talk about God was wrong. Is that true?What do you often find as the biggest obstacle to accurate understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity?What is the simplest way we can state the doctrine of the Trinity?Why does a proper understanding of the Trinity matter?How can there be one God and three gods?But isn’t speculation on the Trinity irreverent, isn’t God incomprehensible, so how could we possibly understand and why should we even try?How does seeing God’s Triune nature provoke us to deeper worship, obedience, and mission?What are some of the most common misunderstandings (heresies) of the Trinity? And, why are they problematic?Helpful Definitions:Trinitarianism: God eternally exists as one God, 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.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, John 15-17, Ephesians 1:3-14, 1 Peter 1:1-2, Colossians 1, Hebrews 1Westminster Catechism“Delighting in the Trinity” by Michael Reeves“On the Trinity” by Augustine of HippoThe Nicene CreedChalcedonian Creed“Trinity Song” by Sandra McCrackenAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microent

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley work through the lineage of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew and discuss why genealogies in the Bible, though intimidating and confusing on the surface, are significant. Questions Covered in This Episode:Why do the gospels include genealogies?What are some of the key differences between the genealogies in the four gospels?What makes Matthew’s genealogy distinct?When bible readers hit names and numbers in the bible, there is a tendency to skip over to “the good stuff,” what do we miss if we skip serious study and reflection of the genealogies?Some have argued that we have to separate the Jesus of Faith from the Christ of history. What does that mean and how does it slip into our thinking? How do the genealogies defy this division?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 1Jen Wilkin BooksThe Bible Projectwww.biblesummary.info“The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing” by Jonathan PenningtonAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithWe work through the lineage of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew and discuss why genealogies in the Bible, though intimidating and confusing on the surface, are significant.Episode NotesIn this episode we work through the lineage of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew and discuss why genealogies in the Bible, though intimidating and confusing on the surface, are significant.MentionsThe Bible Projectwww.biblesummary.info“The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing” by Jonathan PenningtonSubscribe to Episodes: iTunes | AndroidFollow Us on Twitter: Kyle Worley | Jen Wilkin | JT EnglishFollow Up on Instagram: Kyle Worley | Jen Wilkin | JT English Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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.

Welcome to the Knowing Faith podcast where Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the single biggest theological and biblical issues facing the church today. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Village Church InstituteThe State of TheologySponsored by HOPE International:Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithWe introduce our new podcast with Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley and discuss the single biggest theological and biblical issues facing the church today. Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flourish: How Employment-Based Solutions Help Eradicate Poverty, written by HOPE International President and CEO Peter Greer. HOPE International focuses on alleviating physical and spiritual poverty in 16 countries through Christ-centered microenterprise development. 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.