Podcasts about knowing faith

Today I'm joined by Kyle Worley, and we're breaking down what it actually means to have union with Christ and anchor our children's identity in God in the middle of a world full of noise, confusion, and competing worldviews.  Here's what you'll hear in today's conversation:Understanding our connection to God through Jesus gives kids a steady anchor in a shifting world.  Kyle explains how we can teach our kids that faith is about relationship, not just rules.  A solid identity in Christ shapes how we parent, how our kids see themselves, and how they respond to the world.  You don't have to be a theologian—Kyle shares practical tips and resources to bring these truths into everyday family life.  Kyle Worley is a pastor, theologian, and co-host of the Knowing Faith podcast. He's passionate about helping families and churches understand deep theological truths in accessible ways, especially when it comes to teaching kids the beauty of the Gospel and their identity in Christ.  This episode is packed with truth and encouragement. Whether theology feels natural to you or totally intimidating, I know you'll leave feeling more equipped to guide your kids toward a deep, lasting relationship with Jesus.(02:26) Cultivating Friendship in Family Dynamics(04:53) Understanding Union with Christ(10:24) Fellowship as the Goal of Salvation(16:41) Communicating the Gospel to Children(24:06) Identity in Christ: A Foundation for Parenting(27:39) Encouragement and Resources for ParentsConnect with KyleHome with God bookInstagramKyleWorley.netKnowing Faith podcastResources MentionedTiny Theologians PodcastSlugs and BugsKaleidoscope Kids BiblesUntriggeredMoms, Dads, and Grads Gift GuideChristian Parenting PodcastThe Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code CPPODCAST for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.

Tasha welcomes Knowing Faith's, Kyle Worley, to talk about what it means to be “home with God."Show NotesVisit https://prestonwoodwomen.orgfor our Advent Series: Heaven and Nature Sing Get to know today's guest, @ KyleWorley.netPre-order Home with God: homewithgodbook.comPre-order Formed For Fellowship. **Watch select episodes of Digging In on YouTube @Prestonwood Women's MinistrySuggested Resource: Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney

Season 13 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 22! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 13.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we doing this season?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Revelation“Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen WilkinTraining the Church 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 starting seminary and our new 100% tuition For the Church Cohorts? Learn more about what it means to study #ForTheChurch at Midwestern Seminary and apply for free with code KNOWINGFAITH at mbts.edu/apply.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss complementarianism and why a healthy ecclesiology is important for this conversation. Before you listen to this episode be sure to listen to Knowing Faith Episode #44 – A Generous Complementarianism.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a pastor?Why is there confusion over this office/title?How is this title misused?Who can be a pastor?How does the office of pastor relate to the priesthood of all believers?Who is qualified to do what? (Non-qualified men, women, non pastors, etc.)How should some of the other ongoing conversations among evangelicals and Southern Baptists shape the way we approach these questions?Helpful Definitions:Pastor: Office an elder, bishop, overseer, pastor. Defined and reserved for qualified men, who are ordained, to function and hold the office in local churches of what it means to be a pastor/elder/shepherd.Episkopos (ἐπίσκοπος)Presbyteros (πρεσβύτερος)Poimenas (ποιμένας)Anthropology: The doctrine of humanity.Ecclesiology: The doctrine of the church.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Knowing Faith Episode #44 – A Generous ComplementarianismEphesians 4:11“Saddleback Female Pastors Debate Raises Bigger Questions for the SBC” Christianity Today ArticleTraining the Church CohortAmazon 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 | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Interested in starting seminary and our new 100% tuition For the Church Cohorts? Learn more about what it means to study #ForTheChurch at Midwestern Seminary and apply for free with code KNOWINGFAITH at mbts.edu/apply.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Kyle Worley to discuss how Christians are called to interact with others.Questions Covered in This Episode:Where does the ethos of discussing truth with grace to others with differing opinions or ideas come from?Why is there a difference between what Christians are called to (Colossians 3) and the way they live and interact with others?How do you shepherd people as we enter into a season with more intense political debate and differences?What is the future of Confronting Christianity?Kyle, what is your new book coming out?Guest Bio:Kyle Worley is the pastor of Mosiac Church in Richardson, TX. He previously served at The Village Church, cohosts the Knowing Faith podcast, and is the author of Pitfalls: Along the Path to Young and Reformed. Kyle and his wife, Lauren, have one daughter.Resources Mentioned:Colossians, Philemon, 1 Peter 3:15-16“Confronting Christianity” by Rebecca McLaughlin“Home with God” by Kyle Worley Follow Us:Instagram | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansConfronting Christianity is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you could know God deeper, would you? Don't miss out on a deeper connection. Authors Jen Wilkin and J. T. English invite you to take your next step in knowing the God your soul craves. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jen Wilkin and J.T. English! Discover more on Jen Wilkin at jenwilkin.net and learn more about J.T. English's ministry, Storyline Church and listen to their latest podcast together, Knowing Faith . And grab Jen Wilkin and J.T. English's book, You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well in our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Theology in our FamilyLife episode, Sandbox Theology. This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff's our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Donate to FamilyLife Today! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Somewhere in the middle of text notifications and disturbing headlines, 'theology' might feel missable. But is it? Jen Wilkin and J.T. English discovers the significance of theology, its role in church and family discipleship, and why everyone is a theologian. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jen Wilkin and J.T. English! Discover more on Jen Wilkin at jenwilkin.net and learn more about J.T. English's ministry, Storyline Church and listen to their latest podcast together, Knowing Faith . And grab Jen Wilkin and J.T. English's book, You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well in our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about Theology in our FamilyLife episode, Sandbox Theology. This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff's our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Donate to FamilyLife Today! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by JT English, to discuss how God being Trinity shapes and forms our understanding of Him. The Trinity forms the foundation for our understanding of God and from it come all the other attributes we will go through this season.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why do you think the Trinity is so seldom taught or celebrated within Christian circles today? What do we lose by neglecting this doctrine?Why was it significant for the readers of the Old Testament that God declared himself to be One (Gen 1:1, Deut. 6:4)?What does it mean that God exists as three distinct persons? Can you briefly explain the distinctions between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? What does it look like to emphasize one member of The Trinity over the other?How does the doctrine of the Trinity affect “who we are, how we should behave, or what we can hope for”?What is your favorite book on the Trinity?Can you share a story about how this aspect of God's nature has either comforted or challenged you? How has it affected the way you show up in your relationships?How does the triune nature of God point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:JT English serves as a pastor, professor, and author. He is the author of Deep Discipleship: How the Local Church Can Make Whole Disciples, and You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well. He is also a co-founder of Training the Church and a co-host of the Knowing Faith podcast. He received his ThM in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and PhD in Systematic Theology from Southern Seminary. He is married to Macy English, and they have two children.Reflection Question:What comes to mind when you think about God? Where do you think you learned this idea?Continue Learning:He's Where The Joy Is - Tara Leigh CobbleDelighting in the Trinity - Michael ReevesExplore God Video - The Bible ProjectAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

Season 12 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on January 25! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 12 as they continue to cover the book of Exodus!Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to cover this season?What are you most excited about exploring as we continue to discuss Exodus? Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin is an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, wife to Jeffrey, mother to four adult children and grandmother. Her heart for making sure the people of God, especially the daughters of the King, have a clear view of who God is and are able to articulate that with knowledge. As a church builder and teacher of The Scriptures, Jen has given her life both in the books she pens and the spaces she teaches, to help others obtain Bible literacy. Her desire is that all people would understand the power of right believing so they can experience right living.In today's episode Daniele Flickinger, Grove + Flourish Director, talks with Jen about women learning to love the Word of God. These two women share practical methods such as studying the Scripture daily, unpacking it in community and using the power of mentorship to help them highlight ways we can all Flourish. To learn more about Jen, visit her at www.jenwilkin.net and hear more wisdom from her on the podcast Knowing Faith. The Grove is part of the Passion City Church family here in Atlanta, Georgia. Follow @pcc_thegrove on Instagram and visit thegroveonline.com for more information around The Grove heartbeat.

Season 11 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 31! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 11 as they cover the book of Exodus!Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to cover this season?What are our sister podcast shows?Why are we doing all of this?Sponsors:Interested in starting seminary? Learn more about what it means to study #ForTheChurch at Midwestern Seminary and apply for free with code KNOWINGFAITH at mbts.edu/apply.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Our Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Katie McCoy to ask the question: If God created men and women to live as complements to one another, why do we find so much division and brokenness and confusion between men and women?Questions Covered in This Episode:If God created men and women to live as complements to one another, why do we find so much division and brokenness and confusion between men and women?How might Greek philosophy have impacted the way we think about these things?Has there ever been a time when it has been more confusion to address questions of manhood or womanhood?How did Aristotle subvert the Hebrew world view in our own thinking about our faith? Why have we lost this heritage?Walk us through the most difficult Old testament law for women to read and help us see how our own presuppositions cause us to fear it and how we should resolve it?How would you respond to someone who told you - “Listen, why are you even trying to make this work...the OT is a misogynistic document that subjugates women to male control.”Guest Bio:Dr. Katie McCoy, serves as an assistant professor of theology in Women's Studies at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She holds a Ph.D. from Southwestern in Systematic Theology where she wrote on OT laws about women's personhood and what they can show us about human dignity. You can find her online @blondeorthodoxy and blondeorthodoxy.com.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self” by Carl R. TruemanNumbers 5:11-31Amazon 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 | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/TrainingTheChurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the basics of developing a theological method, like looking to your Bible, utilizing your community and praying for the Holy Spirit to reveal truth.Questions Covered in This Episode:When presented with a theological question, assigned a topic, or have an interest peaked...where do you start?Where do you go from there?What are common pitfalls in theological study? How do you avoid them?How to build a biblical and theological library? Outside of scripture, what is your go to resource?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Nicene CreedChalcedonian CreedThe Apostles Creed“Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin“Reformed Dogmatics” by Herman Bavinck“Systematic Theology” by Louis Berkhof“Essential Truths of the Christian Faith” by RC SproulThe New City Catechism“The Doctrine of God” by John Frame“The Doctrine of the Christian Life” by John Frame“The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God” by John FrameKnowing Faith, Ep. 8 – ”Do You Even Theology, Bro?”Knowing Faith, Ep. 10 – ”Brothers & Sisters: Can We Do Theology Together?”“Bad Theology Kills” Article on TVC ResourcesAmazon 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 | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/TrainingTheChurch 

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of Union with Christ. This is a Knowing Faith Remix episode from Episode #36.Questions Covered in This Episode:Let's begin: Define the doctrine of “Union with Christ.”Where do we see this in the Old Testament? How about in the New Testament?Why does this doctrine matter?Helpful Definitions:Union with Christ: We enter in by grace through faith into Jesus Christ. Salvation is not just something God gives us it is something we receive.Union with Christ: “The intimate, vital, and spiritual union between Christ and His people, in virtue of which He is the source of their life and strength, of their blessedness and salvation.” Louis BerkhofUnion with Christ: The believer's identification, participation, and incorporation with, in, through, and into the life, the death, the resurrection, the ascension, and the heavenly session of Jesus.Communion with Christ: Our ongoing cultivation of enjoying every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:1, 2, 3 John, Ephesians 1:3-10, Romans 5, 1 Corinthians 15, Genesis 15, John 15, Acts 9, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:4-5, Matthew 25, Ephesians 2:1-10, 22, Romans 8, John 17:20-26Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Julie Wilding to talk about the littlest theologians—kids—and how the Church and families can help form them into healthy disciples from their earliest years. This is a Knowing Faith Remix episode from Episode #29.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can kids be theologians?What have we learned about teaching doctrine to children?How does TVC do this?How have you done this in your home?But, aren't they just repeating what we say? Is it really doing anything?Helpful Definitions:Theologian: One who has beliefs about God and operates from them.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Deuteronomy 6:4-9Your office thermostat is set for men's comfort. Here's the scientific proof.TVC Memory Verse Calendar 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018TVC Five Foundation Truths: God is good, God made everything, God is in charge of everything, God wants to talk with us, Jesus came to save sinners.Mosaic Four Foundational Truths: God is good, God is great, God is gracious, God is glorious.The Westminster Shorter CatechismNew City CatechismThe Jesus Storybook BibleSeeds Family WorshipAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and Elizabeth Woodson talk about the doctrine of God—who God is and how God is—live from the Proclaim Truth Conference.Questions Covered in This Episode:What do I mean when I distinguish between theology and theology proper?Let me just ask our big question right up front: “Can I know who and how God is?”What difficulties/weaknesses/realities complicate my ability to know who God is?When I come to the bible should I lay down my theological beliefs and conclusions?Any advice for women in churches where the pastors want the women's ministry to happen organically and resist having any sort of coordinator?Are the creeds a part of the canon? If not, why not say they are an imperative part of understanding the bible but they are not the bible?I help teach and lead a bible study at my church but the more I study God and his word the more I feel like I don't know enough to teach. Should I stop?When the women in our studies see God as a cuddly bear/daddy, how would you approach this with grace and attribute to God's holiness as well?Helpful Definitions:Anthropology: Doctrine of manSoteriology: Doctrine of salvationEcclesiology: Doctrine of the churchTheology Proper: The doctrine of God. How can we come to know God? Who is God? How does God make himself known to us?Incommunicable Attributes: Things that can only be true of God.Communicable Attributes: Things that are true about God that can also be true about us.Incomprehensible: Not able to be fully understood.General Revelation: God reveals his divine attributes in the world.Special Revelation: God reveals who He is in the Word of God incarnate and the Word of God inscripturated.Rationalism: The quest for certainty and knowledge is sourced in reason and the mind of the individual.Empiricism: The quest for knowledge is sourced in sensory experience and nature.Romanticism: The quest for knowledge is sourced from our feelings.Modernity: Epistemology leads to metaphysics.Pre-Modernity: Metaphysics leads to epistemology.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 1:1-18, Hebrews 13:7, Exodus 20, Hebrews 12Proclaim Truth Conference“Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 1” by Herman BavinckThe Nicene CreedChalcedonian CreedAmazon 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 | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley take a stroll down memory lane and look back on the first ten seasons of Knowing Faith. Questions Covered in This Episode:Has our overlap increased or decreased?What is a joke that y'all used to love making fun of Kyle for?Why do we continue to talk about brother/sister culture and complementarianism?Who are some of our favorite guests we have had on the show?What are some previous creative episode titles?What are some of our favorite moments when we are recording?Let's listen to some quick bloopers and fun moments from the past ten seasons.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Knowing Faith Episodes#1 - What is Knowing Faith#7 - The Best Sermon Ever with Dr. Jonathan Pennington#20 - Questions, Answers, and a Little Bit of Debate#43 - And Don't You Forget It: The Ascension of Jesus with Mason King#87 - The Imago Dei and the Cultural Mandate with Dr. Russell Moore#49 - A Conversation with Dr. Ligon Duncan#69 - P, B, in J#55 - Hot Tongues (Acts 2)#63 - A Blanket Full of Bacon#119 - Judgement and LawThe Cross and the Christian Life Forum with Dr. Ligon DuncanAffiliate links are used where appropriate. We earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:Are you ready to take your next step in theological training? Consider Midwestern Seminary and how our For the Church vision can equip you through formal theological education or one of our many free training resources we offer. Learn more about how to get started at www.mbts.edu/knowingfaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Podcast Episode 103 - Tech Talk Module Follow Up Here are the module video from this podcast- https://youtu.be/UlOLI5mvIPE https://youtu.be/kEZJWDDKNcY https://youtu.be/muW5eh2LhC8 And other resources for you from this podcast- Books- -Social Sanity in an Insta World, various authors, edited by Sarah Eekhoff (The Gospel Coalition) -12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke (Crossway) -The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken (Crossway) -Polly and the Screen Time Overload by Betsy Childs Howard (Crossway) - Kid's Book -Redeeming Your Phone Time by The Daily Grace Co -The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch (Baker) -Tech-Savvy Parenting by Brian Housman (Randall House) Podcasts- -Saylorville Parenting Podcast: Technology at Home with Paul and Steph Seymour -Saylorville Parenting Podcast: Technology at Home (Cell Phones) with Dan and Renee Danhauer Resources that Use Technology for Good- -Podcasts (Saylorville Church, Knowing Faith, Desiring God, Truth in Love, God's Big Story, etc.) -The Bible App (You Version) -Bible Map by ploughboy.org -A prayer app (Such as Prayer NB) -squarequotes.church -Verses App

Americans spent $49 Billion dollars last year—in the midst of a recession—on anti-aging products and cosmetic procedures. Scripture, however, describes old age as a gift and gray hair as a crown. Jen Wilkin sits down with Nika Spaulding and Rebecca Carrell to talk about a healthy posture toward aging and a deeper appreciation for the older generations.Find Jen Wilkin at: https://www.jenwilkin.net/aboutListen to Knowing Faith on all podcast platforms.If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ; IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com or on Twitter: @TBStandridge

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by their spouses; Jeff Wilkin, Macy English, and Lauren Worley!Questions Covered in This Episode:Does JT quote Bavinck on date nights?How does it feel to be grandparents?Who is the “yes” parent and who is the “no” parent?What's your favorite episode of Knowing Faith so far this season?Do any of y'all ever listen to an episode and think - “Why did I marry a weirdo/nerd?”What does ministry partnership look like for each of us?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Knowing Faith Episode #38 -  Living with a TheologianThe Family Discipleship PodcastAffiliate links are used where appropriate. We earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:Are you ready to take your next step in theological training? Consider Midwestern Seminary and how our For the Church vision can equip you through formal theological education or one of our many free training resources we offer. Learn more about how to get started at www.mbts.edu/knowingfaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted from their patron supporters! To learn more and become a patron visit patreon.com/trainingthechurch.Questions Covered in This Episode:If we understand that Jesus, in His spiritual body, sits at the right hand of the Father after His ascension. How do we resolve the tension this presents to God's unchanging nature if before His ascension it was not Jesus in His spiritual body, particularly, but the Son of God that was at the Father's right hand?When reading the Psalms there often references to statutes, ordinances, laws, testimonies, commandments, and precepts given by God. Is there a significant difference in the meaning of these different words?I would love to hear each of you discuss the relationship between small groups and learning environments in your respective churches. How can these two spaces best complement one another without feeling competitive?What does a typical week look like for everyone (work, church, family, fun, rest time)?Would love your thoughts on good questions to explore with a teen in my home as we discuss this: Adam's sin resulted in all humanity being born with a sin nature and without Christ we 'can't not sin'. He believes it would've been more just for God to give each individual person a 'fruit on the tree' moment before they automatically 'receive' a sinful nature. In his view, we talk about someone who isn't a Christian choosing to sin, and yet at the same time, we believe that their nature is that they can't actually choose something different. This seems so contradictory to him. If God really wanted to give us a choice, why did he set us up to not be able to choose him first? Not us as in all humanity, but us as individuals. He doesn't think that 'we're human so we'd always fail' makes sense, because the reason that is true is because of the sin nature...so if it wasn't for that, we wouldn't necessarily fail.On the doctrine of simplicity: Is god wrath? I've heard God is love but has wrath. But is wrathful an attribute of God? If wrath is an attribute, then, in the new heavens and new earth, after judgement day, what is that wrath directed towards?"How did women in the OT share in the sign of the covenant?" How can something as important as the sign of the covenant between God's people could be reserved to something only men could do (aka. circumcision) and what if baptism as the sign of the new covenant was restricted to only men. Were women being left out of an essential part of what it meant to be in a relationship with God and his covenant people. Do y'all have any thoughts on this that might help resolve that tension?Often, we hear about heated conversations related to women as pastors but we never hear such discussions about single male pastors. But, of course Paul writes about singleness as something he recommends to the church. Was that only intended for his specific context? Or is it biblically unfaithful to exclusively have married men with families in pastoral or deacon roles?I have been focusing on Luke, and was freshly moved by the references to Mary treasuring up different revelations/experiences with Jesus (the shepherds visit after the angel of the Lord appearing to them and Jesus calling the temple his Father's house). Would it be appropriate to consider Luke as connecting Mary's experience with Psalm 119:11?Why is Ephesians off limits?Jen referred to Psalm 139 as the “lady Psalm,” - I'm wondering why she called it that?What are your takes on celebrating Christmas by incorporating Santa Claus and on celebrating Halloween. How do you go about making those decisions and giving grace to those who differ?If you could wave a magic wand, how would you organize a local church? What are the first three ministries you would focus on establishing in addition to the Sunday gathering?Kyle you have recommended several sci-fi or fantasy books or authors through the seasons. So far I have really enjoyed all of your recommendations could you make some more?The 6th command is “Do not Murder.” Why were the Israelites multiple times commanded to kill whole nations women and children?What obscure or lesser known and taught passages of the Bible are some of your favorites and deserve more notice?What about prophets/prophecy today? Is prophet a current office? What is a prophet today, or what is prophecy today? Can just anyone prophecy? Does any of it exist now?Considering recently the implications of The Father as the one who sends, I'm seeing James 1:17 in a new light. The Father is the one who sent Jesus, sends the Spirit, ... and is the direct sender of blessings? Is that what I should be taking away here? So a quick, heartfelt "Thank you, Jesus!" upon receipt of rain, provision, etc, may not be the best expression of gratitude, when it should be "Thank you, Father!"? Are we robbing God the Father of the worship due Him when we attribute His goodness to Christ? Are there other ways you can think of that we commonly misdirect worship to one person of the Godhead when it is deserved by the other (or ascribe it only to One when it should be to all Three)?Helpful Definitions:Prophet: Speaking on behalf of God.prophet: In tune with the Holy Spirit wanting to build up the life of the church.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Psalm 119:1-8, Psalm 19:7-9, Genesis 3:15-16, Luke 2:8-19, Luke 2:48-51, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 139, Kings 25, Exodus 1:15-21, Numbers 27:1-11, 1 Samuel 28, James 1:17The Chalcedonian Creed“Santa, Strategically” by Jen Wilkin“Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkein“Red Rising” by Pierce Brown“Wingfeather Saga” by Andrew Peterson“Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman“The Terminal List” by Jack Carr10 Commandments Hand SignsAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. 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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back for season 10 of Knowing Faith! In this episode, they take a look back at past seasons, why they started the podcast, and why they still do it today!Questions Covered in This Episode:What's your elevator pitch for Knowing Faith?What's changed over the last ten seasons? What have been some of the unique challenges and opportunities?Why do we do this?What are standout moments/highlights?Did you ever think we'd start more podcasts?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Gospel Coalition Conference: Code: KNOWINGFAITHKnowing Faith Episode #4 - Are Catholics and Protestants One Big Family with Dr. Gregg AllisonKnowing Faith Episode #49 - A Conversation with Dr. Ligon DuncanKnowing Faith Episode #87 - Imago Dei and the Cultural Mandate with Dr. Russell MooreKnowing Faith Episode #12 - The Holy Spirit with Tim MackieKnowing Faith Episode #50 - Live from Proclaim TruthSponsors:During the month of January, Midwestern Seminary is offering an exclusive book giveaway to listeners of Knowing Faith. Learn more about how to receive your free book or enter the giveaway at MBTS.edu/knowingfaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Season 10 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on January 26! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 10 as they cover the doctrine of salvation!Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to be covering this season?What guests can we expect to hear from in season 10?Sponsors:During the month of January, Midwestern Seminary is offering an exclusive book giveaway to listeners of Knowing Faith. Learn more about how to receive your free book or enter the giveaway at MBTS.edu/knowingfaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer listeners' questions!Questions Covered in This Episode:Is it necessary to categorize God's attributes as communicable v.s. Incommunicable? It seems like the incommunicable attributes are just communicable attributes cranked up?Has Kyle gotten any better at brushing his teeth?How would you interpret John 14:28 in light of the Trinity?How essential is formal ministry training versus experience/time for lay leaders?What was a highlight of 2022 for each of you? Would love an update from each of you personally and professionally too: Any new projects or adventures in 2023?What is the number one concern on your heart for the church as we head into a new year?What is a song (or a lyric from a song) in the advent season that resonates in a meaningful or impactful way in your life and heart, as you reflect on the birth of Christ?Can you know God without knowing the attributes of God? Should a believer be able to name His attributes?Is there now a difference between the people of Israel and the elect? Or are the elect now considered God's chosen people?Any chance you will spend more time on Calvinism in the future? The topic scares a lot of people, including myself, but I'm wondering if I should continue to go to a church that believes this, even if I don't?Is it heretical or heterodox when one does not believe in the Trinity but in modalism (think Oneness Pentecostals)?Why are you guys so awesome?Years ago I had a friend in the psychiatric profession and He said some individuals are pure evil–this leads to my question: Is possession by demons, evil spirits, still occurring?Helpful Definitions:Nestorianism: Overemphasizes the two natures of the Son and essentially separates them.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 14:28, John 13-17, John 3, Genesis 3, 1 Peter 5:8“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin“In His Image” by Jen Wilkin“O Come all Ye Faithful”“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”“Of the Father's Love Begotten”“Joy to the World”Phylicia Masonheimer“The Joy of Calvinism” by Greg ForsterThe Journeywomen PodcastAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Matthew Barrett to discuss some big picture ideas on the Doctrine of God. Questions Covered in This Episode:Why did you write “None Greater?”Is an attribute of God something God has or something God is?What do we lose if we lose the Divine Simplicity of God?When we talk about some of these attributes, love for example, how does saying that God is love or that God loves not challenge the doctrine of impassibility? Does God have an emotional life? If not, then how does saying “God loves you” mean anything?What do we do with language that seems to communicate that God is passionate?Can you give a brief explanation of the doctrine of the eternal functional subordination of the Son and what you think of it?Why do you find this view concerning?Helpful Definitions:Divine Simplicity: The incomprehensible God we are speaking of is without parts, His essence is His attributes and His attributes is His essence.Pure Actuality: God is so alive and complete and therefore, never has to be changed, acted upon or moved. He is life without measure.Passive Potency: We have potential that has to be activated in order to be brought to completion. Theistic Mutualism, Theistic Personalism, Mono Polytheism: Describing the God of modern theology in broad strokes. This God is one but not all that different from gods in polytheistic religions. These are gods that might feel comforting to us at first but not that we would worship in the endImmutable: From eternity past to eternity future God is unchanging. God is always the same.Aseity: God is a se, or has aseity: He is self-existent and self-sufficient. Impassibility: God is without passions.Passions: Exist whenever a finite creature is acted upon by, effected by, or even changed by something external to ourself; a change occurs within that moves you.Eternal Functional Subordination: The way we should think of the trinity is in terms of roles and relationships of hierarchy, authority, and submission. The Father has greater authority and power than the Son (Still equal in essence). The Holy Spirit is functionally lower still.Guest Bio:Dr. Matthew Barrett is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine. He is the author of numerous books including: Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit, None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God and God's Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 4, Isaiah 40-45, 1 John, 1 Samuel 15, Philippians 2“None Greater” by Matthew Barrett“Confessions” by Saint AugustineNicene Creed“Does God Suffer?” by Thomas WeinandyWestminster ConfessionLondon Baptist of Faith“The Impassable God of the Bible: Replying to Some Objections” by Wesley Hill“Simply Trinity” by Matthew BarrettAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Kyle Worley is joined by Elizabeth Woodson to talk about a new podcast joining the Training the Church Family, “Starting Place w/ Elizabeth Woodson”!Questions Covered in This Episode:How do you know the Knowing Faith crew?What were some of the Core Classes that you ran at TVCI?Do you feel like you have a lot of speaking events right now?What is “From Beginning to Forever”?What the pitch for “Embrace your Life”?Why give your time and attention to a podcast and why are you the right person to do this?Who are the kind of people you want to have on the show?What are some topics you are going to cover in the first season?Guest Bio:Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible teacher, author, and the Founder & CEO of The Woodson Institute. She is passionate about equipping believers to understand the rich theological truths of Scripture. Most recently, Elizabeth served on staff at The Village Church as the Institute Classes and Curriculum Director. She also worked as the Single Life Coordinator at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education. She is a contributing author for World on Fire and the author of the book Embrace Your Life and From Beginning To Forever. Follow her on Instagram.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Village Church Institute“From Beginning to Forever” by Elizabeth Woodson“Embrace Your Life” by Elizabeth WoodsonThe Family Discipleship PodcastConfronting ChristianityTraining the Church Newsletter (bottom of page)Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is faithful and patient.Questions Covered in This Episode:What does it mean when we say that God is faithful?How and where do we see God's faithfulness in scripture?Why is meditation upon God's faithfulness important?Where have we seen it in our own lives?Is God patient?When and how do we practice patience?Helpful Definitions:Communicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that can also become true of us.Faithful: His character and His actions are utterly consistent. What He does is the perfect outflow of who He is.Patient: “The ability to take a great deal of punishment from evil people or circumstances without losing ones temper, without becoming irritated or angry, or without taking vengeance.” Baker Bible DictionaryMakrothumia (μακροθυμία, ας, ἡ): Greek term for long-suffering.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Exodus 3:14, 2 Timothy 2:13, Revelation 16, Habakkuk, Hebrews 2:17“Before the Throne of God Above”Baker Bible DictionaryAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is merciful and gracious.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who is this God we are talking about?What is the difference between an incommunicable and a communicable attribute?What is mercy and grace and are they different?Where do we see God's mercy and grace?How do we practice mercy and grace?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 which is fully God, yet there is One God.Incommunicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that are only true of God and are not true of anyone else.Communicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that can also become true of us.Justice: Given what we deserve.Mercy: Not getting what we deserve.Grace: Getting what we do not deserve. God doing for us that which we could never do for ourselves.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Psalm 51:1, Matthew 18:21-35“Christian Theology” by Millard EricksonAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is Good and Wise.Questions Covered in This Episode:It's a dangerous business talking about goodness and wisdom in our current moment isn't it?What does it mean to call something good?Is God good? How do we know?Out of all of God's communicable attributes, this one appears to me to be the one that may get called into question the most. Don't you think?What is your objective moral framework if it is not God?What does it mean to call someone wise?What is the difference between wisdom and omniscience?What does it mean to be a wise person?Why is it good news that God is wise and good?The scriptures warn us that the wisdom of God is foolishness to man, what are practical examples of that?What is one way I can move forward in pursuing wisdom?Helpful Definitions:Communicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that can also become true of us.Goodness: The sum total of all perfections.Wise: Taking a moral framework (goodness) and applying it in ways that lead to blessing and flourishing for their life and those around them.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1, Psalm 27:13, Romans 11, Romans 8, Psalm 1, Proverbs 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1-2, James 3:17“Thursday Murder Club” by Richard OsmanDwell Bible AppAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is Holy & Loving.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who is God?What's an incommunicable attribute?What's a communicable attribute?What does it mean to say God is holy?Is holiness a communicable attribute?How does holiness relate to the concepts of justice and righteousness?What does it mean to say God is love?How is God's love different from what we often think of when we hear the word love?Is love a communicable attribute? How does that shape the way we love others?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 which is fully God, yet there is One God.Incommunicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that are only true of God and are not true of anyone else.Communicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that can also become true of us.Holy: Utter purity of character.Sanctification: The Spirit is our Helper as we grow in holiness through obedience to God's commands.Just: To be holy in dealings with other people.Righteous: Someone is holy; in alignment with the character of God.Loving: A static disposition of the will towards His people.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Isaiah 6, Exodus 15:11, 1 Samuel 2:2, Leviticus 11:44-45, 19:2,  20:26, Matthew 5:48, 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:3 & 7Training the Church CohortTexas BibleAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Adam Ramsey to discuss what it means that God is omnipotent and sovereign.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why did you write Truth on Fire? What did you learn while reading, studying, and writing?What do we mean when we say God is omnipotent?Why is it good that God is all-powerful?How is omnipotence different from sovereignty?How are we supposed to think about humans who hold power and authority as it relates to God's power and authority?When people think about God's omnipotence and sovereignty, what do you think is one of the first hurdles to embracing this truth?How should I feel about God's omnipotence and sovereignty?Guest Bio:Adam Ramsey leads Liberti Church on the Gold Coast of Australia. He serves as the network director of Acts 29 Asia Pacific and he is the author of Truth on Fire: Gazing at God until your Heart Sings.Helpful Definitions:Omnipotent: All-powerful.Sovereignty: He has the authority to use His power.Transcendent: He is other (by an infinite extent).Imminent: God is near to his creation.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Isaiah 40: 28-30, Genesis 1-3, Romans 13, Colossians 1:29, Philippians 2:1-4“Truth on Fire” by Adam Ramsey“Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. Tozer“Playing God” by Andy Crouch“Strong and Weak” by Andy Crouch“Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God” J.I. PackerAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is Omnipresent & Omniscient.Questions Covered in This Episode:What does omnipresence mean?How do we reconcile the fact that God is Spirit with our understanding of God as Trinity?I have a spirit and I have a body, that is different from God being Spirit?How does technology play into the illusion of omnipresence?But what about the Son of God, he can't be omnipresent can he? He's in a body?Why is this good news?What does omniscience mean?If God knows everything, is he cruel or powerless?Helpful Definitions:Omnipresence: Everywhere fully present.Deism: The belief that God created something and then stepped away from his creation. God is absent and careless about his creation. Pantheism: The belief that God is a 1:1 correlation with His creation. God is powerless because he is his creation.Extra Calvinisticum: Teaching that Christ's divine nature cannot be enclosed or imprisoned within a human nature, but remains infinite despite being in union with a finite body.Trinitarianism: God eternally exists as one essence in 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.Transubstantiation (Catholicism) - The view of the Lord's Supper that the conversion of the whole substance of the bread and wine into the whole substance of the body and blood of Christ.  Consubstantiation (Lutheranism) - The view of the Lord's Supper that the substances both of the body and blood of Christ and of the bread and the wine coexist in union with each other. Memorial (Anabaptist) - The view of the Lord's Supper that the Eucharist is merely symbolic in nature.Spiritual Presence (Reformed) - The view of the Lord's Supper that teaches that in the elements and in the proceedings of communion Christ is spiritually present with his people.Omniscience: All things are known effortlessly and instantly.Eternal: Not bound by time.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Isaiah 44:20, Psalm 139:7, Psalm 74, Job 8:9“Enchanted Objects” by David RoseHeidelberg CatechismBelgic Confession of FaithSerial PodcastAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is Eternal and Immutable.Questions Covered in This Episode:What's an incommunicable attribute? How is this different from a communicable attribute?Am I an eternal creature?What does eternal mean?Why is this crucial to our view of God?What verse identifies that God is eternal?What does it mean to say that God is immutable?Why does suggesting that God changes present problems?What about passages that seem to indicate that God didn't know or changed his mind?Why is this good news for us?Helpful Definitions:Genesis 1-2, 1 Timothy 1:17, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 92, Revelation 21:6, Colossians 1:15-20, Genesis 18:16-33, Exodus 32:7-14, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6, Numbers 23:19, Exodus 3:14, Psalm 90:12Incommunicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that are only true of God and are not true of anyone else.Communicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that can also become true of us.Eternal: Not bound by time.Deism: The belief that God created something and then stepped away from his creation. God is absent and careless about his creation. Pantheism: The belief that God is a 1:1 correlation with His creation. God is powerless because he is his creation.Immutable: From eternity past to eternity future God is unchanging. God is always the same.Omniscient: All things are known effortlessly and instantly.Omnipotent: All powerful.Archetypal Knowledge: The knowledge that God has of Himself alone.Ectypal Knowledge: The knowledge that God offers His creatures that we can have through general revelation through His creation, through special revelation in scripture, and in Christ.Anthropomorphic: A way of expressing, in humanly understandable terms, something that is true.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” by Jaron & Katherine KaminAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is Self-Existent & Self-Sufficient.Questions Covered in This Episode:What's an incommunicable attribute of God?Who created God?What does God need to survive?What do we mean when we say that God is “self-existent?” How is this different from saying God is “self-sufficient?”What is Aseity?How do we know, from scripture, that God is self-existent and self-sufficient?Why is this crucial to our doctrine of God?Why is it good news?Helpful Definitions:Incommunicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that are only true of God and are not true of anyone else.Communicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that can also become true of us.Self-existent: God is the origin of all things, uncreated.Self-sufficient: God is lacking in nothing, He needs nothing.Independent: Not dependent on anything in order to exist.Aseity: God is a se, or has aseity: He is self-existent and self-sufficient. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1:1, Romans 11, Acts 17:24-28Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is infinite and incomprehensible.Questions Covered in This Episode:What do we mean by “the attributes of God?”What is the difference between incommunicable and communicable attributes?What do we mean by “God is infinite?”What does it mean that God is incomprehensible?Why is this not a problem? What if there is a hidden part of God that I don't know about, and it's not good?Why is it good news that God is infinite and incomprehensible?Helpful Definitions:Attribute: Something that is true about God, who he is.Incommunicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that are only true of God and are not true of anyone else.Communicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that can also become true of us.Infinite: No limit of any kind.Omnipotent: All powerful.Omniscient: All things are known effortlessly and instantly.Revelation: The self-disclosure of God. God Himself is the sole and proper witness to himself.General Revelation: God reveals his divine attributes in the world.Special Revelation: God reveals who He is in the Word of God incarnate and the Word of God inscripturated.Incomprehensible: Not able to be fully understood.Apophatic (Negative) Theology: We cannot in language or in knowledge know or rightly articulate the perfect goodness of the nature and character of God. So a more adequate solution than to use words that fail to describe who and what God is, is to use words that describe what he is not.Gnosticism: A heresy that plagued the early church. One of the main teachings of Gnosticism was that all physical matter is evil and all spiritual and immaterial things are good. Therefore, the Gnostic view of life was that death would free of us from the physical evil we can't escape. Gnostics taught that after death, humans left their earthly bodies behind and enjoyed an immortal, spiritual presence with God.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 17:24-28, Psalm 139:6, 17-18, Psalm 90:2, 1 Corinthians 2:10, John 17:3Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to answer the question, why is it important to emphasize the role of the whole Godhead, the Trinity, in the book of Acts?Questions Covered in This Episode:You wrote a book called the Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts. Why is it important to pan out and emphasize the role of the whole Godhead, the Trinity in the book of Acts?Why does this matter?Guest Bio: Dr. Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program and Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition he is the author of many books including but not limited to; commentary on Acts, The Visual Word: An Illustrated Guide to the New Testament Books, The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts, and the recently released Political Gospel.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 2:33, Acts 15:4, Acts 21, Philippians 2:13“The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts” by Patrick SchreinerAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Ligonier Ministries The State of Theology survey and why it matters.Questions Covered in This Episode:How did we get here?What does this say about where we are at?What is a catechesis?Where do we go from here?What is the role of the/your church?Helpful Definitions:Catechesis: A system of instruction that typically relies on a structure of Q&A for the purposes of helping, historically illiterate people or people who could not yet read, begin to dwell on, contemplate, meditate on or memorize truths about something.For Christian purposes it is God and His story. A teaching device that is used for systematic instruction along a clearly defined scope and sequence of what the Christian story is, Christian belief is, and Christian formation is.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Romans 12:1-2The State of Theology by LigonierNew City CatechismHeidelberg CatechismWestminster Shorter CatechismTraining the Church CohortAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss and define the communicable attributes of God.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are communicable attributes?Are the communicable attributes one of the ways we reflect the image of God?Are communicable attributes something God is or something God possesses?Are communicable attributes true of each person in the Godhead?How are they different from incommunicable attributes (what we discussed last episode)?How do we maintain a distinction between Creator and creature without minimizing the reality and depth of the shared communicable attributes?Helpful Definitions:Attribute: Something that is true about God, who he is.Communicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that can also become true of us.Holy, loving, just, good, merciful, gracious, faithful, patient, truthful, wiseAnthropomorphic: A way of expressing, in humanly understandable terms, something that is true.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 3:16, 1 John 5:3“In His Image” by Jen WilkinKnowing Faith: Episode # 158 – What is God like? Incommunicable Attributes“Creation Regained” by Albert WoltersAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss and define the incommunicable attributes of God.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is an incommunicable attribute?How are God's attributes related to God's nature? Are they something God possesses or words to describe what/who God is?What are some examples of incommunicable attributes?Does this make God unknowable? If he is so “other,” is it possible for us to truly know him?How do the incommunicable attributes shape the way we view God, the world, ourselves?Are the incommunicable attributes true of all the persons of the Godhead?Helpful Definitions:Attribute: Something that is true about God, who he is.Incommunicable Attribute: Things that are true about God, that are only true of God and are not true of anyone else.Omnipresent: Everywhere fully present.Omniscient: All things are known effortlessly and instantly.Omnipotent: All powerful.Infinite: No limit of any kind.Sovereign: He has the authority to use His power.Incomprehensible: Not able to be fully understood.Eternal: Not bound by time.Transcendent: He is other (by an infinite extent).Imminent: God is near to his creation.Divine Hiddenness: In God's infinitude we cannot fully grasp all that He is. There is part of the divine life of God that is hidden from our view. Self-Existent: The origin of all things.Self-Sufficient: He needs nothing.Immutable: God is always the same.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Isaiah 6“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin“The Wonderful Works of God” by Herman BavinckAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Jason DeRouchie to answer the question, what does the revelation of God's name in the Old Testament tell us about the nature and character of God?Questions Covered in This Episode:What does the revelation of God's name in the Old Testament tell us about the nature and character of God?Yahweh as a name is capturing both God as creator and God as redeemer. Is that accurate?Helpful Definitions:Yahweh: He causes to be everything that follows. He is the only uncaused one.Azariah: Yahweh is my help.Elijah: My God is Yahweh.Zechariah: Yahweh remembers.Guest Bio: Dr. Jason DeRouchie is the Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author or contributing editor to many books including but not limited to; 40 Questions about Biblical Theology, A Modern Grammar for Biblical Hebrew, and What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus' Bible. He also serves as content developer and global trainer with Hands to the Plow Ministries.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Exodus 3, Romans 11:36, Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 40:26, Ecclesiastes 7:13, Isaiah 45:7, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 104:30, Ecclesiastes 11:5, Hebrews 1:3, Isaiah 4:5, Isaiah 65:17, Revelation 21:4, Philippians 2:12-13“Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. LewisAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Gregg Allison to continue their discussion on the doctrine of God by discussing God the Son.Questions Covered in This Episode:When we refer to God the Spirit, we refer to him as the third person of the Godhead, does this mean he is in third place?From where and when has God the Spirit come?Who created God the Spirit?What does it mean to say that God the Spirit is eternally proceeding?Why was it significant in the early church to clarify that the Spirit proceeded from the Father and the Son?What are common questions when it comes to the Holy Spirit?Should we pray to the Holy Spirit?What do we do with the language, Holy Spirit come fill this room or come be with us?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 which is fully God, yet there is One God.Monotheism: The belief and worship of only one God, as opposed to multiple gods. The Triune God is one in essence, with one nature, one will, and one power without subordination among the Persons of the Godhead.Eternally Begotten: The Son's unique attribute in relation to the Father and the Spirit: the Son is sourced in the Father, but there was never a time when the Son began. All things are from the Father, through the Son, and by the Spirit.Eternal Procession: The Holy Spirit's unique attribute in relation to the Father and Son: He has always come from the Father and the Son and will continue to do so forever. All things are from the Father, through the Son, and by the Spirit.Spiration: BreatheResources Mentioned in This Episode:John 15:26-27, John 13-16“The Holy Spirit” by Dr. Gregg Allison“God, Gift, and Guide” by Dr. Gregg AllisonKnowing Faith Episode #4 – Are Catholics and Protestants One Big Family?Knowing Faith Episode #77 – The Holy Spirit“Delighting in the Trinity” by Michael ReevesAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Jason Allen to answer the question, how does a big view of God shape the way we preach and teach God's word?Questions Covered in This Episode:How does a big view of God shape the way we preach and teach God's word?What text would you pick to preach a big view of God?Helpful Definitions:Sovereign: God rules and reigns over all, from Genesis to Revelation, from eternity past to eternity future, from before we are born until after we are gone.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.”Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Romans 8Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the doctrine of God by talking about God the Son.Questions Covered in This Episode:When we refer to God the Son, we refer to him as the second person of the Godhead, does this mean he is in second place?From where and when has God the Son come? Who created God the Son?What does it mean to say that God the Son is eternally begotten?How does this shape the way we talk about God the Son?Does Jesus have one will or two?What relationship does God the Son have to the Father?What is the definition of Open Theism?What is the error in Open Theism and Eternal Function Subordination?What is the distinction between the Son and the Holy Spirit when they are both sent?Why is this view of the Son of God better?Is it possible to talk too much about God the Son, or emphasize him too much over the Father or the Holy 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 which is fully God, yet there is One God.Eternally Begotten: The Son's unique attribute in relation to the Father and the Spirit: the Son is sourced in the Father, but there was never a time when the Son began. All things are from the Father, through the Son, and by the Spirit. Homoousios: Same essenceHomoiousios: Like essenceGod Ad Extra / Economic Trinity: What God Does.A view of the Trinity focused on God in the history of redemption, or the functional acts (economies) of the Godhead in the creation and salvation of the world; this perspective is distinguished from that of the immanent Trinity.God Ad Intra / Immanent Trinity: Who God is.The view that centers on the Trinity in and of Himself, or the internal relations between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as present (immanent) only to Himself (c.f. Jn 1:1-2,18); this perspective is distinguished from that of the economic Trinity.Inseparable Operations: That which any person of the Godhead does, is rightly attributed to God. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.Monothelitism: Jesus has one will. This was denied.Dyothelitism: Jesus has two wills; the divine will and the human will. One person with two natures.Tritheism: Views the three persons of the Trinity as three distinct gods.Eternal Functional Subordination of the Son: A position that subordinates the Son's divine will to the Father's divine will.Social Trinitarianism: The view that God is only his activity in the world.Open Theism: The view that God is subject to some of the creaturely limitations or some of the operations of the world in ways that we are subject to.Christocentric Trinitarianism: The very persons of Father, Son, and Spirit are to highlight God the Son; He is the image of the invisible God and the one that the Spirit is supposed to show us.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Chick-fil-AJohn 5:26, Colossians 1:15-20, Matthew 24:36, Mark 13:30-32, Hebrews 1:1-4, Philippians 2:1-11“On the Incarnation” by Saint AthanasiusAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion on the doctrine of God by talking about God the Father.Questions Covered in This Episode:Continuing the discussion from our last episode, let's talk about the economic trinity and immanent trinity.When we refer to God the Father, we refer to him as the first person of the Godhead: What does that mean?Who created God the Father?From where and when has God the Father come?What does it mean to say that God is eternally unbegotten?How is God the Father related to God the Son and God the Spirit?Helpful Definitions:God Ad Extra / Economic Trinity: What God Does.A view of the Trinity focused on God in the history of redemption, or the functional acts (economies) of the Godhead in the creation and salvation of the world; this perspective is distinguished from that of the immanent Trinity.God Ad Intra / Immanent Trinity: Who God is.The view that centers on the Trinity in and of Himself, or the internal relations between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as present (immanent) only to Himself (c.f. Jn 1:1-2,18); this perspective is distinguished from that of the economic Trinity. Eternally Unbegotten: The Father's unique attribute in relation to the Son and the Spirit: The Father is the first origin of all things and without origin himself. All things are from the Father, through the Son, and by the Spirit.Perichoresis (περιχώρησις): The mutual relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“Delighting in the Trinity” by Michael ReevesRomans 8:15, Hebrews 12:6Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what it means that God is one and why it is essential to our faith. Questions Covered in This Episode:What is doctrine? What is the doctrine of God?Why does the doctrine of God matter?What does it mean to say that God is one?What drives the polytheistic impulse in the human heart? Why is it better that God is one?Is the oneness of God crucial? Why?What is different from being unitarian and monotheistic?How does oneness relate to the doctrine of divine simplicity?What pitfalls do we need to steer clear of here?Helpful Definitions:Doctrine: A belief, a creed, or a commonly held belief by a group of people.Doctrine of God: The basic belief about who God is, what He is like, what He is doing and acting in the world, so that we can appropriately know Him.Trinitarianism: God eternally exists as one essence and three distinct persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each of which is fully God, yet there is One God.Divine Simplicity: God doesn't have attributes, God is attributes. He is not made up of parts, every attribute he has (love, justice, holiness) is God.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Deuteronomy 6:4-9Nicene Creed“Delighting in the Trinity” by Michael ReevesAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley kick off Season 9 talking about what doctrine is and why the doctrine of God matters.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why does the doctrine of God matter?What is a doctrine? When we say the “doctrine of ______,” what are we saying?How do we come to doctrine? (Bible, history, experience, etc.)What role does community play in doctrine?What are some of the crucial issues in considering the doctrine of God?Helpful Definitions:Doctrine: A belief, a creed, or a commonly held belief by a group of people.Revelation/Apocalypse: Disclosing or a veil being opened.Doctrine of God: The basic belief about who God is, what He is like, what He is doing and acting in the world, so that we can appropriately know Him.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 5:1-12, Romans 9-11, 1 Timothy 1:13, Romans 1:20“Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John CalvinKnowing Faith Season 8“The Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. TozerAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Discover how Midwestern Seminary can equip you to more faithfully serve your church through formal theological education or FREE For the Church resources we provide: mbts.edu/KnowingFaithOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Season 9 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 25! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 9 as they cover the doctrine of God!Questions Covered in This Episode:So what are we talking about this season?Why is the doctrine of God so crucial?What are some topics we might cover?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin“In His Image” by Jen WilkinAmazon 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 | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting ChristianitySupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted from their patron supporters! To learn more and become a patron visit patreon.com/knowingfaith.Questions Covered in This Episode:We've heard (and subsequently forgotten) the title of JT's dissertation. Jen and Kyle, if you had to write a dissertation, what would it be on?My new pastor has grown a lot from his UPC roots, but isn't quite where I'm at in regards to the trinity. I appreciate that He is looking to the Word and growing, but this is still my biggest concern. He says if NT Wright is a trinitarian, then so is he. I don't have context to interpret that well. He's also leery of the word “persons” when speaking of the trinity, but does affirm distinction and oneness. He agrees that Father is not Son, etc, but all three are one God. Can you speak a bit about what I am losing if I agree to disagree here? Is there a major loss in saying ‘three beings, one God' instead?Our pastor views keeping a Sabbath as wise and beneficial, but doesn't believe it's necessarily a command we have to keep. Is this true?For Kyle, would you be willing to talk about your relationship with foster care? I'd love to hear about your theology surrounding foster care, and how your faith informs how you've participated in caring for foster children and/or their families.What habits have you guys found to be the most beneficial for your spiritual life and family life?How do you, in your personal lives find the balance between Christian liberty and holiness, particularly as it pertains to your Christian witness?What is Phoebe's role in the delivery of Romans? When you were in elementary school, what would we have found you usually doing during recess....tetherball? Trading baseball cards? Bullying kids for their lunch money?Were Adam and Eve indwelt by the Spirit? Did they lose him? And is the Holy Spirit's indwelling of believers now a restoring of what was broken in the garden?Can you speak pastorally and practically about transitioning out of ministry in a small church that's not in the best of health? Have any of you had any experience with graciously handing over your sheep in a church you have deep concerns about?Can y'all talk about alcohol?... And cannabis too. Let's assume for discussion purposes that it's legal for both medical and recreational use, at the state and federal levels. Should it be lumped in with how we view alcohol use? All of you seem to like reading and read a lot. Is it innate or an acquired skill? Do you have tips to be a better reader? How can I not dislike reading so much?How do you have gospel-centered conversations with close people in your life who are not believers?Manuscript or outline when giving a message?@Kyle Worley, I believe you've said plant and animal death is amoral (i.e., plant and animal death could occur before the fall because their life and death doesn't go against God's created order and will as human death does). Recently, a family member got upset by my choice to eliminate mice from my home via execution instead of relocation. This brought about the discussion of whether plants and animals have souls. I'm curious to hear y'all's evidence on morality surrounding plants and animals.Jen, if you could talk to your 30 year old self, what advice would you give her specifically related to teaching the Bible?What do we mean when we say we're evangelical? Meaning-evangelical as opposed to what?Helpful Definitions: Evangelical: From the Greek term euangelion. Bebbington's Quadrilateral: Belief in the Bible. This is God's word, it's authoritative for our life, it's the story of the world, and we submit ourselves to it. The cross. The most definitive event in human history, this is where we find our redemption, our reconciliation to God, atonement, justification.The concept of being born again. The cross and the giving of the Holy Spirit is something that needs to happen. The cross isn't s concept that is meaningful for you until you have realized I am a sinner in need of redemption, reconciliation, and ultimately regeneration.Activism. We want to be engaged in our world in biblically meaningful ways to extend God's cultural mandate or the great commission to the ends of the earth.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The Family Discipleship Podcast“Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin“Cannabis and the Christian” by Todd Miles“Food Trucks in Babylon” Podcast“Confessions” by Augustine“A Non-Anxious Presence” by Mark SayersAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Explore the Southern Seminary degree programs designed to equip you to be more effective in full-time ministry or as a lay leader: SBTS.EDU/EXPLOREFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss complementarianism and why a healthy ecclesiology is important for this conversation. Before you listen to this episode be sure to listen to Knowing Faith Episode #44 – A Generous Complementarianism.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a pastor?Why is there confusion over this office/title?How is this title misused?Who can be a pastor?How does the office of pastor relate to the priesthood of all believers?Who is qualified to do what? (Non-qualified men, women, non pastors, etc.)How should some of the other ongoing conversations among evangelicals and Southern Baptists shape the way we approach these questions?Helpful Definitions:Pastor: Office an elder, bishop, overseer, pastor. Defined and reserved for qualified men, who are ordained, to function and hold the office in local churches of what it means to be a pastor/elder/shepherd.Episkopos (ἐπίσκοπος)Presbyteros (πρεσβύτερος)Poimenas (ποιμένας)Anthropology: The doctrine of humanity.Ecclesiology: The doctrine of the church.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Knowing Faith Episode #44 – A Generous ComplementarianismEphesians 4:11“Saddleback Female Pastors Debate Raises Bigger Questions for the SBC” Christianity Today ArticleTraining the Church CohortAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Sponsors:Explore the Southern Seminary degree programs designed to equip you to be more effective in full-time ministry or as a lay leader: SBTS.EDU/EXPLOREFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaith