Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about Jen’s new book about aging, “Dust to Dust.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why did you write this book?
• What does the Bible have to say about aging? Did you learn anything new?
• What is a false story?
• How do we view our bodies?
• What is the purpose of our bodies?
• What are two ditches people can tend to fall into when they think about their bodies?
• Is there a connection between age and wisdom?
• What has your personal experience been in “personal time” and caregiving?
• Is all of life caregiving?
• How do we view caregiving differently with infants than with the elderly?
• Has the Lord left us to guess how to age?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• James 1
• “Dust to Dust” by Jen Wilkin

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the key doctrinal differences between Mormons and Christians.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Are Mormons Christians?
• What was your first reaction when the Pentagon’s revision to its list of Christian religions came out?
• What is the ethical overlap between Christians and Mormons?
• What are the fundamentals of Christian Orthodoxy on the Doctrine of God that Mormons disagree with?
• Did the early Mormons believe they were Christians?
• What changed since then?
• What fuels the outreach of Mormons?
• How is it that Mormons say the same thing as Christians (Jesus Christ, grace, salvation, etc.)? Do they mean the same thing?
• What are some of the major differences in doctrine between Christians and Mormons?
• Why is there an overlap at all?
• Should you share the gospel with your Mormon neighbors?

Helpful Definitions:

• Nihilism: There is no purpose or meaning, intrinsic or extrinsic to the world around us.
• Nihilism extensionism (expressive individualism): There is no extrinsic meaning to the world or any true, authentic intrinsic meaning, but I am going to create something.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Deep Discipleship Program
• Nicene Creed
• Bible Answer Man, Hank Hanegraaff
• Knowing Faith: Do Jews and Christians Worship the Same God?

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JT English and Kyle Worley are joined by Seth Troutt to discuss his book, “Authentic Masculinity.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is real masculinity?
• How is the church uniquely situated to have this conversation?
• How would you talk to someone who has concerns about toxic masculinity?
• How can men pursue authentic masculinity?
• How can women encourage authentic masculinity?

Guest Bio:

Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. With a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender identity, Seth provides biblical guidance both complex cultural issues and practical personal challenges. His writing explores the intersections of theology, technology, and culture.

Seth has been married to Taylor since 2013 and they live in Gilbert, Arizona. Together, Seth and Taylor have two children, Jay and Olivia. Their favorite brands are Traeger, Kirkland, Animal Pak, Apple, and CrossFit.

Seth is an alumnus of Arizona State University, Phoenix Seminary, and Covenant Seminary.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Genesis 1-3, Ephesians 2:10
• “Authentic Masculinity” by Seth Troutt

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Kyle Worley discusses the discipleship problem in the church and how you can help fix it.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What alarm is going off in the church?
• Could every ministry leader at your church give you the same definition of a disciple?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• John 13:17
• Training the Church Ministry Cohort
• Deep Discipleship Program

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

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Do you have any recommendations for books on Israel and the church?
• What have you been studying recently? How has that encouraged you?
• Do you have resources on the theology/doctrine of life?
• When thinking of Old Testament Christophanies, is Jesus appearing as a post-resurrection ascended Christ?
• What is the definition of fellowship? How do you balance fellowship and education spaces?
• What are your thoughts on paying singers who are not believers to be in the church choir? How do you communicate the difference between performance and worship?
• Are you a fan of El Clásico?
• In addition to the deep discipleship program, what Bible studies would you recommend for a student small group?
• As a female leader, how do you persevere through others' comments about your leadership?
• Is there a resource that explains the gathering of believers and the Lord's Supper being connected?
• Revelation discusses the foundation of the 12 apostles. How does Paul become an apostle if he is not part of the 12?
• How transparent should a church be with its finances?
• What is the presence of God different in Genesis 3-11?
• Does Training the Church have other podcasts coming in the future?
• What words of wisdom would you give to pastors in addressing cultural moments on a Sunday (i.e., Charlie Kurk)?
• What is the church's position on the Israel-Palestine conflict?
• Should we think of God as Father before Creator?
• Do you prefer holding multiple services vs. one large service when a church is growing? How do you keep a spirit of unity with multiple services?
• How do you navigate serving in church while being fed yourself?
• What is the balance between a “go and tell” vs. a “come and see” church?
• Is it biblically appropriate for someone who is not a pastor to officiate a Christian wedding?
• Our church offers private communion but also teaches strongly against an individual Christian life. How do I reconcile those two practices?
• When is the Knowing Faith Patreon exclusive Israel trip?

Helpful Definitions: 

• Fellowship: Koinónia (κοινωνία)

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Kyle Worley is joined by Tasha Calvert to have a conversation about her book “Set Apart for More: The Transformative Power of Living Your Whole Life for a Holy God.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What does it mean to be set apart? Where does it come from, and what does it mean? 
• Where can we go in the bible to learn about holiness?
• How would you define holiness?
• Is holiness something I am or something I practice?
• How does this play out in the life of a believer?
• Why did you apply holiness to hot topics in your book?
• Why is holiness worth pursuing?

Helpful Definitions:

• Holiness: A sacred otherness that originates from God.

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

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is it biblical for women to speak at a conference where men are in attendance?
• How much sarcasm is too much sarcasm?
• 1 Timothy 6:13, many commentaries say the Father is the one being referred to. Is this a correct understanding? What about Hebrews 1 and John 1?
• When you are on a church staff, do you consider Sunday your sabbath?
• What would you like for one of your co-hosts to write about next?
• What is a good starting point to think biblically as men and women?
• Are there resources for the Deep Discipleship curriculum leaders?
• Will there be a rapture?
• Advice, encouragement, and caution for those serving in student ministry?
• Justify a law publicly posting the Ten Commandments?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• 1 Timothy 6:13, Hebrews 1, John 1, Colossians 1, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2
• Training the Church Ministry Cohort
• Deep Discipleship Curriculum
• “You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT English
• “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English
• “Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley
• “Three Views on the Rapture” by Gleason L. Archer Jr.

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss some of the differences in belief contemporary Jews and Christians hold.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Do Jews and Christians worship the same God?
• Do modern-day Jews worship the God of the Old Testament?
• What do orthodox Jews deny that Christians believe?
• What about The Shema?
• What is the difference in Triune theology?
• What about Christians' relationship with Israel?
• Are Jews members of the family of Christ?
• What about the Judeo-Christian ethic?
• Is a Jewish person closer to coming to faith than a Muslim or a Hindu?
• What is the difference between being in Adam and being in Christ?
• Do Jews believe the Gospel?
• What tend to be the gut reactions to this question?

Helpful Definitions:

• Echad (אֶחָד): Unity.
• Yachid (יָחִיד): Singular one, numerical.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Romans 5, 10-11, Romans 10:15

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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
• Knowing Faith: A Blanket Full of Bacon

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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
• 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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