Podcasts about midwestern seminary

*This Episode was originally published on 06/10/2019. Jamie Dunlop serves as an associate pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, overseeing administration and adult education as well as several The post The Pastor and Church Budgeting appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how we can approach theologians who had slaves in a way that is helpful and honest. Questions Covered in This Episode: Can we learn from theologians who had slaves? What's the why/who behind this question? How do we approach learning from theologians who had slaves? The Bible doesn't condemn the institution of slavery - does it? How do we make sense of passages like Ephesians 5 or the Letter to Philemon? Can we learn from theologians who endorsed slavery? What makes this conversation so difficult? Is part of it because we are in the Global West? How did slavery function in the Bible? What should we expect from our theological influences? How do we approach them in a way that is helpful and honest? How does Hebrews 11-12 reflect this? How does cancel culture interact with this? Helpful Definitions: Ex opere operato: By the thing acted, operation happens. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Ephesians 5, Philemon, Hebrews 11-12 Deep Discipleship Program “City of God” by Saint Augustine “Confessions” by Saint Augustine “Suma Theologica” by Thomas Aquinas “Religious Affections” by Jonathan Edwards “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin “Augustine of Hippo: A Biography” by Peter Brown “Jonathan Edwards: A Life” by George M. Marsden Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*This Episode was originally published on 06/03/2019. This week, we highlight a previous episode where I interviewed Dr. Jared C. Wilson about his book, The Gospel-Driven Church. Today, Dr. Jared C. The post The Pastor and the Gospel-Driven​ Church appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what roles men & women can have in the local church and why it matters. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we talking about this? What/who is a pastor? What is preaching? What is the qualification for the office of pastor? Who can preach to the assembled congregation? Who can make disciples in the life of the local church? What about 1 Timothy 2:12? What about Phoebe, Priscilla, and Aquila? What about Deacons (1 Timothy 3:11)? Helpful Definitions: Presbuteros (πρεσβύτερος): Elder/pastor Gynaikos (γυναικός): Wife/woman Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1 Timothy 2-3, Romans 16:3 Happy Complementarians SBC Truth & Unity Amendment BFM 2000 Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*This Episode was originally published on 03/29/2026. A seasoned pastor, church planter, and theological educator, Wes planted and led Christ Memorial Church for nearly three decades and has spent years The post Ministry in New England appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a thought-level discussion on what Christians should think of public schools requiring bible reading. Questions Covered in This Episode: What should Christians think of public schools requiring Bible reading? Are public schools a place where religious education happens or should happen? What is the role of education? Is education a human right? Whose is the primary responsibility to educate? What is the good of public school? How can someone be involved in public school? Why is the Bible part of the curriculum in Texas schools now? Should public schools require Bible reading, and why? Should other religious texts be included in required reading? What is a potential problem with the Bible being taught in public school? What text are they including? What are they missing? How is this the same or different than the posting of the Ten Commandments? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Romans 5, 1 Corinthians Deep Discipleship Program “Forming Souls in an AI Future” by Ben Sasse “Should the ten Commandments be Posted Publicly Part 1” “Should the ten Commandments be Posted Publicly Part 2” Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*This episode was originally published on 9/9/2025. In this week's episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner discussing “New Creation Millennialism.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean The post New Creation Millennialism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Season 17 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 13th! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 17. Questions Covered in This Episode: What topics are we covering in Season 17? How is the question episode format going? How can I submit a question for this season? How can I listen to episodes early? What episode are you most looking forward to this season? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Apple Podcast Review Training the Church Patreon Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Knowing Faith. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*This Episode was originally published on 04/06/2026. In this conversation, Dr. Vanhoozer sits down with Dr. Allen to discuss his upbringing and theological development. Kevin J. Vanhoozer is presently Research Professor of The post Special Q&A with Kevin Vanhoozer appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Kyle Worley is joined by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia to discuss their book “Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why Gen Alpha and why now? Who is Gen Alpha? How do we reach them with the gospel? What are some misunderstandings of Gen Alpha? Does the church strategically withdraw or strategically engage them? What is the value of peer-to-peer and peer-to-adult relationships for Gen Alpha? Have we overestimated the value of peer-to-peer relationships? What is one way a family or the church can meaningfully engage in discipleship for Gen Alpha? Guest Bio: Shane Pruitt is the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board. He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Rockwall, Texas, with their six children: Raygen, Harper, Titus, Morris, Elliot, and Glory. Shane has been in ministry for more than twenty years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He holds a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, a master's degree in history, and a Ph.D. in clinical Christian counseling. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Shelly Melia serves as Associate Dean and Program Director for the Master of Arts in Children's Ministry and the Master of Arts in Family Ministry in the Graduate School of Ministry at Dallas Baptist University. She speaks throughout the nation at children's and family ministry conferences. She is a repeat speaker at Lifeway's ETCH, Children's Pastor Conference, Heart of the Child, Early Childhood Christian Network, the Child Discipleship Forum, and D-6 Family Ministry conferences. She has been featured on podcasts with Lifeway and D-6 and been a speaker for Baptist conventions in Oklahoma, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. She is a board member of the Disciple Leaders Network, served as the President of the Board for the Early Childhood Christian Network, and is a consultant for Single Parent Ministries. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: “Reaching Generation Alpha” by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mailbag is full! In this installment of our regular listener-submitted feature, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz dig into the private reserves of messages in order to tackle questions and topics like siblings serving on an elder team, theological triage in speaking engagements, what new members should ask about the church they're joining, finding your preaching voice, and differences of views among elders. As always, if you'd like to submit a question or topic for the Mailbag, you can email us at mailbag@ftc.co

*This episode was originally published on 9/22/2025. In this week's episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Don Whitney to discuss “The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.” Dr. Whitney is The post The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Kyle Worley is joined by Lauren & Tyler to discuss the story of “The Pilgrim's Progress.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Lithos? What is Pilgrims' Progress? Why should everyone read it? What is it an allegory for? Why did the book's popularity fade?  Why is there a renewed interest? Why would you tell a family that this story is worth their time? What resources would you recommend are necessities for family discipleship? Guest Bios: Tyler Van Halteren founded Lithos Kids in 2020 after seeing the impact short bedtime stories had on his son. He is the author of the Little Pilgrim series as well as The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook. Canadian by birth, Tyler previously served as a pastor in rural Ontario and later as a Bible professor in Cambodia. His growing young family now resides in Canada. Tyler holds a M.Div. from The Master's Seminary. Lauren Ducommun and her family served as missionaries in Indonesia before returning to Canada. She joined the team in 2020 and currently oversees our US warehouse, social media content, marketing, editing, and proofreading. She also modernized The Pilgrim's Progress: Legacy Edition and formatted Paradise Lost: Legacy Edition! Her family now resides near Fort Worth, Texas, where she works from home with her two kids, ages nine and thirteen. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Lithos “The Pilgrim's Progress” by John Bunyan “Little Pilgrim's Big Journey” by Tyler Van Halteren Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest installment of our occasional Grab Bag feature, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz ask each other surprise questions. We'd tell you what they are, but we want you to be surprised too.

*This Episode was originally published on 02/01/2026. In this episode of Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Jason K. Allen is joined by Dan Darling to discuss preaching in a polarized age, pastoral faithfulness in The post Christian Patriotism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Kyle Worley discusses the importance of deep discipleship and how you can become a deep disciple. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the discipleship crisis facing the church? What is the goal of Christian living? How does someone go deep in their discipleship? What is the Deep Discipleship Program? How do I access the program? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a new installment of the FTC Film Club, and we have found a film the boys are especially fired up to discuss. After a bit of banter about the new Steven Spielberg film Disclosure Day, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz launch into a spirited discussion of the 2012 film adaptation of the musical Les Miserables. And Jared offers a theory on Russell Crowe's singing voice that he hopes will make you reconsider any criticism you have of this incredible movie.

