Just and Sinner Podcast

Delving into theological concepts and historical contexts, discussing the misuse of ecclesiastical power, exploring the interconnections between church and politics, and emphasizing the importance of respecting boundaries and roles in various callings.

A discussion of classical Christian theism, defending the scholastic method, exploring key theologians like Girohard and Thomas, supporting Justin Center and the Lutheran Church, delving into divine simplicity, examining dualism in Christian theology, and exploring impassibility and divine communication.

This podcast explores the nuanced view of monasticism in the Lutheran Church, debunking misconceptions and discussing the problems faced in the late medieval period. It delves into the Luther Reformers' efforts to democratize monastic spirituality, the false pretenses and misguided beliefs behind joining monastic orders, the issue of corruption in monastic vows, the connection between monastic life and justification, the discretion of Roman pontiffs in dispensing with vows, and the misunderstanding of salvation in monasticism.

This continuation of the Augsburg Confession series addresses the practice of private confession, penance, and absolution.

The speaker discusses trends among young people and the relevance of the Lutheran Reformation in addressing contemporary cultural challenges. They explore the rise and fall of the emergent church and new Calvinism movements. The growing attraction of male students towards Eastern Orthodoxy and traditionalist Roman Catholicism is examined. Discerning truth in the church, the importance of regular communion and ritual, and reflections on attending a Lutheran church as a former reformed individual are also discussed.

Learn about Friedrich Julius Stahl, a significant figure in Lutheran political philosophy. Explore the political landscape of 19th century Germany and the rise of Prussia. Discover the struggles and divisions within the Protestant church and the impact of national character on law. Understand the influences and historical context of Friedrich Julius Stahl's ideas.

This program defends Lutheranism against the claim that the Enlightenment and modernity were solely the cause of secularization. It explores how Roman Catholicism influenced the Enlightenment and challenges the idea that the Reformation caused modernity and secularization. It discusses the Jesuits' use of skepticism and departure from classical proofs, analyzes Descartes' view of the knowledge of God, explores Sharon's evangelism strategy and views on faith and conduct, examines the influence of Sharon on ethics and secularism, and discusses the significant role of Jesuits in shaping Enlightenment thought.

This podcast explores the concept of transcendence and its origins, delves into different approaches to truth, discusses the role of mathematics in defining the transcendentals, and examines philosophical questions surrounding truth, goodness, and beauty. It emphasizes the importance of restraint and self-control, explores different perspectives on the objectivity of beauty, and discusses the significance of coherence, balance, and unity in storytelling and beauty.

This podcast explores the distinctives of Lutheran theology including the doctrine of justification, the concept of alien righteousness, the distinctions between law and gospel, the requirements and benefits of baptism, the significance of the Lord's Supper, and understanding saving grace.

Dr. Jordan Cooper explores the need to reevaluate traditional theological anthropological models and presents an alternative approach rooted in Lutheran Orthodoxy. The chapter discusses a contemporary theological anthropology rooted in scholastic realism as adopted by the Lutheran Orthodox writers of the 17th century. The author incorporates insights from Revere Franklin Widener's writings, explores the foundations of theological anthropology, and highlights the need for further development in the modern academy. Weidner's nuanced tricotomist view on the distinction between body, soul, and spirit, and their connection to God. Challenges faced by Lutheran Orthodoxy in understanding the relationship between the Amago Dei and fallen humanity. Difficulties faced by theological anthropology in the modern world, including materialism, existentialism, and post-structuralism/post-Marxism.