In this episode of the London Lyceum, Jordan talks with Caleb Morrell about his new book on the history and significance of Capitol Hill Baptist Church. They explore themes of ordinary faithfulness, the role of confessionalism in Baptist history, and the church's engagement with political issues over the years. Caleb shares about the importance of ecclesiology and the impact of pastoral internships on training future leaders. The conversation highlights the church's journey through challenges and growth, underscoring the faithfulness of ordinary Christians in shaping its story.Resources:1) A Light on the Hill: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation's Capital Influenced Evangelicalism Chapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast01:25 Exploring the History of Capitol Hill Baptist Church03:10 The Journey of Research and Writing07:31 The Theme of Ordinary Faithfulness09:34 Baptists and Confessionalism15:36 The Church's Political Engagement20:55 Historical Context of Division and Unity22:18 Navigating Church Unity and Civil Rights25:08 The Role of Membership in Church Dynamics26:19 Baptist Distinctives and Ecclesiology31:32 Baptism Practices and Historical Context35:48 Impact of Pastoral Internships on Church Growth39:32 Revitalization of CHBC and God's ProvidenceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan, Hunter, and Jesse talk with Brandon Smith about his book 'Taught by God.' The discussion covers the history of biblical interpretation, the relationship between early church hermeneutics and modern approaches, the distinctions between historical critical and historical grammatical methods, the concept of dual authorship, the nuances of literal interpretation in scripture, and more!Resources:1) Taught by God, Brandon Smith2) The Center for Baptist RenewalChapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast01:27 Introducing Dr. Brandon Smith and His Work03:51 The History of Biblical Interpretation06:37 Hermeneutics: Early Church vs. Modern Approaches11:35 Historical Critical vs. Historical Grammatical Methods15:02 Unity vs. Uniformity in Church History19:27 Understanding Literal Interpretation in Scripture24:37 Dual Authorship in Biblical Exegesis27:48 Wrestling with Historical Methods30:01 The Role of Virtue in Interpretation32:54 Transformative Nature of Scripture35:10 Preaching and Interpretation Challenges39:56 Creativity in Biblical Preaching43:04 Unique Contributions to HermeneuticsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Simon Kennedy about his new book Against Worldview which challenges the traditional understanding of worldview in Christian contexts. They discuss the historical roots of worldview thinking and the potential pitfalls of misapplying these concepts in educational settings, the evolution of the Christian worldview in response to secular philosophies, the traditional deductive approach to education, and more.Resources:1) Against Worldview: Reimagining Christian Formation as Growth in Wisdom, Simon KennedyChapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast01:20 Meet Dr. Simon Kennedy and His Book04:19 Understanding Worldview: Definitions and Critiques09:12 The Complexity of Christian Worldviews12:16 The Dangers of Misapplying Worldview in Education17:14 Navigating Secular Knowledge as Christians20:50 Historical Context of Worldview Thinking23:44 The Evolution of Christian Worldview27:16 Combat Concepts in Worldview Discourse29:55 Inductive vs. Deductive Approaches in Education35:23 Critical Realism and Learning Processes38:00 Target Audience for Educational Reform39:36 Future Directions in Educational PhilosophySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Jordan talks with Michael Gorman about his work on Thomistic metaphysics, exploring its relevance to theology, the definition of substance, the concept of change, reconciling God's immutability with the incarnation, the nature of parts, the relationship between body and soul, the simplicity of God, the distinctions between realism and nominalism, and more!Resources:1) Thomistic Metaphysics, Michael GormanChapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast01:12 Exploring Thomistic Metaphysics04:33 Understanding Metaphysics and Its Relevance to Theology06:18 Defining Substance in Metaphysics08:17 The Debate on Substance in Modern Science11:23 The Nature of Thomism14:36 The Concept of Change in Metaphysics16:58 God's Immutability and the Incarnation20:44 Understanding Change in Theological Contexts24:06 Divine Immutability and Creation25:12 Understanding Parts in Metaphysics27:25 Body and Soul: A Metaphysical Perspective30:18 The Simplicity of God31:41 Realism vs. Nominalism in Metaphysics37:31 The Analogy of Being43:00 God's Relation to the WorldSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hunter and Leland talk with Dr. Michael Svigel about his latest book on 2nd century eschatology.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Joseph talk with Gerald McKenny about theological ethics and moral theology. How is it distinct from other theological disciplines? How is it different from moral philosophy? Is it just another name for ethics? Why have Protestants not focused on moral theology to the extant of Roman Catholics? What are the main facets of Karl Barth's theological ethics? And more!Resources:1) The Analogy of Grace: Karl Barth's Moral Theology, Gerald McKenny 2) Biotechnology, Human Nature, and Christian Ethics, Gerald McKenny 3) Karl Barth's Moral Thought, Gerald McKenny Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Jordan talks with Ty Kieser about Christological agency and the nature of divine action especially as its found in John Owen's work. They explore the proper task of theology, the complexities of agency in Christology, and how Owen's insights can guide contemporary theological discussions. They also cover various aspects of Reformed Christology, including the concept of instrumentality, the implications of Spirit Christology, the theological influences on John Owen, the challenges of addressing Nestorianism, the distinctions between Eastern and Western theological traditions, and provide practical advice for aspiring educators in the field.1) Theandric and Triune: John Owen and Christological Agency, Ty KieserChapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast02:06 Exploring Theandric and Triune: John Owen's Influence05:56 The Proper Task of Theology10:11 Understanding Agency in Christology17:58 Navigating the Complexities of Divine Agency25:10 Exploring Instrumentality in Reformed Christology28:30 Spirit Christology: A New Perspective32:10 John Owen's Theological Influences33:49 Addressing Nestorianism in Reformed Thought35:54 East vs. West: Theological Distinctions37:56 Advice for Aspiring Theological Educators41:46 Balancing Teaching and Family Life43:25 Upcoming Projects and CollaborationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode Jordan talks with Kyle Strobel about the theological and psychological insights of Jonathan Edwards, particularly focusing on the distinctions between infused and acquired virtues. They explore Edwards' unique contributions to moral theology and the implications for contemporary Protestant thought, emphasizing the importance of understanding virtue in the context of spiritual formation and the role of divine grace.Resources:1) Jonathan Edwards: An Introduction to His Thought, Kyle Strobel and Oliver Crisp2) Gratitude to God: Jonathan Edwards and the Opening of the Self, Kyle Strobel3) Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues, Angela Knobel4) Kylestrobel.substack.comChapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast00:54 Exploring Jonathan Edwards and His Influence06:05 Understanding Edwards' Psychological Framework11:02 The Distinction Between Infused and Acquired Virtues19:47 Theological Implications of Virtue in Protestantism25:32 The Nature of Regeneration and Infused Virtues32:24 The Distinction Between Infused and Acquired Virtues38:51 Understanding Infusion Through Biblical Context41:21 Resources for Understanding Infused Virtues45:20 Edwards and the Question of PanentheismSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jake and Jesse chat with David Lytle about the life and theology of Dan Taylor.Resources:1) Dan Taylor’s Theology of Grace: An Eighteenth-Century Arminian Baptist PerspectiveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Tom Nettles and Jake Stone about the past and future of Baptist history and theology. They cover topics like how Tom and Jake were first drawn to Baptist studies, what the state of Baptist studies was like then, how we've progressed and regressed since, areas Baptists should seek to recover in the future, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy