Knowing Faith

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss Caroline’s book “But What Do I Wear?” and trace the larger themes of clothing throughout Scripture,
Questions Covered in This Episode:
Why did you write a book about what we wear?
Where would you find this in the Bible?
What are the tricky parts of this conversation?
What if you come to a different conclusion than someone else? How do you give grace?
How do you discuss this with your kids?
How does this work for men?
Why do we as Pastors not require head coverings at our churches?
What is a Christian approach to modesty?
Guest Bio:
Caroline Saunders is a writer, Bible teacher, pastor's wife, and mother of three who believes in taking Jesus seriously and being un-serious about nearly everything else. She’s the author of numerous books and studies, including but not limited to: But What Do I Wear?, Good News, Better Than Life, Sound the Alarm, and The Story of Home. Find her writing and resources at WriterCaroline.com, on Instagram @writercaroline, and on TikTok @writercarolinesaunders.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Genesis 1-3, 1 Corinthians 11
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Knowing Faith: Should Women Wear Head Coverings in Church?
“But What Do I Wear?” by Caroline Saunders
“Dust to Dust” by Jen Wilkin
“1 Corinthians” by Leon L. Morris

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Kyle Worley is joined by Laura Story to discuss her book, “Stand in Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives.”
Questions Covered in This Episode:
Is there a right way to worship?
What marks that right way to worship?
How do you pursue reverent worship that is also warm and hospitable?
How can someone worship God in a biblically faithful way?
What are the ditches people need to be aware of falling into?
Guest Bio:
Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the author of several bestselling books and Bible studies including When God Doesn’t Fix It and So Long Normal. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 95:6
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“Stand in Awe” by Laura Story

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what the Reformation is, why it happened, and what it led to.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
What is the Reformation and why did it happen?
Was the Reformation good?
Does the Reformation hinge on the creation of the printing press? Why?
What does it mean to be a Reformed theologian?
Was the disintegration of Protestantism an unintended consequence?
Was the Reformation good for women?
Did it have any unintended consequences?
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Deep Discipleship Program

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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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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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