Into Theology

In this episode of Into Theology, Wyatt interviews Ray Pennings, Executive Vice President of CARDUS, about the role of religion in Canada and the insights gained from their collaboration with the Angus Reid Institute. They discuss the spectrum of spirituality, generational differences in religious commitment, the impact of immigration on religious demographics, and the trends among youth seeking d...

In this conversation, Wyatt and Dr. John Cleland explore the London Baptist Confession, focusing on its historical context, theological implications, and the evolution of Baptist beliefs. They discuss the nature of the church, the significance of atonement, assurance of faith, and the trials believers face. The conversation also delves into the distinctives of Baptist ecclesiology, particularly re...

Do I need to share the commands of God before giving the Good News? Must we hear the bad news before we hear the Good News? We here take a look at the First London Baptist Confession to find out how early Baptists answered that question.

Join us on "Into Theology" as Wyatt and guest co-host Reverend Dr. Jon Cleland delve into the profound themes of the First London Baptist Confession. This episode explores the kingly office of Christ, the intricacies of faith as a divine gift, and the perseverance of the saints. Through engaging discussions, they unravel theological insights, drawing connections to scripture and historic...

In this conversation, Wyatt and Dr. John Cleland delve into the threefold office of Christ as prophet, priest, and king, as outlined in the 1646 London Baptist Confession. They explore the significance of Christ's role as a prophet who reveals God's will, the nature of his priesthood and sacrifice, and the implications of his kingship. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding Chri...

In this conversation, Wyatt and John Cleland explore the theological concepts surrounding the mediatorship of Christ as outlined in the London Baptist Confession of 1646. They discuss the nature of the new covenant of grace, the role of Christ as mediator, and the implications of his offices as prophet, priest, and king. The dialogue delves into the significance of Christ's sacrifice for sin,...

In this conversation, Wyatt and Jon Cleland delve into the London Baptist Confession, focusing on its implications for worship, the nature of Christ, and the significance of the virgin birth. They explore the sufficiency of scripture for worship, the distinction between worship and ceremony, and the theological importance of Christ's dual nature as both God and man. The discussion also touches...

In this conversation, Wyatt and Reverend Dr. John Cleland delve into the London Baptist Confessions of 1644 and 1646, exploring themes of God's providence, election, and the nature of free grace. They discuss the distinctions between Baptists and Anabaptists, the implications of original sin and free will, and the theological underpinnings of creation and the fall. The dialogue emphasizes the hist...

In this conversation, Drs. Wyatt Graham and Jon Cleland explore the significance of Baptist identity through the lens of the London Baptist Confessions. They discuss the historical context, theological foundations, and key figures that shaped Baptist beliefs. The dialogue delves into the distinctions between Particular and General Baptists, the purpose of confessions, and the nature of God as arti...

In this conversation, Wyatt and Matthew explore the philosophical and theological insights of Boethius, particularly focusing on the nature of God, eternity, free will, and divine knowledge. They discuss how God's eternal nature allows for a unique understanding of time and how this relates to human free will and divine providence. The conversation emphasizes the importance of philosophy in un...

In this episode, Wyatt Graham and Matthew Hoskin delve into Boethius's 'Consolation of Philosophy,' focusing on the nature of goodness and evil, the consequences of pursuing virtue versus vice, and the transformative power of choices. They explore the concepts of providence and fate, the strength of goodness compared to the weakness of evil, and how adversity serves as a test of virtue...

In this conversation, Dr. Wyatt Graham and Dr. Matthew Hoskin delve into Boethius's philosophical arguments in 'The Consolation of Philosophy,' particularly focusing on the nature of evil and its existence. They explore the idea that evil is not a positive force but rather a lack of good, leading to the conclusion that evil men, despite their actions, do not truly exist in a meaningful...

Since Ian has followed his passions by travelling to the Antarctic to befriend the penguins, special cohost Dr. Matthew Hoskin joins Dr. Wyatt Graham to discuss book 3 of The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius. In this conversation, Graham and Hoskin explore the philosophical insights of Boethius, particularly focusing on the nature of true happiness and its relationship with God. They discuss...

Ian Clary cannot make it today. He's fulfilling his boyhood dream of making it to space. He's a passenger on a flight to the International Space Station. He'll be there for the next week. And he's finally become the astronaut that he's always dreamed that he could be. So his joy is actually our pleasure. His sort of Beatitude we might say is our Felicitas, if we will, if I'm able to use that, so t...

Wyatt is joined not by Ian Clary, but by someone entirely different because Ian is on a self-discovery journey in Mexico travelling with a band of yogis in the mountains right now. We hope that he is fully limbered and stretched and ready to return in several weeks.  In this conversation, Wyatt Graham and Dr. Matthew Hoskin delve into the work of Boethius, particularly his 'Consolation of Phil...

Ian is hiking in Peru to find the perfect coffee bean, and he should be there for one week until he goes on another wild adventure. In the meantime, I have asked Matthew Hoskin to be a special guest to introduce a new series on Boethius and his Consolations of Philosophy.  In this conversation, Wyatt Graham and Dr. Matthew Hoskin delve into Boethius's 'The Consolation of Philosophy,' exploring its...

In this episode, Ian Clary and Wyatt Graham discuss divine persons in Thomas Aquinas's Summa. They talk through why Thomas thinks the word person eminently applies to God, and how it is fitting to use of God, even if the Bible does not use that term. Here is a link to the article I wrote on God's processions, relations, and persons to clarify things from the last episode: https://wyattgraham.com/g...

In this episode, Wyatt and Ian stumble along trying to keep up with Thomas Aquinas as he explains how the Father, Son, and Spirit relate to one another while remaining the one God of Israel. The Bible tells us that the Father is the Father of the Son, and the Son of the Father. So they are distinct yet both remain the one God. How can we talk about this? Thomas summarizes the theological explanati...

In this episode, Ian and Wyatt talk about the procession of the will in God, namely, that Love of God which we call the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, Wyatt and Ian discuss divine processions, which refer to the how the Father, Son, and Spirit relate to one another. This section of the Summa Theologiae prepares us to talk about the "relations of origin" in God as well as the persons of God: Father, Son, and Spirit.

In this episode, Ian and Wyatt discuss Providence and Predestination in Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae---Book 1, Questions 22 to 23.

In this episode, Wyatt and Ian (who pretends to be Matthew Mcconaughey) talk about the Love and Mercy of God in Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae---Book I.Q20-21.

In this episode, Wyatt and Ian discuss Thomas Aquinas's view of truth and falseness.

In this episode, Ian Clary and Wyatt Graham discuss both how God knows and how we as creatures know anything. It's a bit technical, we hope to introduce you into the basic notions of how God and his creatures come to know truth which Thomas will discuss in ST I.16.

While the Bible describes God in all sorts of ways, it also tells us that heaven and highest heaven cannot contain him (1 King 8:27). It tells us that God is Spirit, invisible, and immortal. Given what God is, does our language really tell us anything about God? Thomas Aquinas says "yes" it does; and not only that, the biblical authors intend to tell us about God. How? Aquinas surveys the options...