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
• TrainingtheChurch.com/support
• “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
• “Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy” by Henry Kissinger

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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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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to have a conversation about her new book “Habits of Resistance” and how we can resist false gospels.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why did you write this book?
• How did you decide what you were going to focus on as you wrote this book?
• What is a false gospel? Can you give some examples?
• Is this for individuals or for groups?
• Where are false stories frequently told to people?
• How do I resist false gospels?
• What part of what you wrote felt the most personal?
• Is there a habit people are resistant to?
• Why are we talking about habits so much?
• What is the key habit of Christian resistance to false stories?

Helpful Definitions:

• “Narrative is our culture's currency; he who tells the best story wins.” Bobette Buster
• False Gospel: An experience of a problem with a solution that does not contain Christ.

Guest Bio:

Elizabeth Woodson is a bible teacher, speaker, the founder of the Woodson Institute and the host of the podcasts: Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson and Shalomies. Elizabeth is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education and the author of several books including: Embrace Your Life, From Beginning To Forever, Live Free, and the recently released Habits of Resistance: 7 Ways You’re Being Formed by Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Genesis 3
• “Habits of Resistance” by Elizabeth Woodson
• “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English
• “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
• “You Are What You Love” by James K.A. Smith

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss whether violence is immoral or amoral, whether God acts or endorses violence, and how we are supposed to act in light of these things.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Does God endorse violence?
• In Joshua and judges it seems like God is endorsing violence; is that accurate?
• Where does the Bible talk about violence?
• Is violence immoral or amoral?
• Should the modern-day church then perceive itself to be a weapon of violence?
• Should we think in violent terms as it relates to those who oppose the Lord?
• How do you deal with wrong motivations?

Helpful Definitions:

• Violence: Physical action against another person that seeks to either restrain or rebuff, and may or may not cause bodily harm.
• Hamas (חָמָס): Hebrew for violence

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Psalm 11:5, Genesis 6, James 4:6, Psalm 58, Psalm 3, Isaiah 53, Romans 13, Revelation
• “The Peaceable Kingdom: A Primer in Christian Ethics” by Stanley Hauerwas
• “Why I'm Not a Pacifist” by C.S. Lewis
• Deep Discipleship Curriculum

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how to think theologically and literately about church discipline.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is church discipline biblical?
• What does the bible say about discipline generally?
• What is the confusion around discipline?
• What does the bible say about church discipline?
• Is this how you think about church discipline?
• What happens before discipline?
• What’s the goal of church discipline?
• Does the tradition you are a part of play a part in church discipline?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Hebrews 12:5, 1 Corinthians 5, Proverbs 13
• Training the Church Ministry Cohort

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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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