TheoDisc Podcast

In episode 3, we springboard from Freddy’s PhD work in Lamentations to talk about the ‘right to reply’ that is provided for God’s people, and how this can provoke us to rethink the place of lament and being honest with God in our church communities and personal journeys. Freddy speaks from a deeply lived knowledge of God and the Scriptures with humility, compassion and a genuine invitation to explore together with him. We do hope you enjoy listening to our third episode of the TheoDisc Podcast! Episode 3 Outline: Start-01:20 - Introduction  01:24-06:04 - Welcome to Freddy and 3 questions. 06:04-14:10 - Overview of the journey of Freddy’s work in Lamentations – how it came to be the focus of PhD, and the ideas that emerged. 14:10-26:41 - Using Lamentations 1 as a springboard, we can discuss the ‘laments’ or ‘complaints’ that arise in the context of a ‘right to reply’, but also as they reveal the breadth of expression open to God’s people. 26:41-35:05 - How do we navigate faithfully through what Jesus has done for us in his redemptive work, to a place of genuine lament within moments of difficulty? 35:05-39:15 - How do you see the changes happening within our sung worship to incorporate lament and an honest crying out to God? 39:15-End - Closing information  

Lucy Peppiatt, a PhD in systematic theology and principal of WTC, dives into the transformative potential of the doctrine of the Imago Dei. She explores historical and modern perspectives, discussing concepts like embodiment, diversity, and relational models. Lucy emphasizes the distinction between service and authority in living out God's kingdom, and the intrinsic value of all individuals. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on how these theological insights can reshape their daily lives and interactions with others.

In our first ever Theodisc episode, Kenny hosts a discussion of Lucy Peppiatt’s book, The Imago Dei, through an exploration of the doctrine of the Imago Dei and its implications. Part 1 covers a broad exploration of what it means for us to be 'made in the image of God'. Episode Outline: Start-01:20 – Introduction  01:24-04:38 – A few of Lucy’s favourite things.  04:38-07:19 – What led to the writing of this book? 07:19-09:16 – Why is the doctrine of the Imago Dei so important for us to wrestle with?  09:16-12:04 – ‘What does it mean to be made in the image of God?’ feels like a fundamental question without a simple answer. Why do you think this is? Is this a function of how wide-reaching the doctrine is to human existence? 12:04-16:16 – As you sifted through some of the history of thought on the Imago Dei, what were some discoveries you made? 16:16-25:11 – Your book opens with a series of questions – perhaps we could touch on some of those and the issues they raise. 25:11-29:49 – We seem to learn something of God by looking at ourselves, and of ourselves by looking at God. How can we push into this while still maintaining a healthy and necessary distinction between God and humanity? 29:49-34:15 – What does being made in the image of God say to those personally who do not feel worthy or that they have any value? How can the Imago Dei be a life-giving doctrine? 34:15-End – Closing information