

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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Aug 28, 2024 • 44min
Remarriage in Early Christianity with Andrew Das
Jordan talks with Andrew Das about his latest book on remarriage. They cover topics like: Was remarriage ever permitted in the early church? What has been the consensus view on this over the last several decades? Are the circumstances of divorce relevant to a case of remarriage? What sort of background material might be relevant to understanding what Jesus means? How much weight should we give to background information? What does Paul mean in his own commentary on divorce and remarriage? Is the “husband of one wife” qualification about divorce and remarriage? And more!Resources:1) Remarriage in Early Christianity, Andrew Das2) https://andrewdas.net/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 21, 2024 • 52min
Aristotelianism in Early Modern Protestantism with Manfred Svensson
Jordan and Matt talk with Manfred about his latest book on the reception of Aristotle, especially his ethics and politics in Protestantism. They cover topics like why do some truly think the Aristotelian tradition is forgotten or defeated in Protestant thought? What is the difference between Protestant scholasticism and Protestant Aristotelianism? How did the Protestant reception of Aristotle’s metaphysics differ if at all from the catholic reception? How might we today return to an Aristotelian supraconfessional tradition? Resources:1) The Aristotelian Tradition in Early Modern Protestantism, Manfred Svensson2) Aquinas Among the Protestants, Edited by Svensson and VanDrunenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 4min
Reflecting on Five Years
Hunter talks with Brandon, Jordan, Jake, Morgan, and Garrett about the work of the London Lyceum over the last five years. They recall the early days and share some about what is to come.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 14, 2024 • 24min
Live Q&A The Future of The London Lyceum - Kiffin's Keep Ep. 55
Jordan answers questions in a live Q&A ranging from the future of the London Lyceum to what he's learned over the last five years 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

Aug 7, 2024 • 45min
The Moral Status of Robots with Tobias Flattery
Jordan talks with Tobias Flattery about a range of technological ethics issues especially relating to robots and moral status. They cover topics like: What is the field of technology ethics? Why is it important? How advanced are robots becoming? Why does being sentient provide something with moral status? Why think that robots should have moral status? Especially if they never are or can become sentient? What is the Kantian argument for indirect animal rights? And more!Resources:1) Tobias's website2) This is Technology Ethics, Sven NyholmSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2024 • 56min
Reformed Covenant Theology with Harrison Perkins
Jordan talks with Harrison Perkins about his new book on covenant theology. They cover topics like: Why focus on categories instead of narrative? What is the covenant of works? Is the Mosaic an administration of the covenant of works? What is the covenant of redemption? Does this cause problems for traditional Trinitarian theology? How do you differ from those like John Murray and Meredith Kline? Does covenant theology really codify the way the church has always read the Bible? And more!Resources:1) Reformed Covenant Theology, Harrison PerkinsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 24, 2024 • 49min
Justice, Goodness, and the Final Judgment with Tom Schreiner
Jordan talks with Tom Schreiner about his latest work on the final judgment. They cover topics like: Why does sin deserve God's judgment? What are the three themes of judgment in the Gospels and Acts and how do they differ/relate? Why do you think judgment requires eternal conscious punishment? What does the term "hell" mean? Why is judgment only just if it is retributive? Why couldn't God simply forgive everyone? And more!Resources:1) The Justice and Goodness of God: A Biblical Case for the Final Judgment, Tom Schreiner2) The Devil's Redemption: A New History and Interpretation of Christian Universalism, Michael McClymondSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 17, 2024 • 44min
Religion and Republic with Miles Smith
Jordan and Leland talk with Miles Smith about his new book Religion and Republic. They cover all sorts of topics like: What should we think of establishment religion? When a pre civil war American said that America was a “Christian nation”, what did they mean? How is this different than the way we use the term today? How can a government be disestablished but still protect and perpetuate institutional Christianity? How could American Christians think the Christian faith has positive effects on civil society without rejecting religious liberty? And more!Resources:1) Religion and Republic, Miles SmithSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 10, 2024 • 50min
The Doctrine of Scripture with Brad East
Jordan talks with Brad East about the doctrine of Scripture. They cover topics like: What is Scripture's relationship to the church? If Scripture is authoritative how is the authority exercised and by whom? Is there one standard account for this everyone should agree with? What is the sufficiency of Scripture? And more.Resources:1) The Doctrine of Scripture, Brad East2) The Church's Book: Theology of Scripture in Ecclesial Context, Brad East3) What Makes Critical Theory Christian? Brad EastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 3, 2024 • 54min
The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery with Sean McGever
Jordan talks with Sean McGever about his new book on slavery in Edwards, Whitefield, and Wesley. They cover topics like: Why should we still care about slavery? What theological influences of Whitfield and Edwards led them to their view of slavery? What are some similarities and differences between Edwards, Whitfield and Wesley regarding how they viewed the institution of slavery? And more!Resources:1) Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield, Sean McGeverSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy