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.
#217 — A Church History Reading Guide
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley take a break in their journey through Exodus to spotlight some major questions, discussions, and works in church history.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is the value of reading across church history?What is the relationship between the testimony of scripture and the testimony of the church’s historic witness (i.e. tradition)?Who are some of the widely agreed upon significant names/thinkers to be familiar with throughout the history of the church?Helpful Definitions:Tradition 0: No creed but the Bible or Solo Scriptura: Scripture alone.Tradition 1 (One-Source): The Bible alone is authoritative but we need tradition to come alongside to help us become better readers or Sola scriptura: By Scripture alone. Tradition 2 (Two Sources): Tradition is as authoritative as scripture.Filioque Clause: What does it mean for the Father and Son to send the Holy Spirit.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Apostles Creed Series“Against Heresies” by Irenaeus“On the Incarnation” by Saint Athanasius“The Democratization of American Christianity” by Nathan Hatch“The Book of Pastoral Rule” by Pope Gregory“Cur Deus Homo: Why God Became Man” by Anselm“Summa Theologica” by Thomas Aquinas“A Summa of the Summa” by Peter Kreeft“The Bondage of the Will” by Martin Luther“Commentary on Galatians” by Martin Luther“Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John CalvinThe Heidelberg CatechismThe Belgic Confession of FaithWestminster Confession of FaithThe Westminster Shorter CatechismThe Westminster Larger CatechismThe First London Baptist Confession of Faith (1646)Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689)“The Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan“Communion with God” by John Owen“Church Dogmatics” Carl Bart
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2/22/2024 • 48 minutes, 42 seconds
#216 — Exodus - Priesthood and the High Priest (Exodus 28:1-5, Exodus 29:1-9)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley continue the story of Exodus to discuss what it means to be a priest.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a priest according to the Bible?Have we encountered priests before this moment?What was the role of these priests? What did they do?Why all the fancy clothes?The priests are consecrated by blood: Why?Helpful Definitions:Priest: Someone who represents God to the people, and the people to God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 28:1-5, Exodus 29:1-9, Isaiah 9:6, Revelation 4, 1 Peter 2:9
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2/15/2024 • 37 minutes, 49 seconds
#215 — Exodus: Atonement, Consecration, and Holiness (Exodus 25:10-22)
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the design of the Tabernacle and God’s presence.Questions Covered in This Episode:How is the Exodus 20 and beyond instruction, not legalism?What is the Ark of the Covenant? Where would we find it?What is inside the Ark?What is atonement? What about the table for bread and the golden lampstand?What about the altar of incense?Is the presence of God exclusionary?What do we learn about the call to holiness in these passages?Helpful Definitions:Transcendence: God is set apart.Immanence: God is close.Atonement: At one with God.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus 25:10-22, Leviticus 16, Romans 3:25, Revelation 4, John 1:14, Hebrews 10“The Crucified King” by Jeremy Treat“The Atonement” by Jeremy Treat
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2/8/2024 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds
#214 — Exodus - The Themes so Far
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley trace the themes found throughout the book of Exodus.Questions Covered in This Episode:What is biblical theology?What are some of the themes we covered in the story of Exodus so far?Where do we see the birth narrative before, during, and after the book of Exodus?Is deliverance a theme in the book of Exodus?What about covenants?Helpful Definitions:Systematic Theology: What the Bible says about specific doctrines. Biblical Theology: Categorizing themes or stories throughout Scripture. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Exodus, Genesis 3:15, John 3, Genesis 15, Matthew 1
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2/1/2024 • 24 minutes, 44 seconds
#213 — Exodus - The Story so Far
Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back to continue studying the book of Exodus by giving an overview of the story, themes, and characters found in the book.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why are we taking two seasons to explore Exodus?Are the themes in Exodus found throughout the rest of Scripture?What happens before the book of Exodus?How does Exodus begin?Who are the major characters in the first half of the story?What happens after Moses' birth?Why is Mount Sinai important?Is Sinai the final destination of Israel?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Genesis 22, Exodus 3, Exodus 19
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1/25/2024 • 28 minutes, 2 seconds
Season 12 Teaser
Season 12 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on January 25! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 12 as they continue to cover the book of Exodus!Questions Covered in This Episode:What are we going to cover this season?What are you most excited about exploring as we continue to discuss Exodus?
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