Knowing Faith
430 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.1K ratingsThe Christian faith is not mindless or irrational. Knowing Faith is a podcast exploring how our faith is founded upon Scripture. We believe the Bible is for everyone and are committed to helping the Church understand where their faith is rooted. Hosted by Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley, this podcast dives into Christian story, belief, and practice in a way that is accessible to everyone.
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#39 – Humble Calvinism with Jeff Medders
April 11, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by Jeff Medders to talk about his new book, “Humble Calvinism.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? What is Calvinism and why does it matter? Why should I care about Calvinism? Is humble Calvinism different from just good old fashioned Calvinism? What area of Calvinism seems to get the most pushback? Helpful Definitions: Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, Persevera...
#39 – Humble Calvinism?
April 11, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by Jeff Medders to talk about his new book, “Humble Calvinism.”
#39 - Humble Calvinism?
April 11, 2019 05:00 - 97.9 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by Jeff Medders to talk about his new book, “Humble Calvinism.”
#38 – Living With a Theologian
April 04, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by their spouses to talk about what it’s like to live with a theologian. Questions Covered in This Episode: What’s it like living with a theologian? How do theological matters come up at home and how do we work through them when they show up? What’s it like to deal with theological issues as a couple? What have y’all found works for you and what hasn’t? Most common biblical or theological truth that shapes the convos in your home? Is there...
#38 - Living With a Theologian
April 04, 2019 05:00 - 84.6 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley are joined by their spouses to talk about what it’s like to live with a theologian.
#37 - An Ark and a Covenant: 2 Samuel 5–8
March 28, 2019 05:00 - 49.7 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and guest Jamin Roller discuss the Ark, the Davidic covenant and more found in 2 Samuel 5–8.
#37 – An Ark and a Covenant: 2 Samuel 5–8 with Jamin Roller
March 28, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and guest Jamin Roller discuss the Ark, the Davidic covenant and more found in 2 Samuel 5–8. Questions Covered in This Episode: After defeating the Philistines, David’s first order of business is securing the “Ark of the Covenant.” What is this Ark and why does David want it? Why does God kill Uzzah in 6:5-11? Why so much celebration for the ark? Take a look at 2 Sam. 6:21-22 “I will become even more undignified than this…” 2 Samuel 7 is the covenan...
#37 – An Ark and a Covenant: 2 Samuel 5–8
March 28, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and guest Jamin Roller discuss the Ark, the Davidic covenant and more found in 2 Samuel 5–8.
#36 - A Lesson in Pronouns: The Doctrine of Union with Christ
March 21, 2019 05:00 - 37.6 MBJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of Union with Christ.
#36 – A Lesson in Pronouns: The Doctrine of Union with Christ
March 21, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of Union with Christ. 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,...
#35 - People Getting Shanked: 2 Samuel 3-5
March 14, 2019 05:00 - 32.3 MBJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley talk about all of the death and drama in 2 Samuel chapters 3 through 5.
#35 – People Getting Shanked: 2 Samuel 3-5
March 14, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about all of the death and drama in 2 Samuel chapters 3 through 5. Questions Covered in This Episode: In the last discussion of 2 Samuel we looked at the fading of Saul’s kingship and the emergence of the Davidic kingship, but 2 Samuel 3:1 captures that even clearer doesn’t it? Who is Abner in 2 Samuel and why does he matter? Let’s talk about 2 Samuel 3:14. Then the murders start happening: Abner is murdered, then Ish-bosheth (Saul’s son)...w...
#34 – Taking the Plunge Into Baptism with Nate Elgin
March 07, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive into the topic of baptism, discussing everything from what the Bible says about it to why it’s so controversial. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we talking about baptism? What is baptism? What does it do? What does it signify? Who should be baptized? When? How? Why was Christ baptized? If someone is listening to this and they were baptized as an infant, how would you walk them through consideration of believer’s baptism? Helpfu...
#34 – Taking the Plunge Into Baptism
March 07, 2019 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley dive into the topic of baptism, discussion everything from what the Bible says about it to why it’s so controversial.
#34 - Taking the Plunge Into Baptism
March 07, 2019 06:00 - 42.7 MBJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley dive into the topic of baptism, discussion everything from what the Bible says about it to why it’s so controversial.
#33 – A Tale of Two Kings: 2 Samuel 1–3
February 28, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss 2 Samuel 1–3—everything from the death of Saul to the anointing of David and what is happening with Joab and Abner. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who is Saul and why does his death matter? Why is David so sad about the death of Saul and Jonathan? Let’s talk about 2 Samuel 1:11-16. What is happening here? Didn’t Saul ask to be killed? Then David kills the guy that killed him? David is anointed in 2 Samuel 2:1-7. Why is this significant...
#33 - A Tale of Two Kings: 2 Samuel 1–3
February 28, 2019 06:00 - 23.8 MBJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley discuss 2 Samuel 1–3—everything from the death of Saul to the anointing of David and what is happening with Joab and Abner.
#32 - Christology and Creeds: The Doctrine of Christology
February 21, 2019 06:00 - 36.4 MBJen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley dive deep into the doctrine of Christology, discussing what it is and the biblical texts and historical creeds that have informed our understanding of it.
#32 – Christology and Creeds: The Doctrine of Christology
February 21, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive deep into the doctrine of Christology, discussing what it is and the biblical texts and historical creeds that have informed our understanding of it. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Christology? Jen, what are the most traveled passages in scripture when dealing with the doctrine of Christ? When we start to consider our doctrine of Christ, what are the sources historically we often lean on? Why do these matter? What recommendation w...
#31 - There’s No Such Thing as 2 Samuel
February 14, 2019 06:00 - 33.3 MBThis season, we’ll be talking a lot about 2 Samuel. This episode is an introduction to the book—why we’re talking about it, what it’s about and why we should care.
#31 – There’s No Such Thing as 2 Samuel
February 14, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis season, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley will be talking a lot about 2 Samuel. This episode is an introduction to the book—why we’re talking about it, what it’s about and why we should care. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we talking about 2 Samuel? What is 2 Samuel? What are some of the megathemes of 2 Samuel? Who are the major characters? What is the main question in 2 Samuel? What is the role of God in the book of 2 Samuel? Why shouldn’t I skip 2 Samuel in m...
#30 - How to Read the Bible
February 07, 2019 06:00 - 37.2 MBHow and why should you read Scripture? This episode explores everything from choosing a reading plan to knowing why it’s important to understand the various literary genres that make up the Bible.
#30 – How to Read the Bible
February 07, 2019 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHow and why should you read Scripture? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore everything from choosing a reading plan to knowing why it’s important to understand the various literary genres that make up the Bible. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the bible? Why do we read the bible? How should we read the bible? What are your bible reading tips? What is the relationship between bible reading and bible study? What about “devotions” and bible reading? Helpful Definit...
#29 – Can Kids Be Theologians?
January 31, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe crew talks about the littlest theologians—kids—and how the Church and families can help form them into healthy disciples from their earliest years.
#29 – Can Kids Be Theologians with Julie Wilding
January 31, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBJen 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. 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: Th...
#29 - Can Kids Be Theologians?
January 31, 2019 06:00 - 32 MBThe crew talks about the littlest theologians—kids—and how the Church and families can help form them into healthy disciples from their earliest years.
#28 – Lightning Round: Q&A
December 27, 2018 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis Q&A episode hits on several topics, like the Trinity, gluttony, the age of accountability and more.
#28 – Lightning Round: Q&A with Mason King
December 27, 2018 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley hit on several topics, like the Trinity, gluttony, the age of accountability and more. Questions Covered in This Episode: RE: Matt. 24:32-36...if the Father and Son are one, how does only the Father know the hour “these things shall come to pass?” How should we as Christians approach the topic of gluttony and personal health? How should we prioritize exercise and healthy food choices? As Christians, are we able to live without sinning? Does God sp...
#28 - Lightning Round: Q&A
December 27, 2018 06:00 - 51 MBThis Q&A episode hits on several topics, like the Trinity, gluttony, the age of accountability and more.
#27 - The Incarnation (And Other Fun Advent Party Topics)
December 13, 2018 06:00 - 40.5 MBYou’ve probably heard the term “incarnation” before, but what does it really mean? This episode explores what we’re talking about when we talk about the incarnation, some common misconceptions around this idea and why it matters.
#27 – The Incarnation (And Other Fun Advent Party Topics)
December 13, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBYou’ve probably heard the term “incarnation” before, but what does it really mean? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore what we’re talking about when we talk about the incarnation, some common misconceptions around this idea and why it matters. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Advent and why does it matter? What does the word “Incarnation” mean? What theological issues are wrapped up in the incarnation? Was the incarnation a surprise? Didn’t the OT prophesy it? He...
#26 – Talking David and Chopping Heads
November 29, 2018 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBYou’ve more than likely heard the story of David and Goliath, but what’s really going on in this story? We dive into 1 Samuel 16–17 to talk about common misrepresentations of this story, the role of anointing, and kingship in the Old Testament and more.
#26 - Talking David and Chopping Heads
November 29, 2018 06:00 - 32.5 MBYou’ve more than likely heard the story of David and Goliath, but what’s really going on in this story? We dive into 1 Samuel 16–17 to talk about common misrepresentations of this story, the role of anointing, and kingship in the Old Testament and more.
#26 – Talking David and Chopping Heads with Elizabeth Woodson
November 29, 2018 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBYou’ve more than likely heard the story of David and Goliath, but what’s really going on in this story? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive into 1 Samuel 16–17 to talk about common misrepresentations of this story, the role of anointing, and kingship in the Old Testament and more. Questions Covered in This Episode: Israel has a king, but in 1 Samuel 16, David is anointed King? What’s going on here? What is the role of anointing in the OT and in kingship imagery? Is this a moment ...
#25 – Providence, Sovereignty, Aseity—Oh My!
November 08, 2018 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat is the doctrine of providence and how is that different from God’s sovereignty? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how God continues to reign and rule over His creation. “We talk about these things in the light so that we can stand on them in the dark.” Kyle Worley Questions Covered in This Episode: What is providence? What are the key positions of providence? Where do you fall? Helpful Definitions: Providence: God’s continued care and governance over the whole of ...
#25 - Providence, Sovereignty, Aseity—Oh My!
November 08, 2018 06:00 - 37.4 MBWhat is the doctrine of providence and how is that different from God’s sovereignty? We discuss how God continues to reign and rule over His creation.
#24 – Don’t Even Look at It with Kelsey Hency
October 25, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Kelsey Hency, Editor in Chief of Fathom Magazine and Bible teacher, to talk about the Ark of the Covenant. They look at what it is, why it exists and its relationship to the presence of God. Questions Covered in This Episode: What’s the big deal with the ark? What is it? Why is it? How is it? Does the ark have magical power? Is this a Harry Potter situation? Why are the Philistines afraid about the presence of the ark? What is the r...
#24 – Don’t Even Look at It!
October 25, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBJT, Jen and Kyle are joined by Kelsey Hency, Editor in Chief of Fathom Magazine and Bible teacher, to talk about the Ark of the Covenant. They look at what it is, why it exists and its relationship to the presence of God.
#24 - Don't Even Look at It!
October 25, 2018 05:00 - 32.4 MBJT, Jen and Kyle are joined by Kelsey Hency, Editor in Chief of Fathom Magazine and Bible teacher, to talk about the Ark of the Covenant. They look at what it is, why it exists and its relationship to the presence of God.
#23 – Is God Still Speaking?
October 11, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat is the doctrine of revelation and why is it so important? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore how God has revealed Himself to us in the past and what that means for us today. Questions Covered in This Episode: If I came in this morning and began a conversation with you by saying, “JT, last night God told me…” What starts happening in your mind? What questions are raised? Why? What is the doctrine of revelation? What issues are wrapped up in this doctrine? How has God rev...
#23 - Is God Still Speaking?
October 11, 2018 05:00 - 29.6 MBWhat is the doctrine of revelation and why is it so important? We explore how God has revealed Himself to us in the past and what that means for us today.
#22 - Blood, Names and Numbers
September 27, 2018 05:00 - 30.4 MBDo you ever skip over books like 1 and 2 Samuel in your Bible reading plan? Do they just seem like a bunch of blood, names and numbers? There’s a lot more to these books than you might think, and they play an important role in the whole story of the Bible.
#22 – Blood, Names and Numbers
September 27, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBDo you ever skip over books like 1 and 2 Samuel in your Bible reading plan? Do they just seem like a bunch of blood, names and numbers? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how there’s a lot more to these books than you might think, and they play an important role in the whole story of the Bible. Questions Covered in This Episode: When we get to the books of Samuel, what is the story so far? What are things about the books of Samuel that could be hard to understand? Who wrote ...
#21 – This is Knowing Faith: Season 2
September 12, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBOn the first episode of season two, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about their summers, a few updates and what to expect on this season of Knowing Faith. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the Knowing Faith podcast? What did we talk about last season? What was the most memorable episode or moment? What are we covering this season? Why did you feel strongly about doing a bible study on 1st and 2nd Samuel? As we head into the Training Program’s 4th year, what are t...
#21 - This is Knowing Faith: Season 2
September 12, 2018 05:00 - 38.7 MBOn the first episode of season two, the crew talks about their summers, a few updates and what to expect on this season of Knowing Faith.
#20 – Questions, Answers & a Little Bit of Debate
July 19, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this episode, we answer theological questions from our listeners. Listen to the crew discuss (and debate) topics like how we should read passages about Israel in 2018 or why God seems to be silent about the treatment of women in the Old Testament.
#20 - Questions, Answers & a Little Bit of Debate
July 19, 2018 05:00 - 49.7 MBOn this episode, we answer theological questions from our listeners. Listen to the crew discuss (and debate) topics like how we should read passages about Israel in 2018 or why God seems to be silent about the treatment of women in the Old Testament.
#20 – Questions, Answers, & a Little Bit of Debate
July 19, 2018 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBOn this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to answer theological questions from our listeners. Listen to the crew discuss (and debate) topics like how we should read passages about Israel in 2018 or why God seems to be silent about the treatment of women… Questions Covered in This Episode: Are Israel and the Church the same in the New covenant? How should we read passages about Israel in 2018? Do they relate to current events in the state of Is...
#19 – Can You Trust Your Bible?
July 05, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBShow Notes: Michael J Kruger's Website Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books
#19 – Can You Trust Your Bible with Dr. Michael Kruger
July 05, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk with Dr. Michael Kruger about how the Bible, as we know it, came to be and how we know we can trust it. Questions Covered in This Episode: Can we trust our Bibles? How did we get our Bibles, what was the process? Where is the original Bible? What is self-authentication? What is the biggest misconception about the canon? There are brackets in my Bible around Mark 16:9-20. Can you explain that? Should we read and teach this passage as if it ...