Just and Sinner Podcast
Jordan B Cooper
A weekly discussion of theology from a Lutheran perspective.
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Feb 13, 2020 • 1h 28min
A Discussion with FLAME on Calvinism and Lutheranism
This podcast is the audio from a video I recorded with rapper FLAME who recently released an EP in which he discussed his conversion from Calvinism to Lutheranism.
Feb 7, 2020 • 59min
A Discussion with Rev. Dr. Curtis Leins About the AALC
On today's program, I was joined by Dr. Curtis E. Leins, the presiding pastor of the AALC, to talk about the American Association of Lutheran Churches. We discussed the history and some of the things happening right now with our church body.
Jan 29, 2020 • 1h 6min
Reformed and Lutheran Views of Assurance and Justification
I did a Q&A program today, where I answered questions mostly related to the recent FLAME EP Extra Nos where he discusses differences between Reformed and Lutheran thought on justification and sanctification. I discussed assurance, the relationship between justification and sanctification, and Scriptural texts which challenge us to test our faith.
Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 8min
The Future of Just and Sinner
Today's podcast is a discussion of the future of Just and Sinner as an organization and what some of our goals are as we move ahead.
Jan 15, 2020 • 1h 4min
Divine Simplicity with Dr. Nathan Greeley
On the program today, I was joined by Dr. Nathan Greeley to discuss the doctrine of divine simplicity in light of his recent publication on the subject in the book The Lord is One.
Dec 30, 2019 • 48min
On the Loss of the Authority of Scripture in the Lutheran Church
Today's program is a talk I gave at a recent conference on the loss of the authority of Scripture in the church. I discuss the background and impacts today.
Dec 18, 2019 • 1h 3min
A Response to Doug Wilson and James White on Federal Vision with Rev. Matthew Fenn
I was joined by Rev. Matthew Fenn to discuss a recent dialogue which occurred between Doug Wilson and James White in which they talked about Federal Vision. We showed what some of the primary differences between the Lutheran and Reformed traditions are on these points.
Nov 22, 2019 • 32min
The Redemption of the Cosmos
Today's program is a lecture I delivered at to students at Cornell University on the cosmic nature of redemption. I speak about common misconceptions about salvation, such as the idea that the telos is the departure of the soul from the body. I talk about the physical nature of redemption, and how this includes both people and the earth.
Nov 13, 2019 • 49min
R Scott Clark, Baptismal Regeneration, and Republication
Today's podcast is a Q&A program, following up on the questions I addressed two programs prior. I discussed recent comments from R. Scott Clark regarding Luther on baptismal regeneration and the perseverance of the saints, and also touched on some similar comments from J.V. Fesko. I also answered a question about covenant theology, and specifically republication.
Nov 1, 2019 • 1h 15min
On Lutheran Piety
Today's podcast is a lecture a delivered at a Reformation Celebration in NY on a topic the local LCMS pastors requested that I speak on: Lutheran Piety. I discuss the meaning of the term "piety," the distinctive aspects of Lutheran spirituality, and many other related questions.
