Knowing Faith
Religion & Spirituality
About
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.
Episodes
- If I Keep Committing the Same Sin, Am I Still a Christian?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the nature of sin within the Christian life, exploring its impact on one's relationship with Christ. The episode addresses questions about persistent sin, the definitions of sin and total dep…
- Is It Wrong to Use AI?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore the ethical implications of AI use for Christians. They discuss concerns surrounding sin, labor, environmental impact, and potential future challenges associated with artificial intelligence.
- Is The Bible For Everyone? Really? But, Really? with Mary Wiley
Mary Wiley joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss whether the Bible is accessible to everyone, considering factors like literacy and language barriers. They explore the authority of scripture and its relevance to various…
- Should Women Wear Head Coverings in Church?
This episode of Knowing Faith features Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discussing the question of whether women should wear head coverings in church today. They explore biblical passages, historical context from Corinth, and potent…
- How Do I Resist False Gospels? with Elizabeth Woodson
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to discuss her book "Habits of Resistance." They explore the concept of false gospels, offering examples and strategies for resisting them, and discuss the role of nar…
- Does God Endorse Violence?
This episode of Knowing Faith features Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discussing the complex topic of violence as presented in the Bible. They explore whether God endorses violence, examine relevant biblical passages, and consider…
- Is Church Discipline Biblical?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore the biblical and theological aspects of church discipline. The episode addresses the biblical basis, common confusion, and the intended goals of church discipline.
- Is It Ever Right To Lie?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the complex topic of lying. They explore biblical perspectives, address questions about noble lies, lies in kindness, and deception for a greater good, and offer guidance for parents dealing…
- Should The 10 Commandments Be Posted Publicly? (Part 2)
In part 2 of this discussion, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore the 10 Commandments. They examine the commandments' role in ancient Israel, their significance for Christians today, and debate their public display.
- Should The 10 Commandments Be Posted Publicly? (Part 1)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the 10 Commandments, their historical and modern significance, and their relevance for Christian discipleship. The conversation includes whether they should be publicly posted.
- Is Retirement a Christian Concept?
This episode of Knowing Faith features Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discussing the Christian perspective on retirement. They explore questions about whether retirement is a biblical concept, the difference between calling and ca…
- Is The Death Penalty Biblical?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore the biblical arguments for and against the death penalty, examining its place within Christian thought, civil law, and the concepts of justice and mercy.
- Is It Possible To Trust The Church Again After Church Hurt? with Courtney Reissig
Courtney Reissig joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss how to rebuild trust in the church after experiencing hurt. The episode explores Reissig's book, biblical encouragement for those unsure about church trust, and pers…
- Does The Manner Of Our Burial Matter?
This episode of Knowing Faith features Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discussing how Christians should approach burial, aging, and death. They explore cultural views of death, biblical perspectives on burial, and how Jewish custom…
- What Is The Church Doing Wrong? (The State Of Theology 2025 And Discipleship Report)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the concerning findings of the State of Theology survey and the Lifeway Pastors’ Views on Discipleship report, exploring roadblocks to making disciples and offering potential solutions.
- Are Predestination And Election Biblical?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the biblical concepts of predestination and election. They define the terms, explore their scriptural basis, and examine historical theological viewpoints like Pelagianism and Augustinianism,…
- What Happens To Animals When They Die?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore theological questions about what happens to animals when they die, examining differences between humans and animals, the concept of souls, and the impact of the fall on creatures.
- Season 16: Tricky Topics
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley preview Season 16 of the Knowing Faith podcast, covering topics like 'Tricky Topics' and explaining how listeners can submit their questions for future episodes.
- Season 15 Q&A
In this Q&A episode of Knowing Faith, hosts Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley address listener questions covering topics such as church denominations, core confessions, biblical interpretation, and personal faith practices.
- Can I Lose My Salvation?
This episode of Knowing Faith features Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley addressing the question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation. They discuss common struggles, passages in Hebrews, and the nature of sin.
- After the Fact: What Does Jesus Have To Do With Proverbs? with Samuel Bierig
Samuel Bierig joins Kyle Worley on Knowing Faith to explore the connection between Jesus and the Book of Proverbs. They discuss the interpretation of Proverbs and its application for Christians, referencing Bierig's dissertation on the top…
- Psalms? Hymns? Spiritual Songs? Oh, My! with Matt Boswell
Matt Boswell joins Kyle Worley to discuss the importance of congregational singing, the distinctions between psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and the process of selecting songs for worship in the local church. The episode also touches o…
- After the Fact: What Would Spurgeon Say if He Were Alive Today? with Geoff Chang
This episode features Geoff Chang discussing how Charles Spurgeon might respond to contemporary topics such as artificial intelligence, gambling, and recreational marijuana if he were alive today.
- Was Constantine Bad? with James Wood
James Wood discusses Constantine's influence on Christianity with the Knowing Faith hosts. The episode covers Constantine's relationship with Christianity, his conversion, the rise of monasticism, and contrasting pagan Christianity with pu…
- After The Fact: Spiritual Formation Is Not A Solo Endeavor With Don Whitney
Don Whitney and Kyle Worley discuss the importance of the local church and Christian community in the journey of becoming more like Christ. Whitney defines spiritual disciplines and fellowship, emphasizing their role in spiritual growth.
- Surprise! Knowing Faith Trivia with Macy English
Macy English joins hosts Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley for a trivia episode of Knowing Faith, testing knowledge on biblical figures, creeds, heresies, and spiritual formation concepts.
- After the Fact: Why Theological Formation Happens Best In the Church with Jared Bumpers
Jared Bumpers explains to Kyle Worley why theological formation is best achieved within the local church. The episode defines theology and provides background on the guest speaker.
- Can Christians Gamble? Should They?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether Christians should gamble. The episode covers why the topic is timely, what constitutes gambling, the impact of risk and intent, and provides guidance for those struggling with gamblin…
- After the Fact: Why Trust The New Testament? with Peter Gurry
Dr. Peter Gurry joins Kyle Worley to discuss the reliability of the New Testament. The episode addresses questions about trusting the New Testament and the nature of the resurrection as a spiritual or historical event.
- Is God Still Speaking Audibly Today?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore the question of whether God still speaks audibly today, examining biblical accounts of God speaking through dreams, visions, and audibly. They also define prophetic ministry and prophecy in t…
- After the Fact: Can Technology Help Us Become More Like Christ? with Dr. Travis Montgomery
This episode features Dr. Travis Montgomery discussing technology's impact on spiritual formation with Kyle Worley. They explore the blessings and burdens technology presents in the journey of spiritual formation.
- Demons and Angels: Who, What, When, Where, and Why? (Can Satan Read My Mind?)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss biblical perspectives on angels, demons, and Satan, addressing questions about their existence, activities, and influence.
- Is It Wrong To Want To Be Happy? with Bobby Jamieson
Bobby Jamieson joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss his book “Everything Is Never Enough” and the book of Ecclesiastes. The episode explores the concept of happiness, its biblical context, and common misconceptions.
- If Christians All Believe the Bible, Why Do They Disagree? with Gavin Ortlund
Gavin Ortlund discusses with Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley why Christians disagree despite shared belief in the Bible. They explore the nature of significant disagreements, biblical approaches to disagreement, and contributing fa…
- Why Doesn't God Always Heal The Sick?
This episode of Knowing Faith features Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discussing the complex question of why God doesn't always heal the sick. They examine the origins of sickness, the role of personal sin, biblical examples of he…
- Is Tithing Biblical? Do I Have To Tithe?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore the concept of tithing and biblical generosity. The episode defines tithes and offerings, discusses the Old Testament basis for tithing, and addresses whether Christians are required to tithe…
- Should Christians Deconstruct? with Ian Harber
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the concept of deconstruction in the Christian faith with guest Ian Harber. The conversation covers definitions of deconstruction, the nature of doubt, and how to support individuals currentl…
- Does God Have Emotions? with Ronni Kurtz
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Ronni Kurtz to discuss the doctrine of divine impassability. They explore the historical Christian understanding of God's emotions, passibility, and the importance of theological te…
- Does Preaching Still Matter? Question Of Liturgy?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley explore the significance and function of preaching within the church. They discuss its relationship to liturgy, the principles of worship, and its effectiveness in spiritual formation.
- Are There Modern Day Apostles?
This episode of Knowing Faith, featuring Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley, explores the concept of modern-day apostles. The hosts discuss the definition of an apostle, biblical passages like Ephesians 4, and the implications of usin…
- What Makes A Real Christian?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the defining characteristics of a true Christian. The episode addresses whether all who claim Christianity are Christians and explores the basis for defining Christian identity, referencing t…
- Has Therapeutic Language Invaded The Church?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the influence of therapeutic language within the church. They explore theological implications, historical context, and how this language impacts areas such as lament and Bible reading.
- Church Pragmatics - Season 15
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley preview Season 15 of the Knowing Faith podcast, covering their main disagreements, goals for the season, and the topics they will discuss, starting August 21st.
- A Rapturous Patreon Q&A (Season 14)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley host a Q&A session for Patreon supporters, discussing biblical interpretation of Romans, the implications of the Image of God, personal spiritual growth, and facilitating discipleship resources.
- Podcast Hosts Assemble! Plus a BIG Announcement with Adam Griffin, Amy Gannett, and Kyle Worley
Kyle Worley hosts Adam Griffin and Amy Gannett to discuss updates from the Training the Church podcast family. They cover the vision and future of podcasts such as Tiny Theologians and The Family Discipleship.
- Talking Galatians with Elizabeth Woodson
Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley discuss Elizabeth Woodson's new study on the book of Galatians. Woodson shares insights into the study's development, its intended use, and the themes of freedom and gospel truth within Galatians.
- Remember to Form? Or, Formed to Remember? You Are a Formed Remember? No, That Can't Be Right...
JT English and Kyle Worley discuss their new books, "Remember and Rehearse" and "Formed for Fellowship," highlighting their value as discipleship tools. They explore themes related to the Bible's story and Christian spiritual growth.
- Talking Titus with Hunter Beless and Courtney Doctor
Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley interview Hunter Beless and Courtney Doctor about their new Bible study on the book of Titus. The discussion includes their reasons for creating the study, its structure, and personal insights gained during the w…
- Catechism Got Your Tongue with Thomas West and Trevin Wax
Thomas West and Trevin Wax join host Kyle Worley to discuss their book, "The Gospel Way Catechism." They address questions about the purpose and value of catechisms, their relationship to Bible study, and church context.
- Get Trained to Train the Church
JT English and Kyle Worley explain the Training the Church Ministry Cohort, detailing its goals, who participates, and what attendees will learn. They also clarify its format and how it differs from the Deep Discipleship Program.