Episodes

  • After the Fact: How Do We Pray the Bible? with Don Whitney
    May 31 2024

    Kyle Worley is joined by Don Whitney to answer the question, how do we pray the Bible?

    Questions Covered in This Episode:

    • How do we pray the Bible?
    • Where should people begin when starting to pray the Bible?

    Guest Bio:

    Dr. Whitney is Associate Dean of the School of Theology and Professor of Biblical Spirituality. Dr. Whitney is a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of many books including but not limited to; Praying the Bible and Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Whitney is married to Caffy, and they have one child.

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • “Praying the Bible” by Don Whitney
    • “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life” by Don Whitney

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    9 mins
  • #231 – Looking Back on Exodus
    May 30 2024

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley wrap up the conversation on the book of Exodus!

    Questions Covered in This Episode:

    • What have you learned as we explored Exodus over these two seasons?
    • Where did we see the themes in Exodus in the rest of the Story of the Bible?
    • What is biblical theology and how are we able to make connections across scripture?
    • How can someone learn how to make connections across scripture?
    • How can someone dive deeper into the study of Exodus?

    Helpful Definitions:

    • Systematic Theology: What the Bible says about specific doctrines.
    • Biblical Theology: Categorizing themes or stories throughout Scripture.

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Exodus, Revelation, Hebrews, Matthew, Luke
    • “Even Better than Eden” by Nancy Guthrie
    • “Echoes of Exodus” by Alastair Roberts and Andrew Wilson
    • “God of Deliverance” by Jen Wilkin
    • “God of Freedom” by Jen Wilkin
    • “The Pentateuch” by J. Hays
    • “Founding God's Nation” by Leon Kass

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    23 mins
  • #230 — The Glory of the Lord with Amy Gannett (Exodus 40)
    May 23 2024

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Amy Gannett to continue the story of Exodus by discussing the themes found in Exodus 40.

    Questions Covered in This Episode:

    • What’s your favorite part of the Exodus story?
    • What is the purpose of the Tabernacle?
    • Does the Tabernacle contain the glory and presence of God?
    • Where has the cloud and fire shown up so far in the story?
    • What is God inviting his people into with the tabernacle, journey into the land, and waiting?
    • Do we get the cloud and fire type elsewhere in the story?
    • What comes next in the Pentateuch?

    Guest Bio:

    Amy Gannett (M.Div, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary) is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the author of several exegetical Bible studies, and her teaching and writing has been featured on Christian outlets like Well-Watered Women, The Gospel Coalition, JourneyWomen, Risen Motherhood, and Christ and Pop Culture.

    She is also the founder of Tiny Theologians, which offers training tools for parents and children’s ministries, equipping them to pass on the Christian faith to the next generation. You can find her online at amygannett.com, and on social media at @amycategannett and @tinytheologians.

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Exodus 40:34-38, Acts 2, Matthew 5:14, Revelation 16, John 8:12
    • Tiny Theologians Podcast
    • Tiny Theologians Website

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    33 mins
  • #229 — A.W. Pink, "The Attributes of God"
    May 16 2024

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “The Attributes of God” by A.W. Pink.

    Questions Covered in This Episode:

    • When did you first come across AW Pink?
    • Who was AW Pink? Why is he significant?
    • What are the attributes of God?
    • How significant was Pink's work when you were writing your books on the attributes?
    • How do the attributes of God help us understand scripture?
    • Does god have attributes or is God his attributes?
    • Why do you keep reading this book? What stands out to you?
    • Why should a listener consider reading it?

    Helpful Definitions:

    • Incommunicable Attributes: Things that make God God, that we cannot be.
    • Communicable Attributes: Things that God shares in common with his creation.
    • Divine Simplicity: God does not have parts.

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • "The Attributes of God" by A.W. Pink
    • “The Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. Tozer
    • “None Like Him” by Jen Wilkin
    • “In His Image” by Jen Wilkin

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    26 mins
  • After the Fact: Why For the Church? with Jason Allen
    May 10 2024

    Kyle Worley is joined by Jason Allen to answer the question; “why for the church”?

    Questions Covered in This Episode:

    • Why is the motto for Midwestern, “For the Church”?
    • When you look back, what is one thing you see at Midwestern that is a direct result of your mission?

    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.”

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
    • For the Church

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    9 mins
  • #228 — The Tabernacle: Designed to Tell a Story (Exodus 37-39)
    May 9 2024

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley trace the themes found in the Tabernacle and throughout the rest of scripture.

    Questions Covered in This Episode:

    • Why is this section of text important?
    • How does its design tell the story of the world?
    • What is the Tabernacle?
    • In what way is the tabernacle a shadow?
    • How is the Tabernacle foreshadowing the end of the story?
    • What about all of the stones, gems, and precious jewels?

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Exodus 37-39, Gen 2:1-3, John 14:15-31, Revelation 21-22, 2 Samuel 6:1-7, Exodus 19:6

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    25 mins
  • #227 — Calvin, "Institutes of the Christian Religion"
    May 2 2024

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin.

    Questions Covered in This Episode:

    • When was the first time you heard of Calvin?
    • Who was John Calvin?
    • What is Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion?
    • Why do you keep reading this book?
    • If I am not a Calvinist is there a benefit in reading the Institutes?
    • What stands out to you from the book?

    Helpful Definitions:

    • Five points of Calvinism: Total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, perseverance of the saints.

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • “Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin
    • “Calvin's Company of Pastors” by Scott M. Manetsch
    • “The History of Study Bibles” by Stephen Nichols
    • “Calvin's Ladder” by Julie Canlis

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    35 mins
  • #226 — Sabbath, Contributions, and Devotion (Exodus 34-36)
    Apr 25 2024

    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the themes found throughout Exodus 34-36 and trace them throughout the rest of Scripture.

    Questions Covered in This Episode:

    • What are on the tablets Moses receives in Exodus 34:1-9?
    • Why do we need the 10 commandments, again?
    • Does Exodus 34:7 mean that if a father sins there will be some sort of judgment that is passed down generationally?
    • Why is the proclamation of the name significant?
    • Where does the number 40 show up in the Bible?
    • What is going on with Moses’s shining face? Where else does it show up in scripture?
    • After Moses’ intercession, he gathers the people to tell them to take a Sabbath. Why?
    • What follows is a bit like the reversal of the Golden Calf incident (Exodus 35:20-29) - right?

    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

    • Exodus 34-36, Jonah 4:2, Joel 2:12-14, Philippians 3, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Corinthians 3:18
    • Knowing Faith Divine Judgment against False Gods (Exodus 32-33)

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    38 mins