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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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the 10 Commandments.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly?
• What are the 10 Commandments?
• What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received?
• What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments?
• In what way should they be considered significant for Christian discipleship?
• Should they be posted publicly? If so, why? If not, why?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 20, Matthew 5-7, Romans 1
• “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the 10 Commandments.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly?
• What are the 10 Commandments?
• What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received?
• What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments?
• In what way should they be considered significant for Christian discipleship?
• Should they be posted publicly? If so, why? If not, why?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 20, Matthew 5-7, Romans 1
• “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin

Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.

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You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about how Christians should think about retirement.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is retirement a Christian concept?
• Is there a difference between calling and career?
• How do we encourage people to live out the Christian call in all seasons of life?
• What is a concern of retirement?
• What is one of the most meaningful things you can do?
• What were humans created to do?
• Is it okay to save money for retirement?
• How do plan for generosity as you age?
• What is your encouragement to people as they enter into old age?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Titus 2, Proverbs 20:29, Ecclesiates
• Deep Discipleship Curriculum
• “From Strength to Strength” by Arthur Brooks
• “Leisure: The Basis of Culture” by Josef Pieper
• “Don't Waste Your Life” by John Piper

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss how Christians should think about the death penalty.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is the death penalty biblical?
• What is the Christian framework for being against the death penalty?
• Why do we have civil laws?
• Is the death penalty just? Is it a deterrent?
• How could you kill an image bearer by any means?
• How does the civil government wield the sword? How do we regulate the taking of human life for the punishment of a crime?
• What’s the difference between justice and mercy?
• Do we tend to overemphasize the therapeutic in this conversation?
• What is your view on this?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Genesis 9, Exodus 21, Romans 13:1-4
• Training the Church Ministry Cohort
• C. S. Lewis and the Humanitarian Theory of Punishment
• “The Politics of Jesus” by John Howder Yoder
• Knowing Faith Has Therapeutic Language Invaded The Church?

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