Knowing Faith

Should The 10 Commandments Be Posted Publicly? (Part 2)

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the 10 Commandments. Questions Covered in This Episode: Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly?  What are the 10 Commandments? What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received? What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments?  In what way should they be considered significant for Christian discipleship? Should they be posted publicly? If so, why? If not, why?  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Exodus 20, Matthew 5-7, Romans 1 “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin 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 | WebsiteSupport 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.

Should The 10 Commandments Be Posted Publicly? (Part 1)

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the 10 Commandments. Questions Covered in This Episode: Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly?  What are the 10 Commandments? What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received? What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments?  In what way should they be considered significant for Christian discipleship? Should they be posted publicly? If so, why? If not, why?  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Exodus 20, Matthew 5-7, Romans 1 “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin 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 | WebsiteSupport 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.

Is Retirement a Christian Concept?

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about how Christians should think about retirement.Questions Covered in This Episode:Is retirement a Christian concept?Is there a difference between calling and career?How do we encourage people to live out the Christian call in all seasons of life?What is a concern of retirement?What is one of the most meaningful things you can do?What were humans created to do?Is it okay to save money for retirement?How do plan for generosity as you age?What is your encouragement to people as they enter into old age?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Titus 2, Proverbs 20:29, EcclesiatesDeep Discipleship Curriculum“From Strength to Strength” by Arthur Brooks“Leisure: The Basis of Culture” by Josef Pieper“Don't Waste Your Life” by John Piper Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport 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.

Is The Death Penalty Biblical?

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how Christians should think about the death penalty.Questions Covered in This Episode:Is the death penalty biblical?What is the Christian framework for being against the death penalty?Why do we have civil laws?Is the death penalty just? Is it a deterrent?How could you kill an image bearer by any means?How does the civil government wield the sword? How do we regulate the taking of human life for the punishment of a crime?What’s the difference between justice and mercy?Do we tend to overemphasize the therapeutic in this conversation?What is your view on this?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Genesis 9, Exodus 21, Romans 13:1-4Training the Church Ministry CohortC. S. Lewis and the Humanitarian Theory of Punishment“The Politics of Jesus” by John Howder YoderKnowing Faith Has Therapeutic Language Invaded The Church? Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport 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.

Is It Possible To Trust The Church Again After Church Hurt? with Courtney Reissig

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Courtney Reissig to discuss how to trust the church again after hurt.Questions Covered in This Episode:What was your goal in writing this book?What is your book about?How have you seen the Gospel of John help people process not abandoning the faith after hurt?What encouragement can you offer to people who are unsure whether they can trust the church?Are there people in your ministry coming from church hurt?Where did you experience restoration from looking at Jesus in your own journey?Guest Bio:Courtney Reissig is a writer and bible teacher living in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is the proud mom of four sons, happy wife to Daniel, and author of The Accidental Feminist, Glory in the Ordinary, Teach Me to Feel and Someone to Believe In. Her writing has appeared in the Washington Post, The Gospel Coalition, and Christianity Today (among other publications). When she is not writing or wrangling kids, she enjoys running and a relaxing Friday night. Her family belongs to Immanuel Baptist Church. You can follow her on Twitter or Instagram (@courtneyreissig).Resources Mentioned in this Episode:John 20:3, Hebrews 13:8, John 15, Psalm 1, John 9, Ezekiel 34:2”Someone to Believe In” by Courtney Reissig Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport 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.