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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Mary Wiley to answer the question, Is the Bible for everyone? Questions Covered in This Episode: Is the Bible really for everyone? What about folks who can’t read? What about people who don’t have the Bible in their language? How is literacy struggling? What is the distinction between magisterial and ministerial authority in Reformed theology considering God’s word related to other forms of communication? What is the purpose of stained glass or other visual tools? Why do we need God’s word? What would you say to women who have fallen in love with bible study, but are a bit skeptical of studying doctrine/theology? Guest Bio: Mary Wiley is associate publisher at B&H, a bible teacher, and the author of a number of books, including but not limited to: Everyday Theology and Discovering the Bible. She holds an MA in theological studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mary and her husband, John, have three children and live in the Nashville area. She hosts the Questions Kids Ask podcast, and you can connect with her on Instagram or at marycwiley.com. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 2 Timothy 3:16, James 3:1 “Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy” by Henry Kissinger   We're giving away 5 CSB Women's Study Bibles! Head to our Instagram for details on how to enter to win. And for an extra entry, sign up for our newsletter here. 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 whether women should wear head coverings in church today. Questions Covered in This Episode: Should women wear headcoverings in the church? Where does the Bible talk about this? What is some context for Corinth? What are modern day examples of how this would play out? What are healthy contemporary applications?  1 Corinthians 11 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 Elizabeth Woodson to have a conversation about her new book “Habits of Resistance” and how we can resist false gospels. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? How did you decide what you were going to focus on as you wrote this book? What is a false gospel? Can you give some examples? Is this for individuals or for groups? Where are false stories frequently told to people? How do I resist false gospels? What part of what you wrote felt the most personal? Is there a habit people are resistant to? Why are we talking about habits so much? What is the key habit of Christian resistance to false stories? Helpful Definitions: “Narrative is our culture's currency; he who tells the best story wins.” Bobette Buster  False Gospel: An experience of a problem with a solution that does not contain Christ. Guest Bio: Elizabeth Woodson is a bible teacher, speaker, the founder of the Woodson Institute and the host of the podcasts: Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson and Shalomies. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education and the author of several books including: Embrace Your Life,  From Beginning To Forever, Live Free, and the recently released Habits of Resistance: 7 Ways You’re Being Formed by Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 3 “Habits of Resistance” by Elizabeth Woodson “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English “Atomic Habits” by James Clear “You Are What You Love” by James K.A. Smith 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 whether violence is immoral or amoral, whether God acts or endorses violence, and how we are supposed to act in light of these things. Questions Covered in This Episode: Does God endorse violence? In Joshua and judges it seems like God is endorsing violence; is that accurate? Where does the Bible talk about violence? Is violence immoral or amoral? Should the modern-day church then perceive itself to be a weapon of violence? Should we think in violent terms as it relates to those who oppose the Lord? How do you deal with wrong motivations? Helpful Definitions: Violence: Physical action against another person that seeks to either restrain or rebuff, and may or may not cause bodily harm. Hamas (חָמָס): Hebrew for violence Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Psalm 11:5, Genesis 6, James 4:6, Psalm 58, Psalm 3, Isaiah 53, Romans 13, Revelation “The Peaceable Kingdom: A Primer in Christian Ethics” by Stanley Hauerwas “Why I'm Not a Pacifist” by C.S. Lewis Deep Discipleship Curriculum 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 how to think theologically and literately about church discipline. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is church discipline biblical? What does the bible say about discipline generally? What is the confusion around discipline? What does the bible say about church discipline? Is this how you think about church discipline? What happens before discipline? What’s the goal of church discipline? Does the tradition you are a part of play a part in church discipline? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Hebrews 12:5, 1 Corinthians 5, Proverbs 13 Training the Church Ministry Cohort 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 and when it’s okay to lie. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is it ever right to lie? What does it mean to bear false witness in the 10 Commandments? Is it always wrong to lie? What is a noble lie? What is a lie in kindness? What is a virtuous lie? What is an unvirtuous truth teller? Where do we see examples of people using “deception” in the Bible for the greater good? When would it be okay to use deception or hide the truth? Can I tell a white lie? As a parent, how should I handle my children lying? What is the heart of this question and conversation? Helpful Definitions: Categorical Imperative: You should never do something that you cannot make a universal law in all time and all places. Noble Lie: There are times when it is more virtuous not to tell the truth. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Exodus 1, Joshua 2, Genesis 38, Genesis 3:15, Job Deep Discipleship Curriculum 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 have a conversation about the 10 Commandments. Questions Covered in This Episode: Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly?  What are the 10 Commandments? What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received? What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments?  In what way should they be considered significant for Christian discipleship? Should they be posted publicly? If so, why? If not, why?  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Exodus 20, Matthew 5-7, Romans 1 “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin 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 have a conversation about the 10 Commandments. Questions Covered in This Episode: Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly?  What are the 10 Commandments? What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received? What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments?  In what way should they be considered significant for Christian discipleship? Should they be posted publicly? If so, why? If not, why?  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Exodus 20, Matthew 5-7, Romans 1 “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin 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 have a conversation about how Christians should think about retirement. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is retirement a Christian concept?Is there a difference between calling and career?How do we encourage people to live out the Christian call in all seasons of life?What is a concern of retirement?What is one of the most meaningful things you can do?What were humans created to do?Is it okay to save money for retirement?How do plan for generosity as you age?What is your encouragement to people as they enter into old age?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Titus 2, Proverbs 20:29, EcclesiatesDeep Discipleship Curriculum“From Strength to Strength” by Arthur Brooks“Leisure: The Basis of Culture” by Josef Pieper“Don't Waste Your Life” by John Piper 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 how Christians should think about the death penalty. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is the death penalty biblical?What is the Christian framework for being against the death penalty?Why do we have civil laws?Is the death penalty just? Is it a deterrent?How could you kill an image bearer by any means?How does the civil government wield the sword? How do we regulate the taking of human life for the punishment of a crime?What’s the difference between justice and mercy?Do we tend to overemphasize the therapeutic in this conversation?What is your view on this?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 9, Exodus 21, Romans 13:1-4Training the Church Ministry CohortC. S. Lewis and the Humanitarian Theory of Punishment“The Politics of Jesus” by John Howder YoderKnowing Faith Has Therapeutic Language Invaded The Church? 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 Courtney Reissig to discuss how to trust the church again after hurt. Questions Covered in This Episode: What was your goal in writing this book?What is your book about?How have you seen the Gospel of John help people process not abandoning the faith after hurt?What encouragement can you offer to people who are unsure whether they can trust the church?Are there people in your ministry coming from church hurt?Where did you experience restoration from looking at Jesus in your own journey?Guest Bio: Courtney Reissig is a writer and bible teacher living in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is the proud mom of four sons, happy wife to Daniel, and author of The Accidental Feminist, Glory in the Ordinary, Teach Me to Feel and Someone to Believe In. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, The Gospel Coalition, and Christianity Today (among other publications). When she is not writing or wrangling kids, she enjoys running and a relaxing Friday night. Her family belongs to Immanuel Baptist Church. You can follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@courtneyreissig). Resources Mentioned in this Episode: John 20:3, Hebrews 13:8, John 15, Psalm 1, John 9, Ezekiel 34:2”Someone to Believe In” by Courtney Reissig 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 how Christians should think about burial, aging, and death. Questions Covered in This Episode: How does our culture view death?Where is death in the Bible?When you think of burial in the Bible, what comes to mind?What is the norm in Jewish society and culture?How should this influence how Christians think about burial?Does the mode of burial matter?What method of burial do we want for ourselves?For fun: If we were pagans, what funeral would we have?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 50:25, Genesis 35:19-20, John 11“Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” by Atul Gawande 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 the State of Theology survey, why it is so concerning, and what we can do next. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the state of theology survey?What is an evangelical according to this survey?What is the Lifeway report?What is a common discipleship strategy used by churches?What is a roadblock to making disciples?What are some things that are concerning in the report?Why is it a problem that people don’t think the Holy Spirit is a person?How the difference between interpretation and orthodoxy?Why is this so concerning?What do we do?Do you have a definition of disciple?Why do scope and sequence matter?How does dissonance play a role in discipleship?Why do we believe so much in the Training the Church Ministry Cohort?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 1 Corinthians 2, Genesis 3, Romans 5State of Theology ReportLifeway Pastors’ Views on Discipleship“Deep Discipleship” by JT EnglishDeep Discipleship CurriculumTraining the Church Ministry Cohort 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 predestination and election mean. Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you remember how you were introduced to these doctrines?What is reformed theology?What is predestination? What is election? Are they synonyms? Where do we find them in scripture?What have been faithful approaches to these doctrines?Who do you disagree with on this, but you respect the way they articulate their view?What is determinism?What is the point? Why should we care about this?Helpful Definitions: Predestination: God has ordained specific things to happen.Election: God administers His saving benefits and/or judgment.Pelagius: Man is not stained by sin; humanity is neutral before God.Augustine: Humans are dead in their sin and saved by grace.Arminianism: Humans are dead in their sin and allowed to choose saving grace.Determinism: God is so other than, there is no meaningful place for human agency. Compatibilism: God directs our desires, and humans act in accordance with our desires.Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Romans 9, Genesis 1-2, Genesis 12, Ephesians 1, Romans 5-6, Proverbs 16:9, Romans 8, John 6, Matthew 13, John 10Deep Discipleship ProgramLigonier MinistriesRenewing Your MindActs 29T4G“Let the Nations Be Glad!” by John PiperBFM 2000 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 have a conversation about what happens to animals (and Jen’s pugs) when they die. Questions Covered in This Episode: What happens to animals when they die?How are humans and animals different?How does any creaturely thing make it into heaven?Are animals in need of redemption?Does the fall impact animals?Do animals have a soul?What is a soul? Do only humans have souls?How do we give the right level of importance to things that have breath?Will any animals be brought into the new heaven and the new earth?Helpful Definitions: Psychosomatic Unity: Humans are unions of body and soul.Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Training the Church Ministry Cohort 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.