Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether Christians should keep Old Testament dietary laws.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Do Christians have to keep Old Testament dietary laws?

What were/are some of the Old Testament dietary laws?

What’s behind these laws? What’s their purpose?

What does the New Testament say?

Should Christians keep the Old Testament dietary laws?

What about Jesus saying the elements of communion are his body and blood to his disciples?

Were the Old Testament laws accomplishing the same things that Jesus accomplished on the cross?

What do we think? Do Christians have to keep Old Testament dietary laws?

What is wise?

What group today is the most food-conscious?

Why are Christians drawn to gimmicky food laws (the Daniel Diet)?

What do you say to someone who wants to keep the Old Testament dietary laws?

What if someone says, Christians are inconsistent because they want to remind us of Old Testament laws of sexuality but ignore the dietary laws?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Daniel 1, Acts, Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 15:11, Leviticus 16, Hebrews 10, Genesis 22, Proverbs 31, Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss sin in the Christian life and its effects on our relationship with Christ.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

If I keep committing the same sin, am I still a Christian? 

What is sin?

What is a Christian?

Since Christians are able to not sin, does that mean Christians won’t sin?

What is the biblical tension here?

How does sin affect our union or communion with Christ?

If someone comes to you concerned about another individual’s sin and their salvation, what would you say?

How often do I have that conversation with the same person who is in ongoing, unrepentant sin?

How do you respond to a believer who is struggling with sin and asking what they should do?

Helpful Definitions:

Sin: Disobedience to God and His law.

Total Depravity: Not able to not sin.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Romans 5, Romans 3, Genesis 3, Exodus, John 15, Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 1:5-2:1, Hebrews 3:13

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“Remember and Rehearse” by JT English

“Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin

“Home with God”

 by Kyle Worley

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how Christians can use A.I. wisely and the concerns to watch out for.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Is it wrong to use A.I.?

How does sin affect work?

If a tool existed that eliminated the need to work, would it be a tool a Christian should use?

How should we think about labor-saving tools?

Are any of us using A.I. in any way? If so, how?

What Christian/ethical concerns exist around the use of A.I.?

What about the environmental impact?

What are some of the obvious icebergs ahead of us?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Genesis 3, Genesis 4:22, Genesis 11:1–9, Judges 4:21

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Mary Wiley to answer the question, Is the Bible for everyone?

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Is the Bible really for everyone?

What about folks who can’t read?

What about people who don’t have the Bible in their language?

How is literacy struggling?

What is the distinction between magisterial and ministerial authority in Reformed theology considering God’s word related to other forms of communication?

What is the purpose of stained glass or other visual tools?

Why do we need God’s word?

What would you say to women who have fallen in love with bible study, but are a bit skeptical of studying doctrine/theology?

Guest Bio:

Mary Wiley is associate publisher at B&H, a bible teacher, and the author of a number of books, including but not limited to: Everyday Theology and Discovering the Bible. She holds an MA in theological studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mary and her husband, John, have three children and live in the Nashville area. She hosts the Questions Kids Ask podcast, and you can connect with her on Instagram or at marycwiley.com.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

2 Timothy 3:16, James 3:1

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether women should wear head coverings in church today.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

Should women wear headcoverings in the church?

Where does the Bible talk about this?

What is some context for Corinth?

What are modern day examples of how this would play out?

What are healthy contemporary applications?

 1 Corinthians 11

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