Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley are joined by Hunter Beless and Courtney Doctor to discuss their new Bible study on the book of Titus.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why did you decide to do a study on Titus?
• Why did you do this project together?
• How is this study designed to work?
• What is Titus about?
• What is something you learned while writing this study?
• Did you feel any hesitation when talking about morality?
• What was the trickiest passage or verse to work through?

Guest Bio:

Hunter Beless is the founder of Journeywomen Ministries, the author of "Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It!" and "Amy Carmichael: The Brown-Eyed Girl Who Learned to Pray," and she loves doing ministry in her local church context. Hunter and her husband, Brooks, have four amazing kiddos who memorize Scripture way faster than their mama! When they’re not reading, seeing, saying, or singing the Bible, you can find the Beless family camping, riding bikes, or snuggling up with a good book. You can find her at www.hunterbeless.com and on the Journeywomen Podcast.

Courtney Doctor is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, and periodic blogger. She received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2013 and is a Bible teacher and author of several books and Bible studies including From Garden to Glory: How Understanding God's Story Changes Yours; Steadfast: A Devotional Bible Study on the Book of James; and In View of God's Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans. She currently serves as the Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. God has blessed Courtney and her husband, Craig, with four wonderful children, three great kids-in-law, five sweet grandchildren — and their much-loved, goofy dog, Walter.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• “Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace” by Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless

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Kyle Worley is joined by Thomas West and Trevin Wax to discuss their new book, The Gospel Way Catechism.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What’s all this talk about a catechism? Isn’t the bible enough?
• What is the relationship between a catechism and bible study?
• What is the response from people when you told them you were working on a catechism?
• Why another catechism?
• Are catechisms supposed to be contextual?
• Can you share an example from your catechism?
• What role or value does catechism have in the church?

Guest Bio:

Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Cedarville University. He is a founding editor of The Gospel Project, has served as publisher for the Christian Standard Bible, and is currently a fellow for The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the author of multiple books, including The Thrill of Orthodoxy, The Multi-Directional Leader, Rethink Your Self, This Is Our Time, and Gospel Centered Teaching. His podcast is Reconstructing Faith. He and his wife, Corina, have three children. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook, or receive his columns via email.

Thomas West (PhD, Southeastern Seminary) is the senior pastor of Nashville First Baptist Church and an adjunct professor of theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the coauthor of The Gospel Way Catechism (with Trevin Wax). He and his wife, Elizabeth, have two children. You can follow him on X or Instagram.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• “The Gospel Way Catechism” by Trevin Wax and Thomas West
• The Westminster Larger Catechism
• The New City Catechism

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JT English and Kyle Worley discuss how the Training the Church Ministry Cohort can help you shape and form deep disciples in your ministry.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why did we choose to name this “Training the Church”?
• When did we launch our first cohort?
• What kind of people participate in the cohort?
• What is something people will learn from the cohort?
• What format is the cohort offered in (in-person, Zoom, online class)?
• What's the difference between the Training the Church Ministry Cohort and the Deep Discipleship Program?
• What is the goal of this cohort?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Training the Church Ministry Cohort
• Deep Discipleship Program

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jason Allen and Patrick Schreiner live from the Gospel Coalition Conference. 

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• How has the deep discipleship program been a part of how you do women's ministry?
• Is the church meant to be for or against the world?
• Am I supposed to be going out into the world thinking I am ready for battle or ready for love?
• Is it a Godly expression of love to oppose that which is evil?
• In Jesus’ ministry, is there a pattern of “welcome and warning”?
• JT, can you share about leading and pastoring, walking faithfully for or against the world?
• How should we think about what evangelism and discipleship are in this world that is designed to be beautiful but is broken by sin?
• Is there a relationship between wordlieness and a lack of proclamation of sanctification?
• When you think about the preaching and teaching ministry of the word of God, how do you be faithful to correct what's out there in the world and in here (the church)?
• How would you form a theological response to Christian nationalism in your church?
• How do you convince busy parents that depth matters?
• Is there a reason the doctrine of hell is missing from “You Are a Theologian”?
• What doctrine have you studied individually that drew your heart closer to God?

Guest Bio:

Dr. Jason Allen is the president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his role as president, he also serves as a professor for preaching and pastoral ministry. He is the author of a number of books including; Turnaround: The Remarkable Story of an Institutional Transformation and the 10 Essential Principles and Practices That Made It Happen. He posts essays on his website, jasonkallen.com, and hosts a weekly podcast, “Preaching & Preachers.”

Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Gene and Jo Downing Endowed Chair of Biblical Studies. He is the author of numerous books, including but not limited to; The Four Gospels: Jesus, the Hope of the World, The Transfiguration of Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Reading, a commentary on Acts, The Visual Word: An Illustrated Guide to the New Testament Books, and Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• John 3:16, John 15:18, Psalm 1, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Timothy 4:10, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 5-6, John 1
• Deep Discipleship Program
• TGC25 On-Demand
• “You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT English
• “Communion With God” by John Owens
• “Home With God” by Kyle Worley

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters!

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why is God referred to as three “persons”?
• I heard someone say that Adam would be in heaven. What are your thoughts on this?
• What are some great books to listen to?
• While studying Revelation, our group is leaving more fearful than encouraged. How do we read and understand this book correctly?
• How important is it to take a stance on the views of Revelation (millenium, tribulation)? Does the view you take change the way you should act today?
• What is the doctrine of incarnation? What are some resources to study this doctrine?
• Can you explain the eternal subordination of the son?
• How do we come to such vastly different theological undertandings with the same Scirpture?

