Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss if Christians should gamble.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is this timely?Why does this matter?Do Christians know how to answer this question?What is categorized as gambling?What was the most surprising thing you learned when you wrote your article?Does the level of risk matter?Does the purpose or heart behind gambling matter?Can you have poker night?Can you buy a lottery ticket?What do I do if I’m struggling with gambling?How can parents teach children about the nature of gambling and/or money?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:“Sports Betting Has Become Too Prevalent for Christians to Ignore” by Kyle Worley
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou 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.
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After the Fact: Why Trust The New Testament? with Peter Gurry
Kyle Worley is joined by Peter Gurr to answer the question, “Why trust the New Testament?”Questions Covered in This Episode:Why trust the New Testament?When you are talking about the resurrection, is it a spiritual reality or a historical event?Guest Bio:Dr. Peter Gurry is Associate Professor of New Testament at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including but not limited to Scribes and Scriptures. He is the Co-director of the Text & Canon Institute. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Acts“Scribes and Scripture” by John D Meade and Peter J Gurry
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou 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.
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Is God Still Speaking Audibly Today?
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the question, Is God still speaking audibly today?Questions Covered in This Episode:Is God still speaking audibly today?In the Bible, has God spoken through dreams, visions, prophecies, and audibly?What are some strange ways God speaks in the Bible?Is there a time in scripture we are told this is over?What additional revelation do we need if he has spoken to us through His son?What does God still give?How would you define prophetic ministry in the context of the church?What if someone is wrong?Why does Paul give non-apostles instructions on how to use the gift of prophecy if it's not a gift that's continued in the life of the church?How is prophecy different from preaching and teaching?If someone never receives a prophetic word, does that mean they have an impoverished experience of the Christian life?Where does the Bible make the distinction between prophetic office and prophetic ministry?What would you call someone who claims to speak on behalf of God?Where does this go sideways in the life of the church?Helpful Definitions:Prophetic Ministry: The reception of a God granted insight that has the magnification of Christ as its goal, the edification or exhortation of the church as a byproduct. Prophecy: God ordained commentary on scripture.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Numbers 22:21-39, Daniel 5, Matthew 3:16-17, Hebrews 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:37, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, Deuteronomy 18:20Deep Discipleship ProgramKnowing Faith: Demons and Angels
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou 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.
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After the Fact: Can Technology Help Us Become More Like Christ? with Dr. Travis Montgomery
Kyle Worley is joined by Dr. Travis Montgomery to discuss how technology impacts spiritual formation.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is one blessing and one burden that technology provides on the journey of spiritual formation?Guest Bio:Dr. Travis Montgomery is the Assistant Professor of Christian Studies and Assistant Dean of Global Campus at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a B.A from Ozark Christian College and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Midwestern. He is husband to Lauren, and a dad of three boys—twins Ebenezer (Ben) and Hezekiah (Ki), and Boaz (Bo). Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Colossians 3, Genesis 1Deep Discipleship Program
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou 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.
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Demons and Angels: Who, What, When, Where, and Why? (Can Satan Read My Mind?)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about what the Bible says about angels, demons, and Satan.Questions Covered in This Episode:Did you have any interest in this stuff as a non-Christian?Does talking about demons and angels make people a little uncomfortable?If someone brings this up in conversation with you, how do you react?What are some clear things that we can agree on around demons and angels?What is the primary work of demons and angels?Are demons and angels active in the world? In what ways?Can demons read our minds?Can you open portals in your life to demonic activity?What is the foothold Ephesians 4 is talking about?How do I distinguish between my own desires and something demonic?How do we account for deliverance-based prayer?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Luke 2:8-14, Genesis 3, Job, John 8, Luke 13:10-17, Ephesians 4:27Deep Discipleship Program
Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou 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.
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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