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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jason Allen and Patrick Schreiner live from the Gospel Coalition Conference. Questions Covered in This Episode:How has the deep discipleship program been a part of how you do women's ministry?Is the church meant to be for or against the world?Am I supposed to be going out into the world thinking I am ready for battle or ready for love?Is it a Godly expression of love to oppose that which is evil?In Jesus' ministry, is there a pattern of “welcome and warning”?JT, can you share about leading and pastoring, walking faithfully for or against the world?How should we think about what evangelism and discipleship are in this world that is designed to be beautiful but is broken by sin?Is there a relationship between wordlieness and a lack of proclamation of sanctification?When you think about the preaching and teaching ministry of the word of God, how do you be faithful to correct what's out there in the world and in here (the church)?How would you form a theological response to Christian nationalism in your church?How do you convince busy parents that depth matters?Is there a reason the doctrine of hell is missing from “You Are a Theologian”?What doctrine have you studied individually that drew your heart closer to God?Guest Bio:Dr. Jason Allen is the president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his role as president, he also serves as a professor for preaching and pastoral ministry. He is the author of a number of books including; Turnaround: The Remarkable Story of an Institutional Transformation and the 10 Essential Principles and Practices That Made It Happen. He posts essays on his website, jasonkallen.com, and hosts a weekly podcast, “Preaching & Preachers.”Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Gene and Jo Downing Endowed Chair of Biblical Studies. He is the author of numerous books, including but not limited to; The Four Gospels: Jesus, the Hope of the World, The Transfiguration of Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Reading, a commentary on Acts, The Visual Word: An Illustrated Guide to the New Testament Books, and Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:John 3:16, John 15:18, Psalm 1, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Timothy 4:10, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 5-6, John 1Deep Discipleship ProgramTGC25 On-Demand“You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT English“Communion With God” by John Owens“Home With God” by Kyle Worley Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport 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.
Today in our series on the essentials of the faith, we're talking with Jen Wilkin about God's Revelation. In this conversation, we delve into the distinctions between general and special revelation, why we can trust the Bible, the importance of community while engaging with Scripture, and more. We're diving deep this episode—and we hope you'll join us!LINKS FOR FURTHER LEARNINGKnowing Faith PodcastIn the Word eventYou Are a Theologian bookWhat We Believe: Theology 101 course How to Study the Bible: Hermeneutics 101 The Way of Wisdom Bible studyJoshua Bible studyThe 99 Essential Doctrines documentHow Firm a Foundation songSpeak O Lord songAsk us your theology questions about the essentials of the faith here! Your question could be featured and answered in our season finale Q&A episode. RECOMMENDED: Marked is now on YouTube! Subscribe to @lifewaywomen to watch every episode. Marked is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Angie Elkins and Elizabeth Hyndman.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women and Jen Wilkin on Instagram.Learn more about the More Than Enough Bible study at lifeway.com/morethanenough. Learn more about Feast at lifeway.com/feast. Learn about the In the Word event at lifeway.com/intheword.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters!Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is God referred to as three “persons”?I heard someone say that Adam would be in heaven. What are your thoughts on this?What are some great books to listen to?While studying Revelation, our group is leaving more fearful than encouraged. How do we read and understand this book correctly?How important is it to take a stance on the views of Revelation (millenium, tribulation)? Does the view you take change the way you should act today?What is the doctrine of incarnation? What are some resources to study this doctrine?Can you explain the eternal subordination of the son?How do we come to such vastly different theological undertandings with the same Scirpture?Helpful Definitions:Incarnation: The doctrine where the son of God assumes a human nature in his birth.Hypostatic Union: The human nature and divine nature of Christ being in union in one person.Eternal Subordination of the Son: The son of God, prior to assuming a human nature, for eternity past, submits His will to the Father.Tritheism: Three gods.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Hebrews 11, Genesis 3, John 1, John 13-17, Luke 22:42“The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman“Remaking the World” by Andrew Wilson“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten“The Bomber Mafia” by Malcolm Gladwell“On the Incarnation” by Saint Athanasius“Cur Deus Homo: Why the God-Man?” by Anselm of Canterbury“God the Son Incarnate” by Stephen J Wellum and John S FeinbergMatthew Barrett Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport 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.
Big Questions. Biblical Answers. Season 10 is Coming.We are so excited that Season 10 of the Marked Podcast launches on Monday! We're digging into the essentials of the Christian faith with teachers such as Jen Wilkin, Kelly Minter, Jennifer Rothschild, and others. Listen to our first episode of the series with Mary Wiley talking about theology on Monday, June 9. RECOMMENDED: Marked is now on YouTube! Subscribe to @lifewaywomen to watch every episode. Marked is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.CONNECT WITH US!Follow Lifeway Women, Angie Elkins, and Elizabeth Hyndman on Instagram.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss why they created the Deep Discipleship program, what it is, and who it is for.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is our goal?How does someone become a theological contributor?Why is it important to do theology in community?How does dissonance play a role in learning?What does the Deep Discipleship Program look like for a participant?What is one of the challenges of hosting this program?Who is this program for?What is one of your favorite moments from leading this program?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Deep Discipleship ProgramLifeway.com/KnowingFaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport 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.
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Isaiah 4:2–6. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Jen Wilkin. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode:What 2-3 things that are essential when teaching others about the Trinity?How much time do you spend reading the Bible?What is your favorite Bible translation?How do you get people interested in theology?Did Jesus descend into hell when he died on the cross?What book of the Bible is often overlooked?Are there multiple legitimate ways to interpret scripture in the area of human ancestry? What are the fundamental elements any Biblical view needs to affirm? Does Romans 5:12 imply that non-human biological death didn't exist before the fall, or is it speaking primarily of human death and separation from God?Are the Nephilim in Job 1:6 fallen angels?Would you allow a non-Christian to be a Sunday school leader?What's the difference between a Presbyterian and a Baptist?Can you explain covenant theology?What are good resources to develop Bible literacy?How do we reconcile the inspiration of Scripture with 1 Corinthians 7:10?Did Jesus offer sacrifices in the temple?When do you know it's time to move on from your church?In Revelation, as the bowls of wrath are being poured out, what is going on with the dead?Is watching a show that depicts Jesus a violation of the Second Commandment?Helpful Definitions: Trinitarianism: God eternally exists as one essence and three distinct persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is fully God, yet there is one God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Romans 5:12, Job 1:6, Genesis 6:4, 1 Corinthians 7:10Deep Discipleship ProgramKnowing Faith TrinityDoctrine of God EpisodesKnowing Faith: What Did Christ Do with Matthew Emerson Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport 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.
Gold dust. Every part of our time with Jen felt like gold - as we soaked in her wisdom in how to read the Bible better, how to grow in obedience to what it says, and how to keep coming back to the grace of God at work in our lives. It's a conversation we keep coming back to, and we pray it's just as helpful for you!Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher. Jen's books include Women of the Word, None Like Him and Ten Words To Live By.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.Do follow us on social media if you aren't already. Find us on Instagram or follow us on Facebook.
As Christians, we want to be formed by wisdom. Biblically, we know that wisdom comes with age, but we live in a culture obsessed with youth rather than one formed by gospel truth. I'm of the age that I have friends turning both 30 and 40, and for so many women, those milestones are greeted with grief.Creams and fillers to disguise our age are in our social media feeds constantly. When you open the comment sections on so many things, the term “Okay, Boomer” has revealed how far we've moved culturally from respect of elders to derision of them.Most of us know Jen from her Bible studies, but recently she wrote an article for Christianity Today "At My Mother's Deathbed, I Discovered the Symmetry of a Long Life" about what it was like caring for her mother as she aged and eventually passed. I would love for us to take a look together at what a “Legacy of Faith” looks like when caring for elderly parents.What was it like moving into the stage of life caring for your parents?You've talked about the arc of life and the way it reflects Biblical literature. Can you tell us about that?How has watching your parents and older saints helped give you a path to exit a current season with grace and submission to the passing of time?Being in midlife, you said you noticed that you repeat so many of the same life experiences, but level up the quality in how you handle them… Can you tell us about that?How have you noticed the gaining of wisdom and shift in the internal life as we age?What did you learn about cherishing all of your days in this process?What does it look like to find value in older women, and not just to see them as having equal value, but rather increasing value?You can find Jen Wilkin's latest Bible study on "Revelation" here. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blogHelping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the Additional study resources hereOriginal Music written and recorded by Jonathan Camenisch *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up their conversation on the book of Revelation by looking at Chapters 21-22.Questions Covered in This Episode:What have we learned? Why should someone spend the time to study Revelation?What are the seven sevens?How does this connect to Genesis 1-2?What's the importance of the presence of God?Why does the sea disappear in Revelation 21?How do we see the blend of restoration and judgment?What is this city, the New Jerusalem? Why the attention to its details and design?How does Revelation 22 put us back into the imagery of Eden?How does the book end?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 21-22, Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 1, Exodus 3, John 8:12, Matthew 6:10In the Word with Jen WilkinStarting Place with Elizabeth WoodsonDeep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport 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.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Tara-Leigh Cobble to discuss the importance of biblical and theological literacy.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is The Bible Recap podcast and why did you start it?Where do people start to get bogged down in Chronological Bible reading?What have we discovered when it comes to pushing Christians towards depth?What is the relationship between biblical and theological literacy?What are the most common ways that theological thinking gets compromised?How do you respond to someone who says that Christians don't need more time in the Bible they need more time making an impact?Guest Bio:Tara-Leigh Cobble is the creator and host of “The Bible Recap” daily podcast, which guides listeners through a chronological 1-year bible reading plan. She created and leads D Groups International - which has grown into a network of over 300 weekly global bible studies. She also writes and hosts a daily radio show called “The God Shot” and regularly leads trips to Israel to study the Bible on-site. She is the author of the Bible Recap and the bible study He's Where the Joy Is.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:The Bible Recap Podcast“He's Where the Joy Is” by Tara-Leigh CobbleDeep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport 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.
Psalm 16: 5-8 None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin A Parent's Limits: God's Gift or Satan's Trap? by Joey Turner Knowing What We Don't Know: How Our Spiritual Limits Bring Us Closer to God by Tracey Rector Good News For Parents: God Knows Everything by Carolyn Lankford Rooted 2017: Jen Wilkin on Living as Those with a Living Hope Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the meaning, significance, and different views of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why have baptism and the Lord's Supper been so contentious historically?What is the best argument for believers' baptism?What is the best argument for infant baptism?What are the dangers of not fully understanding each of these positions?What about churches that acknowledge both positions of baptism?What is baptism?How does the Lord's Supper connect to baptism in a way that is complimentary but distinct?What formative value does the Lord's Supper have in the weekly gathering?What is happening at the Lord's supper? What are the different views?Helpful Definitions: Baptism: "baptizo" (βαπτίζω): to immerse, submerge, or plungeTransubstantiation (Catholicism): The elements convert into the physical body and blood of Christ.Consubstantiation (Lutheranism): The substances both of the body and blood of Christ and of the bread and the wine coexist in union with each other.Spiritual Presence (Reformed): Christ is spiritually present in the elements.Memorial (Anabaptist): The elements are purely symbolic.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Acts 2, Romans 6, Matthew 5:6, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34“Remember and Rehearse” by JT EnglishRememberandRehearse.com“Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle WorleyFormedforFellowship.com“You are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT EnglishDeep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport 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.
What does the Bible teach about the role of women in the church? Chris Brooks explores the Scriptures with author and teacher Jen Wilkin to address some of the most frequently asked questions about gender roles. Together they offer answers founded on Biblical truth. Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here. This month's featured resource: Pilgrim's Progress in Today's English
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Ben Mandrell to discuss his new Bible Study, “Together: Community That Marked the Acts 2 Church”Questions Covered in This Episode:Why are you releasing this study and why now? Is this apathy that is showing up post-COVID, or was it building before the pandemic happened?When we look at Acts 2, what do we find as instructive for the life of the church today?How does the Acts 2 model help us understand deep discipleship?Is individualism fueling apathy?Is there a greater risk in togetherness because it is messy?Why is it worth it?How is unity an obstacle to gathering together?What compromises our ability to engage in life together in Christ?How do you hope the Lord uses this resource?Why do you love the local church?Guest Bio:Ben Mandrell leads Lifeway Christian Resources as president and CEO. Prior to joining Lifeway, he pastored churches in Colorado and Tennessee. A native of Tampico, Illinois, Mandrell graduated from Anderson (Indiana) University in 1998. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.He co-hosts, along with his wife, Lynley, The Glass House podcast— conversations that point the way forward to healthy emotions and relationships for ministry leaders and their families. Ben and Lynley have been married since 2001. They have four children: Ava, Max, Miles and Jack.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Acts 2, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Romans 16“Together” by Ben Mandrell Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Sam Parkison to discuss his book “To Gaze upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice” and how it connects to Revelation 21-22.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the beatific vision? Why did you write a book on it?Why do many Christians have no awareness of the beatific vision? What's the point of Revelation?Who do we see in the beatific vision?What is happening in Revelation 21:1-8? Why are people uncomfortable with the second half?What's changed where we can see God's face (Revelation 22)? Why is this good?Helpful Definitions: The Beatific Vision: “The happy vision” of seeing God in heaven.Inseparable Operations: That which any person of the Godhead does, is rightly attributed to God. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.Guesto Bio:Dr. Sam Parkison is an alumni from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, he serves as the associate professor of theological studies at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates. He is the author of several books, including Irresistible Beauty: Beholding Triune Glory in the Face of Jesus Christ. You can follow Samuel on X.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 21-22, 1 Corinthians 15, Isaiah 65:17, Isaiah 24-25, Exodus 33, Psalm 27:4, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 John 3:2“To Gaze upon God” by Samuel G Parkison“Heaven Is a World of Love” by Jonathan Edwards“Grounded in Heaven” by Michael Allen“The City of God” by Augustine of Hippo“God's Grandeur” by Gerard Manley HopkinsDeep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Psalm 15. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Jen Wilkin. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the person and work of the Holy Spirit.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who is the Holy Spirit?What is the relationship between the Spirit and the Father and the Son?What are misconceptions about the person or the work of the Spirit?Why can people be tempted to be drawn into a sensational power of the Spirit?What is the central work of the Holy Spirit?What is a neglected work of the Spirit?What about the sign gifts?What is the role of the Spirit in our salvation?Is there a second baptism that is required to be filled with the Spirirt?What about the gift of tongues and if it is “delayed”?Can you get better at the gifts of the Spirit?Helpful Definitions: Trinitarianism: God eternally exists as one essence and three distinct persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is fully God, yet there is one God.Filioque Clause: Latin for "and from the Son"The Father and Son send the Holy Spirit.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1-2 Samuel, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Peter 10-12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 1, Galatians 5Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the book of Revelation by discussing the symbolism found in Chapters 18-20.Questions Covered in This Episode:What's the point of Revelation? What's the big idea?Why Babylon?Is there a discomfort around what the Bible says about judgment?What are the “woes” we find in Chapter 18?Who is the multitude in Revelation 19?Who is the bride in the marriage supper of the lamb?We find a rider on a white horse. Who is this?What is this millennium (Revelation 20)? How significant is it to land on a specific perspective to understand what is going on?What is the final judgment?How does someone know that their name is written in the Book of Life?What are the benefits of Godly living in terms of heavenly rewards?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 18-20, Revelation 1:4, Genesis 11, Psalm 1, Genesis 19, Ephesians 5, Proverbs 9, Matthew 22, Hebrews 1, Isaiah 62-63, John 3:16, Genesis 15, Ezekiel 39 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the core doctrines of the Christian faith by having a conversation about union with Christ.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is union with Christ? Why does it matter?Why do we have an unbalanced understanding of this? Why do we think more about Christ in me?How does the story of the prodigal son show us union with Christ?What is the difference between Union with Christ and communion with God?How is the story of union with Christ the story of “home with God”?Where do we find union with Christ in the Bible?When we say that Christ is in us, are we talking about the Holy Spirit?What are some of the benefits of salvation?How does union with Christ help us understand our reception of these benefits?How does being in Christ lead us to sanctification?Helpful Definitions:Union with Christ: Being united to Christ by grace through faith. This means that now our identity is rooted in Christ, we are incorporated into a new people in Christ, and we are participating in God's world in God's ways in Christ.Abide: Verb form of Abode: HomeResources Mentioned in this Episode:Luke 15:11-32, John 15, John 14:23, Genesis 1-3, Jeremiah 31, Romans 8, Romans 5-6, Ephesians 1, Colossians 1:27, John 10, Hebrews 10:14, Philippians 1:6“Home with God” by Kyle Worley“Remember and Rehearse” by JT English“How Salvation Brings Freedom” by Jen Wilkin Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Ezra 1. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Colin Smith. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 2 Chronicles 20. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Carol Cornish. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
Join Rebecca and Jen Wilkin in a rich exploration of the Book of Revelation, unraveling its powerful imagery and links to the entire biblical narrative. Discover the symbolism of the Lamb, the recurring motif of weddings, and the age-old struggle against the dragon. They discuss the profound promises and warnings Revelation offers, its portrayal of Jesus as both sacrificial and sovereign, and its vision of a future with people from all nations worshiping together. Whether you're new to Revelation or well-versed, gain fresh insights into its message for today and eternity.Follow Jen:Instagram | WebsiteSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Confronting Christianity:Instagram | XProduced by The Good Podcast Co.
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is 2 Chronicles 29. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Graeme Goldsworthy. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 2 Chronicles 10. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Mary Beth McGreevy. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is 2 Chronicles 20:1–34. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Graeme Goldsworthy. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 2 Chronicles 6:1–7:3. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Mike Bullmore. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is 2 Chronicles 10. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Graeme Goldsworthy. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Chronicles 29:1–22. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Kristyn Getty. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is 2 Chronicles 6:1–7:3. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Graeme Goldsworthy. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Chronicles 22:6–19. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Dan Doriani. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. Questions Covered in This Episode:Is the resurrection of Jesus surprising?Was the “resurrection” part of Jewish beliefs or hopes at the time of Jesus?Hadn't they already seen a resurrection with Lazarus?Should we be troubled that the resurrection accounts we have in the gospels aren't a perfect match?What does the resurrection accomplish?How and why is the ascension the “forgotten act of Christ”?Why does the resurrection get all the attention and the resurrection the ascension is often forgotten?How is this a coronation event in the life of Jesus?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Luke 24:1-12, Genesis 1-3, 1 Corinthians 15, John 11, Isaiah 25, Ephesians 1, Philippians 2:1-11Deep Discipleship Program“Reading the Gospels Wisely” by Jonathan Pennington Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is 1 Chronicles 29:1–22. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Graeme Goldsworthy. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Chronicles 16. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Lauren Chandler. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is 1 Chronicles 22:6–19. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Graeme Goldsworthy. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 2 Kings 23:1–27. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Jeremy Treat to discuss the doctrine of atonement.Questions Covered in This Episode:When and how did we learn about the atonement?What is the event of the atonement? What does the word mean?How is the cross an enthronement ceremony?What do we gain when we view the atonement with this lens?Is there a predominant theme in the atonement?How do the atonement, resurrection, and ascension connect?How have theologians talked about atonement using humiliation and exaltation?How does that truth change the way we live?What can be the hardest part of the atonement to begin to understand?Helpful Definitions:Atonement: At onement; two things that have been torn apart are being brought back together to be one again.How sin has separated us from God and what God has accomplished to make us at one with Him again.Guest Bio:Jeremy Treat (PhD, Wheaton College) is Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Reality LA, a young and thriving church in the heart of Hollywood, California. He is also an adjunct professor of theology at Biola University and is the author of several books including but not limited to; Seek First: How the Kingdom of God Changes Everything and The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical and Systematic Theology. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Mark 1:14-15, Mark 15, Philippians 2, John 12, Romans 8:17, Matthew 5-7“The Crucified King” by Jeremy Treat“Dominion” by Tom Holland“The Atonement” by Jeremy Treat“The Crucifixion” by Fleming Rutledge Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back in the book of Revelation to discuss chapters 15-17.Questions Covered in This Episode:We've been talking about cycles of 7 this season - what we are looking for here?What's the point of Revelation?What is this history showing us?What is the song of Moses supposed to remind us of?What about the sea?What is the new song?How else is this text pointing back to Exodus? (temple, bowls of wrath)What or where is Armageddon?Why is it important to not be naked?Seventh bowl brings cosmic cataclysmic judgment?Revelation 17 shifts focus to the Great Prostitute and the Beast - what is going on?Why does Babylon have such significance?How do the city of God and the city of man have an impact on the story of the Bible?How are we meant to be encouraged by this portion of Revelation?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 15-17, Revelation 14:3, Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 8, Leviticus 24:16, Genesis 11, Joel 3:12-16 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Samuel 30. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Jen Wilkin. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Kevin J. Vanhoozer to discuss his new book, “Mere Christian Hermeneutics.”Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you give our listeners a sense of your larger interest? What are you trying to accomplish in your body of work? What's your goal as you write and teach?What is hermeneutics?What is the Bible? What is it meant to do?What is mere Christianity? What's a mere Christian hermeneutic?What is the literal sense?Is a mere Christian hermeneutic composed of biblical insight, theological truth, and/or transformation application? Focused on one over the other? Something entirely different?How does a person, an individual bible reader/studier, look to cultivate this kind of approach? How do we read the Bible well?How would you distinguish historical mere Christian reading from Christian sub-cultural reading of the scriptures?How does the beatific vision of beholding God, shape the way we read and interpret scripture?Helpful Definitions:Hermeneutics: The principles and practices for understanding the Biblical text.Guest Bio:Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer is research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and the author of many books, including but not limited to: Faith Speaking Understanding, Hearers and Doers: A Pastors Guide to Making Discipleship through Scripture and Doctrine, and Mere Christian Hermeneutics. He is theological mentor to the Augustine Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians and Senior Fellow of the C. S. Lewis Institute for Discipleship. He is married to Sylvie (author of The Art of Living in Season and The Art of Living in Advent), has two daughters and one son-in-law.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:John 5:45, 2 Corinthians 3:18“Drama of Doctrine” by Kevin J. Vanhoozer“Mere Christian Hermeneutics” by Kevin J. Vanhoozer“Remythologizing Theology” by Kevin J. Vanhoozer“You are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and J T English“Remember and Rehearse” by J.T. English“Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the book of Revelation by looking at chapters 13-14.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is Revelation?Who is the beast? What about the sea?How do we understand the dragon, the beast from the sea, and the beast from the earth?What is your personal experience with the mark of the beast?How are we supposed to understand the number of the beast?How do we see the battle of the seed of the women vs. seed of the serpent?Who is the lamb in Revelation 14?Who are the 144,000?What do the angels show up to do?What about Revelation 14:12?What other imagery and symbolism do we find?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 13-14, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Genesis 3-4, DanielKnowing Faith Beauty and the Beast? (Revelation 12-13)Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Patrick Schreiner to discuss what the gospel of the Kingdom is.Questions Covered in This Episode:When the New Testament says that Jesus was preaching the gospel of the kingdom, before his death, burial, resurrection, and ascension; what gospel is he preaching?How does “the Kingdom” help frame the story of the Bible?When you share the gospel with somebody, do you include kingdom language?How does Matthew 1:1 show us two sides of the gospel?Has the conversation around the message of the kingdom changed?Guest Bio:Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Gene and Jo Downing Endowed Chair of Biblical Studies. He is the author of numerous books, including but not limited to; The Four Gospels: Jesus, the Hope of the World, The Transfiguration of Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Reading, a commentary on Acts, The Visual Word: An Illustrated Guide to the New Testament Books, and Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Corinthians 15, Romans 1, Matthew 4:23, Galatians 3:8, Matthew 1:1, Matthew 16, 1 & 2 SamuelDeep Discipleship Program“The Kingdom of God” by Patrick Schreiner, Dane Ortlund, and Miles V Van Pelt“A Theology of the Ordinary” by Julie Canlis Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the imagery and symbolic history found in Revelation 12.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the purpose of Revelation?Where are we in the book of Revelation?Who is the dragon? Who is the child? Who is the woman?Where do we find a contrast between a woman and a dragon in the story of the bible prior to Revelation?How is Revelation providing instruction on how a Christian can rightly think about what it means to be engaged in spiritual war?What about Ephesians 6, how does that relate?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation 12, Genesis 37, Ezekiel 29, 32:2, Genesis 1-3, Jeremiah 51, Ephesians 6“Home With God” by Kyle Worley“Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle WorleyJen Wilkin Instagram Post Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss a core doctrine of the Christian faith; Christology.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the common approach to Jesus in our cultural moment?Where should someone start if they want to dive deep into the question of who is Jesus?What about when Colossians 1 calls him the “firstborn?”What are the essentials of Christology?What are the implications of leaning into one of the natures of Jesus?In the creeds (Athanasian, Apostles, Nicene, Chalcedon) they focus on clarifying who, what, and how Christ is. Why this intense focus so early on?How does Christ perfectly fulfill the three offices of prophet, priest, and king?Helpful Definitions:Logos: The word.Σκηνόω: Skénoó: To dwell, to tabernacle, to pitch a tent.Arianism: The false view that Jesus, the Son of God, is the first created being. Πρωτότοκος: Prototokos: First-born, eldest.Communication of Attributes: We communicate from the two natures; the divine nature and the human nature to the one person Jesus Christ. Anything you can say about God you can say about Jesus, anything you can say about humanity, except sin, you can say about Jesus.Docetism: The false belief that Jesus's humanity was a figment or presentation, not a true human nature.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:John 1, Genesis 1, Hebrews 1, Colossians 1, Philippians 2Deep Discipleship“Mere Christianity” by C.S. LewisJoe Rogan Experience #2252 - Wesley Huff“Remaking the World” by Andrew WilsonCreeds:AthanasianApostlesNiceneChalcedon Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means to be a disciple and launch a preview of their Deep Discipleship Program!Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the need of the hour in the church today in the global west?What is a disciple?Why should we spend our time learning?What is deep discipleship?Why is community important?What do disciples need?How do we pursue deep discipleship?What is the goal of deep discipleship?What is the Deep Discipleship Program?Helpful Definitions:Disciple: LearnerResources Mentioned in this Episode:Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back to explore the book of Revelation!Questions Covered in This Episode:Who wrote Revelation? Where? When?How does Rev. 1:4-8 lay down a thesis of sorts for the book?How do you encourage people to study the book of Revelation?What genre is the book of Revelation?What are helpful terms to define when studying this book?Are people comfortable with the seven letters?How are numbers being used, and is there a pattern?What should we be looking for as we approach Revelation?Helpful Definitions:Eschatology: The doctrine (study) of the end times.Apocalyptic: Unveiling; something is being shown that was hidden.Prophecy:Foretelling: Future-oriented.Forthtelling: Commentary on either the past or present.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation, Genesis, Exodus, Ezekiel, Jeremiah Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Season 14 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on January 23rd! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 14.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to cover this season?What are we excited to talk about in the book of Revelation?What doctrine do you love to talk about? Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer listener questions to wrap up season 13!Questions Covered in This Episode:How did you start writing for an audience?Who is the deep discipleship program built for? Should all leaders and volunteers at a church participate in this program?What is the “extra Calvinisticum”? Are you a dispensationalist? Why or why not?Did God reject his people? (Romans 11)How do you respond when people argue that focusing on studying the Bible and theology produces Pharisees?My church dissolved its women's ministry in 2020. Do you have any advice on how to start a women's bible study without disrespecting the church's leaders?What do you appreciate about each other?If not just in memorial, what do the sacraments do?What is the role of the warning passages in Hebrews?Could you sum up free will from a reformed perspective?How have you made the podcast work for so long?Helpful Definitions:Extra Calvinisticum: Teaches that in the Son's incarnation the divine Logos is fully united to, but never fully contained within, the human nature. (Definition from TGC, Kevin DeYoung)Dispensationalism: One way to think through the structure of Scripture has a variety of modes. A history with a theology. Covenantal: One way to think through the structure of Scripture. A theology with a history.Premillennialism: Belief in some sort of 1,000-year rule and reign and in some way that Christians are taken up into God's presence prior to the millennium. Amillennialism: The millennium is figurative, we are currently living in the millennium period.Views of the Lord's Supper:Transubstantiation (Catholicism): Conversion of elements.Consubstantiation (Lutheranism): Divine and human elements coexist.Memorial (Anabaptist): Elements are symbolic.Spiritual Presence (Reformed): Christ is spiritually present.Libertarian Free Will: There is nothing outside of you that will constrain your ability to choose A or B. You are at liberty to do all that you would like to do whenever you'd like to do it.Theological Determinism: You and all that you do is going to be determined by God or some gods.Theological Compatibilism: You are able to act in accordance with your desires.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Romans 9-11, Isaiah 40:28-31, Hebrews 6 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Interested in pursuing residential seminary education? Midwestern Seminary now offers 100% scholarships to 100 students! Learn more and apply today.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue the story of scripture by looking at the wisdom literature and the prophets. Questions Covered in This Episode:What happens from the time Israel departs Sinai until the end of the Old Testament?What is wisdom literature? Why does it matter?Which book has been the most formative for you?How is wisdom situational?What is exile?What role do the prophets play in the story of the Bible?What confuses people when they read the prophets?How do we read in the prophets?Helpful Definitions:Wisdom Literature: Jobs, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. These books help us to live well in the face of God in all life's circumstances.Exile: Being sent out of the presence of God. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Kings 8, Genesis 3“Three Philosophies of Life” by Peter Kreeft Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Interested in pursuing residential seminary education? Midwestern Seminary now offers 100% scholarships to 100 students! Learn more and apply today.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss the Exodus event and how it's impactful for understanding the rest of Scripture.Questions Covered in This Episode:What do we learn about God in the Exodus event?How is Exodus a birth and a decreation narrative?What do we learn about deliverance and redemption from Exodus?How does Exodus create a paradigm for understanding salvation throughout the Bible?Why does God want people to have the law?As a Christian, must I obey the Ten Commandments? What is my relationship to the Ten Commandments?What role does the law play in our spiritual formation?How does what happens at Sinai connect with the 4 Ps?Why is this event worth giving this much attention to?What core doctrines do we learn about in Exodus?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 3:14, Genesis 1-2Knowing Faith Exodus Episodes“Drama of Scripture” by Craig Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen“Remember and Rehearse” by JT English Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Interested in pursuing residential seminary education? Midwestern Seminary now offers 100% scholarships to 100 students! Learn more and apply today.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.