Knowing Faith

Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin

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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After The Fact: Why The Blood with Dr. Brian Vickers

Knowing Faith

11/09/21 • 7 min

Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Brian Vickers to discuss Romans 5:9 and answer the question: Why the blood?

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Romans 5:9 says, “Since therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.” Here is the question: Why the blood?
Propitiation 101.
Why was blood necessary for the forgiveness of sins?

Helpful Definitions:

Propitiation: Christ’s atoning sacrifice as our substitute, Christ is both the sacrifice and the place of sacrifice. It is through that particular sacrifice that God’s just wrath against sin is addressed and is averted by Christ’s death for us.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Vickers is Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of Jesus’ Blood and Righteousness: Paul’s Theology of Imputation, Justification by Faith: Finding Freedom from Legalism, Lawlessness, Pride, and Despair, and most recently the ESV Expository Commentary on Acts. He also serves as assistant editor of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Romans 5:9, Romans 5:1, Romans 4, Romans 3:25, Romans 1:18-3:18,

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Patreon Q&A

Knowing Faith

07/29/21 • 40 min

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by patrons of Knowing Faith.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

In the book of Proverbs, in times where wisdom is personified, is it fair to read that as if Christ himself is speaking or being described since he is the perfect embodiment of the wisdom of God? It seems the most obvious in chapters 1, 8, and 9. Are there any misinterpretations possible in seeing those passages purely as words of Christ?
Is some sort of ministry/biblical studies degree important/helpful for leaders in the local church? (Aside from the pastor.)
How does the book of Job fit in with the story of Genesis? Does it?
What is one intentional thing you have done with your young children where you really felt you saw fruit from it in later years?
Can you give some insight on Molinism and how that coincides with or goes against the Reformed position?
When I was a kid growing up in a Baptist church, it was always the pastor who baptized people. I have noticed that occasionally the pastors at other churches in our community will allow others to baptize people. I am just curious when that shift came and does the Bible have any specifics on who can baptize?
One of the things I appreciate so much about y'all is how unashamedly trinitarian you are and how unashamedly trinitarian you encourage Christians to be. It seems as if part of this is to view every act of God in the Bible as something in which the whole trinity is involved. While one person may be the primary agent, there is still involvement from the other two persons. So, my question along those lines is what was the work of the Holy Spirit at the crucifixion? Romans 8 talks about the Father giving up the son. John 10 and 1 John 3 talks about Jesus laying down his life for the glory of the Father, but there seems to be no mention of what the Spirit was doing or how He was acting in the crucifixion. How then do we see the crucifixion as an act of the entire trinity?
Y'all have alluded to the uniqueness of the preaching event on Sunday mornings, specifically as it relates to complementarianism - what exactly do you mean by that? Why do we believe that the worship service & preaching event on Sunday mornings is unique?
How do you regard the LXX (in terms of translation accuracy)? Is it essentially equivalent to English translations or should we give it extra weight?
Since you are fans of The West Wing, I am curious if you’ve seen Newsroom.
Best books (in addition to the Bible) for someone who has been a Christian for years but is new to reformed theology?
Do you have any tips for facilitating deeper and more open discussion at Bible study?
How do you evaluate the effectiveness of women’s Bible studies and determine when to make changes when the same format has been in place for 20+ years?
How do you understand the word/title “Lord/kurios” in NT vs. OT? In the NT, it seems almost always a title applied to Jesus. In the OT (LXX), “Lord/kurios'' is also used in place of “Yahweh”. Should we be making some special connection there? (I.e. connecting Jesus and Yahweh) How should we understand this trinitarianly? Also, any thoughts about “Yahweh” (God’s personal name) being replaced with “Lord/kurios” (a title) in the LXX? (Do you think they were correct that we should not say “Yahweh/YHWH” because it is too holy?)
Is it possible to idolize the Bible?
I’m curious as to what your take is on what seems to be a movement towards lessening (in some sense) some of the OT miracles of God. The primary example I can point to is within the translation of the Red Sea as a “sea of reeds.” Lately, I feel like this has been presented as yes God did part a body of water, but it wasn’t really the Red Sea as we know, and while a miracle it was something far less impressive. The second example I can think of is the fall of Jericho as simply 6-foot mud walls in a small, vulnerable military outpost.
I just finished JT’s book. I would love to hear an example of how JT could see this working in a small church of around 100.
I think the conversation on Christophany is interesting. I’m just curious about this: if what appeared to Abraham or Hagar or in the furnace or whatever was a pre-incarnate Jesus, why is it important to call this the Son and not Jesus?
What are some good ways to discuss sexual ethics with nonbelievers? A family member recently left the church because they found popular sexual ethics (LGTQ+, trans, and personal “freedom”) to be more just and fair than biblical sexual ethics. They did this without personal lifestyle motivation; they’re in a happy marriage. Quoting Bible verses doesn’t help nonbelievers because they disagree with those verses. What is a good logical way to explain God’s plan for sexuality without simply saying “because God said so”? That doesn’t...

#54 – Who is God?

Knowing Faith

09/26/19 • 30 min

In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion of the Apostles' Creed by asking, "Who is God?" They talk about how the Apostles' Creed helps in our understanding of how to answer that question.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is the Apostle’s Creed and why does it matter?
Who is God? Why does the creed start with God?
What does it mean that God is Father (almighty)?
Why include that God is Creator?
What does it mean that he is Father theologically?

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 Spirit

and 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:

Sola Scriptura: By Scripture alone. The Bible alone is authoritative but we need tradition to come alongside to help us become better readers
Incommunicable attributes: Things that can only be true of God.
Self-existent: The origin of all things.
Self-sufficient: He needs nothing.
Omnipotent: All powerful.
Sovereign: He has the authority to use His power.
Omniscient: All things are known effortlessly and instantly.
Eternally Begotten: The Son’s unique attribute in relation to the Father and the Spirit: the Son is sourced in the Father, but there was never a time when the Son began. All things are from the Father, through the Son, and by the Spirit.
Eternal Procession: The Holy Spirit’s unique attribute in relation to the Father and Son: He has always come from the Father and the Son and will continue to do so forever. All things are from the Father, through the Son, and by the Spirit.
Immanent relations: The view that centers on the Trinity in and of Himself, or the internal relations between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as present (immanent) only to Himself (c.f. Jn 1:1-2,18); this perspective is distinguished from that of the economic Trinity.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22
The Apostles Creed
“Destroyer of the gods” by Larry Hurtado
“Delighting in the Trinity” By Michael Reeves
“None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin
“In His Image” by Jen Wilkin
Knowing Faith Episode #6: In the Beginning
This Cultural Moment Podcast with Mark Sayers and John Mark Comer
“Augustine of Hippo: A Biography” by Peter Brown
“Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” by Samin Nosrat
“Educated” by Tara Westover

#21 – This is Knowing Faith: Season 2

Knowing Faith

09/12/18 • 42 min

On the first episode of season two, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about their summers, a few updates and what to expect on this season of Knowing Faith.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is the Knowing Faith podcast?
What did we talk about last season? What was the most memorable episode or moment?
What are we covering this season?
Why did you feel strongly about doing a bible study on 1st and 2nd Samuel?
As we head into the Training Program’s 4th year, what are the biggest surprises after three years of doing theological education in the local church?
What are you reading/did you read over the summer?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Mosaic Church
“What is a Disciple?” JT English Sermon
Knowing Faith Episode #4 - Are Catholics and Protestants One Big Family with Dr. Gregg Allison
Knowing Faith Episode #12 - The Story of the Holy Spirit with Tim Mackie
Knowing Faith Episode #7 - The Best Sermon Ever with Dr. Pennington
Knowing Faith Episode #3 - Is God Three or One?
Knowing Faith Episode #10 - Brothers & Sisters: Can We Do Theology Together?
“Paul an Apostles Journey” by Douglas Campbell
“The Great Omission” by Dallas Willard
“Gospel of the Kingdom” by George Eldon Ladd
“Some Pastors and Teachers” by Sinclair B. Ferguson
“The Vanishing American Adult” by Ben Sasse

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The Evangelical Leadership Crisis

Knowing Faith

10/03/24 • 45 min

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what is happening with evangelical leaders and how we can respond faithfully.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

When a leader “falls”, does it discount everything God has done through their ministry?
How does news like this strike you? What is your response to it?
Why do we have low expectations for self-control?
Would it be good in light of these things for church staff to get together and talk about these things?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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#181 – Salvation: Sanctification

Knowing Faith

03/30/23 • 26 min

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back in the doctrine of salvation and have a conversation about sanctification.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is sanctification?
How is it different from justification and glorification?
How does sanctification address legalism and license?
How does our context affect how we speak about sanctification?
How are we sanctified?
Why is sanctification good news and how does sanctification give us hope?

Helpful Definitions:

Sanctification: The working out of our salvation. Set free from the power of sin.
Justification: Saved from the penalty of sin.
Glorification: Set free from the presence of sin.
Alien Righteousness: A righteousness outside of ourselves.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

1 Corinthians 11:1, Hebrews 10:14, Romans 6, Galatians 2-3
“Grounded in Heaven” by Michael Allen

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Too Many Trumpets? (Revelation 8-9)

Knowing Faith

11/14/24 • 45 min

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what the imagery, symbols, and numbers found in Revelation 8-9 mean and how this passage can encourage us.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Where are we in the book of Revelation when we come into the seven trumpets?
How are numbers being used?
What do we see and hear in this passage?
Is there symmetry between the Fourth Trumpet and Fourth Seal?
What should we not miss before we get to the fifth angel?
What is significant about the eagle?
Who is the “star that had fallen from heaven? (9:1)
What is this judgment?
How does this echo the story of Exodus?
How does this passage encourage us?
How am I supposed to interpret cataclysmic events in the world as it relates to these judgments?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Revelation 8-9, Exodus 7:14-11:10, Revelation 21-22, Jeremiah 23:15, Genesis 15, Luke 10:18
“Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom” Jen Wilkin

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#90 – The Fall Part 2

Knowing Faith

10/29/20 • 31 min

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up their conversation on the fall in this part two of two episodes. We hope you enjoy it!

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Continued: Who committed the first sin?
What is the impact of sin on the world? What’s the immediate aftermath in Genesis 3?
Is there any blame shifting happening here?
What are some of the consequences (or curses?) detailed as a result of mankind’s action?
Why is understanding Genesis 3 crucial for making sense of the rest of the storyline?
What is exile?

Helpful Definitions:

Exile: The experience of pain and suffering that results from the knowledge that there is a home where one belongs, yet for the present one is unable to return there.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Genesis 3
Knowing Faith Episode #89 – The Fall Part 1

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After the Fact: Doctrine of Imago Dei with Dr. Walter Strickland

Knowing Faith

10/06/20 • 7 min

Kyle is joined by Dr. Walter Strickland to discuss the doctrine of Imago Dei.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Why is the doctrine of the Imago Dei crucial for our current moment?
Does image bearing squash all differences and distinctions? How it is the proper frame for our uniqueness as individuals?

Helpful Definitions:

Imago Dei: The Image of God.

Guest Bio:

Walter R. Strickland II is associate vice president for kingdom diversity initiatives and assistant professor of systematic and contextual theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is an author, editor, and contributor of several books including Every waking Hour, Baptists and the Christian Tradition, For God so Loved the World, and Plain Theology for Plain People.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:15

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#136 – Romans and Doctrine of Salvation

Knowing Faith

02/17/22 • 47 min

JT English and Kyle Worley talk through various terms that are commonly used when talking about Romans and the doctrine of Salvation.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Over the last few seasons, we have been using and introducing a ton of terms that could be new for our listeners and thought: “Mother is the repetition of learning, right?” So let’s do some review and repetition on the terms in Romans that concern the doctrine of salvation.
- Salvation
- Sin
- Righteousness
- Justification
- Faith
- Sanctification
- In Adam/In Christ
- Flesh/Spirit
- Adoption
- Predestined
- Called
- Glorification

Helpful Definitions:

Salvation: To be saved from something.
- Is the good news, at the highest possible level, that God loves His creation and is bent on redeeming us through the person and work of Jesus.
Original Sin: We are implicated in Adam’s sin.
Total Depravity: Our nature as a result of Adam’s sin.
Sin: Identity: We are no longer living in the identity God has given us. Idolatry: We are born into this world not giving our worship, affection, and loyalty to God. Immorality: We don’t behave as we ought. We are unable and unwilling to choose righteousness.
Righteousness:
- From God: Righteous standing that God gives. The source of salvation. What we need to be made in order to be saved.
- Of God: The perfect character of God that we are to imitate. God’s standard.His expectations of His people.
- His faithfulness to his covenant promises: The character of God.
Justification:
- Is to be declared righteous by the righteous God.
- Forgiven for good, forever.
- When we are justified by the blood of Christ, we are saved from sin’s penalty.
Faith:
- The instrument of our salvation, we draw everything from the work of Christ and contribute nothing to it.
- The ascent of our minds to that which God says is true. Adoration, God deserves my worship, love, and affection. Giving my actions over to Him, a life of obedience, allegiance, and loyalty.
Sanctification: Freed day by day to look more and more like Jesus.
- As we are being sanctified, we are being saved from sin’s power.
Grace: You have been given freedom so that you can live in God’s way.
In Adam/In Christ: Federal Headship: You are either being represented by being in Adam or by being in Christ.
Flesh/Spirit: We are born in the flesh (our natural state apart from the intervening work of God in salvation), some are reborn in Christ and because of that are able to set their minds on things of the Spirit.
Adoption: We have been invited to fellowship with God. The beloved Father who welcomes us to His table.
Compatibilist: Hold in tension that God is sovereign and providential over everything and yet our wills are compatible and fully free within His sovereignty.
Predestined: God elects a people for himself before the foundations of the world.
Called:
- General Call of the Gospel: The gospel proclamation to everyone.
- Effectual Call: Those whom God predestined he calls through the preaching of the gospel into salvation. The spirit wrought activity of awakening the heart and bringing that person into Christ Jesus.
Glorification:
- There is a time that is coming in the future where we will be gifted a resurrected body and we will be glorified. Meaning we will be free from even the ability to sin. We will be transformers from one degree of glory to the next. We increasingly become aligned with who Christ is.
- When we are glorified, we are finally and fully saved from sin's presence.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Romans 1:16, Romans 1: 26-32, Romans 1:18, Romans 6:1-4, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:5, Romans 8:9, 8:18-25, 8:29, Genesis 4, Genesis 12:1-3, Romans 10
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