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Dec 10, 2019 • 7min

After the Fact: West Wing Evangelism

Kyle Worley and JT English *finally* discuss The West Wing, why JT has watched six times through, and what lessons can be learned from it.Questions Covered in This Episode:How many times have you watched The West Wing?Why are you drawn to The West Wing?What are some things that you think this cultivates in you?Who do you think you are on the show?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:The West WingAmazon 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/knowingfaithKyle and JT *finally* discuss The West Wing, why JT has watched six times through, and what lessons can be learned from it. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Dec 5, 2019 • 42min

#63 – A Blanket Full of Bacon

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley walk through Acts 10 and 11. They discuss the division between Jews and gentiles, Cornelius, and Peter’s vision.Questions Covered in This Episode:Recap Acts so far...What’s happened?Turning to Acts 10-11: So, what’s the big deal between gentiles and Jews? Why the division?Who is Cornelius?Peter’s vision… What is this about?What is the significance of the Spirit falling on the gentiles?Helpful Definitions:Monolithic: Completely unified, everyone agrees on the understanding of the law.Variegated Nomism: Different understanding of the law. Intertestamental Period: 400 years of silence between the Old Testament and the New Testament.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 10-11, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 15-17, Acts 15, Penatuch, Galatians 3:1-3TVC ResourcesTVC Explainer Video SeriesKnowing Faith Episode 61 – "You Can Call Me Paul"“Justification and Variegated Nomism Vol 1” by D.A. Carson“Justification and Variegated Nomism Vol 2” by D.A. CarsonAmazon 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/knowingfaithJen, JT, and Kyle walk through Acts 10 and 11. They discuss the division between Jews and gentiles, Cornelius, and Peter’s vision. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Nov 27, 2019 • 36min

#62 – Who is the Holy Spirit?

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion of the Apostles’ Creed, talking about the Holy Spirit. They talk about who He is, what He does, and what His role is today in believers and in the church.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who is the Holy Spirit?Is the Holy Spirit just a force or presence?What is the role of the Holy Spirit?What is the work of the Holy Spirit?What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?The Apostles Creed:I believe in God, the Father Almighty,creator of heaven and earth,I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spiritand born of the virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;He descended to hell.The third day He rose again from the dead.He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.Helpful Definitions:Omnipresent: Everywhere fully present.Inspiration: God is the author of all scripture.Regeneration: The Spirit transforms our hearts from stone to flesh and indwells us.Inspiration and Illumination: The Spirit inspires the Word of God and gives us understanding of God’s nature and will through that Word.Sanctification: The Spirit is our Helper as we grow in holiness through obedience to God’s commands.Empowerment: The Spirit empowers particular people for particular service. This may be a particular gifting, such as the gifting of the craftsman Bezalel in Exodus 31:1-4, or it may be a special empowering for a particular circumstance, like when the Spirit rushes on Samson and he defeats an enemy. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 14:22-33, John 20, Acts 2, Luke 22, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Acts 7:55The Apostles 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 | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen, JT, and Kyle continue their discussion of the Apostles’ Creed, talking about the Holy Spirit. They talk about who He is, what He does, and what His role is today in believers and in the church. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Nov 25, 2019 • 9min

After the Fact: A Few of Jen’s Theological Influences

Kyle and Jen talk about the voices and books that have been significant influences in Jen's thinking, writing, and teaching.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who have been the most formative theological influences on your life?What makes for a good guide?When you think of your role as an influence, how has that shaped your prayer life?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:“The Holiness of God” by R.C. Sproul“Willing to Believe” by R.C. Sproul“Faith Alone” by R.C. Sproul“Systematic Theology” by Louis Berkhof“The Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. Tozer“The Existence and Attributes of God” by Stephen Charnock“The Attributes of God” by Arthur W. Pink“Sermon on the Mount” by Arthur W. Pink“Gleanings in Genesis” by Arthur W. Pink“Gleanings in Exodus” by Arthur W. Pink“The Parables of Jesus” by James Montgomery Boice“The Sermon on the Mount” by James Montgomery Boice“Genesis” by James Montgomery Boice“The Pursuit of Holiness” by Jerry Bridges“Respectable Sins” by Jerry BridgesAmazon 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/knowingfaithKyle and Jen talk about the voices and books that have been significant influences in Jen's thinking, writing, and teaching.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who have been the most formative theological influences on your life?What makes for a good guide?When you think of your role as an influence, how has that shaped your prayer life?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:RC Sproul“Systematic Theology” by Louis BerkhofBooks by AW TozerBooks by Stephen CharnockBooks by Arthur W. PinkBooks by James Montgomery BoiceBooks by Jerry BridgesAmazon 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/knowingfaithKyle and Jen talk about the voices and books that have been significant influences in Jen's thinking, writing, and teaching. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Nov 21, 2019 • 36min

#61 – You Can Call Me Paul

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their conversation on the book of Acts, discussing chapter nine. In this chapter, we are introduced to Saul who, after an encounter with Christ, becomes Paul. They cover what we know about Saul, how this encounter developed his theology of union with Christ, and his eventual witness.Questions Covered in This Episode:Who is Saul? What do we know about him? What is the significance of the encounter with Christ?What is happening when Saul’s sight is restored?Let’s talk about the witness of Saul. Is this a pattern for the rest of his ministry?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 9, Acts 8:1-3, 1 Samuel, Acts 13Knowing Faith Episode #59 – A Martyr, a Magician, and a MissionaryUnbelievable? Podcast  – NT Wright and Tom Holland: How St Paul changed the world podcastAmazon 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/knowingfaithJen, JT, and Kyle continue their conversation on the book of Acts, discussing chapter nine. In this chapter, we are introduced to Saul who, after an encounter with Christ, becomes Paul. They cover what we know about Saul, how this encounter developed his theology of union with Christ, and his eventual witness. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Nov 14, 2019 • 41min

#60 – What Will Christ Do?

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion of the Apostles’ Creed as they talk about what Christ will do and is doing now. They talk about what it means that He rose from the dead, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and that He will judge the living and the dead.Questions Covered in This Episode:When the creed says “rose again from the dead?” What do we mean? Why is the resurrection of Christ unique?In what way has death been defeated?Why does the gospel fall apart without an ascended Christ?“Seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty…”“From there he will come…” When is he coming? How is he coming?“...He will come to judge the living and the dead…” Is he really coming to judge? What does this mean?The Apostles Creed:I believe in God, the Father Almighty,creator of heaven and earth,I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spiritand born of the virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;He descended to hell.The third day He rose again from the dead.He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.Helpful Definitions:Utopianism: The false story that believes we can make the world into what we want the world to be and it will be better. Dystopianism: The false story that believes all we can do is make the world worse and it is just going to get worse.Progressivism: The false story that believes the world is going to progressively get better and our contributions to it will be the most meaningful pacing of it progressively getting better.Eschatology: Doctrine of the end times. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:1 Corinthians 15, Genesis 3, Isaiah 25:8, Philippians 2:1-9, Acts 7:55, Matthew 10, Romans 8:34, Revelation 1:7, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14, HebrewsThe Apostles CreedMosaic ChurchCitizens churchNorthway ChurchStory ChurchChrist Freedom ChurchEastside Community ChurchKnowing Faith Episode #58 – What Did Christ Do with Matthew EmersonThe Center for Pastor Theologians“Mere Sexuality” by Todd Wilson“Jesus Ascended” by Gerrit Dawson“Seeing God” by Hans BoersmaAmazon 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/knowingfaithJen, JT, and Kyle continue their discussion of the Apostles’ Creed as they talk about what Christ will do and is doing now. They talk about what it means that He rose from the dead, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and that He will judge the living and the dead. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Nov 12, 2019 • 11min

After the Fact: Why Christian Education Matters for Church Plants

Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley discuss why it's important for new church plants to prioritize Christian education for their members.Questions Covered in This Episode:What have you done and what have you learned about how to implement Christian education in a church plant?Logistically, how have you solved not having a primary location and not having childcare?What are some myths you want to cut down about implementing this?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Mosaic ChurchEastside Community ChurchFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaithJen Wilkin and Kyle Worley discuss why it's important for new church plants to prioritize Christian education for their members. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Nov 7, 2019 • 50min

#59 – A Martyr, a Magician, and a Missionary

In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion of the book of Acts, walking through chapters 6, 7, and 8. They talk about Stephen’s speech, Simon the Magician, and Philip the Missionary.Questions Covered in This Episode:Recap Acts so far: What has been going on in the story?In Acts 6 we begin with deacons...what are deacons? Why are they raised up?Let’s discuss Stephen's speech. Why is it important?How does Stephen respond in the face of death? What is a martyr?Simon: He can’t be a real magician, can he? Was he pulling rabbits out of a hat?Why does Simon want the power?In the story of Philip is this descriptive or prescriptive?Evangelism and Providence: Is this how we are to share the gospel?Helpful Definitions:Ecclesiology: The doctrine of the church.Deacon: Derived from the Greek word diákonos (διάκονος) meaning servant.Hellenists: Greek-speaking Jews.Hebrews: Pallestinaine Jews speaking Aramaic.Martyr: Derived from the Greek word mártys (μάρτυς) meaning witness.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Acts 6-8, Exodus 18, Exodus 34:29-35, Genesis 12-17, Exodus 19-24, 2 Samuel 7Amazon 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/knowingfaithIn this episode, Jen, JT, and Kyle continue their discussion of the book of Acts, walking through chapters 6, 7, and 8. They talk about Stephen’s speech, Simon the Magician, and Philip the Missionary. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Oct 31, 2019 • 32min

#58 – What Did Christ Do? with Matthew Emerson

In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their series on the Apostles' Creed as they discuss the person and work of Jesus Christ. They are joined by Matt Emerson—the Dickinson Chair of Religion at Oklahoma Baptist University—for part of the conversation to talk about what it means that Christ descended to the dead.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can God suffer?The significance of a historical marker like “Pontius Pilate?”What is crucifixion and the significance of this mode for our understanding of Jesus Christ?Was Jesus mostly dead?What does descended to the dead mean?What is the place of the righteous dead and are there other places he could have gone?What do we lose if we are apathetic towards this or deny it?Pastorally why does this matter?What is the significance of the resurrection event?The Apostles Creed:I believe in God, the Father Almighty,creator of heaven and earth,I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spiritand born of the virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;He descended to hell.The third day He rose again from the dead.He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.Helpful Definitions:Impassable: God does not feel emotions.Immutable: God is always the same.Anthropomorphic: A way of expressing, in humanly understandable terms, something that is true.Guest Bio:Matt Emerson (Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an associate professor of religion at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and as co-executive director of the Center for Baptist Renewal. His areas of interest include biblical theology, canonical interpretation, theological method, and Baptist theology. He is the author of He Descended to the Dead: An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday, winner of a 2019 TGC book award. Emerson and his wife, Alicia, are both from Huntsville, AL. Married in 2006, they have five daughters.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Luke 16:19-31, 1 Peter 3, 2 Peter 2, Jude 1:6The Apostles Creed"The Impassible God of the Bible" Article by Wesley Hill“The Crucifixion” by Fleming Rutledge"He Descended to the Dead: An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday" by Matthew Emerson"He Descended to the Dead: The Burial of Christ and the Eschatological Character of the Atonement" Journal by Matthew EmersonAmazon 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/knowingfaithIn this episode, Kyle, JT, and Jen continue their series on the Apostles' Creed as they discuss the person and work of Jesus Christ. They are joined by Matt Emerson—the Dickinson Chair of Religion at Oklahoma Baptist University—for part of the conversation to talk about what it means that Christ descended to the dead. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Oct 29, 2019 • 7min

After the Fact: False Stories 101

On this mini-episode, Jen Wilkin and JT English talk about false stories—what they are, which are most prevalent, and how the true story of the Gospel provides a solution.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are false stories?Which of those do you most typically see people living in?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.Romanticism: The story that says, “You are your emotions.” The more intense the emotion the more authentic it is. The good life is authenticity.Consumerism: The story that says, “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.Rationalism: The story that says, “Whatever seems reasonable to you must be true, despite emotions or religious belief.” Only our own reason or experience can be trusted. The good life is using my mind as the arbiter of what is true and good.Pragmatism: The story that says, “Whatever works must be true.” The good life is productivity, functionality, and practicality.Individualism: The story that says, “You are at the center of all things.” Autonomy is prized over all things because the self and its pleasure is the goal of this story. The good life is the authority of the independent individual.Progressivism: The story that says, “Things are continually getting better.” Advancements in science, technology, economics, etc., are constantly improving the human condition. The good life is the belief that through human ingenuity, we are better today than yesterday and we will be better tomorrow than we were today.Secularism: The story that says, “There is nothing beyond the natural world.” Religious belief in God is seen to be one option among others, and is both contestable and contested. We must shift our attention only to worldly concerns of human flourishing. The good life is the human experience.Perfectionism: The story that says, “You must be perfect in order to be accepted.” The good life is found in success.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.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Matthew 16, Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 16:24-26, Matthew 5:3-12Amazon 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/knowingfaithOn this mini-episode, Jen Wilkin and JT English talk about false stories—what they are, which are most prevelant, and how the true story of the Gospel provides a solution. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast  | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch Midwestern Seminary is excited to announce FTC Talks, exclusive conversations with MBTS faculty about ministry related topics. Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks today at mbts.edu/ftctalks to reserve your spot. Join us for talks about women's discipleship, God's heart for the nations, gospel-driven ministry, Spurgeon's pastoral ministry, and how every Christian is a counselor. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. Sign up today at mbts.edu/ftctalks. (feel free to riff off this, but this is the content).To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

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