Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss if and when it’s okay to lie.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Is it ever right to lie?

What does it mean to bear false witness in the 10 Commandments?

Is it always wrong to lie?

What is a noble lie? What is a lie in kindness? What is a virtuous lie?

What is an unvirtuous truth teller?

Where do we see examples of people using “deception” in the Bible for the greater good?

When would it be okay to use deception or hide the truth?

Can I tell a white lie?

As a parent, how should I handle my children lying?

What is the heart of this question and conversation?

Helpful Definitions:

Categorical Imperative: You should never do something that you cannot make a universal law in all time and all places.

Noble Lie: There are times when it is more virtuous not to tell the truth.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Exodus 1, Joshua 2, Genesis 38, Genesis 3:15, Job

Deep Discipleship Curriculum

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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

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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.

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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, Ecclesiates
Deep 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

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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 13:1-4
Training the Church Ministry Cohort
C. S. Lewis and the Humanitarian Theory of Punishment
“The Politics of Jesus” by John Howder Yoder
Knowing Faith Has Therapeutic Language Invaded The Church?

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