Helpful Definitions:

• Incarnation: The doctrine where the son of God assumes a human nature in his birth.
• Hypostatic Union: The human nature and divine nature of Christ being in union in one person.
• Eternal Subordination of the Son: The son of God, prior to assuming a human nature, for eternity past, submits His will to the Father.
• Tritheism: Three gods.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Hebrews 11, Genesis 3, John 1, John 13-17, Luke 22:42
• “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman
• “Remaking the World” by Andrew Wilson
• “Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten
• “The Bomber Mafia” by Malcolm Gladwell
• “On the Incarnation” by Saint Athanasius
• “Cur Deus Homo: Why the God-Man?” by Anselm of Canterbury
• “God the Son Incarnate” by Stephen J Wellum and John S Feinberg
• Matthew Barrett

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss why they created the Deep Discipleship program, what it is, and who it is for.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is our goal?
• How does someone become a theological contributor?
• Why is it important to do theology in community?
• How does dissonance play a role in learning?
• What does the Deep Discipleship Program look like for a participant?
• What is one of the challenges of hosting this program?
• Who is this program for?
• What is one of your favorite moments from leading this program?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Deep Discipleship Program
• Lifeway.com/KnowingFaith

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by listeners!

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What 2-3 things that are essential when teaching others about the Trinity?
• How much time do you spend reading the Bible?
• What is your favorite Bible translation?
• How do you get people interested in theology?
• Did Jesus descend into hell when he died on the cross?
• What book of the Bible is often overlooked?
• Are there multiple legitimate ways to interpret scripture in the area of human ancestry? What are the fundamental elements any Biblical view needs to affirm? Does Romans 5:12 imply that non-human biological death didn't exist before the fall, or is it speaking primarily of human death and separation from God?
• Are the Nephilim in Job 1:6 fallen angels?
• Would you allow a non-Christian to be a Sunday school leader?
• What's the difference between a Presbyterian and a Baptist?
• Can you explain covenant theology?
• What are good resources to develop Bible literacy?
• How do we reconcile the inspiration of Scripture with 1 Corinthians 7:10?
• Did Jesus offer sacrifices in the temple?
• When do you know it's time to move on from your church?
• In Revelation, as the bowls of wrath are being poured out, what is going on with the dead?
• Is watching a show that depicts Jesus a violation of the Second Commandment?

Helpful Definitions: 

• Trinitarianism: God eternally exists as one essence and three distinct persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each of whom is fully God, yet there is one God.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Romans 5:12, Job 1:6, Genesis 6:4, 1 Corinthians 7:10
• Deep Discipleship Program
• Knowing Faith Trinity
  • Doctrine of God Episodes
• Knowing Faith: What Did Christ Do with Matthew Emerson

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up their conversation on the book of Revelation by looking at Chapters 21-22.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What have we learned? Why should someone spend the time to study Revelation?
• What are the seven sevens?
• How does this connect to Genesis 1-2?
• What’s the importance of the presence of God?
• Why does the sea disappear in Revelation 21?
• How do we see the blend of restoration and judgment?
• What is this city, the New Jerusalem? Why the attention to its details and design?
• How does Revelation 22 put us back into the imagery of Eden?
• How does the book end?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Revelation 21-22, Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 1, Exodus 3, John 8:12, Matthew 6:10
• In the Word with Jen Wilkin
• Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson
• Deep Discipleship Program

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Tara-Leigh Cobble to discuss the importance of biblical and theological literacy.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is The Bible Recap podcast and why did you start it?
• Where do people start to get bogged down in Chronological Bible reading?
• What have we discovered when it comes to pushing Christians towards depth?
• What is the relationship between biblical and theological literacy?
• What are the most common ways that theological thinking gets compromised?
• How do you respond to someone who says that Christians don’t need more time in the Bible they need more time making an impact?

Guest Bio:

Tara-Leigh Cobble is the creator and host of “The Bible Recap” daily podcast, which guides listeners through a chronological 1-year bible reading plan. She created and leads D Groups International - which has grown into a network of over 300 weekly global bible studies. She also writes and hosts a daily radio show called “The God Shot” and regularly leads trips to Israel to study the Bible on-site. She is the author of the Bible Recap and the bible study He’s Where the Joy Is.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Bible Recap Podcast
• “He's Where the Joy Is” by Tara-Leigh Cobble
• Deep Discipleship Program

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the meaning, significance, and different views of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why have baptism and the Lord’s Supper been so contentious historically?
• What is the best argument for believers' baptism?
• What is the best argument for infant baptism?
• What are the dangers of not fully understanding each of these positions?
• What about churches that acknowledge both positions of baptism?
• What is baptism?
• How does the Lord’s Supper connect to baptism in a way that is complimentary but distinct?
• What formative value does the Lord’s Supper have in the weekly gathering?
• What is happening at the Lord’s supper? What are the different views?

Helpful Definitions: 

• Baptism: "baptizo" (βαπτίζω): to immerse, submerge, or plunge
• Transubstantiation (Catholicism): The elements convert into the physical body and blood of Christ.
• Consubstantiation (Lutheranism): The substances both of the body and blood of Christ and of the bread and the wine coexist in union with each other.
• Spiritual Presence (Reformed): Christ is spiritually present in the elements.
• Memorial (Anabaptist): The elements are purely symbolic.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Acts 2, Romans 6, Matthew 5:6, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
• “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English
• RememberandRehearse.com
• “Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley
• FormedforFellowship.com
• “You are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT English
• Deep Discipleship Program

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