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Jordan talks with Thomas Williams about Anselm. They cover topics like who is Anselm, what is Anselm's account of individuation, what new things did Prof Williams learn while writing his Very Short Introduction on Anselm, and more. Resources: 1) Anselm: A Very Short Introduction , Thomas Williams 2) The Complete Treatises: with Selected Letters and Prayers and the Meditation on Human Redemptio...

Jordan talks with Jared Oliphint about social ontology, conceputal engineering, and Reformed philosophy. They cover topics like: What is the difference between ontology and metaphysics? What is social ontology? What is conceptual engineering within philosophy of language? What are types and tokens? Why have an ontology of words? What are some dispositions you’ve developed in philosophy that you th...

Jordan talks with Richard Cross about Christology and metaphysics in the Seventeenth century. They cover a wide range of topics like: Generally speaking, what are union and communion theories about the hypostatic union? What are the shared beliefs between these two views? Who are some of the important figures that held to these respectively? What is the nature of accidents and dependence relations...

Jordan talks with Oliver O'Donovan about a range of issues related to moral theology. They cover topics like: What is moral theology? Has it fallen on hard times? Why might you suggest American evangelicals struggle with the concepts? What are the views on transhumanism and is there a distinctively Christian vision? What are your thoughts on genetic therapy/enhancement? What should we think ab...

Jordan talks with Thomas Dixon about passions and emotions. They cover topics like: What is passion, emotion, appetite, and affection? What is the history behind the changing landscape on these terms during the nineteenth century? What did Augustine and Aquinas think about them? How were they similar? How did they differ? How was "emotion" created as a category? What would those like Augus...

Jordan and Hunter talk with Tom Ward about Scotus. They cover topics like: What first drew you to Scotus? Why have you found him worthy of so much of your time? Who was Scotus? Why isn't he as admired as he should be? What does Scotus mean by univocity? Why should Scotus's approach not be controversial? Should we be skeptical of Scotus? And more! Resources: 1) Ordered by Love , Tom Ward Su...

Jordan talks with Harrison Perkins about catholicity and the covenant of works. They cover topics like: Who was James Ussher and why should we care about him? What is the covenant of works? How did Ussher think about it? How did others? Was his understanding "novel"? What do intellectualism and voluntarism have to do with the covenant of works? Why should pastors take the time to read abou...

Jordan 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...

 Jordan and Brandon talk with Geoff Chang about Spurgeon as Pastor. They cover topics like what was Spurgeon's theology of preaching? What was Spurgeon's theology of the sacraments? What did he think about open/closed/close communion? What about open membership? Was the supper a memorial or something spiritual? What did Spurgeon think about elders and deacons? How did they function? How ma...

Jordan talks with Daniel Hummel about dispensationalism. They cover topics like what is dispensationalism? Is it different in America vs. other contexts? Why did dispensationalism become so popular? How influential was it really? What are the main doctrines that had the most importance in those that were dispensationalists? Did these change over time? What caused its demise? And more. Resources: 1...

Jordan talks with Scott Williams about Conciliar Trinitarianism. They cover topics like what is conciliar trinitarianism? What is a Latin (or conciliar) social model of the Trinity? What accounts for the unity of action of the persons of the Trinity? Why do you suggest that a Lockean account of personhood is susceptible to trinitarian criticisms? What is Richard of St. Victors account of personhoo...

Jordan talks with Oliver Allmand-Smith about his new book Under God, Over the People. They cover topics like why did you write this book? What does it mean that the civil government is answerable to God? What does it mean that the civil government is called by God?  What does it mean that the civil government is empowered by God? Is the civil government a nursing father? What does it look like to...

Jordan talks with Jennifer Frey about moral psychology and Aquinas. They cover topics like what is moral psychology and what are the main views? What is neo-Aristotelian ethical naturalism? Are virtues necessary for the attainment of human happiness and flourishing? What is Aquinas's account of being and privation? Why should clergy and lay members alike care about moral psychology? What are s...

Jordan talks with Joel Settecase about apologetics. They cover topics like: What is the Think Insitute? What is apologetics? What are some views? What is your preferred approach? Is apologetics for everyone? Why should we all care about it? How can apologetics be relevant for kids? For parents? And more! Resources: 1) The Worldview Legacy Podcast 2) The ThinkSquad Community 3) The Quest for Meekne...

Jordan and Brandon talk with Chris Woznicki about TF Torrance. They cover topics like: Who is TF Torrance and why is he worth studying? What is Torrance's method when it comes to theological anthropology? What is the Fallen Human Nature debate and where/why does Torrance fall on it? What is the most interesting aspect of Torrance's metaphysics of human persons? What does Torrance take the...

Jordan and Garrett talk with John Wilsey about American Exceptionalism. They cover topics like: What is American exceptionalism? How did it come about? What is the difference between religious and political nationalism? Has this played out differently among different American denominations? Have there been any common themes Why should Pastors care about these debates? Why should pastors care about...

Jordan and Brandon host a roundtable event with Sam Renihan, Michael Beck, Guy Waters, and Stephen Wellum regarding covenant theology. Support the show Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Todd Hains about Martin Luther and the rule of faith. They cover topics like: You begin by saying the provocative phrasing of scripture against scripture. What does that mean? Does Luther reject the use of reason? Is it opposed to faith? How does Luther understand the literal meaning of the text of Scripture? What is the rule of faith/analogy of faith/analogy of Scripture? Are th...

Jordan and Brandon talk with Ken Keathley about Molinism. They cover topics like: What is Molinism? What is the historical pedigree of Molinism? Who are the key proponents? Why would someone want to affirm Molinism? What are the key costs/benefits to Molinism? Does Molinism maintain libertarian free will? What is the Molinist Gunslinger objective and how do you overcome it? And more! Resources: 1)...

Jordan and Brandon talk with Gavin Ortlund about his new book. They cover topics like: What is the overall thesis of your book? Why write this? Why did you choose to focus on Christianity and naturalism? What is Pascals threefold order of apologetics and how can we appropriate it? What do you mean by approaching arguments in a narrative frame? What is so powerful about stories? And more! Resources...

Jordan and Brandon talk with Jonathan Watson about his book on models of baptism, catechesis and communion. They cover topics like: What is baptism, catechesis and communion? What are the various models for how these relate? What is your preferred model and why? Which model deserves greater attention but has had the least popularity? What ways are there for Protestants (and Baptists) to think more...

Jordan and Brandon talk with Brian Orr about Evangelical Process Theology. They cover topics like what is evangelical process theology? When did this come on the scene? Why? Are there any denominations or confessional streams particularly susceptible to this? Why pick Thomas Oord as a key conversation partner? What are Oord's main contentions? Why is God essentially related in the way he think...

Jordan talks with Joshua Waulk and Thomas Frederick about counseling, integrationism, and more. They cover topics like: 1. What is counseling? What are the various models? 2. Do confessions speak to the nature of counseling? If so, how do they interact with it? 3. When did counseling in its modern form become prevalent? Would Reformed Christians of the past recognize it? 4. What should we make of...

Jordan and Brandon talk with Matthew Bingham about Baptist Catholicity. They cover topics like: Should we want to be baptist and catholic? Why have so many baptists in the last 50+ years been either naïve to the necessity of catholicity or hostile to it? What would you like to see moving forward with those committed to Baptist Catholicity? How can we develop a catholic spirit? How can pastors in t...

A discussion between Tim Pawl and R.T. Mullins on Classical Theism and Conciliar Christology. They discuss the aloneness argument against classical theism for the first half and the two sons worry for conciliar Christology in the second half. They take listener questions throughout as well. Watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTnxe39TT8Q Support the show Support this podcast...