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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