*This Episode was originally published on 04/13/26. In this week's episode, Peter Gurry joins Jared Bumpers to discuss “Preaching the New Testament.” Dr. Gurry is an associate professor of New The post Preaching the New Testament appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about Jen's new book about aging, “Dust to Dust.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? What does the Bible have to say about aging? Did you learn anything new? What is a false story? How do we view our bodies? What is the purpose of our bodies? What are two ditches people can tend to fall into when they think about their bodies? Is there a connection between age and wisdom? What has your personal experience been in “personal time” and caregiving? Is all of life caregiving? How do we view caregiving differently with infants than with the elderly? Has the Lord left us to guess how to age? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: James 1 “Dust to Dust” by Jen Wilkin Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Having trouble making sense of the Bible? Don't know how or where to start? Bible study can sometimes feel overwhelming, but Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz are here to help. On this episode, they share a little bit about their personal disciplines in Scripture reading before offering some practical steps to read the Bible in a way that's more spiritually fruitful.

*This Episode was originally published on 01/19/2026. In this week's episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and I discuss “Preaching through Personal Pain.” Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of The post Preaching Through Personal Pain appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the key doctrinal differences between Mormons and Christians. Questions Covered in This Episode: Are Mormons Christians? What was your first reaction when the Pentagon's revision to its list of Christian religions came out? What is the ethical overlap between Christians and Mormons? What are the fundamentals of Christian Orthodoxy on the Doctrine of God that Mormons disagree with? Did the early Mormons believe they were Christians? What changed since then? What fuels the outreach of Mormons? How is it that Mormons say the same thing as Christians (Jesus Christ, grace, salvation, etc.)? Do they mean the same thing? What are some of the major differences in doctrine between Christians and Mormons? Why is there an overlap at all? Should you share the gospel with your Mormon neighbors? Helpful Definitions: Nihilism: There is no purpose or meaning, intrinsic or extrinsic to the world around us. Nihilism extensionism (expressive individualism): There is no extrinsic meaning to the world or any true, authentic intrinsic meaning, but I am going to create something. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Deep Discipleship Program Nicene Creed Bible Answer Man, Hank Hanegraaff Knowing Faith: Do Jews and Christians Worship the Same God? Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Wilson has a new book releasing this month -- Pastoral Mentoring for the Care of Souls -- about the training and formation of pastors in the local church context. The guys discuss the important roles of both seminary and the church, and they outline the centrality of congregational life in the raising up of the next generation of church leaders. Preorder Pastoral Mentoring for the Care of Souls at 40% off today by visiting https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9781540905956_pastoral-mentoring

*This Episode was originally published on 2/16/2026. In this episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers gives a recent talk from a Midwestern Institute for Preaching and Preachers Workshop. Jared Bumpers is the The post Pastoral Ministry and Preaching appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

JT English and Kyle Worley are joined by Seth Troutt to discuss his book, “Authentic Masculinity.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What is real masculinity? How is the church uniquely situated to have this conversation? How would you talk to someone who has concerns about toxic masculinity? How can men pursue authentic masculinity? How can women encourage authentic masculinity? Guest Bio: Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. With a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender identity, Seth provides biblical guidance both complex cultural issues and practical personal challenges. His writing explores the intersections of theology, technology, and culture. Seth has been married to Taylor since 2013 and they live in Gilbert, Arizona. Together, Seth and Taylor have two children, Jay and Olivia. Their favorite brands are Traeger, Kirkland, Animal Pak, Apple, and CrossFit. Seth is an alumnus of Arizona State University, Phoenix Seminary, and Covenant Seminary. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 1-3, Ephesians 2:10 “Authentic Masculinity” by Seth Troutt Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a fun one! Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss what books they'd want with them if they were castaways on a deserted island. Ronni mainly wants to know how many he can bring. Jared wants to not overthink the question. The guys share books and authors and genres that would make their exile from civilization more enjoyable, survivable, and spiritual.

*This Episode was originally published on 01/12/2026. This week, Dr. Juan Sánchez joins me on Preaching and Preachers as we discuss his most recent book, which he co-authored with his wife, Jeanine, The post Faithful Parenting appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Kyle Worley discusses the discipleship problem in the church and how you can help fix it. Questions Covered in This Episode: What alarm is going off in the church? Could every ministry leader at your church give you the same definition of a disciple? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: John 13:17 Training the Church Ministry Cohort Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this latest installment of the FTC Mailbag, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss listener-submitted questions and topics, including: family worship, elder pathways, ministry calling, loving a dying church, and sermon scheduling. As always, you can submit a question or topic for the mailbag at any time by emailing mailbag@ftc.co

*This Episode was originally published on 9/15/2025. In this week's episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Geoff Chang as they discuss “The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon.” Dr. Chang The post The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Join Caleb and Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary as they explore a Christ-centered interpretation of Scripture, emphasizing the unity, progressive development, and Christological focus of the Bible. Discover a practical framework for reading Scripture through Christ and how Old Testament shadows point to fulfillment in Jesus.Resources:A Redemptive-Historical, Christocentric Approach by Jason DeRouchieDelighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchieUnderstanding and Applying Jesus's Bible: The Old Testament for Christians by Jason DeRouchieEnjoying Jesus's Bible: The Old Testament for Christians by Jason DeRouchieHow to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology by Jason DeRouchieWhat the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus' Bible Edited by Jason DeRouchieFive Views of Christ in the Old Testament see chapter and response by Jason DeRouchie40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters!  Questions Covered in This Episode: Do you have any recommendations for books on Israel and the church? What have you been studying recently? How has that encouraged you? Do you have resources on the theology/doctrine of life? When thinking of Old Testament Christophanies, is Jesus appearing as a post-resurrection ascended Christ? What is the definition of fellowship? How do you balance fellowship and education spaces? What are your thoughts on paying singers who are not believers to be in the church choir? How do you communicate the difference between performance and worship? Are you a fan of El Clásico? In addition to the deep discipleship program, what Bible studies would you recommend for a student small group? As a female leader, how do you persevere through others' comments about your leadership? Is there a resource that explains the gathering of believers and the Lord's Supper being connected? Revelation discusses the foundation of the 12 apostles. How does Paul become an apostle if he is not part of the 12? How transparent should a church be with its finances? What is the presence of God different in Genesis 3-11? Does Training the Church have other podcasts coming in the future? What words of wisdom would you give to pastors in addressing cultural moments on a Sunday (i.e., Charlie Kurk)? What is the church's position on the Israel-Palestine conflict? Should we think of God as Father before Creator? Do you prefer holding multiple services vs. one large service when a church is growing? How do you keep a spirit of unity with multiple services? How do you navigate serving in church while being fed yourself? What is the balance between a “go and tell” vs. a “come and see” church? Is it biblically appropriate for someone who is not a pastor to officiate a Christian wedding? Our church offers private communion but also teaches strongly against an individual Christian life. How do I reconcile those two practices? When is the Knowing Faith Patreon exclusive Israel trip? Helpful Definitions:  Fellowship: Koinónia (κοινωνία) Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the prayer in the church. Why do some of us find it so difficult? What do we make of awkward or even absent prayer in our gatherings? Why does public church prayer sometimes feel so weird?

*This episode was originally published on 8/25/2025. In this week's episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and H.B. Charles Jr. join me as we discuss “Preaching in the African-American Tradition.” Robert The post Preaching in the African-American Tradition appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Kyle Worley is joined by Tasha Calvert to have a conversation about her book “Set Apart for More: The Transformative Power of Living Your Whole Life for a Holy God.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What does it mean to be set apart? Where does it come from, and what does it mean?  Where can we go in the bible to learn about holiness? How would you define holiness? Is holiness something I am or something I practice? How does this play out in the life of a believer? Why did you apply holiness to hot topics in your book? Why is holiness worth pursuing? Helpful Definitions: Holiness: A sacred otherness that originates from God. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First, Jared goes off on why Gen-X'ers need to let the *Star Wars* franchise go, and why Millennials probably should too. Then, the guys dive into the latest installment of the FTC Film Club, this time dicussing the recent blockbuster and family-friendly release Project Hail Mary.

*This episode was originally published on 3/15/26. In this episode of Preaching and Preachers, host Dr. Jared Bumpers, Associate Professor of Preaching at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS), sits down with Dr. John The post Preaching the Old Testament appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode: Is it biblical for women to speak at a conference where men are in attendance? How much sarcasm is too much sarcasm? 1 Timothy 6:13, many commentaries say the Father is the one being referred to. Is this a correct understanding? What about Hebrews 1 and John 1? When you are on a church staff, do you consider Sunday your sabbath? What would you like for one of your co-hosts to write about next? What is a good starting point to think biblically as men and women? Are there resources for the Deep Discipleship curriculum leaders? Will there be a rapture? Advice, encouragement, and caution for those serving in student ministry? Justify a law publicly posting the Ten Commandments? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1 Timothy 6:13, Hebrews 1, John 1, Colossians 1, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2 Training the Church Ministry Cohort Deep Discipleship Curriculum “You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT English “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English “Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley “Three Views on the Rapture” by Gleason L. Archer Jr. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inspired by Ronni's refusal to record on a particular topic, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the things they don't want to discuss. Consider this the Banned Episodes episode. What topics feel "off limits?" What subjects do we feel out of our depth about? What issues do we just want to avoid? And why?

*This Episode was originally published on 3/8/2026. This week, W. Tyler Sykora joins Jared Bumpers to discuss “Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds.” Dr. Sykora is the Chief of Staff in the The post Preaching and Biblical Backgrounds appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss some of the differences in belief contemporary Jews and Christians hold. Questions Covered in This Episode: Do Jews and Christians worship the same God? Do modern-day Jews worship the God of the Old Testament? What do orthodox Jews deny that Christians believe? What about The Shema? What is the difference in Triune theology? What about Christians' relationship with Israel? Are Jews members of the family of Christ? What about the Judeo-Christian ethic? Is a Jewish person closer to coming to faith than a Muslim or a Hindu? What is the difference between being in Adam and being in Christ? Do Jews believe the Gospel? What tend to be the gut reactions to this question? Helpful Definitions: Echad (אֶחָד): Unity. Yachid (יָחִיד): Singular one, numerical. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Romans 5, 10-11, Romans 10:15 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guess who's back? No, it's not Slim Shady. It's our dearly beloved former cohost Ross Ferguson. This time back in the guest chair, Ross catches up with Jared Wilson on his most recent ministry season in Canada and how the Lord has been blessing him and his family.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether Christians should keep Old Testament dietary laws. Questions Covered in This Episode: Do Christians have to keep Old Testament dietary laws? What were/are some of the Old Testament dietary laws? What's behind these laws? What's their purpose? What does the New Testament say? Should Christians keep the Old Testament dietary laws? What about Jesus saying the elements of communion are his body and blood to his disciples? Were the Old Testament laws accomplishing the same things that Jesus accomplished on the cross? What do we think? Do Christians have to keep Old Testament dietary laws? What is wise? What group today is the most food-conscious? Why are Christians drawn to gimmicky food laws (the Daniel Diet)? What do you say to someone who wants to keep the Old Testament dietary laws? What if someone says, Christians are inconsistent because they want to remind us of Old Testament laws of sexuality but ignore the dietary laws? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Daniel 1, Acts, Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 15:11, Leviticus 16, Hebrews 10, Genesis 22, Proverbs 31, Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8 Knowing Faith: A Blanket Full of Bacon Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz dive back into that bag of indeterminate color, the FTC Mailbag! Answering your submitted questions and topics, the guys discuss age gaps between staff pastors, baptizing nonverbal churchfolk, how to share concerns with a pastor, what to do if your pastor is having AI write his sermons, and more. You can always send us a question or topic via mailbag@ftc.co

