Knowing Faith - Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin

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**Knowing Faith – Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Is Hell Part Of The Good News? Sep 03, 2026

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrine of hell.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Is hell part of the good news?
What is hell? What does the Bible have to say about hell?
What do you lose if you lose this doctrine?
Do you preach hellfire and brimstone sermons?
Who does it benefit? For Christians for sanctification or unbelievers for conversion?
How is hell part of the good news in sanctification?
What is the purpose of preaching hell to unbelievers?
What is the traditional doctrine of hell?
Is this an essential doctrine?

Helpful Definitions:

Hell: Forever conscious torment

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Matthew 25, Luke 16:19–31, Genesis 3, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 11, Romans 1-2, Romans 9:3, Hebrews
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards
“Cur Deus Homo: Why the God-Man?” by Anselm of Canterbury
“The Cross of Christ” by John Stott
Deep Discipleship Program

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Can We Learn From Theologians Who Had Slaves? Aug 27, 2026

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how we can approach theologians who had slaves in a way that is helpful and honest.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Can we learn from theologians who had slaves?
What's the why/who behind this question?
How do we approach learning from theologians who had slaves?
The Bible doesn’t condemn the institution of slavery - does it?
How do we make sense of passages like Ephesians 5 or the Letter to Philemon?
Can we learn from theologians who endorsed slavery?
What makes this conversation so difficult? Is part of it because we are in the Global West?
How did slavery function in the Bible?
What should we expect from our theological influences? How do we approach them in a way that is helpful and honest?
How does Hebrews 11-12 reflect this?
How does cancel culture interact with this?

Helpful Definitions:

Ex opere operato: By the thing acted, operation happens.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Ephesians 5, Philemon, Hebrews 11-12
Deep Discipleship Program
“City of God” by Saint Augustine
“Confessions” by Saint Augustine
“Suma Theologica” by Thomas Aquinas
“Religious Affections” by Jonathan Edwards
“Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin
“Augustine of Hippo: A Biography” by Peter Brown
“Jonathan Edwards: A Life” by George M. Marsden

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Are Women Pastors Biblical? Aug 20, 2026

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what roles men & women can have in the local church and why it matters.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Why are we talking about this?
What/who is a pastor?
What is preaching?
What is the qualification for the office of pastor?
Who can preach to the assembled congregation?
Who can make disciples in the life of the local church?
What about 1 Timothy 2:12?
What about Phoebe, Priscilla, and Aquila?
What about Deacons (1 Timothy 3:11)?

Helpful Definitions:

Presbuteros (πρεσβύτερος): Elder/pastor
Gynaikos (γυναικός): Wife/woman

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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Should Public Schools Require Bible Reading? Aug 13, 2026

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a thought-level discussion on what Christians should think of public schools requiring bible reading.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What should Christians think of public schools requiring Bible reading?
Are public schools a place where religious education happens or should happen?
What is the role of education?
Is education a human right?
Whose is the primary responsibility to educate?
What is the good of public school?
How can someone be involved in public school?
Why is the Bible part of the curriculum in Texas schools now?
Should public schools require Bible reading, and why?
Should other religious texts be included in required reading?
What is a potential problem with the Bible being taught in public school?
What text are they including? What are they missing?
How is this the same or different than the posting of the Ten Commandments?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Romans 5, 1 Corinthians
Deep Discipleship Program
“Forming Souls in an AI Future” by Ben Sasse
“Should the ten Commandments be Posted Publicly Part 1”
“Should the ten Commandments be Posted Publicly Part 2”

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Season 17 - Learn to Think Theologically Aug 06, 2026

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Season 17 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 13th! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 17.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What topics are we covering in Season 17?
How is the question episode format going?
How can I submit a question for this season?
How can I listen to episodes early?
What episode are you most looking forward to this season?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

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Who is Gen Alpha and How Do We Reach Them? with Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia Jul 30, 2026

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Kyle Worley is joined by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia to discuss their book “Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Why Gen Alpha and why now?
Who is Gen Alpha?
How do we reach them with the gospel?
What are some misunderstandings of Gen Alpha?
Does the church strategically withdraw or strategically engage them?
What is the value of peer-to-peer and peer-to-adult relationships for Gen Alpha?
Have we overestimated the value of peer-to-peer relationships?
What is one way a family or the church can meaningfully engage in discipleship for Gen Alpha?

Guest Bio:

Shane Pruitt is the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board. He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Rockwall, Texas, with their six children: Raygen, Harper, Titus, Morris, Elliot, and Glory. Shane has been in ministry for more than twenty years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He holds a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, a master's degree in history, and a Ph.D. in clinical Christian counseling. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher.

Shelly Melia serves as Associate Dean and Program Director for the Master of Arts in Children's Ministry and the Master of Arts in Family Ministry in the Graduate School of Ministry at Dallas Baptist University. She speaks throughout the nation at children’s and family ministry conferences. She is a repeat speaker at Lifeway’s ETCH, Children’s Pastor Conference, Heart of the Child, Early Childhood Christian Network, the Child Discipleship Forum, and D-6 Family Ministry conferences. She has been featured on podcasts with Lifeway and D-6 and been a speaker for Baptist conventions in Oklahoma, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. She is a board member of the Disciple Leaders Network, served as the President of the Board for the Early Childhood Christian Network, and is a consultant for Single Parent Ministries.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

“Reaching Generation Alpha” by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia

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Why Should Every Christian Read The Pilgrim's Progress with The Lithos Team Jul 23, 2026

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Kyle Worley is joined by Lauren & Tyler to discuss the story of “The Pilgrim’s Progress.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is Lithos?
What is Pilgrims' Progress?
Why should everyone read it?
What is it an allegory for?
Why did the book's popularity fade?
Why is there a renewed interest?
Why would you tell a family that this story is worth their time?
What resources would you recommend are necessities for family discipleship?

Guest Bios:

Tyler Van Halteren founded Lithos Kids in 2020 after seeing the impact short bedtime stories had on his son. He is the author of the Little Pilgrim series as well as The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook. Canadian by birth, Tyler previously served as a pastor in rural Ontario and later as a Bible professor in Cambodia. His growing young family now resides in Canada. Tyler holds a M.Div. from The Master's Seminary.

Lauren Ducommun and her family served as missionaries in Indonesia before returning to Canada. She joined the team in 2020 and currently oversees our US warehouse, social media content, marketing, editing, and proofreading. She also modernized The Pilgrim's Progress: Legacy Edition and formatted Paradise Lost: Legacy Edition! Her family now resides near Fort Worth, Texas, where she works from home with her two kids, ages nine and thirteen.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Lithos
“The Pilgrim's Progress” by John Bunyan
“Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey” by Tyler Van Halteren

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Fire Alarm: Get out of the Shallows Jul 16, 2026

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Kyle Worley discusses the importance of deep discipleship and how you can become a deep disciple.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

What is the discipleship crisis facing the church?
What is the goal of Christian living?
How does someone go deep in their discipleship?
What is the Deep Discipleship Program?
How do I access the program?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Deep Discipleship Program

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Dust to Dust with Jen Wilkin Jul 09, 2026

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about Jen’s new book about aging, “Dust to Dust.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Why did you write this book?
What does the Bible have to say about aging? Did you learn anything new?
What is a false story?
How do we view our bodies?
What is the purpose of our bodies?
What are two ditches people can tend to fall into when they think about their bodies?
Is there a connection between age and wisdom?
What has your personal experience been in “personal time” and caregiving?
Is all of life caregiving?
How do we view caregiving differently with infants than with the elderly?
Has the Lord left us to guess how to age?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

James 1
“Dust to Dust” by Jen Wilkin

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Are Mormons Christians? Jul 02, 2026

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the key doctrinal differences between Mormons and Christians.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Are Mormons Christians?
What was your first reaction when the Pentagon’s revision to its list of Christian religions came out?
What is the ethical overlap between Christians and Mormons?
What are the fundamentals of Christian Orthodoxy on the Doctrine of God that Mormons disagree with?
Did the early Mormons believe they were Christians?
What changed since then?
What fuels the outreach of Mormons?
How is it that Mormons say the same thing as Christians (Jesus Christ, grace, salvation, etc.)? Do they mean the same thing?
What are some of the major differences in doctrine between Christians and Mormons?
Why is there an overlap at all?
Should you share the gospel with your Mormon neighbors?

Helpful Definitions:

Nihilism: There is no purpose or meaning, intrinsic or extrinsic to the world around us.
Nihilism extensionism (expressive individualism): There is no extrinsic meaning to the world or any true, authentic intrinsic meaning, but I am going to create something.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Deep Discipleship Program
Nicene Creed
Bible Answer Man, Hank Hanegraaff
Knowing Faith: Do Jews and Christians Worship the Same God?

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