Knowing Faith

Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin
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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.

  1. 1 day ago

    Are Our Clothes Theological? with Caroline Saunders

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Caroline’s book “But What Do I Wear?” and trace the larger themes of clothing throughout Scripture,  Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write a book about what we wear?Where would you find this in the Bible?What are the tricky parts of this conversation?What if you come to a different conclusion than someone else? How do you give grace?How do you discuss this with your kids?How does this work for men?Why do we as Pastors not require head coverings at our churches?What is a Christian approach to modesty?Guest Bio: Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. She’s the author of numerous books and studies, including but not limited to: But What Do I Wear?, Good News, Better Than Life, Sound the Alarm, and The Story of Home. Find her writing and resources at WriterCaroline.com, on Instagram @writercaroline, and on TikTok @writercarolinesaunders. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 1-3, 1 Corinthians 11 Watch Knowing FaithKnowing Faith: Should Women Wear Head Coverings in Church?“But What Do I Wear?” by Caroline Saunders“Dust to Dust” by Jen Wilkin“1 Corinthians” by Leon L. Morris  Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You 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.

  2. 5 days ago

    After the Fact: Is there a right way to worship?with Laura Story

    Kyle Worley is joined by Laura Story to discuss her book, “Stand in Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Is there a right way to worship?What marks that right way to worship?How do you pursue reverent worship that is also warm and hospitable?How can someone worship God in a biblically faithful way?What are the ditches people need to be aware of falling into?Guest Bio: Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the author of several bestselling books and Bible studies including When God Doesn’t Fix It and So Long Normal. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 95:6Crossway+“Stand in Awe” by Laura Story Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You 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.

  3. 10 Sept

    Was The Reformation Good?

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what the Reformation is, why it happened, and what it led to. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the Reformation and why did it happen?Was the Reformation good?Does the Reformation hinge on the creation of the printing press? Why?What does it mean to be a Reformed theologian?Was the disintegration of Protestantism an unintended consequence?Was the Reformation good for women?Did it have any unintended consequences?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You 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.

  4. 3 Sept

    Is Hell Part Of The Good News?

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of hell. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is hell part of the good news? What is hell? What does the Bible have to say about hell? What do you lose if you lose this doctrine? Do you preach hellfire and brimstone sermons? Who does it benefit? For Christians for sanctification or unbelievers for conversion? How is hell part of the good news in sanctification? What is the purpose of preaching hell to unbelievers? What is the traditional doctrine of hell? Is this an essential doctrine? Helpful Definitions: Hell: Forever conscious torment Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Matthew 25, Luke 16:19–31, Genesis 3, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 11, Romans 1-2, Romans 9:3, Hebrews “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards “Cur Deus Homo: Why the God-Man?” by Anselm of Canterbury “The Cross of Christ” by John Stott Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You 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.

  5. 27 Aug

    Can We Learn From Theologians Who Had Slaves?

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how we can approach theologians who had slaves in a way that is helpful and honest. Questions Covered in This Episode: Can we learn from theologians who had slaves? What's the why/who behind this question? How do we approach learning from theologians who had slaves? The Bible doesn’t condemn the institution of slavery - does it?  How do we make sense of passages like Ephesians 5 or the Letter to Philemon? Can we learn from theologians who endorsed slavery? What makes this conversation so difficult? Is part of it because we are in the Global West? How did slavery function in the Bible? What should we expect from our theological influences? How do we approach them in a way that is helpful and honest? How does Hebrews 11-12 reflect this? How does cancel culture interact with this? Helpful Definitions: Ex opere operato: By the thing acted, operation happens.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Ephesians 5, Philemon, Hebrews 11-12 Deep Discipleship Program “City of God” by Saint Augustine “Confessions” by Saint Augustine “Suma Theologica” by Thomas Aquinas “Religious Affections” by Jonathan Edwards “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin “Augustine of Hippo: A Biography” by Peter Brown “Jonathan Edwards: A Life” by George M. Marsden Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You 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.

  6. 20 Aug

    Are Women Pastors Biblical?

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what roles men & women can have in the local church and why it matters. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we talking about this? What/who is a pastor? What is preaching? What is the qualification for the office of pastor? Who can preach to the assembled congregation? Who can make disciples in the life of the local church? What about 1 Timothy 2:12? What about Phoebe, Priscilla, and Aquila? What about Deacons (1 Timothy 3:11)? Helpful Definitions: Presbuteros (πρεσβύτερος): Elder/pastor Gynaikos (γυναικός): Wife/woman Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1 Timothy 2-3, Romans 16:3 Happy Complementarians SBC Truth & Unity Amendment BFM 2000 Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You 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.

  7. 13 Aug

    Should Public Schools Require Bible Reading?

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a thought-level discussion on what Christians should think of public schools requiring bible reading. Questions Covered in This Episode: What should Christians think of public schools requiring Bible reading? Are public schools a place where religious education happens or should happen? What is the role of education? Is education a human right? Whose is the primary responsibility to educate? What is the good of public school? How can someone be involved in public school? Why is the Bible part of the curriculum in Texas schools now? Should public schools require Bible reading, and why? Should other religious texts be included in required reading? What is a potential problem with the Bible being taught in public school? What text are they including? What are they missing? How is this the same or different than the posting of the Ten Commandments? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Romans 5, 1 Corinthians Deep Discipleship Program “Forming Souls in an AI Future” by Ben Sasse “Should the ten Commandments be Posted Publicly Part 1” “Should the ten Commandments be Posted Publicly Part 2” Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You 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.

  8. 6 Aug

    Season 17 - Learn to Think Theologically

    Season 17 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 13th! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 17. Questions Covered in This Episode: What topics are we covering in Season 17? How is the question episode format going? How can I submit a question for this season? How can I listen to episodes early? What episode are you most looking forward to this season? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Apple Podcast Review Training the Church Patreon Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Knowing Faith. Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You 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.

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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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    Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
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