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The London LyceumTheological Retrieval and Tradition with Brandon SmithIn this episode Jordan talks with Brandon Smith about retrieval in theology, particularly from a Baptist perspective. They discuss the importance of engaging with historical figures and creeds, the distinctives of Baptist identity, and the challenges and opportunities presented by changing traditions. The conversation emphasizes the need for a robust understanding of one's own tradition while also recognizing the contributions of other Christian traditions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast02:36 Understanding the Retrieval Project06:02 Baptist Perspectives on Retrieval10:30 Engaging with Historical Sources
2025-08-0648 min
The London LyceumThe Baptist Vision with Morgan Byrd and Brandon AyscueIn this episode Jordan talks with Brandon Ayscue and Morgan Byrd about the book 'The Baptist Vision' by Luke Stamps and Matt Emerson, exploring its insights into Baptist theology, distinctives, and the importance of liberty of conscience. The conversation highlights the significance of covenant theology and confessionalism in shaping Baptist identity, the significance of baptism, the role of religious liberty within the Baptist tradition, and more!Resources:1) The Baptist Vision, Matt Emerson and Luke StampsChapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast
2025-05-2857 min
The London LyceumTaught by God with Brandon SmithJordan, Hunter, and Jesse talk with Brandon Smith about his book 'Taught by God.' The discussion covers the history of biblical interpretation, the relationship between early church hermeneutics and modern approaches, the distinctions between historical critical and historical grammatical methods, the concept of dual authorship, the nuances of literal interpretation in scripture, and more!Resources:1) Taught by God, Brandon Smith2) The Center for Baptist RenewalChapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast01:27 Introducing Dr. Brandon Smith and His Work
2025-03-2646 min
The London LyceumBaptism with Brandon JonesJordan and Garrett talk with Brandon Jones about baptism. They cover topics like: What is the difference between an ordinance only and sacramentalist baptist? Should we use the term sacrament? Why or why not? Is sacramentalism a baptist doctrine? How does covenant theology aid a theology of the sacraments? Why do contemporary baptists not often tie baptism to covenant theology? Should we be okay using the terminology of sign and seal as baptists? What counts as a valid baptism? Should we accept those baptized as infants into membership?Resources:1) Waters of Promise, Brandon Jones
2023-12-2752 min
The London LyceumOn Publishing and Hanover Press with Jordan Steffaniak and Garrett WaldenJordan and Garrett discuss the value of publishing books and introduce Hanover Press. They also review the first release from Hanover Press, Andrew Fuller's classic text, the Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation.Resources:1) Hanover Press2) The Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation, Andrew FullerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-11-1556 min
The London LyceumThe Trinity in Revelation with Brandon SmithJordan talks with Brandon Smith about the Trinity in revelation. They cover topics like: Should we work in an ecumenical mode to do theology? Should we include conversation partners from those outside our tradition? How should we do theology with the Trinity? What is a trinitarian reading? Does this place a foreign straightjacket on our exegesis? And more!Listen to Brandon on Church Grammar here.Resources:1) The Trinity in the Book of Revelation, Brandon Smith2) The Trinity, Scott Swain3) Delighting in the Trinity, Michael Reeves4) The Same God Who Works...
2022-12-0748 minThe London LyceumAnalytic Theology with JT Turner and James ArcadiJordan and Brandon join JT Turner and James Arcadi to discuss Analytic Theology. What is it? What are the main objections to it and why do they fail? What are the most interesting and promising areas of Analytic Theology? How can someone who is interested begin to learn more about it? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The T&T Clark Handbook of Analytic Theology, Edited by James Arcadi and JT Turner2) Philosophy: A Christian Introduction, Jamie K Dew and Paul Gould
2021-04-1453 minThe London LyceumThe Enduring Mediatorial Role of Christ with Aaron PendergrassJordan and Brandon talk with Aaron Pendergrass about the mediatorial office of Christ. They cover topics like what functions does the mediatorial office have? What ways does contemporary Christianity narrow the mediatorial office? Is Christ's mediatorial office temporary or eternal? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption, J.V. Fesko2) The Covenant of Redemption: Origins, Development, and Reception, J.V. Fesko3) From Adam and Israel to the Church: A Biblical Theology of the People of...
2021-02-1049 minThe London LyceumJohn Gill with Michael HaykinJordan and Brandon talk with Michael Haykin about the life and legacy of John Gill. Who was he? What were his major theological contributions? Was he a hyper-Calvinist? Was he in opposition to Andrew Fuller? What were his thoughts on confessionalism? And more.Check out Michael Haykin's own podcast and website.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Body of Divinity, John Gill2) Commentary on the Song of Songs, John Gill3) Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, John Gill4) By...
2021-02-0345 minThe London LyceumA Classical Reply to RT Mullins with Craig CarterJordan and Brandon talk with Craig Carter about our recent interview with R.T. Mullins on Craig's comments at Credo Magazine. We cover topics like What are the metaphysical constraints of Nicene orthodoxy? Must we accept Thomistic metaphysics? Should we require Thomistic metaphysics for orthodoxy? Can we affirm Thomistic metaphysics (or otherwise) without restricting what the Bible has to say? Is modern metaphysics is completely at odds with Nicaea? Can non-classical theists affirm creation ex nihilo? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Interpreting...
2021-01-271h 07The London LyceumThe Hanover House - Trinity RecapJordan joins Cody Floate and Conner McMakin to address listener questions on the doctrine of the Trinity and to consider how best to teach our church members the doctrine.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Triune God, Fred Sanders2) The Birth of the Trinity, Matthew Bates3) Which Trinity? Whose Monotheism?, Thomas McCall4) Metaphysics & The Tri-Personal God, William Hasker5) Trinity and Creation, Richard Barcellos6) The God of All Creation, Jordan SteffaniakSupport the showSupport this podcast...
2021-01-2558 minThe London LyceumThe Order of Reality: Time, Space, and Vocation with Mark GarciaJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Mark Garcia about his Greystone modular course on the order of reality. They cover the topics of time, space, and vocation.For more information about Greystone Theological Institute and all that they have to offer, check out their website.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Liturgy of Creation: Understanding Calendars in Old Testament Context, Michael LeFebvre2) Church, Baptism, and Faith in the Reformed Tradition, Greystone ConversationSupport the showSupport this podcast...
2021-01-2059 minThe London LyceumThe Communicatio Idiomatum with Richard CrossJordan and Brandon talk with Richard Cross about his new book on the "communicatio idiomatum." They ask questions like: What does the communicatio idiomatum mean? What does the council of Chalcedon require for understanding the communicatio idiomatum? What does the union of the two natures in Chalcedon mean? How was it understood by the various theologians? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Communicatio Idiomatum: Reformation Christological Debates, Richard Cross2) In Defense of Conciliar Christology: A Philosophical Essay, Tim Pawl3) Ordinato, Duns...
