

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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Mar 18, 2020 • 43min
Andrew Fuller Revisited with Jake Stone
Jordan and Brandon talk with Jake Stone about Andrew Fuller. We previously published an episode on Andrew Fuller with Nathan Finn and Jake took exception to his portrayal. We primarily focus on his disagreements regarding the atonement and if Fuller was a biblicist.Resources:1) Offering Christ to the World, Peter Morden2) By His Grace and For His Glory, Tom NettlesThis episode is sponsored by H&E Publishing—A Reformed, Evangelical, and Canadian publishing house seeking to spread the steadfast love and faithfulness of Christ through the publication of Church History, Biblical spirituality, Christian living, and theology.To see their full list of titles, visit: www.hesedandemet.comSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 11, 2020 • 54min
The Philosophy of Gender with Tomas Bogardus
Jordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Tomas Bogardus about the Philosophy of Gender. What does gender mean? What does sexuality mean? Why is there a distinction between the two? Is it a fair distinction? What should we do with vague areas like intersex examples? Are there any confessional opinions on this matter?Resources:1) Evaluating Arguments for the Sex/Gender Distinction, Tomas Bogardus2) Are Women Adult Human Females?, Alex Byrne3) Gender and race: (What) are they? (what) do we want them to be?, Haslanger, S., Noûs, 34(1), 31–55.4) Politically significant terms and philosophy of language: Methodological issues, J. Saul, In A. Superson & S. Crasnow (Eds.), Analytic feminist contributions to traditional philosophy. Oxford University Press.5) Why be nonbinary?, Dembroff, R. Aeon6) Trans women and the meaning of ‘woman’. Bettcher, T. M. In A. Soble, N. Power, & R. Halwani (Eds.), Philosophy of sex: Contemporary readings (6th ed., pp. 233–250). Rowan & Littlefield.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

Mar 4, 2020 • 48min
Divine Simplicity with R.T. Mullins
Jordan and Brandon talk with Dr. R.T. Mullins about divine simplicity. What is it? Why would anyone affirm it? Why would someone reject it?Check out Ryan's website at: https://www.rtmullins.com/Resources:1) Something Much Too Radical To Believe: Towards a Refutation of Divine Simplicity, R.T. Mullins2) Perfect Being Theology, Katherin Rogers3) On a Complex Theory of a Simple God, Christopher HughesSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 28, 2020 • 13min
February Reviews and Resources
Jordan and Brandon offer their reviews and recommended resources for the month of February.Resources mentioned:1) Reenchanting Humanity, Owen Strachan2) God in Himself, Steven Duby3) The Divine Attributes, T.J. Mawson4) Analytic Ecclesiology, Joshua Cockayne5) Modern Theology 35.3 on Divine Simplicity6) One Assembly, Jonathan Leeman7) Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, Aimee ByrdSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 26, 2020 • 43min
God and Time with R.T. Mullins
Jordan and Brandon talk with R. T. Mullins about God and time. What is time? What is God's relationship to time? Why would anyone want a timeless God? Why would anyone reject a timeless God?Resources:1) The End of the Timeless God, R.T. Mullins2) Eternal God, Paul Helm3) Perfect Being Theology, Katherin Rogers4) Time and Eternity, William Lane Craig5) God, Time, and Knowledge, William Hasker6) God and Time, Natalja DengSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 19, 2020 • 24min
A Short Primer on Biblicism
Jordan and Brandon introduce the topic of "biblicism." What is it? Why is it a problem? What are some examples? How can we avoid it?Resources:1) The Bible Made Impossible, Christian Smith2) The Word of God for the People of God, J. Todd Billings3) Evangelicals and Nicene Faith, Edited by Timothy GeorgeSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 12, 2020 • 40min
The Doctrine of the Descent with Matt Emerson
Jordan and Brandon chat with Dr. Matt Emerson about the doctrine of the descent of Christ. What is this doctrine? Why should anyone believe it? What are the practical benefits of believing it?Resources:1) He Descended to the Dead, Matt Emerson2) The Battle for the Keys, Justin BassSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 5, 2020 • 35min
Confessionalism in the Home with Nate Steele
Jordan and Brandon talk with Nate Steele about confessionalism in the home. How does he use confessions to disciple his family? How have confessions impacted his local church experience?Resources:1) The Mortification of Sin, John Owen2) God's Names, Sally Michael3) Christian Dogmatics, ed. Scott Swain and Michael AllenSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 29, 2020 • 50min
Great Tradition Interpretation and Metaphysics with Craig Carter
Jordan and Brandon, after critiquing Craig Carter's book Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition have the opportunity to interview Dr. Carter on his book and his rationale for labeling his metaphysics "Christian Platonism."Resources:1) Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition, Craig Carter2) From Plato to Platonism, Lloyd GersonSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 22, 2020 • 43min
Augustine with Benjamin Quinn
Jordan and Brandon talk with Benjamin Quinn about Augustine's life and thought. Who was he? Why does he matter? What did he think? Where should we start if we are interested in learning more about him?Resources:1) Benjamin Quinn, Augustine’s Wise Preaching of the Psalms, STR 2/1 (Summer 2011) 53-702) On the Road with Saint Augustine, James K.A. Smith3) Confessions, Augustine4) City of God, Augustine5) On Christian Teaching, Augustine6) Augustine of Hippo: A Biography, Peter Brown7) Handbook on Faith, Hope, and Love, AugustineSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy