Jordan talks with Dr. Ronni Kurtz about his book 'Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility in the Task of Theology.' They explore the concept of divine incomprehensibility, its implications for theology, and the historical context surrounding the doctrine. The conversation delves into the relationship between incomprehensibility and accommodation, the significance of theological figures like Pseudo-Dionysius, the importance of epistemic humility in understanding God, the distinction between dogmatic and systematic theology, the implications of language in theological discourse, and more!

Resources:

1) Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility and the Task of Theology, Ronni Kurtz

2) No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption, Ronni Kurtz

3) Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul, Ronni Kurtz

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:52 Exploring Divine Incomprehensibility

03:54 Motivation Behind the Book

06:00 Understanding Incomprehensibility

10:10 The Relationship Between Incomprehensibility and Accommodation

13:03 Theological Antiquity and Incomprehensibility

17:07 The Importance of Pseudo-Dionysius

20:24 Implications of Incomprehensibility

22:32 Understanding God's Incomprehensibility

24:09 Dogmatic Theology vs. Systematic Theology

26:29 The Role of Language in Theology

36:24 Theological Posture and Humility

40:46 Reflections and Future Projects

Jordan talks with Zach Williams about the life and theological contributions of Abraham Booth, an 18th-century English Baptist. They explore Booth's doctrine of sanctification, his historical context, and the rise of antinomianism, discussing its implications on the understanding of justification and holiness in the Christian life.

Resources:

1) The First Counsellor of Our Denomination, Michael Haykin

2) A Messenger of Grace: A Study of the Life & Thought of Abraham Booth, Raymond Arthur Coppenger

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

22:15 The Doctrine of Sanctification and Antinomianism

29:33 The Complexity of Justification and Holiness

39:03 The Role of Law in Sanctification

46:13 Booth's Place in the Reformed Tradition

Jordan talks with Elisabeth Kincaid about her new book, 'The Law from Below,' which explores the legal theories of Francisco Suarez. They cover topics like how Christians can engage with law, the concept of law from below, the role of women in political life, the influences of Augustine and Aquinas on Suarez's thought, the differences of Richard Hooker and John Locke, the appeal of power in contemporary politics, and more!

Resources:

1) Law from Below: How the Thought of Francisco Suárez, SJ, Can Renew Contemporary Legal Engagement, Elisabeth Kincaid

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:31 Meet Dr. Elisabeth Kincaid

05:08 Understanding Francisco Suarez's Legal Theories

09:01 Law from Below: A New Perspective

13:53 The Role of Women in Political Life

17:41 Influences of Augustine and Aquinas

21:12 Contrasting Suarez with Hooker and Locke

24:29 The Appeal of Power in Contemporary Politics

28:29 The Dialectic of Power and Custom

32:02 The Importance of Historical Context in Law

36:05 The Institute for Faith and Learning at Baylor

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Jordan talks with Nadya Williams about her new book on children and mothers. They cover topics like whether our culture is really hostile to mothers, if there is a built-in disdain for motherhood, why many reflections on children and motherhood come from secular frameworks and push children out of view, what messages expecting mothers encounter when they go to a typical doctor's office for prenatal care, and why our culture "commodifies" children.

Resources:

1) Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic: Ancient Christianity and the Recovery of Human Dignity, Nadya Williams

2) Brave New World, Aldous Huxley

3) Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth, Catherine Pakaluk

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In this episode Jordan talks with Abigail Favale about her book 'Genesis of Gender.' They discuss topics like Christian feminism, the significance of origin stories, the implications of language in understanding gender, the evolution of feminism through its waves, the challenges of contemporary gender paradigms, the importance of maintaining a Christian perspective in feminist discourse, the impact of contraception on societal norms, the distinctions between sex and gender, and the misconceptions surrounding intersex conditions.

Resources:

1) The Genesis of Gender, Abigail Favale

2) Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion, Abigail Favale

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:24 Introducing Dr. Abigail Favale and Her Book

02:45 Understanding Christian Feminism

04:59 The Importance of Origin Stories

06:43 Language and Its Relation to Genesis

09:10 The Shift in Pronoun Usage

11:25 Navigating Workplace Pronoun Policies

15:10 Contrasting Gender Paradigms

18:10 A Brief History of Feminism

21:36 The Brand Problem of Feminism

24:27 Exploring Gender Roles and Identity

30:27 The Impact of Contraception on Society

37:49 Understanding Sex and Gender Distinctions

41:58 Clarifying Intersex Conditions and Misconceptions

In this episode Jordan talks with Derek King about his upcoming book, 'Faith Without Belief.' They explore the nature of faith, belief, and doubt, pastoral approaches to those experiencing doubt, why we doubt, if faith is blind, and more.

Resources:

1) Faith without Belief, Derek King

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:48 Exploring Derek King's New Book

03:32 The Story of Ben: A Case Study in Doubt

06:08 Understanding Faith and Belief

09:02 The Nature of Doubt in Modern Faith

13:33 The Concept of Blind Faith

15:25 Faith as Allegiance vs. Acceptance

17:14 The Man with Unbelief: A Biblical Perspective

19:42 Defining Non-Belief in Christianity

22:50 Pastoral Approaches to Doubt

25:42 The Role of Commitment in Faith

27:47 Saving Faith: What Does It Mean?

30:14 The Intersection of Sin and Belief

32:19 Ecclesiology and the Nature of Belief

34:38 Faith with Belief: A Collective Confession

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Jordan and Simon Burton discuss the world of Ramism and its implications for the Reformation and early modern philosophy. They explore the historical context of Ramism, its philosophical underpinnings, the decline narratives surrounding Protestantism, the complexities of Scotism, the eclectic nature of Reformed theology, and more!

Resources:

1) Ramism and the Reformation of Method: The Franciscan Legacy in Early Modernity, Simon Burton

2) The Hallowing of Logic: The Trinitarian Method of Richard Baxter's Methodus Theologiae, Simon Burton

Chapters (chapters are ~1 minute off)

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:00 Exploring Ramism and Its Historical Context

03:23 Understanding Ramism: A New Methodology

09:10 The Significance of Ramism in Reformed Thought

11:03 Christian Philosophy and Its Role in Ramism

14:13 The Relationship Between Ramism and Franciscan Thought

17:27 Decline Narratives in Protestantism

20:31 Scotism and Its Complexities

25:29 Reformed Engagement with Scotism

29:32 Eclecticism in Reformed Theology

31:38 Mathematics as a Path to Understanding the Divine

34:42 Ramism's Influence on Federal Theology

37:28 Universal Reform and Its Impact

41:07 Future Research Directions and Closing Thoughts

Hunter and Leland interview Shawn and Coleman about their new book on the care of souls. They cover topics like the significance of contemplation in the spiritual life, the nature of true retrieval, the importance of classical theology, how moral integrity shapes pastoral work, the integration of spirituality and theology, and more.

Resources:

1) Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls: Learning the Art of Pastoral Ministry from the Church Fathers, Coleman Ford and Shawn Wilhite

In this episode Jordan and Jacob talk with Dani Jansen about divine wrath and atonement. They cover topics like what is divine wrath, its function in theological literature, the emotional aspects associated with God's justice, the historical context of divine wrath in Reformation thought, the implications of biblical language surrounding wrath, and the relationship between God's justice and the cross.

Chapters (these are not exact time stamps):

00:00 Introduction to Divine Wrath and Atonement

01:34 Understanding Divine Wrath: Definitions and Distinctions

06:01 Rhetoric of Wrath in Theological Literature

12:00 Emotional Aspects of Divine Wrath

20:31 The Role of Emotion in God's Justice

26:39 Historical Context of Divine Wrath in Reformation Thought

32:10 The Nature of God's Wrath and the Cross

39:34 William Lane Craig's New Account of Penal Substitution

Jordan talks with Eric Lundeen discusses the literal sense of the Bible, particularly as it relates to the reformers and their understanding of prophecy. He explores the complexities of interpreting the prophets and the different approaches taken by Lutherans and Reformed thinkers. Lundeen highlights the importance of historical context, literary coherence, and typology in reading the prophets. He also emphasizes the value of studying ancient commentaries alongside modern ones, and offers advice for pastors considering pursuing a PhD.

Resources:

1) The Reformation of the Literal, Erik Lundeen

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum podcast

03:48 Understanding the Literal Sense of the Bible

18:31 The Reformers' Approach to Interpreting the Prophets

20:43 The Value of Studying Ancient Commentaries

32:03 Shaping Our Modern Understanding of the Prophets

39:35 Balancing Academic Study and Pastoral Ministry

Matt and Ryan talk with Rob Koons about his latest work on the five ways of Thomas Aquinas. They cover topics like critiques of traditional interpretations of Aquinas, new interpretations, ways to defend the five ways, the importance of understanding Aquinas's context, the influence of Neoplatonism on Aquinas, the important of divine simplicity, and more.