2021-01-1357 minThe London LyceumAristotelianism, Thomism, and Christianity with Rob KoonsJordan and Brandon talk with Rob Koons about Christianities relationship to Aristotelianism and Thomism. What are these two schools of thought? How do they differ? How do they relate to Christianity? Is orthodoxy linked to them? Are they irrelevant with the rise of modern science? And much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Aristotles Revenge, Ed Feser2) Real Essentialism, David Oderberg3) Substance and the Fundamentality of the Familiar, Ross Inman4) Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Contemporary Science, ed. William Simpson5) Thermal Substances...
2021-01-0647 minThe London LyceumThe Atonement with Oliver CrispJordan and Brandon talk with Oliver Crisp about the nature of the atonment. What is it? Why do we need it? Does it have significance beyond the cross? What are the main historical understandings of the atonement? Are there any ecumenical or confessional pronouncements on the atonement? Must we believe certain things about it to remain "orthodox"? Why is atonement in the biblical world so violent? Why did God choose this means to reconcile us? Why is death necessary to atone for sin? What should pastors beware of communicating in relation to the atonement? What should they focus on...
2020-12-231h 03The London LyceumRoman Catholicism with Gregg AllisonJordan and Brandon talk with London Lyceum Fellow Gregg Allison about Roman Catholicism. What is it? Is there a difference between American Catholicism and the rest of the world? When did Roman Catholicism really begin? Where do Protestants disagree? Is the Reformation over? And much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Roman Catholic Theology and Practice, Gregg Allison2) 40 Question about Roman Catholicism, Gregg Allison (forthcoming 2021)3) The Unfinished Reformation, Gregg Allison and Chris Castaldo4) Holy Ground, Chris CastaldoSupport the show
2020-12-1644 minThe London LyceumLove Thy Body with Nancy PearceyJordan and Brandon talk with Prof. Nancy Pearcey about her book Love Thy Body. They ask questions like what does radical dualism have to do with morality? What should Christians think about topics like abortion, euthanasia, and transgenderism? And much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Love Thy Body, Nancy Pearcey2) Total Truth, Nancy PearceySupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://re...
2020-12-0953 minThe London LyceumThe Trinity - An Eastern View with Beau Branson and Skylar McManusJordan and Brandon talk with Beau Branson and Skylar McManus about the Trinity. Beau and Skylar hold to what is often called an Eastern view. We ask them what the Trinity is on their understanding. We ask them why Unitarianism is false. We ask whether the Western view is salvageable from Unitarian critiques. And much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.You can find more resources from Beau at his website and from Skylar at his website.Support the showSupport this podcast at — ht...
2020-12-021h 01The London LyceumThe Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self with Carl TruemanJordan and Brandon talk with Carl Trueman about the rise and triumph of the modern self. They cover topics like: Why is it so important to understand the history and ideas behind the sexual revolution? What are the biggest misunderstandings people have about how we reached this point today? How do complex academic ideas reach ordinary people? What is emotivism and how has it impacted our culture's definition of morality? Why have sex and sexual identity become such basic markers of identity in our culture today?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at...
2020-11-2554 minThe London LyceumThe Trinity - A Unitarian View with Dale TuggyJordan and Brandon talk with Dale Tuggy about the Trinity and Unitarianism. We cover topics like: What is the Trinity? What is Unitarianism? What do the ecumenical creeds require the Christian to believe about the Trinity? Were Christians prior to the third century Unitarians? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-11-181h 01The London LyceumWolfhart Pannenberg with Andrew HollingsworthJordan and Brandon talk with Andrew Hollingsworth about the life and legacy of Wolfhart Pannenberg. They cover topics like: Who is Wolfhart? What were his major theological contributions? How can Pannenberg serve the local church? How did Pannenberg relate to the Reformed tradition or the Baptist tradition? What areas of Pannenberg are likely most "suspect" for those of more confessional natures? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.You can find out more about Andrew at his website.Resources:1) Theology and the Kingdom...
2020-11-1159 minThe London LyceumThe Trinity - A Traditional View with Glenn ButnerJordan and Brandon talk with Glenn Butner about the doctrine of the Trinity. They cover topics like: What is the Trinity? What do the ecumenical creeds require of the Christian to believe about the Trinity? What are the key terms we must know and understand? What texts of Scripture are primary in our understanding of God as Trinity? How can we best teach the Trinity to lay church members? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Son Who Learned Obedience, Glenn ButnerS...
2020-11-0447 minThe London LyceumReviews and Resources - October 2020Jordan and Brandon talk about the new monthly resources they recommend checking out.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:Books:1) Human Nature from Calvin to Edwards, Paul Helm2) Mind and Cosmos, Thomas Nagel3) Live not by Lies, Rod Dreher4) Manual of Theology, John Dagg5) Classic Christianity, Thomas C. OdenJournals:1) Faith and Philosophy2) Journal of Analytic Theology3) TheoLogicaSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content
2020-10-3015 minThe London LyceumJesus the Great Philosopher with Jonathan PenningtonJordan and Brandon talk with Jonathan Pennington about his new book, Jesus the Great Philosopher. They talk about why we should think of Jesus as our personal Lord and Philosopher. What has the church lost by losing the language of philosopher for Jesus? What the big philosophical ideas of the Bible? What does Christianity have to say about various topics such as emotions? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Jesus the Great Philosopher, Jonathan Pennington2) Reading the Gospels Wisely, Jonathan Pennington3...
2020-10-2847 minThe London LyceumThe Hanover House - Grandstanding RecapJordan and Brandon talk with Jake and Conner about how to think through and apply the topic of grandstanding. Is it always bad? How can we help our church members stop? How can we as pastors avoid it?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-10-2657 minThe London LyceumMoral Grandstanding with Brandon WarmkeJordan and Brandon talk with Brandon Warmke about his book grandstanding. What is moral grandstanding? Why is it important to think and talk about grandstanding right now? When did moral grandstanding become so popular? Does social media have a large influence on it? What the costs of grandstanding? What makes it so tempting? And much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk, Brandon Warmke and Justin Tosi2) Moral Grandstanding and Virtue Signaling: The Same Thing?, Brandon...
2020-10-2152 minThe London LyceumThe Ontology of Gender with Fellipe do ValeJordan and Brandon talk with Fellipe do Vale about the ontology of gender. What do terms like sex, gender, and the like mean? Is gender a social construct? What does it mean for gender to be understood as love? Does Augustine have a different view of gender than Gregory of Nyssa? Is this important? Can a male Savior save women? And more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Origins of Difference: The Gender Debate Revisited, Elaine Storkey2) Marks of His Wounds: Gender Politics and...
2020-10-1451 minThe London LyceumFor the Vindication of the Truth with James RenihanJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. James Renihan about his new book "For the Vindication of the Truth" on the First London Baptist Confession of Faith. We talk about the First London Confession, why he chose to write a commentary on it, what its historical context is, how it overlaps with the Second London Confession and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Check out more about IRBS Theological seminary at their website.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content
2020-10-0746 minThe London LyceumThe Ascension with Patrick SchreinerJordan and Brandon talk with Patrick Schreiner about the doctrine of the ascension. What is it? Why does it matter? Why has it been neglected? Does it impact the threefold office of Christ, if so how? How does it impact the preaching ministry of the church?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine, Patrick Schreiner2) The Ascension: Humanity in the Presence of God, Tim Chester and Jonny Woodrow3) Ascension and Ecclesia: On the Significance of the...
2020-09-3048 minThe London LyceumReviews and Resources - September 2020Jordan and Brandon talk about the new monthly resources they recommend checking out.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Christian Physicalism?, Edited by Keith Loftin and Joshua Farris2) Infant Baptism in Historical Perspective, David F. Wright3) The Body of Jesus, Patrick Schreiner4) Who Shall Ascend the Mount to the Lord, Michael Morales5) The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van Der KolkSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://re...
2020-09-2510 minThe London LyceumRecovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood with Aimee ByrdJordan and Brandon talk with Aimee Byrd about her new book Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. We cover topics like what are masculinity and femininity? What is male headship and what grounds it? Why is the office of elder restricted to men? Should we use sources that are contrary to what we believe?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.1) Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, Aimee Byrd2) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, ed. John Piper and Wayne Grudem3) Man and Woman He Created Them: A...
2020-09-231h 01The London LyceumThe Hanover House - Social Activism RecapJordan and Brandon talk with Jake and Conner about how to think through and apply Spurgeon's views on social activism. What areas surprised them? What areas would they like to emulate? What areas would they like to modify?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-09-2155 minThe London LyceumSpurgeon on Social Activism with Alex DiPrimaJordan and Brandon talk with Alex DiPrima about Charles Spurgeon and social activism. Who was Spurgeon? What did he think about activism, justice, and social justice? How did he practice it? How would Spurgeon counsel contemporary pastors on social matters?Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, Ray Rhodes2) An All-Around Ministry, Spurgeon3) Lectures to My Students, Spurgeon4) Spurgeon: A New Biography, Arnold A. Dallimore 5) Communion with Christ and His People, Peter MordenSupport the show...
2020-09-1652 minThe London LyceumAtonement, Justice, and Abuse with Jacob DenhollanderJordan and Brandon talk with Jacob Denhollander about penal substitutionary atonement. What is it? What are the problems with it? Is it cosmic child abuse? Why does it often drift into abuse language? What is justice? What is the difference between the Westminster Confession and the Savoy Confession on the justice of God? How does penal substitutionary atonement positively address abuse? And more.Find out more from us at our website.Check out Jacob's wife Rachael's resources here.Resources:1) The Crucified King, Jeremy Treat2) Redeeming Power, Understanding Authority and Abuse...
2020-09-0948 minThe London LyceumThe Beatific Vision with Ryan Brandt and Joshua FarrisJordan and Brandon talk with Joshua R. Farris and Ryan Brandt about the beatific vision. What is it? What have Baptist and Reformed thinkers thought about it? How have they contributed to the doctrine? How does the beatific vision fit within confessional boundaries? And more.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Baptist and Reformed Theologies of Vision and Deification (2). Constructive Issues in Contemporary Research2) Seeing God, Hans Boersma3) Theologica 2.2 on the Beatific VisionSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content
2020-09-0238 minThe London LyceumReviews and Resources - August 2020Jordan and Brandon discuss several reviews and resources of note for August.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) God and Creation in the Theology of Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth, Tyler Wittman2) Beyond the Control of God?: Six Views on The Problem of God and Abstract Objects, Ed. Paul Gould3) How (Not) to Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor, James K.A. Smith4) A Critical Evaluation of Paedobaptism, Greg Welty5) Knowing God: Where Evangelicals Get the Doctrine of God Wrong and What To Do About...
2020-08-2812 minThe London LyceumSinless Flesh with Rafael BelloJordan and Brandon talk with Rafel Bello about Christ's human nature. Did he assume a fallen or unfallen human nature? Why would he need to assume one or the other? How could Christ assume a fallen human nature and remain sinless? And more.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Sinless Flesh, Rafael Bello2) Christ's Humanity in Current and Ancient Controversy: Fallen or Not?, E. Jerome Van Kuiken3) Jesus: Fallen?, Emmanuel HatzidakisSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAd...
2020-08-2643 minThe London LyceumThe Hanover House - Congregational Polity RecapJordan and Brandon are joined by Jake and Conner on the monthly Hanover House episode to discuss polity. Should churches have elders? How should they pursue such a polity if they dont? Should churches be in associations? How would this look for Baptist churches?Find out more from us at our website.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-08-2451 minThe London LyceumSubstance Dualism with Joshua R. FarrisJordan and Brandon talk with Joshua R. Farris about substance dualism. What is it? What are the main reasons to believe it? What are the main reasons to be suspicious of it? Why are there fewer substance dualists now than in the past? And more.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Introduction to Theological Anthropology, Joshua R. Farris2) The Soul of Theological Anthropology, Joshua R. Farris3) Disembodied Souls, Richard SteinerSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising In...
2020-08-1955 minThe London LyceumNicene, Classical, and Non-Classical Theology with R.T. MullinsJordan and Brandon talk with R.T. Mullins about Craig Carter's recent interview with Credo Magazine. What is Nicene theology? Is modern metaphysics completely at odds with it? What is theistic personalism? Must non-classical theology deny creation ex nihilo? And more.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) God and Emotion, R. T. Mullins2) The Problem of Arbitrary Creation for Impassibility, R. T. Mullins3) Studies in Relational and Classical Theism, ed. R.T. Mullins and John Peckham (forthcoming)4) Join the Ur-Platonist Alliance, Ed Feser5) Contemplating God with...
2020-08-1257 minThe London LyceumChristological Anthropology with Marc CortezJordan and Brandon talk with Marc Cortez about Christological anthropology. What is it? What are some historical practitioners and what did they think? Why would anyone affirm the "incarnation anyway" position? What is the image of God?Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Eccentric Existence, David Kelsey2) Church Dogmatics 3/2, Karl Barth3) Christ the Key, Kathryn TannerSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
2020-08-0547 minThe London LyceumReviews and Resources - July 2020Jordan and Brandon discuss several reviews and resources of note for July.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:Books: 1) God and Emotions, RT Mullins2) Divine Impassibility: Four Views of God's Emotions and Sufferings3) Darwin on Trial, Phillip JohnsonJournals:1) Omnisubjectivity and the problem of creepy divine emotions, RT Mullins2) On Two Reasons Christian Theologians Should Reject The Intermediate State, JT Turner3) Are Created Spirits Composed of Matter and Form? A Defense of Pneumatic Hylomorphism, Nathan Jacobs4) Cappadocian or Augustinian...
2020-07-3113 minThe London LyceumBaptistic Congregationalism with Matthew BinghamJordan and Brandon talk with Matthew Bingham about baptistic congregationalism. What is a Baptist, especially in the 17th century? What is the congregational way? What is congregational ecclesiology? What is a "robust consociation"? How similar is congregationalism to Presbyterianism? How did Baptists think about paedobaptism?Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Orthodox Radicals, Matthew Bingham2) On the Idea of a National Church: Reassessing Congregationalism in Revolutionary England, Matthew Bingham3) A Toolkit for Confessions, James Renihan4) From Shadow to Substance, Sam Renihan5) Kiffen, Knollys, and Keach, Michael...
2020-07-2953 minThe London LyceumHanover House - Controversial Online EngagementJordan and Brandon join Jake and Conner and discuss how Christians should engage in contentious topics, especially online. What are some examples of contentious topics? Is it even worth being online when it is so toxic? How should pastors train the church members to think about social media as well?Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) 12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Posting Something Online, Mark DeverSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2020-07-2751 minThe London LyceumFreedom and Foreknowledge with Roger TurnerJordan and Brandon talk with Roger Turner about God's foreknowledge and man's freedom. We learn about what counts as freedom, if there is a dilemma for God's foreknowledge and our freedom, what is accidental necessity, does ought imply can, and many other topics!Find out more from us at our website.You can find Roger's papers at his website.Resources:1) Eternal God, Paul Helm2) The Dilemma of Freedom and Foreknowledge, Linda ZagsebskiSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content
2020-07-2259 minThe London LyceumApologetics with Neil ShenviJordan and Brandon talk with former chemist Neil Shenvi about his Christian faith and apologetics. We talk to him about science and the Christian faith, his preferred apologetic "method", how church members can be better equipped to engage non-believers and more.You can find more of Neil's work at his blog. He also has written at The Gospel Coalition.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) The Reason for God, Tim Keller2) Screwtape Letters, CS Lewis3) Mere Christianity, CS Lewis4) The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel
2020-07-1548 minThe London LyceumJohn Owen with Crawford GribbenJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Crawford Gribben about the life and legacy of John Owen. Who was he? How did he become so popular in contemporary Reformed life? What was his relationship to scholasticism and medieval theology? What was his relationship to Reformed theology and confessionalism? And much more!Find out more from us at our website.Find Crawford writing at his blog.Resources:1) Communion with God, John Owen2) John Owen and English Puritanism, Crawford Gribben3) An Introduction to John Owen, Crawford Gribben4) Owen on the Christian...
2020-07-0846 minThe London LyceumJust War Theory with Paul D. MillerJordan and Brandon talk with Paul D. Miller about just war theory. They talk about topics like what counts as a war, what theories of war are there, when is war morally permissible, what scriptural texts speak to war, why would someone deny just war theory, and more!Find out more from us at our website.Check out more from Paul at his website.Resources on war:1) In Defence of War, Nigel Biggar2) Ethics Beyond War's End, Eric PattersonResources from Paul:1) American Power and Liberal...
2020-07-0143 minThe London LyceumJune Reviews and ResourcesJordan and Brandon discuss new and old resources of note.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) The Physics of Theism, Jeff Koperski2) The Way to Nicaea and The Nicene Faith, John Behr3) Persons: Human and Divine, Edited by Dean Zimmerman and Peter van Inwagen4) The Benedict Option, Rod Dreher5) Love Thy Body, Nancy Pearcey6) Beyond Racial Gridlock, George Yancey7) Divine Impassibility: Four Views of God's Emotion and Suffering, Edited by Robert Matz and Chadwick ThornillBonus resource mentioned but forgotten by Jordan...
2020-06-2614 minThe London LyceumKarl Marx and Marxism with Carl TruemanJordan and Brandon talk with Carl Trueman about Karl Marx and Marxism. Who was Marx? What is Marxism? What is cultural Marxism? Has there been a revival of Marxism or cultural Marxism in contemporary culture or evangelicalism? How should Christians view pagan philosophies like Marxism?Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Marx: A Very Short Introduction, Peter Singer2) Karl Marx, Francis Wheen3) Main Currents of Marxism, Leszek Kolakowski4) Fools, Frauds, and Firebrands, Roger Scruton5) Moral Matters, Mark Dooley6) Why Liberalism Failed, Patrick Deneen7) Critical...
2020-06-2437 minThe London LyceumThe Hanover House - Revival and Revivalism RecapThe first of a monthly series called the Hanover House where Jordan and Brandon join two local church pastors in Jake Stone and Conner McMakin to discuss previous podcast interviews and apply them more specifically to the local church for pastors and lay members. This months episode considers Revival and Revivalism.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Podcast Interview with Michael Haykin on Revival and Revivalism2) Podcast Interview with Chris Woznicki on prayerSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content
2020-06-2233 minThe London LyceumTheological Anthropology with Chris WoznickiJordan and Brandon talk with Chris Woznicki about theological anthropology and the image of God. What is theological anthropology? How does it differ from other disciplines like the philosophy of mind? What is the image of God? What views are there and what are the costs and benefits of each?Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Refocusing the Image: Domestic Violence, Refugees, and The Imago Dei in John Calvin's Pastoral Theology, Chris Woznicki 2) The Ashgate Research Companion to Theological Anthropology3) Created in God's Image, Anthony Hoekema4) Being...
2020-06-1742 minThe London LyceumThomas Patient with Micah CaswellJordan and Brandon talk with Micah Caswell about Thomas Patient, the founder of the Irish Baptist church.Find out more from us at our website.Check out Micah's website.Resources:1) Thomas Patient: The Father of the Irish Baptist Church, Micah Caswell2) God's Irishmen, Crawford Gribben3) Particular Baptist Press - British Baptist SeriesThis episode is sponsored by H&E Publishing—A Reformed, Evangelical, and Canadian publishing house seeking to spread the steadfast love and faithfulness of Christ through the publication of Church History, Biblical spirituality, Christian living, an...
2020-06-1034 minThe London LyceumDivine Action and the Laws of Nature with Jeff KoperskiJordan and Brandon talk with Jeff Koperski about the laws of nature and God's action in the world. What are the basic views on God acting in the world? Must he break the laws of nature to act? Does he not act at all? Must he obey the laws of nature? What are the laws of nature?Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Divine Action, Determinism, and the Laws of Nature, Jeff Koperski2) The Legitimacy of Miracle, Robert Larmar3) Where the Conflict Really Lies, Alvin Plantinga4) Philosophy...
2020-06-0347 minThe London LyceumReviews and Resources - May 2020Jordan and Brandon review and recommend various resources for the month of May.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Gentle and Lowly, Dane Ortlund2) Metaphysical Themes 1274-1671, Robert Pasnau3) An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology, Tom McCall4) Resourcing Theological Anthropology, Marc Cortez5) Divine Bodies, Candida Moss6) A Pastoral Theology of Suffering, Derek Thomas7) Biblical Exegesis in Fourth-Century Trinitarian Debates: Context, Contours, & Ressourcement, Michael HaykinSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://re...
2020-05-2914 minThe London LyceumRevival and Revivalism with Michael HaykinJordan and Brandon talk with Michael Haykin about revival and revivalism. What is revival and what is revivalism? Is there a difference between the two? How should confessional Baptists think about revival? How should Christians in general approach revival?Check out Michael Haykin's own podcast! Follow much of his work at the Andrew Fuller Center.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Pentecost Today? Iain Murray2) Revival and Revivalism Iain Murray3) Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography, Iain Murray4) Revival, Brian Edwards5) George Whitefield Arnold Dallimore
2020-05-2744 minThe London LyceumOneness Pentecostalism with Skylar McManusJordan talks with Brandon about Oneness Pentecostalism. What is it? How does it differ from other Pentecostal groups? What is the oneness view of the Trinity? And more.Check out Skylar's website: https://skylarmcmanus.com/Find out more from us at our website.Resources from Skylar:1) Oneness Pentecostalism, the Two-Minds View, and the Problem of Jesus's Prayers2) With Christ on His Throne: An Analysis of Oneness Pentecostal Christology in Light of Revelation 3:21 3) Skylar's Resources PageResources for Oneness Pentecostalism:1) On Oneness itself: David...
2020-05-2058 minThe London LyceumTheological Retrieval with Gavin OrtlundJordan and Brandon talk to Gavin Ortlund about his new book "Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals." We ask him what it is, why modern evangelicalism inst known for drawing from church history, if evangelicals really can practice theological retrieval without losing their identity, and more.Check out Gavin's website here.Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals, Gavin Ortlund2) Finding the Right Hills to Die On, Gavin Ortlund3) On the Incarnation, Athanasius4) Confessions, Augustine5) The Consolation of Philosophy, Boethius6) Reformed Catholicity...
2020-05-1336 minThe London LyceumBaptist Covenant Theology with Sam RenihanJordan and Brandon discuss covenant theology and Baptist covenant theology with expert pastor-scholar Sam Renihan. What is a covenant? Wha tis covenant theology? How much unity or diversity is there in Reformed covenant theology? Why should every church member care about covenant theology?Find out more from us at our website.Resources:1) From Shadow to Substance, Sam Renihan2) The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom, Sam Renihan 3) Covenant and God's Purpose for the World, Thomas SchreinerSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/th...
2020-05-061h 09The London LyceumCharacter and the Virtue of Honesty with Christian MillerJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Christian Miller about character and the virtue of honesty. Why is character so important? Do most people have it? What is the virtue of honesty? What do we do with problem cases like the Nazis at the door or Rahab?Check out his website here: https://www.christianbmiller.com/Resources:1) The Character Gap: How Good Are We?, Christian Miller2) “Honesty and Dishonesty: Unpacking Two Character Traits Neglected by Philosophers.” Portuguese Journal of Philosophy, Christian Miller3) “The Virtue of Honesty, Nazis at the Door, and Hu...
2020-04-2947 minThe London LyceumReviews and Resources - April 2020Jordan and Brandon review resources for the month of April.Resources:1) One Assembly, Jonathan Leeman2) God and Necessity, Brian Leftow3) Canon, Covenant, and Christology, Matthew Barrett4) Philosophia Christi, vol. 21, no. 25) A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps, Peter Adamson6) To Follow the Lame Wheresoever He Goeth, Ian Birch7) Love Without Measure?, Kevin Vanhoozer8) Omnipresence and the Location of the Immaterial, Ross Inman 9) Reforming God, Carl Trueman10) The Law's of Nature and Natures God, James AndersonSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://re...
2020-04-2415 minThe London LyceumConciliar Christology with Tim PawlJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Tim Pawl about Conciliar Christology. What is it? Why would anyone want to affirm it? What are the greatest challenges to it? What role does philosophy play in the Christian faith?Check out Tim at his website: https://timpawl.wordpress.com/Resources:1) Divinity and Humanity, Oliver Crisp2) The Metaphysics of the Incarnation, Richard Cross 3) In Defense of Conciliar Christology, Timothy Pawl4) In Defense of Extended Conciliar Christology, Timothy Pawl 5) Conciliar Trinitarianism, Divine Identity Claims, and Subordination, Timothy PawlSupport the show
2020-04-2240 minThe London LyceumCancer and the Problem of Evil with Eric SilvermanJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Eric Silverman about the problem of evil and cancer. What is the problem of evil? How have evangelicals made sense of cancer and the problem of evil?Resources:1) “Theodicy or Not? The Spiritual Struggles of Evangelical Cancer Survivors”, Eric Silverman, Elizabeth Hall, Laura Shannonhouse, Jamie Aten, and Jason McMartin. Journal of Psychology and Theology 47:4 (2019): 259-277.2) “The Varieties of Redemptive Experiences: A Study of Meaning-Making in Evangelical Christian Cancer Patients.” Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, (2018). Eric Silverman, Elizabeth Hall, Laura Shannonhouse, Jamie Aten, and Jason McMartin.3) Religion-Specific Resources for Mean...
2020-04-1536 minThe London LyceumJonathan Edwards with Doug SweeneyJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Doug Sweeney about Jonathan Edwards. Who was he? Why should we care about him? Why are so many Reformed thinkers critical of him? How did Edwards handle the task of preaching? What was his method for study?Resources:1) Jonathan Edwards: A Life, George Marsden2) Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word, Douglas Sweeney3) Edwards the Exegete: Biblical Interpretation and Anglo-Protestant Culture on the Edge of the Enlightenment, Douglas Sweeney4) The Sermons of Jonathan Edwards a Reader5) Edwards OnlineThis episode is sponsored...
2020-04-0837 minThe London LyceumDivine Impassibility with Sam RenihanJordan and Brandon talk about divine impassibility with Sam Renihan. What is it? Why would anyone affirm it or reject it? What are some mischaracterizations? Should we ascribe emotions such as empathy or mercy to God? How is God loving if he is impassible?Resources:1) God Without Passions: A Reader, Sam Renihan2) God Without Passions: A Primer, Sam Renihan3) Confessing the Impassible God4) All That is in God, James DolezalSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...
2020-04-0137 minThe London LyceumReviews and Resources - March 2020Jordan and Brandon discuss new and upcoming books and journals that might be of interest to our listeners.Resources:1) The Nature and Promise of Analytic Theology2) A History of Mind and Body in Late Antiquity3) He Descended to the Dead, Matt Emerson4) A Change of Heart, Thomas Oden5) Southern Baptist Journal of Theology 23/26) The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Carl Trueman7) Seeing by the Light, Ike Miller8) Canon, Covenant and Christology, Matthew BarrettSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/th...
2020-03-2711 minThe London LyceumThe Regulative Principle of WorshipJordan and Brandon talk about the regulative principle of worship. What is it? What are the alternatives? How does this work in real life? What are some potential drawbacks?Resources:1) The Deliberate Church, Dever and Alexander2) On the Regulative Principle, 9Marks Podcast3) What Does the Regulative Principle Require of Church Members?, Terry JohnsonSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-03-2532 minThe London LyceumAndrew Fuller Revisited with Jake StoneJordan and Brandon talk with Jake Stone about Andrew Fuller. We previously published an episode on Andrew Fuller with Nathan Finn and Jake took exception to his portrayal. We primarily focus on his disagreements regarding the atonement and if Fuller was a biblicist.Resources:1) Offering Christ to the World, Peter Morden2) By His Grace and For His Glory, Tom NettlesThis episode is sponsored by H&E Publishing—A Reformed, Evangelical, and Canadian publishing house seeking to spread the steadfast love and faithfulness of Christ through the publication of Church History, Biblical sp...
2020-03-1842 minThe London LyceumThe Philosophy of Gender with Tomas BogardusJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Tomas Bogardus about the Philosophy of Gender. What does gender mean? What does sexuality mean? Why is there a distinction between the two? Is it a fair distinction? What should we do with vague areas like intersex examples? Are there any confessional opinions on this matter?Resources:1) Evaluating Arguments for the Sex/Gender Distinction, Tomas Bogardus2) Are Women Adult Human Females?, Alex Byrne3) Gender and race: (What) are they? (what) do we want them to be?, Haslanger, S., Noûs, 34(1), 31–55.4) Politically significant terms and philosophy of lan...
2020-03-1153 minThe London LyceumDivine Simplicity with R.T. MullinsJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. R.T. Mullins about divine simplicity. What is it? Why would anyone affirm it? Why would someone reject it?Check out Ryan's website at: https://www.rtmullins.com/Resources:1) Something Much Too Radical To Believe: Towards a Refutation of Divine Simplicity, R.T. Mullins2) Perfect Being Theology, Katherin Rogers3) On a Complex Theory of a Simple God, Christopher HughesSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op...
2020-03-0448 minThe London LyceumFebruary Reviews and ResourcesJordan and Brandon offer their reviews and recommended resources for the month of February.Resources mentioned:1) Reenchanting Humanity, Owen Strachan2) God in Himself, Steven Duby3) The Divine Attributes, T.J. Mawson4) Analytic Ecclesiology, Joshua Cockayne5) Modern Theology 35.3 on Divine Simplicity6) One Assembly, Jonathan Leeman7) Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, Aimee ByrdSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-02-2813 minThe London LyceumGod and Time with R.T. MullinsJordan and Brandon talk with R. T. Mullins about God and time. What is time? What is God's relationship to time? Why would anyone want a timeless God? Why would anyone reject a timeless God?Resources:1) The End of the Timeless God, R.T. Mullins2) Eternal God, Paul Helm3) Perfect Being Theology, Katherin Rogers4) Time and Eternity, William Lane Craig5) God, Time, and Knowledge, William Hasker6) God and Time, Natalja DengSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: ht...
2020-02-2642 minThe London LyceumA Short Primer on BiblicismJordan and Brandon introduce the topic of "biblicism." What is it? Why is it a problem? What are some examples? How can we avoid it?Resources:1) The Bible Made Impossible, Christian Smith2) The Word of God for the People of God, J. Todd Billings3) Evangelicals and Nicene Faith, Edited by Timothy GeorgeSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-02-1923 minThe London LyceumThe Doctrine of the Descent with Matt EmersonJordan and Brandon chat with Dr. Matt Emerson about the doctrine of the descent of Christ. What is this doctrine? Why should anyone believe it? What are the practical benefits of believing it?Resources:1) He Descended to the Dead, Matt Emerson2) The Battle for the Keys, Justin BassSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-02-1239 minThe London LyceumConfessionalism in the Home with Nate SteeleJordan and Brandon talk with Nate Steele about confessionalism in the home. How does he use confessions to disciple his family? How have confessions impacted his local church experience?Resources:1) The Mortification of Sin, John Owen2) God's Names, Sally Michael3) Christian Dogmatics, ed. Scott Swain and Michael AllenSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-02-0534 minThe London LyceumGreat Tradition Interpretation and Metaphysics with Craig CarterJordan and Brandon, after critiquing Craig Carter's book Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition have the opportunity to interview Dr. Carter on his book and his rationale for labeling his metaphysics "Christian Platonism."Resources:1) Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition, Craig Carter2) From Plato to Platonism, Lloyd GersonSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-01-2949 minThe London LyceumAugustine with Benjamin QuinnJordan and Brandon talk with Benjamin Quinn about Augustine's life and thought. Who was he? Why does he matter? What did he think? Where should we start if we are interested in learning more about him?Resources:1) Benjamin Quinn, Augustine’s Wise Preaching of the Psalms, STR 2/1 (Summer 2011) 53-702) On the Road with Saint Augustine, James K.A. Smith3) Confessions, Augustine4) City of God, Augustine5) On Christian Teaching, Augustine6) Augustine of Hippo: A Biography, Peter Brown7) Handbook on Faith, Hope, and Love, AugustineSupport the showSupp...
2020-01-2243 minThe London LyceumAndrew Fuller with Nathan FinnJordan and Brandon talk with North Greenville Professor Nathan Finn about the life of Andrew Fuller. Who was Fuller, what is hyper-Calvinism, what were Fuller's important theological contributions, why did Fuller value theology and theological debates, why should Baptists and non-Baptists care about him, and what would he have thought of analytic theology?Resources:1) The Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation, Andrew Fuller2) Ordination Sermons, Andrew Fuller3) Andrew Fuller 1754-1815, Peter Morden4) Andrew Fuller Model Pastor-Theologian, Paul BrewsterSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content
2020-01-1541 minThe London LyceumExcusing Sinners and Blaming God with Guillaume BignonJordan and Brandon talk with Guillaume Bignon about Calvinism and the problem of evil. If God determines our actions, how can we be held morally responsible? How can God not be the cause of evil? What is free will? What is compatibilism? Can Calvinists survive objections like being made "puppets?"Resources:1) Excusing Sinners and Blaming God: A Calvinist Assessment of Determinism, Moral Responsibility, and Divine Involvement in Evil, Guillaume Bignon2) Calvinism and the Problem of EvilSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising In...
2020-01-0838 minThe London LyceumThe Third Use of the LawJordan and Brandon discuss the nature of the law and its uses, focusing on the third use of the law. Should we affirm the third use? Does the law have any impact for the Christian?Recommended resources:1) Any Reformed systematic theology. :)2) Michael Horton on Law and Gospel (https://wscal.edu/resource-center/calvin-on-law-and-gospel)3) Arbitrary Distinctions? "Applying the Old Testament Law Today", J. Daniel Hays (https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f4bb/5b003fc792b64a82b5c15a376dff9b890c3e.pdf)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...
2020-01-0124 minThe London LyceumThe Eucharist with James ArcadiBrandon and Jordan talk with Dr. James Arcadi about the nature of the Eucharist. What models of the Eucharist are there? Which model does each denomination take? We specifically ask Dr. Arcadi about his own model of the Eucharist and the potential benefits and challenges associated with it.*Note: Please forgive the sound challenges at times.Resources:1) An Incarnational Model of the Eucharist, James Arcadi (https://www.amazon.com/Incarnational-Eucharist-Current-Issues-Theology/dp/1108425895/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=james+arcadi&qid=1575475590&sr=8-1)2) “Impanation, Incarnation, and Enabling Externalism,” Religious Studies 51.1: 75- 90Support the show...
2019-12-2536 minThe London LyceumBiblical Spirituality in Historical Perspective with Michael HaykinJordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Michael Haykin about biblical spirituality. What is spirituality? What have Baptists believed about spirituality? What did the early church and Reformed think about spirituality? How does this spirituality differ from today?Resources:1) Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards (https://www.amazon.com/Works-Jonathan-Edwards-Vol-Affections/dp/0300158416/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27SILSZ175KBU&keywords=religious+affections+jonathan+edwards&qid=1576120351&sprefix=religious+affections%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-3)2) Memoirs of Samuel Pearce, Andrew Fuller (https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Late-Rev-Samuel-Pearce/dp/1445575884)3) The Life and Diary of David Brainerd, Jonathan Edwards (https://www.amazon.com/Life-Diary-David-Brainerd-Reflections/dp/161104331...
2019-12-1837 minThe London LyceumAbraham Booth with Morgan ByrdJordan and Brandon chat with Morgan Byrd about Abraham Booth. Who is he? Why does he matter? What was his problem with Andrew Fuller?Resources:1) The Reign of Grace, Abraham Booth (https://www.amazon.com/Reign-Grace-Its-Rise-Consumption/dp/1589603915/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=abraham+booth+reign+of+grace&qid=1572025568&sr=8-1)2) Paedobaptism Examined, Abraham Booth (https://www.amazon.com/Paedobaptism-Examined-Replies-Abraham-Booth/dp/1579783732/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=abraham+booth+paedobaptism+examined&qid=1572025606&sr=8-1)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op...
2019-12-1138 minThe London LyceumChristian Platonism and Craig CarterJordan and Brandon discuss the merits of Christian Platonism. What is it? Should we agree with it? We primarily interact with Craig Carter's definition and claims.Resources:1) Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis, by Craig A. Carter (https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Scripture-Great-Tradition-Recovering/dp/0801098726/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31IDD0ZA2SBG3&keywords=craig+carter+interpreting+scripture&qid=1572023528&sprefix=craig+carter+in%2Caps%2C350&sr=8-1)2) Jordan Steffaniak, Review of Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis, by Craig A. Carter (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2018), in...
2019-12-0427 minThe London LyceumPastoring Theologically with Conner McMakinJordan and Brandon talk with Conner McMakin about pastoring theologically. How do you cultivate a learning context in your church? How do you cultivate meaningful membership?Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-11-2738 minThe London LyceumThe Resurrection and the Intermediate State with J.T. TurnerJordan and Brandon host Dr. J.T. Turner to discuss the bodily resurrection and the so-called doctrine of the intermediate state. What should we believe about both and is the intermediate state a real place?Resources:1) J.T. Turner, On the Resurrection of the Dead: A New Metaphysics of Afterlife for Christian Thought (https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Dead-Metaphysics-Afterlife-Christian/dp/1138350621/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=turner+resurrection+of+the+dead&qid=1572024020&sr=8-1)2) Patrick Toner, Hylemorphic Animalism, Philosophical Studies, 155 (1): 65-813) Eleonore Stump, Aquinas (https://www.amazon.com/Aquinas-Arguments-Philosophers-Eleonore-Stump/dp/0415378982)Support the showSupport...
2019-11-2034 minThe London LyceumPatrick Hues Mell with T.J. DaughertyJordan and Brandon talk with TJ Daugherty about the life and legacy of Patrick Hues Mell. Who is he? Why is he important? What does he have to say to modern Baptists?1) The Life of Patrick Hues Mell, P.H. Mell Jr. (https://www.amazon.com/Life-Patrick-Hughes-Mell/dp/0873771672/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=patrick+hughes+mell&qid=1572023588&sr=8-1)2) Polity, ed. Mark Dever (https://www.9marks.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Polity.pdf)3) The Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement, ed. Haykin, Finn, and Chute (https://www.amazon.com/Baptist-Story-English-Global-Movement/dp/1433673754/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=haykin+and+finn+...
2019-11-1334 minThe London LyceumThe Ordinary Means of Grace with J. Ryan DavidsonJordan and Brandon discuss the ordinary means of grace with J. Ryan Davidson. What is ordinary means spirituality? How does it differ from contemporary spirituality? What role do the sacraments play?Check out Ryan's work on the ordinary means:1) A Covenant Feast: Reflections on the Lord's Table (https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Feast-Reflections-Lords-Table-ebook/dp/B01MA1DVRC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=j+ryan+davidson&qid=1570218168&sr=8-5)2) Green Pastures: A Primer on the Ordinary Means of Grace (http://www.rbap.net/our-books/green-pastures-by-j-ryan-davidson/)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/th...
2019-11-0636 minThe London LyceumPrayer (and some objections to Penal Substitution!) with Chris WoznickiJordan and Brandon continue their discussion with Chris Woznicki on the atonement before discussing prayer. What is it? Does it change God's mind? How can you believe in predestination and prayer?Check out Chris's work on prayer:1) “Are We Free to Pray? On the Freedom Necessary for Petitionary Prayer” in Evangelical Review of Theology (Forthcoming, 2019)2) “What are we Doing When We Pray? Rekindling a Reformation Theology of Petitionary Prayer” in Calvin Theological Journal 53.2 (2018)3) “Peter Martyr Vermigli’s Account of Petitionary Prayer: A Reformation Alternative to Contemporary Two-Way Contingency Accounts” in Philosophia Christi 20.1 (2018)Support the show
2019-10-3026 minThe London LyceumThe Atonement with Chris WoznickiJordan and Brandon discuss the nature of the atonement, competing theories of the atonement, and Baptist understandings of the atonement with Chris Woznicki.Check out Chris's work on the atonement: 1) “The Coherence of Penal Substitution: An Edwardsean Defense” in Tyndale Bulletin 70.1 (2019)2) “’One Can’t Believe Impossible Things’: A New Defense of Penal Substitutionary Atonement in Light of the Legal Concepts of Vicarious Liability and Respondeat Superior” in The Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology 37.2 (2019)3) “Atonement and Anthropology: T.F. Torrance’s Doctrine of Atonement as a Test Case” in Evangelical Philosophical Society Web Articles: The Philosophy of The...
2019-10-2335 minThe London LyceumAnalytic Theology Revisited*We apologize for the low audio quality on this episode. We have since learned and fixed the problems with this!Jordan and Brandon walk through what analytic theology is once again, answering questions posed by listeners and defending its use and worth.Recommended reading:1) Thomas McCall, An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology (https://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Analytic-Christian-Theology/dp/0830840958/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=thomas+mccal+invitation+to+analytic+theology&qid=1570495159&sr=8-1-spell)2) Oliver Crisp and Michael Rae (eds.), Analytic Theology (https://www.amazon.com/Analytic-Theology-New-Essays-Philosophy/dp/0199203563/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?keywords=michael+ray+analytic+...
2019-10-1632 minThe London LyceumThe New Hampshire Confession with Jake StoneJordan and Brandon interview Jake Stone on the New Hampshire Confession. What is it? How does it differ from other confessions? How is it useful? Should we use it today?Check out Jake's recommendations:1) By His Grace and For His Glory: A Historical, Theological and Practical Study of the Doctrines of Grace in Baptist Life, Tom Nettles (https://press.founders.org/shop/by-his-grace-and-for-his-glory/)2) The Armies of the Lamb: The Spirituality of Andrew Fuller, Michael Haykin (https://www.amazon.com/Armies-Lamb-Spirituality-Classics-Reformed/dp/1894400135/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=armies+of+the+lamb+haykin&qid=1570639091&sr=8-1)3) Ardent...
2019-10-0932 minThe London LyceumFrom IFB to Confessional Baptist with Jake StoneBrandon and Jordan interview Jake Stone on his personal journey from an independent fundamentalist KJV only Baptist to a 1689 confessional Baptist.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-10-0232 minThe London LyceumConfessions, Catechisms, and Hercules Collins with Steve WeaverJordan and Brandon discuss confessions, catechisms, and Hercules Collins with Dr. Steve Weaver. They even learn about the SBC and its own confessional journey.Check out Steve's work:1) Teaching Truths, Training Hearts (https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Training-Hearts-Thomas-Nettles/dp/1943539030/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=steve+weaver+teaching+truths&qid=1570218559&sr=8-3)2) An Orthodox Catechism (https://www.amazon.com/Orthodox-Catechism-Hercules-Collins-ebook/dp/B00L6KPISC/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=steve+weaver+hercules+collins&qid=1570218574&sr=8-2)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2019-09-2539 minThe London LyceumExpositional Preaching with Tyler ScarlettBrandon and Jordan interview Dr. Tyler Scarlett about expositional preaching. They find out what it is, what it isn't, why it's important, how to become better, and how to listen well.Check out Tyler's Preaching recommendations here:1) Haddon Robinson, Biblical Preaching (https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Preaching-Development-Delivery-Expository-ebook/dp/B00IGDKNI2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SXURZ2JA2RAU&keywords=haddon+robinson+biblical+preaching&qid=1570218414&sprefix=haddon+rob%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-1)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht...
2019-09-1835 minThe London LyceumThe Trinity with Corby AmosJordan and Brandon discuss the Trinity, the Monarchy of the Father, and hermeneutics with guest Corby Amos.Check out Corby's Trinity recommendations:1) John Behr, The Way to Nicaea (https://www.amazon.com/Way-Nicaea-Formation-Christian-Theology/dp/0881412244/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=john+behr+nicaea&qid=1570218306&sr=8-1)2) John Behr, Formation of Christian Theology (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/088141266X/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
2019-09-1137 minThe London LyceumIntroducing Confessional TheologyBrandon and Jordan introduce confessional theology. What is it? Why is it relevant? Why should anyone practice it?Check out these Confessional book recommendations:1) R. Scott Clark, Recovering the Reformed Confession (https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Reformed-Confession-Scott-Clark/dp/1596381108/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=scott+clark+recovering+the+reformed&qid=1570218474&sr=8-1)2) Carl Trueman, The Creedal Imperative (https://www.amazon.com/Creedal-Imperative-Carl-R-Trueman/dp/1433521903/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=trueman+the+creedal&qid=1570218503&sr=8-1)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op...
2019-09-0434 minThe London LyceumIntroducing Baptist TheologyJordan and Brandon introduce the basics of baptist theology. What is baptist theology? Does it matter? Should anyone believe it?Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-08-2833 minThe London LyceumIntroducing Analytic TheologyJordan and Brandon introduce analytic theology. What is it? Why is it important? What are some objections? Why care?Check out this primer on Analytic Theology by Tom McCall: An Invitation to Analytic Theology (https://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Analytic-Christian-Theology/dp/0830840958/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=invitation+to+analytic+theology&qid=1570218646&sr=8-1)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2019-08-2128 minThe London LyceumIntroducing the London LyceumIn this inaugural episode hosts (and novices) Jordan and Brandon do their best to introduce themselves, the podcast goal, and the podcast content.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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