Grace in Common

Wesley Huff, a scholar of biblical manuscripts and ancient Near Eastern languages, dives deep into the world of apologetics and evangelism. He explores how Dutch theology has shaped modern discussions and emphasizes the importance of eloquence in addressing faith. The conversation touches on the philosophical aspects of love, reality, and the resurrection, while also confronting stereotypes about Christians being unintelligent. Additionally, they consider the evolving cultural landscape and its impact on belief, urging listeners to engage thoughtfully with faith and community.

In this episode, Marinus, James, and Gray sit down with Gijsbert van de Brink, Professor of Theology and Science at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. They discuss his relationship to the neo-Calvinist tradition and his new book Progress in Theology. Sources mentioned in this episode: Gijsbert van den Brink and Cornelis van der Kooi, Christian Dogmatics: An Introduction, (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2017). Gijsbert van den Brink, Philosophy of Science for Theologians: An Introduction, Contributions to Philosophical Theology, v. 12 (Frankfurt am Main ; New York: Peter Lang, 2009). Gijsbert van den Brink, Rik Peels, and Bethany N. Sollereder, eds., Progress in Theology, Routledge Science and Religion Series (Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY: Routledge, 2025). Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠ Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Cory, Gray, James and Marinus sit down with Richard Mouw to discuss his history with the neo-Calvinist tradition. The team also discusses Mouw's new book, Divine Generosity: The Scope of Salvation in Reformed Theology. Richard J. Mouw, Divine Generosity: The Scope of Salvation in Reformed Theology (Chicago: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2024). Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠ Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Cory, Gray, James and Marinus sit down with Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. They discuss their many shared connections with Ligon, the history and focus of Reformed Theological Seminary, the role neo-Calvinism has played at RTS, Ligon’s doctoral work on covenant theology in the patristic period, and the challenges of theological education. Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠ Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Marinus and Gray discuss the legacy of Karl Barth, his relationship to the neo-Calvinist tradition, and how (and if) he can be a helpful resource. Sources discussed in this episode: Matthew Lee Anderson, Confidence in Life: A Barthian Account of Procreation, 1st ed, T&T Clark Enquiries in Theological Ethics Series (London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024). Karl Barth and Edwyn Clement Hoskyns, The Epistle to the Romans (London: Oxford University Press, 1968). Karl Barth, Nein! Antwort an Emil Brunner, (Germany: C. Kaiser, 1934). Herman Bavinck, The Foremost Problems of Contemporary Dogmatics: On Faith, Knowledge, and the Christian Tradition (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2024). David Fergusson, “Karl Barth’s Doctrine of Creation: Church‐bells beyond the Stars,” International Journal of Systematic Theology 18, no. 4 (October 2016): 414–31. George Harinck and D. van Keulen, eds., De receptie van Karl Barth in Nederland (Amersfoort: Uitgeverij De Vuurbaak, 2022). Paul T. Nimmo, Being in Action: The Theological Shape of Barth’s Ethical Vision, Library of New Testament Studies (London: T&T Clark, 2007). Christiane Tietz and Victoria J. Barnett, Karl Barth: A Life in Conflict (Oxford New York (N.Y.): Oxford university press, 2021). Shao Kai Tseng, “Neo-Calvinism and the Theology of Karl Barth,” in  T&T Clark Handbook of Neo-Calvinism, Cory Brock and Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, eds., 1st ed (London: T&T Clark, 2024). John Visser, “Karl Barth’s Appreciative Use of Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics,” Calvin Theological Journal 45, no. 1 (2010): 79–86. Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠ Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, James and Gray discuss social media and how the neo-Calvinist tradition has some theological resources for wise social media interaction. These resources include the notion of personality, theological anthropology,  Sources discussed in this episode J. H. Bavinck, Personality and Worldview, ed. James Perman Eglinton (Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2023). https://www.crossway.org/books/personality-and-worldview-hcj/ Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology, 1st ed, T&T Clark Explorations in Reformed Theology Series (London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024). https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/god-and-humanity-9780567709028/ Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠ Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Marinus, Gray, and Cory sit down with Henk van den Belt, who is a pastor and Professor of Dogmatics at the Free University of Amsterdam and the Theological University in Apeldoorn. They discuss Henk’s new book Geestspraak, which argues for a pneumatology of the Bible.   https://research.vu.nl/en/persons/henk-van-den-belt Sources discussed in this episode: Henk van den Belt, Geestspraak, (Uitgevers/Utrecht: KokBoekencentrum, 2024). https://www.kokboekencentrum.nl/boek/geestspraak/ Herman Bavinck, The Certainty of Faith (St. Catharines, Ont.: Paideia Press, 1980). Henk van den Belt, The Authority of Scripture in Reformed Theology: Truth and Trust, Studies in Reformed Theology, v. 17 (Leiden ; Boston, MA: Brill, 2008). Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠⁠ Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, the team continues discussing Gray's new book, God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology. They focus on the later chapters of the book discussing sin, race, cultural diversity, and the beatific vision. Sources discussed in this episode Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology, 1st ed, T&T Clark Explorations in Reformed Theology Series (London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024). https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/god-and-humanity-9780567709028/ Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠⁠ Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Marinus and James discuss James' current research project on a Christian history of languages. Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, the team continues discussing Gray's new book, God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology. In particular they discuss affect theory and its impact on the Christian life. Sources discussed in this episode Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology, 1st ed, T&T Clark Explorations in Reformed Theology Series (London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024). https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/god-and-humanity-9780567709028/ Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon⁠ Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) ⁠⁠⁠CC BY-NC 4.0⁠⁠⁠