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Questions Covered in This Episode: How do I become a deep disciple?What is the response when you ask people, “What is a disciple”?What is a disciple?How do you define a disciple at your local church?What is ground zero for moving towards meaningful discipleship?“The heart cannot love what the mind does not know.” How can you extend that to include behavior?How does our evangelism model “full surrender” compare to our discipleship model “give what you can”? Is that accurate?What’s the difference between a disciple and a deep disciple?What must a disciple know?What does the current data say about biblical literacy?Why do we keep talking about this?Helpful Definitions: Pistis (πίστις): FaithResources Mentioned in this Episode: Habakkuk 2:14“Deep Discipleship” by JT EnglishYour Church May Know Less Bible Than You Think (And What to Do About It)2 in 3 Churchgoers Fail Bible Literacy Quiz Lifeway ResearchLifeway Research Bible Literacy QuizTraining the Church Ministry CohortDeep Discipleship ProgramAmazon 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 | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Nancy Guthrie to answer the question, “Why is it wonderful to behold Christ?” Questions Covered in This Episode: Where does beholding Christ come from?Are the beatitudes a signpost for this assurance?Why would it be good for us to see God?Guest Bio: Nancy Guthrie (MATS, Reformed Theological Seminary) teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including through her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books and the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast from The Gospel Coalition. She and her husband founded Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child, and they’re cohosts of the GriefShare video series. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Ephesians 1:4, Revelation 21-22“Beholding Christ” by Nancy GuthrieCrossway+Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.This episode is brought to you by Crossway, a nonprofit ministry publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Create a free Crossway+ account to receive 30% off all books and Bibles along with other member perks. Learn more at crossway.org/plus. Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Joe Worley to discuss “The First Five: Beating the Odds and Thriving as a Ministry Leader,” co-written by Kyle and his dad, Joe. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did we write this book?Does it seem like more and more we are hearing about ministry leaders failing out?What are the core ingredients of trustworthiness as a ministry leader?What do you value in leaders now more than when you first started in ministry?What do you young guys want to talk about?What is the intersection between pastoral and professional?How do you build credibility and trust as a ministry leader?How did you build credibility with each other?How will this book help the church navigate current church leaders leaving the church or retiring?Guest Bio: Dr. Joe Worley is the pastor at First Baptist Church of Groves, TX, where he is concluding over 31 years of faithful pastoral ministry. He has been in ministry leadership for over 45 years, and he is the co-author of the recently released First Five: How to Beat the Odds and Thrive as a Ministry Leader. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1 Timothy 3, Hebrews 13:7Shepherd Care“The First Five” by Kyle Worley and Joseph Worley“Brothers, We Are Not Professionals” by John PiperAmazon 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 | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley host a podcast live from Camp of the Woods and answer questions submitted by campers. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are the core components of Bible Study?How do you learn to read the Bible theologically?What is the crisis of biblical literacy and why is it so important?What is your personal soapbox?What topic was the first Knowing Faith podcast on?How do we help our children acknowledge the reality of their stories without allowing that to shape the reality of who they are?What three words would we use to describe one another?Why does a self-sufficient God want or need our worship?How do you hold fast to Christ when it feels like the church has forgotten (pointing towards Christian Nationalism)?What are your thoughts on female Pastors and the role of women in the church?How do the incommunicable attributes of God encourage believers?Helpful Definitions: Theopneustos (θεόπνευστος): God-breathedResources Mentioned in this Episode: Camp of the WoodsCOTW365.orgTraining the Church“Deep Discipleship” by JT English“Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin“Women of the Word” by Jen Wilkin“Home with God” by Kyle WorleyKnowing Faith: Jesus’ Family TreeShould The 10 Commandments be Posted Publicly? (Part 1)Should The 10 Commandments be Posted Publicly? (Part 2)The Westminster Larger Catechism​​Happy Complementarians“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin“The Attributes of God” by Arthur Pink“Knowledge of the Holy” by A. W. Tozer Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.   Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Old Testament sacrifices. Questions Covered in This Episode: What books of the Bible can someone learn more about Old Testament sacrifices? What about the New Testament?What did sacrifices in the OT actually do?Is anything happening in the actual forgiveness of sins? Or are they a shadow of what's to come?What is missing if Israel does not offer the Leviticus 16 sacrifice?What is the object of faith of Old Testament saints? How is the atoning work of Christ applied to them?What is the good news of the gospel?Why do we not still offer sacrifices?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Leviticus 16, Hebrews 9-11, Romans 3:25, Leviticus 4, Acts 2, Hebrews 10:11, Exodus 19, 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:5–6, Galatians 3, Acts 2:46, Acts 3:1, Romans 12:1Amazon 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 | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Jess Wolstenholm to discuss how the stories we watch and listen to shape and form us. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why do you care about this, and what are you doing to address this?What have you and Minno learned about the role of stories and streaming in the lives of families and kids?Can kids be spiritually formed by media? What is the struggle with watching content like this on other platforms?How does Minno filter what content they produce or license?Why not just tell a Bible story in a different way?Why should families use Minno?Guest Bio: Jess Wolstenholm, M. Ed, is the VP of Education and Research at Minno, a children’s media company helping kids and families experience Jesus every day. Jess is executive producer and editor of the Laugh and Grow Bible animated series and Bible. After 25 years in children’s ministry, she is now developing discipleship content that meets kids where they are at every age and stage. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: MinnoAmazon 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 | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss if you can know God truly. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is God too mysterious to truly know?Why is the emergent church problem coming up again? Why is it happening again? What is a valid response?Why are you not convinced by the argument that people don't need their Bibles and they can just come to Jesus?What are the true sources of knowledge of God?“Don’t put God in a box…?”How does cultural diversity play into this conversation?Helpful Definitions: General Revelation: God makes himself known in creation.Special Revelation: God has made himself known in Christ and in Scripture.Accommodation: We can know who God is because He accommodates Himself to our ways of knowing.Transcendent: God is wholly other, infinite, and set-apart.Immanent: God is near and personally accessible.Archetypal Knowledge: A kind of knowledge only God can have of Himself. Only God can truly know God.Epistemological Grace: It is gracious that you can know God because He has graciously given Himself to you.Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Romans 11, John 5:37-40, 1 Corinthians 2:10, Acts 17, Revelation 5Amazon 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 | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what the Bible says about marriage and divorce. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is divorce sin?What does the bible say about marriage?Is our culture diminishing marriage or deifying it?Within the church, is our current teaching on marriage and divorce in alignment with what Jesus taught?Is divorce sin?What are grounds that provoke consideration for divorce?When is remarriage a faithful Christian option after divorce?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Matthew 5, Matthew 19, 1 Corinthians 7, Mark 10, Ephesians 5“The Case Against the Sexual Revolution” by Louise Perry Deep Discipleship ProgramAmazon 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 | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Jen Oshman to answer the question “Why is it so hard to be happy?” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is it so hard to be happy?What are we actually looking for? What is the rubric for happiness?Why this energy on happiness right now?If someone told you “I’m incredibly unhappy,” how would you approach them?Guest Bio: Jen Oshman is a wife, mom, and writer, and has served as a missionary and pastor’s wife for over two decades on three continents. She currently resides in Colorado, where her family planted Redemption Parker, an Acts29 church. She writes regularly at www.jenoshman.com and has a weekly podcast called All Things. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: “Why Is It So Hard to Be Happy?” by Jen Oshman“Happiness” by Andrew WilsonCrossway+Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.   Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Jen’s new book “Made Like Me.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book?Why is Genesis 2 important?Is the emphasis on sameness or difference?What do you lose if you don’t have sameness of distinction?What are the immediate implications for generous complementarianism?What do you hope this book will do?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 2“Made Like Me” by Jen WilkinDeep Discipleship Program Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Andrew Wilson to answer the question “Is it okay to want to be happy?” Questions Covered in This Episode: What is happiness?Is it okay to want to be happy?Do some Christians think that it is wrong to be happy?Is God happy?Are happiness and holiness related?Guest Bio: Andrew Wilson (PhD, King’s College London) is the teaching pastor at King’s Church London and a columnist for Christianity Today. He’s the author of several books, including Remaking the World, Incomparable, and God of All Things. Andrew is married to Rachel, and they have three children: Zeke, Anna, and Sam. You can follow him on X. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Psalm 16:11“Happiness: What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Make It Last Forever” by Andrew Wilson“Weight of Glory” by C.S. LewisCrossway+This episode is brought to you by Crossway, a nonprofit ministry publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Create a free Crossway+ account to receive 30% off all books and Bibles along with other member perks. Learn more at crossway.org/plus. Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer the question “Could Jesus be tempted to sin?” Questions Covered in This Episode: Can Jesus be tempted to sin?What does it mean that Jesus is fully God and fully man?If he was fully man, could he be tempted?Was it a real temptation? Could he have sinned?What is Impeccability?What is temptation? Are there different kinds of temptation?How does the Bible help us live in tension?Correct or validate this statement: “In his humanity he could have sinned; in his deity he never would have.”How should Christians live in light of this truth?Is it a silly question to ask “what would Jesus do?”What about union with Christ?Helpful Definitions: Hypostatic Union: The eternal Son of God takes upon a human nature and now eternally exists as one person with two distinct natures, fully God and fully man,Peccability: Able not to sin (posse non peccare).Non posse non peccare: Not able not to sin.Posse peccare, posse non peccare: Able to sin, able not to sinImpeccability: Unable to sin (Non posse peccare).Immutability: God is unchanging.Nestorianism: Separates the natures of Christ.Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Hebrews 4:15, Genesis 1-3, 1 Peter 2:11, James 1:12-18, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 12:3-5, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 2:1, Romans 6:1, John 15The Chalcedonian CreedDeep Discipleship Program Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Samuel James to discuss his book on teens & technology: “Scroll Less, Live More: 10 Healthy Tech Habits for Teens.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why do you feel like a book for teens is important to add?Is it too far gone? What meaningful change can happen? How?What is one habit that is explored in the book?Guest Bio: Samuel James is Director of Content Development at Crossway. He is the author of Digital Liturgies, a regular newsletter on Christianity, technology, and culture. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Emily, and their three children.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: John 17“Scroll Less, Live More: 10 Healthy Tech Habits for Teens” by Samuel James“Digital Liturgies” by Samuel JamesCrossway+This episode is brought to you by Crossway, a nonprofit ministry publishing gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Create a free Crossway+ account to receive 30% off all books and Bibles along with other member perks. Learn more at crossway.org/plus. Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Caroline’s book “But What Do I Wear?” and trace the larger themes of clothing throughout Scripture,  Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write a book about what we wear?Where would you find this in the Bible?What are the tricky parts of this conversation?What if you come to a different conclusion than someone else? How do you give grace?How do you discuss this with your kids?How does this work for men?Why do we as Pastors not require head coverings at our churches?What is a Christian approach to modesty?Guest Bio: Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. She’s the author of numerous books and studies, including but not limited to: But What Do I Wear?, Good News, Better Than Life, Sound the Alarm, and The Story of Home. Find her writing and resources at WriterCaroline.com, on Instagram @writercaroline, and on TikTok @writercarolinesaunders. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 1-3, 1 Corinthians 11 Watch Knowing FaithKnowing Faith: Should Women Wear Head Coverings in Church?“But What Do I Wear?” by Caroline Saunders“Dust to Dust” by Jen Wilkin“1 Corinthians” by Leon L. Morris  Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Worley is joined by Laura Story to discuss her book, “Stand in Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives.” Questions Covered in This Episode: Is there a right way to worship?What marks that right way to worship?How do you pursue reverent worship that is also warm and hospitable?How can someone worship God in a biblically faithful way?What are the ditches people need to be aware of falling into?Guest Bio: Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the author of several bestselling books and Bible studies including When God Doesn’t Fix It and So Long Normal. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 95:6Crossway+“Stand in Awe” by Laura Story Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website Support Training the Church and Become a Patron: patreon.com/trainingthechurch You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship. To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.