

Knowing Faith
Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin
The Christian faith is not mindless or irrational. Knowing Faith is a podcast exploring how our faith is founded upon Scripture. We believe the Bible is for everyone and are committed to helping the Church understand where their faith is rooted. Hosted by Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley, this podcast dives into Christian story, belief, and practice in a way that is accessible to everyone.
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May 9, 2024 • 25min
#228 — The Tabernacle: Designed to Tell a Story (Exodus 37-39)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley trace the themes found in the Tabernacle and throughout the rest of scripture.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is this section of text important?How does its design tell the story of the world?What is the Tabernacle?In what way is the tabernacle a shadow?How is the Tabernacle foreshadowing the end of the story?What about all of the stones, gems, and precious jewels?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 37-39, Gen 2:1-3, John 14:15-31, Revelation 21-22, 2 Samuel 6:1-7, Exodus 19:6
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2, 2024 • 35min
#227 — Calvin, "Institutes of the Christian Religion"
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin. Questions Covered in This Episode:When was the first time you heard of Calvin?Who was John Calvin?What is Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion?Why do you keep reading this book?If I am not a Calvinist is there a benefit in reading the Institutes?What stands out to you from the book?Helpful Definitions:Five points of Calvinism: Total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin“Calvin's Company of Pastors” by Scott M. Manetsch“The History of Study Bibles” by Stephen Nichols“Calvin's Ladder” by Julie Canlis
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 25, 2024 • 38min
#226 — Sabbath, Contributions, and Devotion (Exodus 34-36)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss themes in Exodus 34-36, exploring the tablets, generational sin, Moses's shining face, Sabbath observance, and contributions to the tabernacle. They highlight the significance of God's name, the number 40 in the Bible, and the reversal of the Golden Calf incident.

Apr 18, 2024 • 31min
#225 — Luther, “Commentary of Galatians”
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Luther’s ‘Commentary of Galatians’, highlighting Luther’s significance, the reformation, 95 theses, and indulgences. They explore the impact of Luther’s work on understanding gospel truths, salvation by grace, and his critique of Rome. Recommended resources and theological training opportunities are also shared.

Apr 12, 2024 • 10min
After The Fact: Why Read Anything Other Than The Bible? with Jared Wilson
Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Wilson to answer the question, “Why read anything other than the Bible?”Questions Covered in This Episode:Why read anything other than the Bible?Who are some of your favorite Christian writers to read?Guest Bio:Jared C. Wilson serves as Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Author in Residence, and General Editor, For the Church. He is the author of a number of books including but not limited to Gospel Wakefulness, The Prodigal Church, The Pastor’s Justification, and Supernatural Power for Everyday People. He also serves as an elder at Liberty Baptist Church. He and Becky have been married for twenty-three years, and they have two daughters: Macy and Grace.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 11, 2024 • 36min
#224 — Divine Judgment Against False Gods (Exodus 32-33)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the themes found in Exodus 32-33.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is Moses interceding?Why does Israel respond this way if they are going to get the land?Is the tent of meeting outside the camp the same or different from the Tabernacle?Is Israel’s distinctiveness rooted in the presence of Yahweh?What is the presence of God?What is the glory of God?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 32-33, Jonah 4:2, 2 Corinthians 3:16Knowing Faith The Temptation of Idols
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 2024 • 9min
After the Fact: What is Religious Liberty? With Jason Duesing
Kyle Worley is joined by Jason Duesing to answer the question, “What is religious liberty?”Questions Covered in This Episode:What is religious liberty?What is the goal of religious liberty?How does religious liberty impact Christians during an election year?Guest Bio:Jason Duesing serves as the Provost, Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, and Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He came to MBTS after serving for more than a decade on the administrative leadership team and faculty at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Duesing earned his Ph.D. in Historical Theology and Baptist Studies from Southwestern Seminary in 2008. He also holds a M.Div. from Southeastern Seminary and a B.A. in Speech Communications from Texas A&M University in College Station. Duesing is married to Kalee, and together they have four children.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 4, 2024 • 31min
#223 — Chesterton, "Orthodoxy"
Dive into a lively discussion about GK Chesterton's 'Orthodoxy' and its rich theological insights. The hosts explore why reading across church history is vital and how Chesterton critiques modernity and nihilism. They reflect on Chesterton's unique contributions and relevance today, urging listeners to revisit his work for profound understanding. Engage with the literary depths of storytelling, drawing comparisons with Oscar Wilde, while also enjoying some light-hearted banter about weather differences in Texas and Colorado.

Mar 29, 2024 • 10min
After the Fact: The 3 Biggest Myths About Seminary w/Kody Gibson
Kyle Worley is joined by Kody Gibson to answer the question, “What are the three biggest myths about seminary?”Questions Covered in This Episode:What are the three biggest myths about seminary?Guest Bio:Kody Gibson serves as Vice President of Communications and Brand Strategy at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. Kody has served for over 10 years in theological education leading recruiting and communications efforts at both Southern Seminary and Phoenix Seminary prior to coming to Midwestern.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 28, 2024 • 41min
#222 — The Temptation of Idols (Exodus 32)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back in the book of Exodus to trace the themes of idols found in Exodus 32:1-10 and the rest of the Bible.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is an idol? What is idolatry?Where had Israel come from?Why a golden calf?Where does the gold come from?Where does idolatry show up in the rest of the story?What is God’s response?Why does Moses remind God about the promises He made, why is this language used?Why does the judgment take this specific form in the story?Can Moses be the substitute for Israel?Helpful Definitions:Idol: A man-made image that represents another god or something to be worshiped.Idolatry:Try to worship something in the hopes it will make you into God.Take a creaturely thing and exalt it in a way that belongs to God alone in hopes that it will reward you.The spirit of giving oneself over to a false god in a way that only belongs to God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 32:1-10, Genesis 1-2, Judges, Genesis 19, Genesis 31:34, Isaiah 44:20Knowing Faith: Blood and Covenant
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


