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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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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