The London Lyceum

Jordan talks with Jason Eberl about human persons and bioethics. They cover topics like: What does it mean to say human nature? Is it an abstract object or a concrete flesh and blood person, etc.? What do we mean by identity? What does bioethics have to do with metaphysics? What is hylemorphism? What are the alternative views? Dualism, materialism, etc. where do they falter? When do human persons begin to exist? What are the views on offer? When do human persons cease to exist? What is death? And more!Resources:1) The Nature of Human Persons: Metaphysics and Bioethics, Jason EberlSupport the showSupport 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 Thomas Williams about Anselm. They cover topics like who is Anselm, what is Anselm's account of individuation, what new things did Prof Williams learn while writing his Very Short Introduction on Anselm, and more.Resources:1) Anselm: A Very Short Introduction, Thomas Williams2) The Complete Treatises: with Selected Letters and Prayers and the Meditation on Human Redemption, Translated by Thomas WilliamsSupport the showSupport 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 Jared Oliphint about social ontology, conceputal engineering, and Reformed philosophy. They cover topics like: What is the difference between ontology and metaphysics? What is social ontology? What is conceptual engineering within philosophy of language? What are types and tokens? Why have an ontology of words? What are some dispositions you’ve developed in philosophy that you think theologians should imitate? What are areas of philosophy do you wish theologians would devote themselves to understanding? What about pastors? Why does Reformed theology oftentimes have a dim view of philosophy in our day?Resources:1) Social Ontology, Brian Epstein2) Types and Tokens, Linda Wetzel3) Theosophical Literacy, Jared OliphintSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Richard Cross, a philosopher specializing in Christology and metaphysics in the Seventeenth century, discusses union and communion theories, the nature of accidents and dependence relations, and the views of Reformed theologians. They also explore the relationship between composition and potentiality, various models in Christological discussions, the difference between essay and essence, and the study of 17th-century thinkers.

Jordan talks with Oliver O'Donovan about a range of issues related to moral theology. They cover topics like: What is moral theology? Has it fallen on hard times? Why might you suggest American evangelicals struggle with the concepts? What are the views on transhumanism and is there a distinctively Christian vision? What are your thoughts on genetic therapy/enhancement? What should we think about medical advancements like surrogacy and synthetic gametes & embryos? Are these ethical? Why was politics separated from theology? Should we seek to repair this divide? Is it moral to legislate morality? Does it end up corrupting morality and even theology itself if we seek to do so? How does political discourse that begins with the kingdom of God illumine topics of theology? And more!Resources:1) Begotten or Made?, Oliver O'Donovan2) The Desire of the Nations: Rediscovering the Roots of Political Theology, Oliver O'Donovan3) Resurrection and Moral Order: An Outline for Evangelical Ethics, Oliver O'DonovanSupport the showSupport 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 Thomas Dixon about passions and emotions. They cover topics like: What is passion, emotion, appetite, and affection? What is the history behind the changing landscape on these terms during the nineteenth century? What did Augustine and Aquinas think about them? How were they similar? How did they differ? How was "emotion" created as a category? What would those like Augustine and Aquinas think had they been alive? What is the value of the category emotion? Would it be better to go back to an older way of thinking about it? And much more!Resources:1) From Passions to Emotions, Thomas Dixon2) The History of Emotions, Thomas Dixon3) The Passions: Emotions and the Meaning of Life, Robert Solomon4) The Enticing Sin of Empathy, Joe Rigney5) Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain, Antonio Damasio6) The Emotions Lab7) Losing Our Minds: The Challenge of Defining Mental Illness, Lucy Foulkes8) Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions, Jean-Paul Sartre9) Emotion: The History of a Keyword in CrisisSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Hunter talk with Tom Ward about Scotus. They cover topics like: What first drew you to Scotus? Why have you found him worthy of so much of your time? Who was Scotus? Why isn't he as admired as he should be? What does Scotus mean by univocity? Why should Scotus's approach not be controversial? Should we be skeptical of Scotus? And more!Resources:1) Ordered by Love, Tom WardSupport the showSupport 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 Harrison Perkins about catholicity and the covenant of works. They cover topics like: Who was James Ussher and why should we care about him? What is the covenant of works? How did Ussher think about it? How did others? Was his understanding "novel"? What do intellectualism and voluntarism have to do with the covenant of works? Why should pastors take the time to read about and from those like Ussher? What about the covenant of works? And more!Resources:1) Catholicity and the Covenant of Works: James Ussher and the Reformed Tradition, Harrison PerkinsSupport the showSupport 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 Brandon Smith about the Trinity in revelation. They cover topics like: Should we work in an ecumenical mode to do theology? Should we include conversation partners from those outside our tradition? How should we do theology with the Trinity? What is a trinitarian reading? Does this place a foreign straightjacket on our exegesis? And more!Listen to Brandon on Church Grammar here.Resources:1) The Trinity in the Book of Revelation, Brandon Smith2) The Trinity, Scott Swain3) Delighting in the Trinity, Michael Reeves4) The Same God Who Works All Things, Adonis Vidu5) The Trinity, Thomas Joseph White6) The Deep Things of God, Fred Sanders7) On God and Christ, Gregory of NazianzusSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Jordan and Brandon talk with Geoff Chang about Spurgeon as Pastor. They cover topics like what was Spurgeon's theology of preaching? What was Spurgeon's theology of the sacraments? What did he think about open/closed/close communion? What about open membership? Was the supper a memorial or something spiritual? What did Spurgeon think about elders and deacons? How did they function? How many? What about women deacons? What would Spurgeon's vision of pastoral training and church planting look like in today's environment? And more!Resources:1) Spurgeon the Pastor, Geoff ChangSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy