Best Mindless Matters Podcasts (2025)

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Should Christians Deconstruct? with Ian Harber 40:06

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4d ago40:06

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Ian Harber to have a conversation about deconstruction in the Christian faith. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is deconstruction good? What is deconstruction? What are some common examples? What is your personal story of deconstruction? How is your faith different from what it was before your…

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35 | Why You Carry Your Phone Everywhere and How It Fuels Digital Distraction 9:28

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Let’s just say it - you’ve probably taken your phone into the bathroom. 🙈 (We likely all have. Some of us even scroll through Scripture in there.) But it’s not just a weird little habit. It’s a window into what’s happening in your brain, your identity, and even your heart. In this episode, I’m unpacking why it’s so hard to leave your phone in anoth…

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Does God Have Emotions? with Ronni Kurtz 47:31

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Ronni Kurtz to discuss the impassability of God. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why this is problematic to say (if it is): God has an emotional life. Does God feel? Is impassability part of historic Christian doctrine? What is true and beautiful about this? Are passions and emotions the same…

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34 | How to Stop Scrolling and Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Quit 11:41

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Ever feel like you just can’t stop scrolling… but can’t explain why? It’s not just your willpower failing. In this episode, I unpack the sneaky brain science behind why you keep reaching for your phone and why social media was designed to keep you stuck in “seeking mode” with no satisfying end in sight. Your brain was wired for endings… and social …

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Does Preaching Still Matter? Question Of Liturgy? 44:01

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what preaching is and its purpose in the church. Questions Covered in This Episode: Does preaching still matter? What is preaching? How is preaching different from other forms of teaching in the church? Should preaching be a part of corporate worship? What are the core concerns/questions/consideration…

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33 | When Your Soul Needs Surgery: Healing Prayers for Restoring a Scattered, Battle-Weary Soul 21:15

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This episode is part two of last week’s conversation where we looked at scripture-shaped prayers to calm a distracted mind. But these new verses? They go deeper. In our always-on culture, it's easy to stay busy and digitally distracted enough that we never face what's really going on in our hearts. We scroll to avoid, consume content to numb out, a…

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Are There Modern Day Apostles? 40:45

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the role of an apostle and the importance of understanding its meaning when using the term. Questions Covered in This Episode: Are there modern-day apostles? Why are we asking this question right now? Are bishop and apostle the same thing? What is an apostle? What about Ephesians 4? Is that indicating…

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32 | 4 Powerful Scripture Prayers for Perfect Peace in a Distracted World 22:04

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What do you pray when your mind won’t settle? When your brain is buzzing and your soul feels scattered, you don’t need another digital wellness hack. You need peace. Real peace. And that starts with scripture-shaped prayers. In this episode, I’m walking you through 4 powerful scripture prayers that help anchor your mind when you feel distracted, ov…

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What Makes A Real Christian? 36:36

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss what makes someone a real Christian. Questions Covered in This Episode: What makes a real Christian? Is everyone who claims to be a Christian a Christian? How does anyone get to define what Christianity is or is not? Why would we say a Jehovah's Witness or a Mormon is not a Christian? If Jesus is not …

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31 | Stop Checking Social Media Apps That Drain You With This Fun Speed Dating Method 16:54

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Ever feel like you’re dating five needy people at once… except they’re named Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Pinterest? Yeah. No wonder you’re exhausted. In this episode, I share a surprisingly fun way to break your compulsive “open-close-open-close” scrolling habit called Social Media Speed Dating. It’s not about quitting everything col…

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Has Therapeutic Language Invaded The Church? 46:21

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about how therapeutic language has invaded the church. Questions Covered in This Episode: Has therapeutic language invaded the church? What are the root theological issues at play in therapeutic language and the church? What do we mean by therapy language? What is the history that got us h…

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30 | 3 Listener Questions on Digital Distraction (That You're Probably Wondering Too) 15:18