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss sin in the Christian life and its effects on our relationship with Christ. Questions Covered in This Episode: If I keep committing the same sin, am I still a Christian?  What is sin? What is a Christian? Since Christians are able to not sin, does that mean Christians won't sin? What is the biblical tension here? How does sin affect our union or communion with Christ? If someone comes to you concerned about another individual's sin and their salvation, what would you say? How often do I have that conversation with the same person who is in ongoing, unrepentant sin? How do you respond to a believer who is struggling with sin and asking what they should do? Helpful Definitions: Sin: Disobedience to God and His law. Total Depravity: Not able to not sin. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Romans 5, Romans 3, Genesis 3, Exodus, John 15, Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 1:5-2:1, Hebrews 3:13 TrainingtheChurch.com/support “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin “Home with God”  by Kyle Worley Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christians are a singing people! But what songs should we sing? And how should we sing them? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the content and attitudes of Christian worship music.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how Christians can use A.I. wisely and the concerns to watch out for. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is it wrong to use A.I.? How does sin affect work? If a tool existed that eliminated the need to work, would it be a tool a Christian should use? How should we think about labor-saving tools? Are any of us using A.I. in any way? If so, how? What Christian/ethical concerns exist around the use of A.I.? What about the environmental impact? What are some of the obvious icebergs ahead of us? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 3, Genesis 4:22, Genesis 11:1–9, Judges 4:21 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Mary Wiley to answer the question, Is the Bible for everyone? Questions Covered in This Episode: Is the Bible really for everyone? What about folks who can't read? What about people who don't have the Bible in their language? How is literacy struggling? What is the distinction between magisterial and ministerial authority in Reformed theology considering God's word related to other forms of communication? What is the purpose of stained glass or other visual tools? Why do we need God's word? What would you say to women who have fallen in love with bible study, but are a bit skeptical of studying doctrine/theology? Guest Bio: Mary Wiley is associate publisher at B&H, a bible teacher, and the author of a number of books, including but not limited to: Everyday Theology and Discovering the Bible. She holds an MA in theological studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mary and her husband, John, have three children and live in the Nashville area. She hosts the Questions Kids Ask podcast, and you can connect with her on Instagram or at marycwiley.com. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 2 Timothy 3:16, James 3:1 “Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy” by Henry Kissinger   We're giving away 5 CSB Women's Study Bibles! Head to our Instagram for details on how to enter to win. And for an extra entry, sign up for our newsletter here. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether women should wear head coverings in church today. Questions Covered in This Episode: Should women wear headcoverings in the church? Where does the Bible talk about this? What is some context for Corinth? What are modern day examples of how this would play out? What are healthy contemporary applications?  1 Corinthians 11 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to have a conversation about her new book “Habits of Resistance” and how we can resist false gospels. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? How did you decide what you were going to focus on as you wrote this book? What is a false gospel? Can you give some examples? Is this for individuals or for groups? Where are false stories frequently told to people? How do I resist false gospels? What part of what you wrote felt the most personal? Is there a habit people are resistant to? Why are we talking about habits so much? What is the key habit of Christian resistance to false stories? Helpful Definitions: “Narrative is our culture's currency; he who tells the best story wins.” Bobette Buster  False Gospel: An experience of a problem with a solution that does not contain Christ. Guest Bio: Elizabeth Woodson is a bible teacher, speaker, the founder of the Woodson Institute and the host of the podcasts: Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson and Shalomies. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education and the author of several books including: Embrace Your Life,  From Beginning To Forever, Live Free, and the recently released Habits of Resistance: 7 Ways You're Being Formed by Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 3 “Habits of Resistance” by Elizabeth Woodson “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English “Atomic Habits” by James Clear “You Are What You Love” by James K.A. Smith Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.