Grace in Common

In another live episode from the 2024 Kuyper Conference, James, Marinus, Gray, and Cory sit down with George Harinck to discuss the state of the neo-Calvinist movement in 2024. George brings a unique perspective as a Dutch historian. From the rise of neo-Calvinist studies in 2008 to today, the team discusses what has changed and what might be needed for the future. Our theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) CC BY-NC 4.0 Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon

In our second live episode from the 2024 Kuyper Conference, James, Cory, Marinus, and Gray sit down with Dr. Greg Parker, Assistant Professor at Cairn University. The team discusses some ideas from Greg's research on the relationship between dogmatics and ethics and the place of theology among other disciplines. Publications mentioned in this episode: Herman Bavinck, Biblical and Religious Psychology, ed. Gregory Parker, trans. Herman Hanko (Jenison, MI: Reformed Free Publishing Association, 2024). https://heritagebooks.org/products/biblical-and-religious-psychology-bavinck.html Bavinck, Herman. Christianity and Science. Translated by Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, James Perman Eglinton, and Cory C. Brock. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2023. https://www.crossway.org/books/christianity-and-science-case/ Herman Bavinck, Guidebook for Instruction in the Christian Religion, ed. Gregory Parker and Cameron Clausing (Peabody: Hendrickson Academic, 2022). https://www.hendricksonrose.com/p/guidebook-for-instruction-in-the-christian-religion/9781683072997 Herman Bavinck, The Sacrifice of Praise: Meditations before and after Admission to the Lord’s Supper (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers Marketing, LLC, 2019). https://www.hendricksonrose.com/p/the-sacrifice-of-praise/9781683071983 Herman Bavinck and Gregory Parker, What Is Christianity? (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Academic, an imprint of Hendrikson Publishing Group, 2022). https://www.hendricksonrose.com/p/what-is-christianity/9781683074205 Friedrich Schleiermacher and Friedrich Lücke, Brief Outline of the Study of Theology, Drawn up to Serve as the Basis of Introductory Lectures, trans. William Farrer (Eugene, Or.: Wipf & Stock, 2007). Ximian Xu, Theology as the Science of God: Herman Bavinck’s Wetenschappelijke Theology for the Modern World, 1st ed. (Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2022), https://doi.org/10.13109/9783666560682. Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit https://donorbox.org/graceincommon Our intro music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).

The conversation explores the concept of stewardship from a theological perspective, particularly within the neo-Calvinist tradition. It was recorded live at the 2024 Kuyper Conference at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI. We are grateful for the support of the Abraham Kuyper Leadership Fund to make this live recording possible. John Calvin, Commentary on the book of Genesis Klaas Schilder, Christ and Culture Annotated by Jochem Douma (Lucerna, 2016). Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon

Expert Johan Snel discusses Abraham Kuiper's journalism, highlighting Kuiper's complex roles as a mountaineer, scholar, activist, and statesman. The podcast explores Kuiper's diverse contributions beyond theology, his radical political views influenced by Calvinism, and his emphasis on conscience and sphere sovereignty. Snel delves into Kuiper's extensive journalistic output, revealing insights into his disciplined writing routine and enduring journalistic principles.

Exploring the 16 theses of Neo-Calvinism, discussing the tradition of adding theses in books, historical importance of 'Stellingen,' intersection with modern contexts, theological anthropology, covenant theology, Jesus as messianic king, living under his kingship, Christendom, persuasive methods in spreading Christianity, and theological statements in Neo-Calvinism.

Exploring the relationship between Christian faith and human ethics, the podcast delves into the cultural mandate, Christian perspectives on work, and the impact of Neo-Calvinism on Dutch society. It emphasizes sanctifying everyday tasks, finding purpose in work, and the church's role in shaping the world.

In this episode, James and Gray have a short discussion on everything happening in Neo-Calvinism during 2023.   Publications mentioned in this episode: Bavinck, Herman. Christianity and Science. Translated by Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, James Perman Eglinton, and Cory C. Brock. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2023. https://www.crossway.org/books/christianity-and-science-case/ Bavinck, J. H. Personality and Worldview. Edited by James Perman Eglinton. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2023. https://www.crossway.org/books/personality-and-worldview-hcj/ Brock, Cory C., and N. Gray Sutanto. Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction. Bellingham: Lexham Press, 2023. https://lexhampress.com/product/224276/neo-calvinism-a-theological-introduction Sutanto, Nathaniel Gray, and Cory C. Brock, eds. T&T Clark Handbook of Neo-Calvinism. T&T Clark Handbooks. London ; New York: T&T Clark, 2024. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/tt-clark-handbook-of-neocalvinism-9780567698094/ Sutanto, Nathaniel Gray. God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology. T&T Clark Explorations in Reformed Theology. London; New York: T&T Clark, 2024. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/god-and-humanity-9780567709028/ Clausing, Cameron. Theology and History in the Methodology of Herman Bavinck: Revelation, Confession, and Christian Consciousness. Oxford Studies in Historical Theology Series. New York, NY, United States of America: Oxford University Press, 2024. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/theology-and-history-in-the-methodology-of-herman-bavinck-9780197665879?cc=gb&lang=en Eglinton, James Perman, and George Harinck, eds. Neo-Calvinism and Roman Catholicism. Studies in Reformed Theology, volume 47. Leiden ; Boston: Brill, 2023. https://brill.com/display/title/64861?language=en James Eglinton, “Tim Keller and American Neo-Calvinism,” The Gospel Coalition Podcast, from the TGC Netherlands 2023 Conference. 24 November 2023. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xUKcPmqEsN31WSyMqlCyJ?si=737e24d6d3cc42cf Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon

In this episode, we return to the discussion on chapters from Gray and Cory's book Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction. In particular, we return to the discussion about Neo-Calvinism’s ecclesiology and Klass Schilder’s critique of the organism-institute distinction.   Publications mentioned in this episode: Brock, Cory C., and N. Gray Sutanto. Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction. Bellingham: Lexham Press, 2023. Puchinger, G., and Nicolaas Scheps. Gesprek over de onbekende Kuyper. Kampen: Kok, 1971. Schilder, Klaas, George Harinck, Marinus De Jong, and Richard Mouw. The Klaas Schilder Reader The Essential Theological Writings. Ashland: Faithlife Corporation, 2022. Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit ⁠https://donorbox.org/graceincommon

The podcast delves into Neo-Calvinism's impact on the church, exploring the balance between the church as an institution and an organism. It discusses the roles of apostles, elders, and deacons within the body of Christ, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between the organism and institution. The conversation also touches on Neo-Calvinism's ties to politics, ecclesiology, and the Kingdom of God, emphasizing the church's transformative actions in the community.

In this episode, we speak with Nicholas Wolterstorff about his connections to Neo-Calvinism and his chapter in the upcoming T&T Clark Handbook of Neo-Calvinism. Works discussed in this episode include: Sutano, Nathanial Gray, and Cory C. Brock, eds. T&T Clark Handbook of Neo-Calvinism. T&T Clark Handbooks. London ; New York: T&T Clark, 2024. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/tt-clark-handbook-of-neocalvinism-9780567698094/ Wolterstorff, Nicholas. Art Rethought: The Social Practices of Art. First published in paperback. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017. Wolterstorff, Nicholas. Religion in the University. New Haven: Yale University press, 2019. Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit https://donorbox.org/graceincommon