Knowing Faith

Season 6 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on 2/4/2021. In this episode Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 6 as they cover Genesis 12-50. They discuss the importance of studying the book of Genesis, the author, the audience, the setting, some of the key people in the text, and what questions they will be asking and answering. If you’d like you can catch up on Genesis 1-11 in Season 5.  Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Map of the Patriarchs“Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing” by Jonathan Pennington“Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life” by Jonathan PenningtonEpisode #77 – The Holy Spirit with Dr. Gregg Allison Sponsors:The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - For more information and to apply, go to SBTS.edu/phd. Save $40 by using the Application Waiver Code, KNOWINGFAITH.  Type it in as one word. The deadline to apply for the summer cohort is March 15, so get started today.Turning of Days by Hannah Anderson (Moody) - A new book of essays by the gifted writer Hannah Anderson takes you through the four seasons and helps you discover the truths woven into the natural world. Check out Turning of Days by Hannah Anderson . . . and start listening to the whispers of God's creation. Follow Us on Social Media:Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley took questions from our "Super Fan" tier on Patreon and tried to answer as many as we could!Questions Covered in This Episode:If Knowing Faith was a character on The West Wing, who would it be?Is American Civil religion a problem?What is the difference between the way that Jesus intercedes on our behalf and the way that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us? Is this the same work or different works?There are so many different analogies to explain the Trinity, but most are heretical. Is there a good analogy that you know of?Do you believe that the view of humans as primarily thinking creatures has led to an emphasis of preaching being the main task in discipleship, rather than a more holistic, lived discipleship?How can I help redirect and set expectations that bible study time is for letting the Word transform our own lives, rather than it becoming a commentary on how “the world” doesn’t follow whatever passage we are discussing? I am working on summarizing the connection between Cain and Abel's narrative and Hebrews 12:24. Can you talk more about the "word" that Abel's blood was speaking? What was it saying exactly, and why does the writer of Hebrews use this as the connection to Jesus?Should Christians today pray imprecatory psalms?When someone that you're discipling and helping through addiction has already confessed their sin, but has relapsed or given into temptation again, what do you say?What are appropriate and inappropriate ways to administer the Lord’s Supper?Do you have ideas about how to incorporate biblical literacy and theological foundations for the children in our churches?How should we think about the childhood of Jesus?Do you think creation happened like in Perelandra: the world was evolved, but their Adam and Eve had been placed there brand new? What does Sabbath look like for you & your spouses?How / why do we believe that the serpent in the garden was Satan? Was it?What is up with Matthew 27:51-53? Is there a theological reason why would they need to die again? Couldn't God simply take them like Enoch?Helpful Definitions:American Civil Religion (Moral Therapeutic Deism): The story that says, “Christianity should be palatable and to modern sensibilities.” The good life is “Pleasantville”, a society with no discomfort and no suffering.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.Ecclesiology: Doctrine of the church.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:1 Corinthians 11, Hebrews 12:24, Psalm 7, Psalm 35, Psalm 109, Psalm 137, Ephesians 6, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Matthew 27:51-53“America’s God” by Mark Noll“The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind” by Mark Noll“The Story of Scripture (40 Events)” Song by The Village ChurchRuth Resources by Mosaic Richardson Mosaic Richardson Four Foundational TruthsApocrypha“Perelandra” 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.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer listener questions. Questions Covered in This Episode:When you say that we’re asking Genesis questions that it’s not asking itself...is that literal? How would I apply that to other books of the Bible? For example, what question is Judges asking? And how would I discern that?How would you describe/define the imago dei in light of disability?Who’s your favorite person to talk theology with other than each other?New ESV translation of Genesis 3:16?When was the promise of the land fulfilled in the Abrahamic Covenant? Was it fulfilled during David or Solomon’s reign?If God is the one who gives faith, and He wishes that none should perish-why doesn’t He give the gift of faith to everyone?When is it ok to leave a church?What are some practical tips for starting a theological program for women at your church?What did you think about the West Wing reunion?Could you explain the doctrine of the sufficiency of scripture?What are your favorite hymns?Do you think God made another world before this one?What is discipleship and how/where does discipleship happen? What does it mean to make disciples?Is doubt a sin?What advice do you give to someone just starting out as pastor?If you could have a table discussion with any 3 theologians, past or present, who would be at your table?Helpful Definitions:Middle Knowledge: God possesses knowledge of not just everything that is and everything that isn’t but everything that could be.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Judges 2:17, Genesis 3:16, Genesis 4:8, Song of Songs 7:10, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 9 “Deep Discipleship” by JT EnglishTraining the ChurchWestminster Shorter CatechismBe Thou my VisionImmortal, InvisibleCharles Wesley HymnsA Mighty Fortress is our GodAmazon 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/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue exploring Genesis 1-11 and wrap up Genesis 1-11 by looking ahead.Questions Covered in This Episode:Recap: How does the story of Genesis start?What major themes have stood out to us?What major questions have been asked and answered?How did we get here? Why are we here?What’s the problem?What's the solution?What lingering question(s) do you have stepping away from this portion of Genesis?Genesis 12:1-3: An OT scholar said, “The call of Abraham is the answer to the problems of the world.” What could they possibly mean by that?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1-11, Psalm 24:1, Revelation 21-22, Genesis 12:1-3Amazon 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/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

This episode Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin to discuss some hard questions. Questions Covered in This Episode:What do we do when we are asked a hard question and we don’t know the answer? How does your training in literature relate to how you handle the scriptures?What is the best way to respond when someone asks a hard question?Lots of hard questions emerge from the first eleven chapters of Genesis, but one of the most challenging for most believers is around creation. How do you talk about the doctrine of creation with seekers and skeptics?How would you respond to someone who says “I can’t believe Christianity, because you know, science”?If you were going to sit down and read Genesis with a non-Christian person, how would you do that?If you were to start reading the scriptures with a non-Christian, where would you start?What would you say to someone who is listening to this who has doubts about the goodness or truthfulness of God’s word?How should we approach these conversations?Guest Bio:Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill seminary in London. She is a regular writer for The Gospel Coalition and author of Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion. You can follow her on Twitter or Instagram, or her own website.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 1-11, John 11, Matthew 5-7, John 13-17“Confronting Christianity” by Dr. Rebecca McLaughlinAmazon 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/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

This episode Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Tish Harrison Warren. “We shout truths about God in the light so we can stand on them in the dark.” Kyle WorleyQuestions Covered in This Episode:Prayer in the Night - What made you want to write this book?Is it possible to find God in a dark world?Could God be good given that the world is dark?How can we pray when we feel doubt that the world around us can ever be made whole again?Helpful Definitions:False Stories: All of us are living in the midst of a narrative that informs us on what the good life is. By default all of us are living in false stories and need to be invited to participate in the true story - the Christian story.Consumerism: The story that tells you that you are what you have. Worth is based upon the value and quality of what belongs to me. The good life is having great things.Guest Bio:Tish is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America and is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and the forthcoming book Prayer in the Night. She is a monthly columnist for Christianity Today and you can find her articles in the New York Times, Religious News Service, Comment Magazine, and many other places.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 3, Psalm 23“Prayer in the Night” by Tish Harrison WarrenThe Nicene CreedComplineAmazon 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/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the Tower of Babel, exploring topics such as the people's desire for unity, the consequences of building for personal glory, and the theme of disobedience and rebellion in Genesis. They also examine the connection between Babel and Babylon in Revelation, emphasizing the judgment of evil and the celebration of God's grace. The chapter concludes by exploring the biblical theme of building a city for God's glory and seeking His presence in our lives.

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/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back to discuss the flood, but for real this time.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is Genesis 6:9 contrasting?What is important about the description of building the boat?How is water used throughout the bible? Where does this theme echo?How long were they on the ark?Are we to draw a connection between the dove from the ark, the Spirit over the face of the waters, and the baptism of Jesus?What is the covenant with Noah?What is the symbol of the covenant?What happens next?What has Noah done here?What is significant about this part of the story?Helpful Definitions:Chiasm: Is a literary technique that has bookend statements that work their way inward.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 6-10, Genesis 1, Exodus 2:3-10, Joshua 3, Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 14:22-33, Psalm 29, Revelation 3:7, Romans 6:23, Matthew 24:37-39, Revelation 21-22, Luke 10:1-16, Acts 1:8Knowing Faith Episode #91 – The Flood“Stamped from the Beginning” by Ibram X. KendiKnowing Faith After the Fact: Wordplay at Babel? with Dr. Tracy McKenzieAmazon 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/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley take a deep dive into Genesis 6.Questions Covered in This Episode:Let’s start with an overview of what we have covered so far: Genesis 1-5.So, things are bad, but how bad are they really when we jump into Genesis 6?Who are the sons of God (Genesis 6:4)?Genesis 6:6 - “The Lord regretted.” What does that mean?What is the narrative flow of this passage?Is this the only Ancient Near Eastern story that mentions the flood?Let’s talk about dinosaurs.Helpful Definitions:Impassibility: God does not feel emotions.Immutable: God is always the same.Transcendent: He is other (by an infinite extent).Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 6, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Jude 1:6, 1 Samuel 15:10-11, 1 Samuel 15:29Amazon 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/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchMidwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.