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Knowing Faith

Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin

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The Christian faith is not mindless or irrational. Knowing Faith is a podcast exploring how our faith is founded upon Scripture. We believe the Bible is for everyone and are committed to helping the Church understand where their faith is rooted. Hosted by Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley, this podcast dives into Christian story, belief, and practice in a way that is accessible to everyone.
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the different ways people interpret the Book of Revelation. Questions Covered in This Episode: How do we put the phrase “was, is, and is to come” in the right context? What tier of importance is Eschatology? What is hermeneutics? Is the only kind of prophecy telling the future? What are the main appro…
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Daniel Gilman is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge in the Faculty of History, focusing on how public speaking helped end the slave trade. He serves as a legislative advisor to the Inter Parliamentary Task Force on human trafficking, collaborating with global politicians to end human trafficking and combat sexual abuse. He and his wife,…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity and what it is (and isn’t). Questions Covered in This Episode: Is it fair to say that the Trinity is a bit like water in that it can take three forms: liquid, gas, and solid? How do we define the Trinity? Why is it important to try to understand this do…
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Sarah Irving-Stonebraker is a distinguished historian and a professor at Australian Catholic University. Specializing in early modern history, particularly the intersections of science and religion, Sarah has authored a new book titled "Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age." Her scholarly journey has seen her transition from …
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what the book of Revelation is about and how we can begin to approach studying it. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we doing this season? What are your thoughts about current events - are we living in the end times? What does Advent have to do with Revelation? Does your study provide a conc…
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Rebecca engages in a profound conversation with Rachel Gilson, author and theologian, on navigating the complexities of raising Christian children in an LGBT-affirming world. Reflecting on her newest book, "Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World: Discipling Our Kids with Jesus' Truth and Love", Rachel shares the impetus behind her writi…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss deep discipleship, how the church today needs discipleship, and a big project they have been working on! Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we doing this season? Are we producing deep disciples? What is Deep Discipleship? Where does Deep Discipleship relate to women’s ministry? What is coming…
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In season 5 we will explore important questions like how to talk to kids about sexuality, the relevance of Christianity's history today, and how faith can help with depression and anxiety. We'll also discuss perspectives on immigration, slavery in the Bible, women's right to choose, and Buddhism as a path to peace. Rebecca will talk with various fr…
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Season 13 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 22! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 13. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we doing this season? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Revelation “Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” by Jen Wilkin Train…
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Kyle Worley is joined by Kevin Grasso to discuss why learning the Bible in its original language is important and how Biblingo can help. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is it valuable for ordinary people to be able to study the bible in the original languages? Where did the desire to know the Bible in its original languages come from for you…
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Kyle Worley is joined by Rebecca McLaughlin to talk about her newest book “Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?” Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? What are the top three most common claims you deal with in the book? How can Christians speak the truth in love online and in person when it comes to addressing the…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley come back to one of their most popular topics; brothers and sisters. Questions Covered in This Episode: Indisputably: This is something we get more feedback on than just about anything else…why is that? How has the culture shift affected this conversation? What has been the church's response to the shift in c…
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Kyle Worley is joined by Sam Allberry to have a conversation about union with Christ and both of their new books! Questions Covered in This Episode: Why do we need more books about union with Christ? Why did you title the book “One with My Lord”? Why did you title your book “Home with God”? When did this doctrine first become precious to you? What …
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the most important doctrine for understanding the doctrine of salvation, union with Christ. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the most important doctrine for understanding the doctrine of salvation? Why does Paul continually use the preposition “in”? It is possible to live i…
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Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley are joined by Courtney Doctor to discuss her new book From Garden to Glory! Questions Covered in This Episode: Why’d you write this book? When was biblical theology on your radar? What are the “aha” moments when telling the story of the Bible? How does understanding the Bible as a great narrative change one’s faith? You s…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners! Questions Covered in This Episode: While we have unity in Christ…what 2nd, 3rd or 4th tier issues "divide" my favorite podcasters? What do you think are going to be the challenges of ministry in the local church in the next ten years? My local church has a tone of sayi…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Andrew Wilson to discuss his new book, Remaking the World. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you write this book? What did you want people to take away from this book? Can you explain the “WEIRDER” acronym and how it’s helpful for understanding the Western world? What do you mean by rom…
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Rebecca McLaughlin wraps us the season by answering questions asked by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode: What does the Bible say about what it is to be a woman? Can we define it across all cultures and time? I have a daughter who has drifted from the faith as she embraced LGBT and has now been with a girl for 3 years and they are talking…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss complementarianism and why a healthy ecclesiology is important for this conversation. Before you listen to this episode be sure to listen to Knowing Faith Episode #44 – A Generous Complementarianism. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a pastor? Why is there confusion over this office/title? Ho…
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Kyle Worley to discuss how Christians are called to interact with others.Questions Covered in This Episode: Where does the ethos of discussing truth with grace to others with differing opinions or ideas come from? Why is there a difference between what Christians are called to (Colossians 3) and the way they live and…
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Kyle Worley is joined by Don Whitney to answer the question, how do we pray the Bible? Questions Covered in This Episode: How do we pray the Bible? Where should people begin when starting to pray the Bible? Guest Bio: Dr. Whitney is Associate Dean of the School of Theology and Professor of Biblical Spirituality. Dr. Whitney is a member of Third Ave…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up the conversation on the book of Exodus! Questions Covered in This Episode: What have you learned as we explored Exodus over these two seasons? Where did we see the themes in Exodus in the rest of the Story of the Bible? What is biblical theology and how are we able to make connections across scripture…
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Michael Graham to discuss why Americans have stopped going to church and Questions Covered in This Episode: How did you become a Christian? How did you become interested in “The Great Dechurching”? What is the history of American church attendance? What happened from the height of attendance in the 80s to now? What p…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Amy Gannett to continue the story of Exodus by discussing the themes found in Exodus 40. Questions Covered in This Episode: What’s your favorite part of the Exodus story? What is the purpose of the Tabernacle? Does the Tabernacle contain the glory and presence of God? Where has the cloud and fir…
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Karyn Becker to discuss how we are called to care for refugees and the practical ways we can do so.Questions Covered in This Episode: What is design thinking? As you started out helping refugees, did you think through it in design thinking? How has your faith in Jesus motivated you to spend time with refugees? Can yo…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “The Attributes of God” by A.W. Pink. Questions Covered in This Episode: When did you first come across AW Pink? Who was AW Pink? Why is he significant? What are the attributes of God? How significant was Pink's work when you were writing your books on the attributes? How do the at…
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Julie Ferrell to discuss motherhood.Questions Covered in This Episode: How did you reflect on motherhood before you were a mom? What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a burden? What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a woman's highest calling? What does it mean that the act of mothe…
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Kyle Worley is joined by Jason Allen to answer the question; “why for the church”? Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is the motto for Midwestern, “For the Church”? When you look back, what is one thing you see at Midwestern that is a direct result of your mission? Guest Bio: Dr. Jason Allen is the president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Se…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley trace the themes found in the Tabernacle and throughout the rest of scripture. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is this section of text important? How does its design tell the story of the world? What is the Tabernacle? In what way is the tabernacle a shadow? How is the Tabernacle foreshadowing the end …
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Rachel Gilson to have a conversation about whether the Bible affirms same-sex relationships.Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you share your story? What is the most common question about what the Bible says about relationships? What would you say to someone who asks how a loving God could be against relationship…
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