Knowing Faith

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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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:

1 Timothy 2-3, Romans 16:3

Happy Complementarians

SBC Truth & Unity Amendment

BFM 2000

Deep Discipleship Program

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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 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:

Apple Podcast Review

Training the Church Patreon

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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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