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Ever wish you could just raise your hand mid-podcast and ask, “Wait, but what about…?” That’s exactly what we’re doing today. For the first time on Overcome Digital Distraction, I’m answering listener questions, the ones you’ve been emailing, DMing, and quietly wondering about. We’re getting real about: 1. Using social media without feeling drained…

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Church Pragmatics - Season 15 4:23

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Season 15 of the Knowing Faith podcast begins on August 21st! In this episode, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley give you a preview of what is to come in Season 15. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are some of our main disagreements? What is our goal? What are we talking about this season? Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Romans 9-…

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29 | The Dinner Table Reset: How to Create Screen-Free Family Dinners That Work 14:38

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Ever sat down for dinner and realized… no one’s actually there? The forks are clinking, the plates are being passed but eyes are glued to screens, minds are miles away, and conversation is replaced with the dreaded “Fine.” If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my simple Five-Step Dinner Table Reset, a framework to help you r…

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A Rapturous Patreon Q&A (Season 14) 36:58

2M ago36:58

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters! Questions Covered in This Episode: How do we decide what the original author meant, specifically when using the word “all” in Romans 3:23 and Romans 9-11? What are some of the rich implications practically and culturally for the doctrine of the Image of …

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28 | How to Turn Off Notifications in 5 Simple Steps Without Missing What Matters 18:47

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How often do your phone notifications pull you away from what matters most? You’re mid-conversation, mid-prayer, or finally making progress on a project—then ping. Just like that, your peace evaporates, your body tenses, and your brain shifts into reactive mode. It happens dozens of times a day. In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to turn o…

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Podcast Hosts Assemble! Plus a BIG Announcement with Adam Griffin, Amy Gannett, and Kyle Worley 25:49

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Kyle Worley is joined by Adam Griffin and Amy Gannett to discuss updates from the Training the Church podcast family. Questions Covered in This Episode: What have you learned in doing Tiny Theologians? What was the vision for the Tiny Theologians podcast? What was the vision for The Family Discipleship podcast? What is the future for these podcasts…

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27 | Having Trouble Sleeping? The Blue Light Truth About Evening Screen Time Every Tired Person Needs to Know 15:55

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Ever feel physically tired but mentally wired when your head hits the pillow? You’re not crazy—and it’s not just stress. It’s probably blue light. Yep. The invisible kind glowing from your phone, your TV, even your overhead lights is hijacking your brain’s ability to rest. It suppresses melatonin, confuses your circadian rhythm, and leaves you wide…

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Talking Galatians with Elizabeth Woodson 20:15

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Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley are joined by Elizabeth Woodson to discuss her new study on the book of Galatians. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why Galatians? What did you learn as you wrote this study? Who were your favorite commentary sources? What was the most challenging part to write about? How is this study designed to work and be used? What…

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26 | Why Boredom is the Secret to Breaking Bad Digital Habits That No One Talks About 13:53

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In this episode, we flip the script on boredom—and reveal why it might just be the secret weapon you’ve been missing when it comes to breaking bad digital habits. Sounds too simple? Maybe. But that “I’m bored” feeling isn’t random —it’s a signal. A quiet nudge from your brain and your soul that you’re overdue for something deeper than distraction. …

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Remember to Form? Or, Formed to Remember? You Are a Formed Remember? No, That Can't Be Right... 26:41

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JT English and Kyle Worley discuss their new books, “ Remember and Rehearse” and “Formed for Fellowship,” and how they are valuable tools for discipleship. Questions Covered in This Episode: What were you thinking when you were trying to build a theological education department in the church? What is “You are a Theologian”? What’s different about R…

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25 | Your Summer Screen Reset and the One Habit That Matters Most 17:25

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Summer’s here! BBQs, iced coffee, slower mornings...and maybe a few too many hours lost to screens. If you've caught yourself scrolling through dinner, binging Netflix instead of resting, or reaching for your phone before your Bible, you’re likely not the only one! In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause and take a summer screen reset. Not a ful…

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Talking Titus with Hunter Beless and Courtney Doctor 28:39

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Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley are joined by Hunter Beless and Courtney Doctor to discuss their new Bible study on the book of Titus. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did you decide to do a study on Titus? Why did you do this project together? How is this study designed to work? What is Titus about? What is something you learned while writing thi…

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24 | How to Overcome the Urge to Check Your Phone (Again) 9:47

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Ever caught yourself opening your phone… closing it… and reopening it 10 seconds later? Yup. Been there. Done that. Probably did it this morning. 🙋‍♀️ If you’ve been wondering how to stop checking your phone all day long without even realizing it, this episode is for you. We’re getting soul-level honest about that reflexive reach and what to do ins…

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Catechism Got Your Tongue with Thomas West and Trevin Wax 31:46

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Kyle Worley is joined by Thomas West and Trevin Wax to discuss their new book, The Gospel Way Catechism. Questions Covered in This Episode: What’s all this talk about a catechism? Isn’t the bible enough? What is the relationship between a catechism and bible study? What is the response from people when you told them you were working on a catechism?…

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23 | How Screen Time Affects Relationships and Is Quietly Destroying Your Connection (And What to Do About It) 18:38

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In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the relational ripple effect of digital distraction and how our habits aren’t just personal… they’re contagious. Whether you’ve been called out for scrolling mid-convo or you’ve sat across from someone glued to their screen while you’re pouring your heart out, you know the tension I’m talking about. The tr…

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Get Trained to Train the Church 20:27

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JT English and Kyle Worley discuss how the Training the Church Ministry Cohort can help you shape and form deep disciples in your ministry. Questions Covered in This Episode: Why did we choose to name this “Training the Church”? When did we launch our first cohort? What kind of people participate in the cohort? What is something people will learn f…

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22 | Meet Brick: Stop Overriding Screen Time Limits With This Digital Wellness Device 17:15

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One Small Tap That Changes Everything: My Honest Review of the Brick Digital Wellness Device What if one small tap could help you stop scrolling, protect your peace, and reclaim your focus all without deleting every app on your phone or going off the grid? That’s exactly what I’ve been testing for the last 30 days. In this episode, I’m sharing my h…

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"For or Against the Church?" - Live from the Gospel Coalition 58:12

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jason Allen and Patrick Schreiner live from the Gospel Coalition Conference. Questions Covered in This Episode: How has the deep discipleship program been a part of how you do women's ministry? Is the church meant to be for or against the world? Am I supposed to be going out into the world think…

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21 | When Digital Distraction Erodes Your Identity And Steals Your Name 15:39

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Ever felt like you're reacting to your life more than living it? Like the swirl of input is naming you faster than God's truth can remind you who you really are? I was standing in my kitchen, juggling a blinking to-do list and a phone full of notifications when this quiet thought slipped in: "I don't even know who I am right now." Not theologically…

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Season 13 Patreon Q&A 32:19

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters! Questions Covered in This Episode: Why is God referred to as three “persons”? I heard someone say that Adam would be in heaven. What are your thoughts on this? What are some great books to listen to? While studying Revelation, our group is leaving more f…

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20 | Your Eyes Feeling Screen Fatigue? Overcome It with This 20-Second Habit to Reset Your Eyes and Mind 16:26

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Ever wrapped up your day with burning eyes or a pounding headache, wondering if your screen time is to blame? In this episode of Overcome Digital Distraction, I share my personal journey through digital eye strain and introduce you to the 20-20-20 rule, a simple, optometrist-approved habit that can transform your eye health and mental clarity. It's…

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The Deep Discipleship Program 41:17

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss why they created the Deep Discipleship program, what it is, and who it is for. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is our goal? How does someone become a theological contributor? Why is it important to do theology in community? How does dissonance play a role in learning? What does the Deep Discip…