The London Lyceum

Jake and Jesse returnSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Cody talk with Dru Johnson about his latest book on Darwin and Scripture. They cover topics like: What does Darwin have to do with Scripture? Why would anyone be uncomfortable with the idea that the biblical authors make our world existentially, ethically, and physically coherent in a way that can be harmonized with science? You claim that the biblical literature presents a coherent and sustained intellectual world for us to enter. In what ways does this open new possibilities and close them to our philosophical and theological imaginations? How would you respond to someone claiming your arguments vis-a-vis natural selection are anachronistic? And more!Resources:1) What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture?, Dru JohnsonSupport 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 Han-Luen about Augustine and the will. They cover topics like: What is the will? Did Augustine invent our concept of the will? Why has Augustine's thought on the will been such a difficult topic? How much does his own maturation and development make it more difficult? Does Augustine's doctrine of providence fit with his view of free will? How do later thinkers, particularly Thomas and the Reformers, modify/adapt Augustine's approach to the will? How does baptism affect the will in Augustine’s thought? What implications does that have for those who reject his views on baptism? How much does Augustine's anthropology more generally influence his concept of the will? Is he a platonic dualist? Does that impact his thought? And more!Resources:1) Augustine on the Will: A Theological Account, Han-Luen Kantzer Komline2) The Myth of Pelagianism, Ali Bonner3) Augustine on the Nature of Virtue and Sin, Katherine Chambers4) The Byzantine Christ: Person, Nature, and Will in the Christology of Saint Maximus the Confessor, Demetrios BathrellosSupport 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 Jesse Couenhoven about moral agency among children. They cover topics such as: What is moral theory and moral agency? Why do we have a tendency to exaggerate the agency of children, disabled persons, etc.? Why have studies in the past been systematically biased? Should we be cynical about studies like these? Why has the approach to putting the "age of reason" at 12 (or otherwise) come under empirical critique? Why is childhood theologically important? Are children responsible? Are they capable of virtue or vice? And more!Resources:1) Stricken by Sin, Cured by Christ: Agency, Necessity, and Culpability in Augustinian Theology, Jesse Couenhoven2) Predestination: A Guide for the Perplexed, Jesse CouenhovenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andreas Beck, a theologian and academic dean at the Evangelical Theological Faculty in Leuven, dives into the life and thoughts of Gisbertus Voetius, highlighting his influence on Reformed theology. They discuss Voetius's connections to medieval philosophers like Aquinas and Scotus and his views on freedom and contingency. Beck also shares his academic journey from music to theology and examines Voetius's pastoral impact and debates in 17th-century academia, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of Reformed thought.

Jordan talks with Chris Chun about Jonathan Edwards and his relationship to and with Baptists. They cover topics like: Is Edwards a proto-baptist? Why did he ignore the topic of paedobaptism in his writings? How does his belief in baptism compare to his contemporary congregationalist ministers or to separate baptists like Backus? How did Baptists interact with Edwards? And more!Resources:1) The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards in the Theology of Andrew Fuller, Chris ChunSupport 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 discuss the life, ministry, and work of Thomas Monck.Support 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 Ryan Currie about theological aesthetics. They cover topics like: What is theological aesthetics? How does culture and art relate? What does it mean to have a theological aesthetic based on the theology of the cross? Why is beauty related to glory? 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

Ross Inman, an author focused on Christian Philosophy, shares insights from his new book on integrating philosophy into everyday life. He discusses how philosophy fosters a sense of wonder and personal growth, contrasting modern beliefs with ancient traditions like Epicureanism. Inman critiques the pitfalls of measuring ministry success with mere metrics, emphasizing deeper spiritual fulfillment instead. He also reflects on the creative writing process and the importance of a contemplative approach in both ministry and personal development.

Jordan talks with Chad Kim about his new book on Augustine. They cover topics like: Why was humility such an important virtue for Augustine? What kinds of people attended services in North Africa in the time of Augustine? What made Augustine an effective preacher? How does preaching work as a kind of sacrament for Augustine? How can a sermon be what Augustine would call a spiritual exercise? And more!Resources:1) The Way of Humility: St. Augustine's Theology of Preaching, Chad Kim2) Confessions, Augustine3) Exposition of the Psalms, Augustine4) Retrieving Augustine's Doctrine of Creation, Gavin OrtlundSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy