Knowing Faith

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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. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Can I Lose My Salvation?

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer the question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation. Questions Covered in This Episode: Do Christians often struggle with this question?What are the things that can make us doubt salvation?What kind of encouragement do we give people when reading and evaluating the warning passages in Hebrews?Can Christians grow indifferent to the seriousness of sin?Is there a corporate nature to this, or are these warnings supposed to be personal?What is the current thought process in the church?If a faithful Christian comes to you and asks if it is possible for them to lose their salvation, how do you respond?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Deep Discipleship ProgramProverbs 31, Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 6:4-8, Hebrews 10:26, John 8, Romans 5-8, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians 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.

    33min

  2. HÁ 4 DIAS

    After the Fact: What Does Jesus Have To Do With Proverbs? with Samuel Bierig

    Kyle Worley is joined by Samuel Bierig to answer the question, “What does Jesus have to do with Proverbs?” Questions Covered in This Episode: What does Jesus have to do with Proverbs?Is it too simplistic to tell a Christian to just go do the things Proverbs says?Guest Bio: Samuel Bierig serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Spurgeon College, and Associate Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Spurgeon College at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sam serves as lead pastor at Gashland Baptist Church. Sam completed his Ph.D. in biblical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he wrote his dissertation on hermeneutics and the interpretation of the book of Proverbs. He is happily married to Mallory, and they have four children: Abby, Levi, Owen, and Piper. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Proverbs 7“Proverbs: Walking in the Way of Christ” by Samuel Bierig Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians 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.

    7min

  3. 4 DE DEZ.

    Psalms? Hymns? Spiritual Songs? Oh, My! with Matt Boswell

    Kyle Worley is joined by Matt Boswell to have a conversation about worship and hymns in the local church. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why should we value the congregational voice of the church?What’s the difference between a psalm? A hymn? And a spiritual song?Are hymns just old songs?What’s your favorite hymn? Why?What do you tell the person who says, “I don’t like the singing? Just give me some preaching.”How do you determine what songs you sing in your church?What’s your opinion on songs that emerge from churches or ministries where you’d disagree with the teaching of that ministry’s theology?Tell me about the Sing hymnal - why a new hymnal and why now?Guest Bio: Matt Boswell is a hymn-writer and pastor of The Trails Church in Celina, Texas. He also serves as Professor of Worship Ministries at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and leads Doxology & Theology, a ministry focused on corporate worship. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 1:15-20, Philippians 2:6-11, John 13:35Hark the Herald Angels SingBe Thou my Vision“The Sing! Hymnal” by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians 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.

    31min

  4. 2 DE DEZ.

    After the Fact: What Would Spurgeon Say if He Were Alive Today? with Geoff Chang

    Kyle Worley is joined by Geoff Chang to discuss how Charles Spurgeon would answer specific questions if he were alive today. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are your thoughts on artificial intelligence?What are your thoughts on gambling?What are your thoughts on recreational marijuana?Guest Bio: Geoff Chang serves as Associate Professor of Church History and Historical Theology and the Curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A.), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Ph.D.), where he wrote his dissertation on Charles H. Spurgeon’s ecclesiology.  He also serves the Book Review Editor for History & Historical Theology at Themelios, the academic journal for The Gospel Coalition. He is the volume editor of The Lost Sermons of C.H. Spurgeon Volumes 5, 6, and 7 and the author of Spurgeon the Pastor: Recovering a Biblical and Theological Vision for Ministry. He is married to Stephanie, and they have three children. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: “Lectures to My Students” by C H Spurgeon“Spurgeon the Pastor” by Geoffrey Chang Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians 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.

    12min

  5. 27 DE NOV.

    Was Constantine Bad? with James Wood

    James Wood joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss the influence of Constantine on Christianity. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who was Constantine? What was his relationship to Christianity in the ancient world?Did he really convert?What are the Christians of this time thinking about Constantine?How does Monasticism replace martyrdom?Is there a protestant approach to living in the tension?What are the goods of Christendom?How does this history shape our understanding of the competing perspectives on church and state today?What are faithful Christian perspectives of church and state?How would you contrast pagan Christianity from the kind of public Christian witness you advocate for?Explain the subordination of the secular.Guest Bio: James Wood is Associate Professor of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University, a teaching elder in the PCA, a cohost of Mere Fidelity Podcast and the Civitas Podcast, and has written and writes for a number of publications, including Plough, Comment, First Things, World, and Theopolis, among others. He holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Toronto, a Th.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary, an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary. He is married to Clare, and they have five daughters. Helpful Definitions: Gelasian Dyarchy: The "two swords" doctrine.Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Romans 13, 1 Peter 2, Revelation 13“Defending Constantine” by Peter Leithart“Christ & Culture Revisited” by D.A. Carson“The Desire of the Nations” by Oliver O'Donovan“Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin“The Politics of Pagan Christianity” by James Wood Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians 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.

    43min

  6. 25 DE NOV.

    After The Fact: Spiritual Formation Is Not A Solo Endeavor With Don Whitney

    Kyle Worley is joined by Don Whitney to answer the question, “How important is the local church and the Christian community to the journey of becoming more like Christ?” Questions Covered in This Episode: How important is the local church and the Christian community to the journey of becoming more like Christ?Helpful Definitions: Spiritual Disciplines: Practices found in the Bible by which we experience God and grow in Christlikeness.Fellowship: Koinónia (κοινωνία)Guest Bio: Don Whitney is the Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; a D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; and a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of the Free State, South Africa. He has authored several books, including but not limited to: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible. Dr. Whitney also serves as the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality. Don lives with his wife Caffy in Kansas City, Missouri. The Whitneys have a married daughter, Laurelen, and five grandchildren. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Luke 4“Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life” by Donald S Whitney Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians 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.

    6min

  7. 20 DE NOV.

    Surprise! Knowing Faith Trivia with Macy English

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Macy English to play Knowing Faith Theological Trivia. Grab a pen and paper to play along! Questions Covered in This Episode: The Story of the Bible:Name the four gospels.In what waters did Naaman wash in to be healed of leprosy?Who in the Old Testament prefigures Christ as both priest and king?True or False: King Saul was from the tribe of Judah.Which prophet's scroll records the story of the valley of dry bones?Spiritual Belief:What does the word “Trinity” describe?The Nicene Creed says the Son is “begotten, not made.” What heresy does that refute?Which ecumenical council affirmed Mary as Theotokos or the “God-bearer”?Which heresy claimed Jesus only appeared to have a human body?What Latin term captures the Reformation truth that faith alone justifies, but the faith that justifies is never alone?Spiritual Formation:What word means “to become more like Christ”?According to John Owen, sanctification involves the mortification of ___ and vivification of ___.True or False: The Greek word for “fruit” of the Spirit in Galatians 5 is plural.Who first popularized the phrase “means of grace” to describe habits that grow believers?Which Reformation theologian taught that true knowledge of God leads to knowledge of self?Bonus Round:Who was the left-handed judge who killed the Moabite king Eglon with his sword?Guest Bio: Macy English is the Owner & Principal Consultant of English Media, where she helps businesses with all things sales & marketing. She is a lover of people, culture, marketing, and health, and she strives for all that matters in life. Macy and her husband, JT, live in Arvada, CO, with their two kids and love to travel. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians 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.

    34min

  8. 18 DE NOV.

    After the Fact: Why Theological Formation Happens Best In the Church with Jared Bumpers

    Kyle Worley is joined by Jared Bumpers to answer the question, “Why does theological formation happen best in the local church? Questions Covered in This Episode: Why does theological formation happen best in the church?What does this mean at Midwestern Seminary?Helpful Definitions: Theology: The study of God and all other things in relation to God. John WebsterGuest Bio: Jared Bumpers is the Associate Professor of Preaching and Evangelism and FTC Cohorts Faculty Coordinator at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jared holds a B.S. in pastoral ministry from Baptist Bible College; an M.Div. from Luther Rice Seminary; a Th.M. in biblical studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; and a Ph.D. in Christian preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His doctoral research focused on the hermeneutic and homiletic of John Albert Broadus. Jared is married to Kimberly, and they have four children: McCartnie, Rush, Maverick, and Jett. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 2 Corinthians 3:18For the Church Cohorts Midwestern Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcast: Tiny Theologians 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.

    7min
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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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  • Canal
    Training the Church
  • Criado por
    Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin
  • Anos de atividade
    2017 - 2025
  • Episódios
    421
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Knowing Faith
  • Site do podcast
    Knowing Faith

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