The London Lyceum

Jordan talks with Matthew Baines about Gisbertus Voetius and participation. They cover all sorts of topics like: Who is Voetius? Why is he important? How does he relate to Thomism and Scotism? How "eclectic" really is the Reformed tradition? Is theology practical or contemplative? What does it mean for theology to be mystical? What does it mean that Voetius's doctrine of God reflects the neoplatonic belief that being is dynamic? What is the metaphysics of exodus and what are the various senses of participation? Does union with Christ entail deification or theosis? Does Voetius allow for ontological participation? What does this look like? What is Voetius's view of the beatific vision? How is the Franciscan view different? And more!Resources:1) Mattew Baines' Website2) Intellectual Traditions at the Medieval University, Russell Friedman3) Ramism and the Reformation of Method: The Franciscan Legacy in Early Modernity, Simon Burton4) Trinitarian Theology in Medieval and Reformation Thought, John T. Slotemaker5) Treatise on the First Principle, Tom WardSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Philip talk with Professor Alison McQueen about Thomas Hobbes and his engagement with Scripture. They cover topics like who is Hobbes, what is the argument of Leviathan, the importance of biblical literacy for the study of Hobbes, the theological background of some of these old debates, and more.Resources:1) Alison McQueen's website2) Political Realism in Apocalyptic Times, Alison McQueenSupport 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 Zach Manis about his latest work on the problem of hell. They cover topics like What is the problem of hell? Which aspect of the problem do you think is most acute? What are some "bad" ways to avoid the problem of hell? What is the divine presence model? How do you deal with passages like 2 Thess. 1:9 and Luke 16:19-31, since those seem to suggest separation from God, and even in spatial terms in the Luke passage? And more!Resources:1) Thinking Through the Problem of Hell, Zach Manis2) Sinners in the Presence of a Loving God: An Essay on the Problem of Hell, Zach ManisSupport 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 Robert Kolb about Martin Luther and his view of reality. They cover all sorts of topics in this wide ranging interview like what does Luther actually think of reality, does he reject the third use of the law?, what is his relationship to Ockham versus Aquinas, how close is he to Catholicism, what purpose does the light of nature serve for Luther, and what can we learn from Luther's polemics? And more!Resources:1) Face to Face: Martin Luther's View of Reality, Robert KolbSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Caleb talk with John Tweeddale about Owen and his work on Hebrews. They cover topics like: Can we understand Owen's biography or theology apart from his work on Hebrews? How does Owen understand the Abrahamic Covenant? How does Owen think of the Mosaic Covenant? Is it a covenant of works or grace or something else? Why should the pastor invest time and resources into Owen over others? And more!Resources:1) John Owen and Hebrews, John Tweeddale2) T&T Clark Handbook of John Owen, Edited by Crawford Gribben and John Tweeddale3) God to Us: Covenant Theology in Scripture, Stephen Myers4) The Fulfillment of the Promises of God, Richard BelcherSupport 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 Eric Smith about the life and legacy of E. Y. Mullins. They cover topics like: Who was Mullins? Did Mullins think he was rejecting Boyce's calvinism or saving it? Was he a liberal or just a centrist ecumenical? What was his view of inspiration? Who influenced him the most? Is he influenced by those like Schleiermacher? Was his doctrine of soul competency as articulated good or bad?Resources:1) Baptist 21 Podcast with Eric2) John Leland, Eric Smith3) Sixty years with the Bible, William Newton ClarkeSupport 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 Stephen Presley about his new book on cultural sanctification. They cover topics like: Can Christianity coexist with paganism? Can there be peace? How similar are we to ancient Rome? Do we really have a problem? What caused it? 21. What are the various options that Christians have to respond? Retreat? Fight? Something between? How does cultural sanctification differ from isolation and confrontation? How much should we care about our public witness? How much do institutions matter for promoting Christian ideas in our culture now?Resources1) Cultural Sanctification, Stephen Presley2) Pagans and Christians in the City, Steven SmithSupport 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 Jamey Gorman and Richard Hughes about their book on the Churches of Christ. They cover topics like what is the church of Christ? What are its distinctive characteristics? What are the origins of the churches of Christ? Why did many oppose dispensationalism and how did the rise of Christian America influence them? Why is there such an opposition to missions societies from some? How did the Churches of Christ become comfortable with institutions that transcend the local congregation? What battles occurred over institutions? And more!Resources:1) Reviving the Ancient Faith, Richard Hughes and Jamey Gorman2) In the Great Stream, C. Leonard Allen3) Poured Out, C. Leonard AllenSupport 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 Sawyer Moranville, Executive Director of Lingua Deo Gloria, about the biblical languages. They cover topics like how to best learn them, if they are necessary to know, whether all Christians can learn them, how language works and translation philosophies, and more!Resources:1) Lingua Deo Gloria2) A Child's Koine Greek Book3) Jonah: A Visual ReaderSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Garrett talk with Tim Cooper about the life and thought of Richard Baxter. They cover topics like his relationship with John Owen, what he thought of justification, his advice for dealing with grief and suffering, his view of pastoral ministry, and more!Resources:1) John Owen, Richard Baxter and the Formation of Nonconformity, Tim Cooper2) The Reformed Pastor: Updated and Abridged, Tim Cooper3) The Saints' Everlasting Rest: Updated and Abridged, Tim Cooper4) When Christians Disagree: Lessons from the Fractured Relationship of John Owen and Richard Baxter, Tim CooperSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy