Knowing Faith

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 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Mason King to discuss his recently released book, “Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian.”Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the story of The Village Church Institute?What is your elevator pitch for your book on spiritual disciplines?Why did you write this book? Why do you care about spiritual disciplines?Do you think our view of Christian transformation is skewed because of our view of how someone experiences change?How do we thread the needle between self-awareness and understanding and self-occupation?What are important questions we need to be asking?What gap exists when talking about the spiritual disciplines?What spiritual discipline is the most misunderstood?Guest Bio:Mason King serves as a pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. He also serves as the Executive Director of The Village Church Institute, Leadership Development, and Groups. He is currently completing Ph.D. in Church History from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and holds a D.Min. in Executive Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. A native Texan, Mason and his wife Carly have three kids and two labs. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Psalm 1The Village Church Institute“Spiritual Disciplines” by Mason King“The Divine Conspiracy” by Dallas Willard“You are What You Love” by Jams K.A. Smith“Faithfully Present” by Adam Ramsey“Eschatological Discipleship” by Trevin Wax “Women of the Word” by Jen WilkinAffiliate 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 Place Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Kyle Worley is joined by Amy Gannett to announce the Tiny Theologians Podcast coming this fall!Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a tiny theologian?How did we get here?What is the format of this podcast? What can listeners expect?Where and when can people find the podcast?Guest Bio:Amy Gannett is a wife to Austin and a mom to Emerson and Elliot. Together with Austin, they are planting Trinity Church Greenville where Amy serves as the Director of Discipleship. Amy oversees Tiny Theologians, a resource to help kids grow in knowing and loving God through his Word through Gospel-centered and theologically-rich discipleship tools for children ages 2 to 12.She is the author of Fix Your Eyes and the founder of Bible Study Schoolhouse.Helpful Definitions:Theology: What we know and believe about God.Theologian: Anyone who wants to seek to know God through His word.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Tiny Theologians Website“Tiny Systematics” Tiny TheologiansTiny Theologians PodcastABC’s of God AttributesAffiliate 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 Place Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their patron supporters! To learn more and become a patron visit patreon.com/trainingthechurch.Questions Covered in This Episode:If there is no hierarchy in the Trinity, why is Paul talking about the Son himself being made subject to God, who I assume is God the Father (1 Cor. 15:27-28)?In Luke Chapter 4, the devil tries to tempt Jesus. Did the devil actually have that authority that he was claiming to have? Was the devil just flat-out lying or was there some basis behind that temptation?Do you have recommendations on how to deepen heart engagement in devotional time with the Lord?If repetition is the mother of learning...then what is the father of learning?Do you have recommendations for other podcasts?Could you run through the basic guidelines for reading and understanding the Old Testament?What is the significance of the Transfiguration?Why are y’all Baptist? It is beneficial for Christians to be exposed to other traditions that are within the bounds of orthodoxy? If so, how are y’all doing that, personally and at church?Lately, I have been thinking of how on the cross Jesus took upon himself the full measure of the Father's wrath and how Jesus bore upon himself what was deserving for us. Also, at the same time, He gives us His righteousness in justification whereas now the Father sees us as holy through Jesus. It is something that I would love for you guys to expound upon that because it seems too awesome at times that Jesus both took what we deserved and gives us what is needed in order to be saved.Should Christians have “self-confidence”? What are helpful and unhelpful ways Christians can think about self-confidence?Would you guys be able to articulate the reasons why swearing is unwise/sinful?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:1 Cor. 15:27-28, Luke 4, Matthew 25:14-30“Delighting in the Trinity” by Michael Reeves“Simply Trinity” by Matthew BarrettKnowing Faith Episode #170 Doctrine of God Roundup with Dr. Matthew BarrettPodcasts:Starting Place with Elizabeth WoodsonConfronting ChristianityThe Family Discipleship PodcastRenewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul PodcastBibleProject PodcastKnowing Faith Episode #183 Salvation: Glorification with Patrick Schreiner“why swearing is dumb for christians” by Jen WilkinAffiliate 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 Place Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is baptism and the rules surrounding baptism so tricky?What is God’s view on cursing?Kyle, how does your Christian faith shape what kind of a wrestling fan you are?What is the purpose of speaking in tongues?How long after Jesus’s death did priests stop offering sacrifices?When’s a time you’ve been unexpectedly encouraged?Can you explain ‘limited atonement’ and the thought behind this doctrine?In this season, what is a worship song (or artist) that your churches have latched onto or that you have latched onto in your personal worship, and why?How can a young adult maintain a strong passion for the word over a lifetime?Helpful Definitions:Limited Atonement/Particular Redemption: It is limited in that it does not become efficacious for all people, it is particular that it is applied specifically to the church and not all people. Christ's death is effective to save.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 8:26-40, Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 12-14“why swearing is dumb for christians” by Jen Wilkin“The Death of Death in the Death of Christ“ by John Owen“By Faith” by Keith and Kristyn Getty“Psalm 34” by Shane and Shane“Psalm 34 (Live)” by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir“Doxology // Amen” by The Worship Initiative, Shane & ShaneAffiliate 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 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley 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 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by the hosts of our sister shows: Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, Cassie Bryant of Family Discipleship, Elizabeth Woodson of Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson, Rebecca McLaughlin of Confronting Christianity, and engineer Brad.Questions Covered in This Episode:What the most fun part of making a podcast? Whats the least fun part of making a podcast?Engineer Brad: Who is the best podcast to work with? Who needs to be edited the most? Who has the most bloopers?What is your favorite episode this season?Have you ever had any strange experiences with people recognizing you from the podcast?If you had a podcast about anything else, what would it be?What is one thing you have learned from being a part of this podcast network?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Starting Place w/ Elizabeth Woodson: The Psalms, Prayer, & Calling on God with John OnwuchekwaConfronting Christianity: Bonus Episode with Easter with Esau McCaulleyKnowing Faith: #177 – Brothers & Sisters: More Than A MetaphorKnowing Faith: #178 – Salvation: Union With ChristThe Family Discipleship Podcast: Freedom and Rest in Parenthood with Caroline CobbThe Family Discipleship Podcast: In the Eswine Home with Zach EswineThe Family Discipleship Podcast: School ChoicesThe Family Discipleship Podcast: Sissy GoffThe RewatchablesKnowing Faith: #44 – The Lord’s SupperThe Good Podcast CompanyAffiliate 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 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

JT English and Kyle Worley celebrate and honor Jen Wilkin with a special surprise episode!Questions Covered in This Episode:How did you first meet Jen? What have you learned from her teaching and example?What have you learned from the faith and life of Jen?What is something that Jen is good at that is surprising?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Hebrews 13:7, “Women of the Word” by Jen WilkinAffiliate 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 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what cosmic restoration is and why it is important. Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is this a neglected aspect of the doctrine of salvation?What is cosmic restoration?What are the two extreme views of cosmic restoration?How is cosmic restoration accomplished?Isn’t all this going to burn up anyways? Why does God care about the world?Why is the idea of Gnosticism so popular?Will there be dinosaurs in heaven?What is going to happen and why is this good news?Helpful Definitions:Cosmic Restoration: All of God's creation; both spiritual and physical, is going to experience true delight in the presence of God.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Ephesians 1:9-10, Revelation 21:1-6“Grounded in Heaven” by Mike AllenAffiliate 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 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Gregg Allison, Jackie Hill Perry, Dr. Michael J. Kruger, Sam Allberry, and Jonathan T. Pennington.Questions Covered in This Episode:If we have the bible, why do we need creeds, confessions, and the writings of leaders, pastors, and theologians from church history?You've been traveling the country trying to direct people away from focusing on themselves and towards giving their attention to God, how is that going?What is our glory problem?What, in your opinion, is the most overlooked book in the New Testament and why should Christians spend time engaging with it?What has been the most helpful resource while studying Revelation?How would you encourage a Christian intimidated by confessing sin to other Christians?Why is it important that we read the bible not just for information, but for transformation?Helpful Definitions:The Bible: God’s written word to us, His People. His revelation of Himself and His ways so that we might be rescued from sin and we may worship God in ways that please Him.Creeds and Confessions: Statements of faith that express what the church believes and is to believe based on the entirety of scripture.Writings of Leaders from Church History: Treasures of wisdom from the past. Help us to know what we are to do in terms of rightly interpreting the bible, how to put the Bible together in terms of affirming and defending sound doctrine, and how to correctly live out biblical instructions so as to fully please God in life and ministry.Guest Bios:Dr. Gregg Allison is Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of many books: He is the author of Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine; Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church; Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment; The Holy Spirit (Theology for the People of God); Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World; 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith.Jackie Hill Perry is an author, poet, bible teacher and hip-hop artist. She is the author of Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been and the bible study “Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today’s Culture” and her most recent book: Holier than Thou: How God’s holiness helps us trust him.Dr. Michael J. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Charlotte campus of Reformed Theological Seminary.Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?; What God Has to Say About Our Bodies; Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?; and 7 Myths about Singleness.Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He is also the Spiritual Formation Pastor at Sojourn East and regularly speaks and teaches in churches all over the country.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Romans 1, Revelation, James 5:16, 2 Corinthians 3:16-17Knowing Faith Episode #77 - The Holy Spirit with Gregg Allison“Canon Revisited” by Michael J Kruger“Revelation: A Shorter Commentary” by G. K. Beale“The Theology of the Book of Revelation” by Richard Bauckham“The Trinity in the Book of Revelation” by Brandon Smith“Come and See” by Jonathan PenningtonAffiliate 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 Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.