Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore how to think about global crises and what the Bible says about the “last days.” Questions Covered in This Episode: It is not uncommon, in the face of global crises, for conversations to pick back up regarding the end times, the last day, the end of the world, the 2nd coming of Christ. Have you heard this or felt it during these strange days of the world reeling from the COVID pandemic? Why does it seem like people are drawn to this question/idea? H...
May 07, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 91
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue discussing Acts. On this episode, Paul is in Felix’s custody, meets Festus and Agrippa, is sent to Rome, and ends up shipwrecked. Questions Covered in This Episode: Festus meets with Paul and Paul appeals to Caesar (Acts 25:1-12). Why can Paul do this? Who is Agrippa to Festus? What’s the chain of command here? How does Paul’s defense begin? How does Agrippa respond? Then Paul is shipped to Rome, does this remind us of any other stories? What theo...
Apr 30, 2020•55 min•Season 4Ep. 90
Pastor, professor, and author, Dr. Gregg Allison, joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley for a discussion on the Holy Spirit. Questions Covered in This Episode: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Spirit do? What is the chief confusion you find among students when considering the doctrine of the Holy Spirit? How do you discern if something is actually the work of the Spirit? The role of the Spirit in the Old Testament vs. the New Testament… How did the doctrine of the Holy Spirit develo...
Apr 23, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 89
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley join Paul as he is on trial before people, rulers, and tribunals and eventually ends up in prison. Questions Covered in This Episode: Last time we left off with Paul standing on the steps outside of the military barracks, he was just about to speak to the people who had almost just killed him. What does he say? Why does the crowd react this way? Paul does something interesting in 22:25. What is it? Paul is then brought before the council of Jewish leaders ...
Apr 16, 2020•30 min•Season 4Ep. 88
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion of Acts 20 and 21, talking about Paul's time in Ephesus, Agabus, and his speech to the Ephesian elders. Questions Covered in This Episode: Acts 20 opens up with what is essentially a map. We then get this fascinating story with Eutychus. Does Paul raise Eutychus from the dead? What is Paul saying in his speech to the Ephesian elders? Let's take a closer look at Acts 20:36-38. What is going on in the Agabus encounter in Acts 21:10-...
Apr 02, 2020•41 min•Season 4Ep. 87
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up their discussion of the Apostles' Creed that they began last fall. Tune in as they talk about big takeaways and why the Creed is so important. Questions Covered in This Episode: What stood out to you from our look at the creed? What do you find yourself going back to? Why does it end with “Amen?” Why is creedal orthodoxy so essential for us to recover? Should every church recite the apostles' creed? How does the creed help with bible literacy? How ...
Mar 26, 2020•27 min•Season 4Ep. 86
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue walking through the book of Acts. On this episode, they explore chapters 20 and 21 where we read about a speech from Paul, the story of Eutychus, and an introduction to the phrase, "The Way." Questions Covered in This Episode: In Acts 16, Paul and Silas are in jail, an earthquake happens and then the jailer is saved, what compels him to believe? Paul invokes this idea of Roman citizenship, what is that? Let’s discuss Paul’s speech to the Areopagus...
Mar 20, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 85
On this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the last line of the Apostles’ Creed, “Life everlasting.” They talk about the difference between “eternal” and “forever,” and what we are promised in Scripture. Questions Covered in This Episode: Are we promised eternal life in scripture? Why is this in the creed? What different modes of living forever exist? Are there different states of everlasting life? What do we mean when we say separation from God? The Apostles’ Creed: I beli...
Mar 12, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 84
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue through the book of Acts, digging into the story of a seller of purple goods, a Philippian jailer, and an unknown god. Questions Covered in This Episode: Right off the bat in Acts 16 we encounter a friend and co-worker of Paul who will factor in heavily to his future ministry from here on in: Timothy. What does he share in common with Paul? What should we make of Acts 16:7 - “...but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them…?” So, women are gathering...
Mar 05, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 83
On this special episode of Knowing Faith, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jackie Hill Perry, live from Proclaim Truth, as they discuss the illumination and inspiration of Scripture. Questions Covered in This Episode: When someone uses the phrase “Word and Spirit” what does that mean? When someone says they are “Spirit-filled” what does that mean? What is “the Word?” Do you always think about bringing Jesus into what you are teaching? How does the Spirit work through you whe...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 82
On episode 70 of Knowing Faith, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue working their way through the Apostles’ Creed—this time talking about bodily resurrection, future resurrection, and Gnosticism. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is resurrection? Is this talking about Jesus’ resurrection? Does the creed mean to say that all of us will one day experience a bodily resurrection? Will it be like Lazarus’? What is a body? What is the difference between an earthly body and a spiritu...
Feb 27, 2020•27 min•Season 4Ep. 81
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue their discussion of Acts, beginning a journey with Paul and Barnabas as they head to Jerusalem. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we studying Acts and what did we find in the first 13 chapters? Who are Paul and Barnabas? How’d they link up? Is this a John Lennon/Paul McCartney kind of collaboration? They encounter resistance to their message, don’t they? What were they doing? Why keep telling the same story over and over again? In Acts 14...
Feb 20, 2020•45 min•Season 4Ep. 80
On the first After the Fact mini-sode of season 4, Kyle Worley and JT English discuss theology and worship—specifically, how theology ought to lead us to worship and how we can be charitable when worship is theologically "off." Questions Covered in This Episode: What do I do when I think something is off with a song we are singing in the church? Sponsored by HOPE International: Christ calls us to care for those living in poverty. The question is, how? Download your free copy of Created to Flouri...
Feb 18, 2020•7 min•Season 4Ep. 79
On episode 68, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue talking about the Apostles' Creed. They talk about what "sin" and "forgiveness" mean. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are we looking at the creed? What is the creed? When is the creed? Why does it matter for us? Today turning our attention to: “the forgiveness of sins.” Is it significant that this line is here? What is sin? Is there a difference between sin and sins? What is original sin? Total depravity? How has sin impacted...
Feb 13, 2020•43 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley catch up from the break and discuss what you can expect from season 4 of Knowing Faith! Questions Covered in This Episode: If you had to explain Knowing Faith to an alien, who didn’t know what podcasts were, how would you explain it? Why do we do this? How does this connect to our unique visions for theological education, biblical literacy, local church, and complementarianism? What’s your favorite thing to hear from a Knowing Faith listener? What are we t...
Feb 06, 2020•30 min•Season 4Ep. 77
Author, pastor, preacher, and professor—Dr. Jonathan Pennington—joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to talk about his studies of the gospel of Matthew and his upcoming book, Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Way to a Whole, Meaningful, and Flourishing Life. Questions Covered in This Episode: How long have you studied Matthew? What does rediscovery look like for someone who is spending a lot of time in one book of the Bible? What are some lenses people should have on while ...
Jan 30, 2020•40 min•Season 4Ep. 76
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions from listeners. Questions Covered in This Episode: How do you deal with someone being indwelt with the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament (Exodus 31:1)? How were people able to write under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit if they were not indwelt with the Spirit? What do you think is the biggest need is for college kids? When a church fills a pastoral vacancy with someone who is outside of where the church has been theologically or denomin...
Dec 26, 2019•55 min•Season 3Ep. 74
JT English and Jen Wilkin talk about a few common parenting pitfalls and tips. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are some common pitfalls that you see people fall into with parenting? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: “Grace Based Parenting” by Tim Kimmell 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 Knowing Faith and Become ...
Dec 23, 2019•8 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Acts 11-12 and what we’ve learned so far from this book. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why was the church scattered? How does this set up the rest of the New Testament? What have we learned from the first half of Acts? Where do we still feel confused? Or have questions? Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Acts 11-12 The Advent Book Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, tha...
Dec 19, 2019•28 min•Season 3Ep. 72
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about what the Apostles’ Creed really means when it says that we “believe in the holy catholic Church” and the “communion of saints.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What is a church? What is the church? What do we mean we call the church: holy catholic church? What is the “communion of saints?” 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 conceive...
Dec 12, 2019•39 min•Season 3Ep. 71
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 Wing Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualify...
Dec 10, 2019•7 min•Season 3Ep. 70
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 agr...
Dec 05, 2019•42 min•Season 3Ep. 69
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...
Nov 27, 2019•36 min•Season 3Ep. 68
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 Theolog...
Nov 25, 2019•9 min•Season 3Ep. 67
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 ...
Nov 21, 2019•36 min•Season 3Ep. 66
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 a...
Nov 14, 2019•41 min•Season 3Ep. 65
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 Church Eastside Community Chu...
Nov 12, 2019•11 min•Season 3Ep. 64
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 ...
Nov 07, 2019•50 min•Season 3Ep. 63
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 ...
Oct 31, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 62
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 partici...
Oct 29, 2019•7 min•Season 3Ep. 61
