

The London Lyceum
Jordan Steffaniak and Brandon Ayscue
The London Lyceum seeks to encourage serious thinking for a serious church by creating an intellectual culture of charity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Find out more about us at our website: www.thelondonlyceum.com
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Sep 15, 2021 • 55min
Divine Immensity and Omnipresence with Ross Inman
Jordan and Brandon talk with Ross Inman about the doctrine of divine immensity and omnipresence. They cover topics like what are these attributes, how do they fit in ways we have categorized the attributes in the past, what does it mean for God to be present everywhere, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Find out more about Ross at his website.Resources:1) The T&T Clark Handbook to Analytic Theology2) Divine Conspiracy, Dallas WillardSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 8, 2021 • 46min
John Gill on Catholicity and the Covenant of Redemption with David Rathel
Jordan and Brandon talk with David Rathel about all things John Gill. They cover topics like what Gill thought about catholicity, how he sought to promote it, what Gill thought about the covenant of redemption, why Gill was so influential among Baptists, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) “A Case Study in Baptist Catholicity: The Scriptures and the Tradition in the Theology of John Gill.” Baptist Quarterly 49, no. 3 (2018): 108–116. 2) “John Gill and the History of Redemption as Mere Shadow: Exploring Gill’s Doctrine of the Covenant of Redemption.” Journal of Reformed Theology 11, no. 4 (2017): 377–400.Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 6, 2021 • 46min
The Hanover House - Creeds and Hymns with Tony Costa
Jordan and Brandon are joined by Jake and Cody as they talk with Tony Costa about creeds and hymns. They cover topics like what are creeds, how does the Old and New Testament speak to creeds, do they also have creeds, how should the church go about utilizing creeds, is there an organic relationship between creeds and hymns, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Early Christian Creeds and Hymns, Tony CostaSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 1, 2021 • 51min
Low Church Liturgy with Matt Emerson and Luke Stamps
Jordan and Brandon talk with Luke Stamps and Matt Emerson about liturgy in low church life--especially baptist life. They cover topics like what is liturgy, how did low church liturgy come to be, if it is possible to remain Baptist and appreciate a high church liturgy, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Find out more about the work of Luke and Matt at the Center for Baptist Renewal.1) Baptists and the Christian Tradition, Edited by Luke Stamps and Matt Emerson2) Orthodox Radicals, Matthew Bingham3) The London Lyceum Episode with Matthew BinghamSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 25, 2021 • 54min
Christian Platonism with Alexander Hampton and John Peter Kenney
Jordan and Brandon talk with Alexander Hampton and John Peter Kenney about Christian Platonism. They cover topics like what is Platonism and what is Christian Platonism, how much of an impact did Platonism have on Christianity, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Christian Platonism: A History, Edited by Alexandar Hampton and John Peter Kenney2) Participation in God, Andrew Davison3) The Routledge Handbook of Early Christian Philosophy, Edited by Mark Edwards4) Contemplation and Classical Christianity, John Peter Kenney5) On God, The Soul, Evil and the Rise of Christianity, John Peter KenneySupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 18, 2021 • 54min
Susie Spurgeon with Ray Rhodes
Jordan and Brandon talk with E. Ray Rhodes about his research and writing on Susie Spurgeon. They cover topics like who was Susie Spurgeon, how influential was she on her family, how did she see the role of the pastors wife, how did she serve the church, what was her role with the book fund and poor ministries, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Find out more about Ray's work at his website.Resources:1) Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susie Spurgeon, E Ray Rhodes2) Susannah Spurgeon: Free Grace and Dying Love3) Spurgeon: A Biography, Arnold DallimoreSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 2min
The Accountable Animal with Brendan Case
Jordan and Brandon are joined by Brendan Case to discuss his recent book the Accountable Animal. They cover topics like what accountability means, what it requires, how it relates to justice, the problem of postmortem accountability, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.1) The Accountable Animal, Brendan CaseSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 4, 2021 • 50min
The Logic of the Body with Matthew LaPine
Jordan and Brandon are joined by Matthew LaPine to discuss his book, the Logic of the Body. They consider topics like what is theological psychology, what Calvin and Aquinas thought about psychology, how we should think about our emotions, how therapy and embodiment should be understood, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) What Can Miserable Christians Sing?, Carl Trueman2) The Logic of Desire: Aquinas on Emotion, Nicholas Lombardo3) Finding Quiet, JP Moreland4) The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog, Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz5) The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk6) Anxious, Joseph LeDoux7) God and Soul Care, Eric JohnsonSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 2, 2021 • 1h 12min
The Hanover House - Honesty with Christian Miller
Jordan is joined by Alex DiPrima, Jake Stone, Cody Floate, and Jason Alligood as they chat with Christian Miller about the virtue of honesty. They cover topics related to the various definitions of honesty, what counts as dishonesty, if white lies count as being dishonest, what sort of social impact honesty and dishonesty have, if plagiarism is dishonest, if sermon plagiarism is dishonest, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Find our more about Christian Miller at his website.Resources:1) Honesty: The Philosophy and Psychology of a Neglected Virtue, Christian Miller2) The Character Gap, Christian MillerSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 28, 2021 • 54min
John Duns Scotus with Thomas Williams
Jordan and Brandon are joined by Thomas Williams to discuss all things in relation to John Duns Scotus. They consider who Scotus is, his takes on voluntarism, univocity, and simplicity, how he fits within the medieval era, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Find all of Thomas's resources on his website.Resources:1) Monologion and Proslogion, Anselm2) Philosophical Writings, John Duns Scotus3) Franciscan Institute PublicationsSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy