Into Theology

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Owen Anderson. We discuss together the philosophy of the Book of Job.

In this episode, Ian and Wyatt talk about Elihu, Job, and God (Job 29–42). Elihu speaks better than Job's three friends, not quite as good as Job, and definitely not as well as God. In the end, the key issue is knowledge of God. Job cannot give his case to God simply because God is too immense. At the same time, God agrees with Job that he is innocent of the charges made against him. He vindicates...

In this episode, Ian Clary and Wyatt Graham discuss the theology of Job. They camp out in Job 28 but also discuss much more besides that passage. Listen in as they discuss the theology of the book of Job.

In this episode, Ian and Wyatt introduce the Book of Job. We talk about the significance of Job being a gentile, the limits of natural theology, of suffering, and of Satan.

In this episode, Ian and Wyatt talk about the absurdist and yet hopeful theology of Ecclesiastes. The book teaches us to place death before our eyes, while enjoying the gifts of God. The work relativizes our life next to eternity, the limitlessness of God. At the end of the day, we need to affirm our limits and make the main thing the main thing: fear God and obey his commands. Only then can we ri...

Ian and Wyatt talk about one of the great works of theology in the ancient world: the book of Ecclesiastes! We discuss the first six chapters here. We talk about who authored the book, how it is a work of philosophy, and some of the concrete ways the book communicates its philosophical meaning.

In this episode, Ian and Wyatt talk about Calvin's view of justification (a little bit) as well as whether or not anyone can do good works without or with Christ. We also cover Calvin's continuity and discontinuity with some of the earlier schoolmen (medieval scholastics).

In this episode, Ian and Wyatt talk through John Calvin's understanding of union with Christ and justification in his Institutes of Christian Religion—Book 3 and chapters 8 through 11.

We talk about the Holy Spirit, union with Christ, faith, and regeneration.

In this episode, Ian and Wyatt talk about accommodation, wrath, and our salvation.

In this episode, Ian Clary and Wyatt Graham discuss John Calvin's view of Christ our mediator.

In this episode Ian Clary and Wyatt Graham talk about Calvin's view of the two Testaments.

In this episode, Wyatt and Ian discuss John Calvin's view of the Ten Commandments.

In this episode, Wyatt talks about Calvin's view of human nature, free will, allegory, and the Law.

In this episode, Wyatt and Ian finish book I of Calvin's Institutes. They highlight Calvin's discussion of Providence and divine accommodation in relation to the question of God's repentance.

In this episode, we talk about Calvin's view of human nature, free will, and providence.

We discuss John Calvin on creation, angels, and more! And Wyatt keeps bringing up Gregory of Nyssa.

In this episode, we discuss chapters 9–12 of Book I of John Calvin's institutes. In particular, we cover topics on the Spirit, the Word, and making images and idols.

In this episode, Ian Clary and Wyatt Graham discuss chapters 6–8 of the first book of Calvin's Institutes. We discuss Scripture and the knowledge of God.

In this episode, we discuss the first five chapters of Calvin's institutes. We focus on how we know God and ourselves.

Wyatt Graham and Ian Clary introduce John Calvin's Institutes of Christian Religion. We discuss the historical background to the "Institutes," its title, and its purpose. We conclude that Calvin wrote the "Institutes" (or Institutio) to lead us into worship. This is the first episode that precedes a 43-week reading plan and discussion of the "Institutes."

In this episode, Ian Clary and Wyatt Graham talk about why they are starting a podcast called "Into Theology" and why they hope people will read great works of theology with them!