Just and Sinner Podcast

Roman Catholic political philosopher Patrick Deneen discusses his book 'Regime Change' critiquing liberalism and proposing post-liberal solutions. The podcast explores the evolution of elites, subjectivity of statistics, and elite disconnect with working-class prejudice.

Explore Martin Luther's transition from monk to reformer, his key ideas in late medieval theology, and the impact of the printing press on the Protestant Reformation. Delve into debates on realism, nominalism, and mysticism in medieval theology, highlighting Luther's spiritual practices and his lasting legacy in shaping the church.

The podcast explores the debate on free will in theology, contrasting Luther and Erasmus's views. It discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in conversion and the fallen nature of human will. The concept of affection and orientation is examined, highlighting the struggle between sinful desires and rational thinking. Critiques of preparationism in Calvinism and the distortion in human intellect and affections are also covered.

This program is a response to Bishop Barron's criticisms of Martin Luther's understanding of justification sola fide.

Exploring the Flacian controversy and the Formula of Concord, focusing on debates over sin and human nature. Discussing original sin as an inherited defect, redemption in 'Star Wars' and Christianity, and the philosophical terminology used in the Lutheran confessions.

Exploring God's glory in Lutheran and Reformed theology, delving into divine attributes like love and wrath. Jesus' selfless nature and the importance of glorifying God without introspection. Embracing forgiveness joyfully and understanding atonement theories and Trinitarian relationships. The battle against corruption and the Christian struggle with sin and perfection.

This is the fifth in a series of lectures on the solas of the Reformation. I discuss the Christocentric character of Lutheran theology.

The podcast explores the semi-Pelagian controversy and Council of Orange, connecting it to the Lutheran Reformation. Key topics include Augustine's influence, original sin, the debate on salvation by grace alone, and the condemnation of Pelagianism. The evolution of Prosper of Aquitaine's theology and the relationship between grace alone and universal grace are also discussed.

This is the third of my talks on the five solas of the Reformation. In this talk, I discuss my transition from the Reformed to the Lutheran church and some differences between these two branches of the Protestant Reformation.

The podcast discusses challenges to Sola Scriptura and ecclesiastical authority, exploring the criticisms and contrasting viewpoints on tradition and scripture interpretation. It delves into historical contexts, like the early church and theological disputes, and examines the division of authority between scripture and tradition before the Reformation. Additionally, it explores the absence of scriptural and traditional support for same-sex marriage and the impact on division and unity in Protestantism and Roman Catholicism.