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Jordan and Hunter talk with Tom Schreiner about the millennium and Revelation 20. They cover topics like:  What do we mean when we speak of the millennium? What are the various views on Revelation 20? What are the common pitfalls when interpreting books like Revelation? How should the rest of the canon function in developing a sound interpretation of Revelation 20? Do any OT prophetic texts foreshadow Revelation 20 and not just Revelation 21-22? Why should pastors think and study about the millenium? What about the average Christian? And more!Resources:1) The Puritan Hope, Iain Murray2) The Bible and the Future, Anthony HoekemaFind our more about the Reformation and Worship Conference and how you can sign up here.Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan discusses the nature of resurrection and whether we need the same body or not.Resources:1) Resurrecting van Inwagen's simulacrum: a defenseFind our more about the Reformation and Worship Conference and how you can sign up here.Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan is joined by Cody Floate and Nathaniel Martin on our monthly episode of the Hanover House as they discuss a range of topics.Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeJake and Jesse discuss Baptist identity and ecclesiology.Support the show

Jordan talks with Jim Spiegel about idealism. They cover topics like: What is idealism and who are some figures in the Christian tradition that have been either idealists or friendly to it? What is Berkeleyan idealism and how does it differ from idealism in general? Why has there been a surge in idealism? In what sense is an immaterialist account consistent with theological doctrines like incarnation and resurrection? Is idealism consistent with the ecumenical creeds or most protestant confessions?Resources:1) jimspiegel.com2) Idealism and Christian Theology3) Idealism and Christian PhilosophySupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan defends the practice of family-centered worship in church gatherings.Resources:1) Let the Children Worship, Jason HelopoulosSupport the show

Jordan and Hunter talk with Tom McCall and Keith Stanglin about Arminius and soteriology. They cover topics like : What is Arminius's position with respect to the infamous 'facientibus quod in se est' statement? Is Arminius a 'syngergist'? (And, of course: What is 'synergism' anyway?) Given Arminius's statements, is he rightly considered a 'Semi-Pelagian'? Should we think of Arminius as Reformed? How similar is his soteriological system to what we think of as Reformed today? Resources:1) Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace, Tom McCall and Keith Stanglin2) After Arminius: A Historical Introduction to Arminian Theology, Tom McCall and Keith Stanglin3) Center for Christian Studies4) Trinity, Christology, and the Theological Interpretation of Scripture with Tom McCall5) Book Review: Arminius and the Reformed Tradition, Tom McCallSupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan discusses whether multi-site or multi-service churches are biblical (and baptist).Resources:1) Multi–Church? Analytic Reflections on the Metaphysics of Multi–Site and Multi–Service Ecclesiology2) A Novel Argument Against Multi-Site and Multi-Service Church Models3) Groups as Agents4) One AssemblySupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJake and Jesse discuss whether Baptists are evangelical.Support the show

Jordan and Hunter talk with Tyler McNabb about reformed epistemology, classical theism, and aliens. They cover topis like: What is Reformed epistemology? How does it differ from other approaches? Is the Reformed Calvinistic? How does reformed epistemology differ specifically from something like scott oliphints "covenantal epistemology"? Is Reformed epistemology plausible outside our western context? What is classical theism? How does it compare or contrast with Buddhist thought? Can a buddhist be a classical theist? What are the main buddhist objections to classical theism? Do these map onto more modern western objections? And more!Resources:1) Religious Epistemology, Tyler McBabb 2) Classical Theism and Buddhism, Tyler McNabb 3) Eastern Philosophy, Victoria Harrison4) Engaging Buddhism, Jay GarfieldSupport the show

Jordan talks with Jess Joustra about Calvinism for a Secular Age. They cover topics like: Os it right to think of Calvinism as an entire life-system and worldview? What are the distinctive theological claims of neo-calvinism? Why did Kuyper think Calvinism was the only defense against modernism? What was Kuyper's thought on race? Should we reject his entire project given its problems here? How can we befriend and celebrate historical figures that have such sins? Is principled pluralism possible? Has it failed? Is it consistent with more traditional magisterial Protestantism? And more!Resources:1) Calvinism for a Secular Age: A Twenty-First-Century Reading of Abraham Kuyper's Stone Lectures2) Creation Regained, Al Wolters3) Christian Worldview, Herman BavinckSupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan seeks to defend the notion of the ivory tower, especially as it is applied to Christians that seek to pursue very careful theological analysis for the sake of the church.Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeJake and Jesse discuss if Baptists are orthodox or notSupport the show

Jordan talks with Greg Welty about the life and thought of Alvin Platinga. They cover topics like who is Plantinga, why is he important? What is Platinga's model of faith and reason? How is it similar to John Owen's? Did Plantinga reference Owen at all? What is Plantinga's free will defense? Should Reformed Christians find it useful or plausible? What did Plantinga think about the divine attributes? Why did he reject classical theism? Was this important for his overall philosophical project? And more!Resources:1) Alvin Plantinga, Greg Welty2) Why is There Evil in the World (and So Much of It)?, Greg WeltySupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan discusses how the intellectual life of the Christian church has sustained his faith.Resources: 1) My Antidote to Deconstruction: Confessions of a Near ExvangelicalSupport the show

Jordan and Matt Ntiros talk with Jeff Koperski about physics, metaphysics, and Thomism. They cover topics like: What are Thomistic metaphysics and physics? What are its central commitments? What are the key aspects of Thomistic physics and metaphysics that you find problematic? What metaphysical shifts needed to occur in order for modern science and the scientific revolution to take off? What alternative metaphysical commitments does modern science depend on? Does any of this change with the advent of quantum mechanics? Is quantum mechanics perhaps more consistent with Thomism than classical physics, or is the situation still the same? And more!Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan discusses the necessity and role of confessions for local church and denominational life.Resources:1) The Creedal ImperativeSupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJake and Jesse discuss why Baptist theology matters.Resources:1) The Renewal of Baptist Theology, Timothy George2) The Future of Baptist Theology, Timothy GeorgeSupport the show

Jordan talks with Alex DiPrima about Spurgeon's ministry to the poor. They cover topics like: What is mercy ministry? Where should we think of mercy ministry and social concern as fitting the larger mission of the church? How did Spurgeon find time to focus on things besides preaching? Was Spurgeon's mercy ministry a standard approach among reformed congregations or was it unique? What can churches use today from Spurgeon's past ministry? Where are churches today deficient? Did Spurgeon get any pushback from his fellow Baptists in London on these matters? And more!Resources:1) Spurgeon and the Poor, Alex DiPrimaSupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan discusses the nature of the sufficiency of Scripture. What does it mean? What does it not mean?Resources:1) What Does Scriptural Sufficiency Mean?Support the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan is joined by Garrett, Morgan, Jacob, and Hunter as they discuss a wide range of topics including inerrancy, John Gill and premodern interpretation, the Song of Solomon, the intellect and evangelism, the authorial intent of creeds and confessions, anthropology, and more.Support the show

Jordan talks with Derek King about the problem of divine hiddenness. They cover topics like: What is the problem of divine hiddenness? How is it related to the problem of evil? Who has advanced this worry? Is it common among lay thinkers? What is Gregory of Nyssa's concept of knowing God by participation? How is it relevant? What is the role of the church in the problem of divine hiddenness? What does group agency have to do with anything? How is Christ present in the liturgy? Which liturgical actions are most important and why? And much more!Resources:1) The Church and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness, Derek KingSupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan discusses what natural theology is and is not.Resources:1) Natural Theology and the Uneasy Conscience of Modern “Calvinism”Support the show

Jake and Jesse introduce themselves and describe the purpose of the show.Resources:1) 8 reasons Baptist history should matter to youSubscribe to the London Lyceum Society + to always have instant access to Generally Particular.Support the show

Jordan talks with Thomas Jay Oord about open and relational theology. They cover topics like: What is open and relational theology? How might it differ from conventional theologies like classical or neo-classical theism? What does it mean for God to be loving? What is the logic of love? If the future is open and undetermined how can God predict the future and have detailed prophecies recorded in scripture? What should we make of texts that ascribe plans to the definite foreknowledge of God? Why assume freedom for creatures must have genuine choices among possibilities?  And much more.Resources:1)  Center for Open and Relational TheologySupport the show

Subscriber-only episodeJordan explains what the term "biblicism" means and if its really all that bad.Resources:- Everything in Nature Speaks of God- The God of All Creation- Jordan with Joe Thorn on BiblicismSupport the show

Jordan talks with Joel Chopp about Thomas Aquinas on Scripture and free will. They cover topics like: How does Thomas think of Scripture in general? Is he chiefly a philosophical theologian? What would he think about sola scriptura? What is scholastic exegesis? Is this different from Thomas? Is this different from today? What are the protestant critiques of Thomas's use of scripture? Are they valid? What does freedom mean? What does Thomas think about freedom and God? Is God free? Is the world necessary? And much more.Subscribe to (and learn more about) the London Lyceum Society + here.Support the show

Subscriber-only episode*Kiffin's Keep is a YouTube channel that is only available in podcast format for subscribers. Watch them all for free here on YouTube.*Jordan explains what Analytic Theology is, offers resources on it, defends it against the most common objections, and answers several questions.Resources:T&T Clark Handbook to AT: https://amzn.to/3Z5WKoyThe Nature and Promise of AT: https://amzn.to/3IakLnT (It's actually affordable now contra my memory!)An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology: https://amzn.to/3Z0aIIKAnalytic Theology as a Way of Life: https://jat-ojs-baylor.tdl.org/jat/ar...Support the show

Jordan talks with Paul Gavrilyuk about divine impassibility. They cover topics like: What is the doctrine of divine impassibility? Is the doctrine biblical in any sense? Is it a false dilemma to choose between an unrestrictedly impassible and unrestrictedly passible God? Are there various different ways it has been understood in history? Is impassibility consistent with any passions being ascribed to God such as love or delight? Is impassibility consistent with God having emotions? If God is to have compassion can he be impassible? Does compassion require suffering?Resources:1) The Suffering of the Impassible God: The Dialectics of Patristic Thought, Paul GavrilyukSubscribe to (and learn more about) the London Lyceum Society + here.Support the show

Jordan and Hunter talk with Mark Noll about his book "America's Book." They cover topics like: What was the relationship between American republicanism and the Bible?  How did Americans preserve a distinctly Christian culture but without the mechanisms of establishment? Why did many Americans read the Bible's narratives as demonstrating  God's special attention to the US? How did the Bible inspire hope for black Americans and inspire others to challenge racism while others use it to support white supremacy? How did the Bible shape the political discourse leading up to civil war? Is a “Bible civilization” something Christians should hope to recover?Resources:1) America's Book, Mark Noll2) America's God, Mark Noll3) The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind, Mark NollSupport the show

Jordan and Jacob talk with Lainey Greer about a theology of the body. They cover topics like: What is a theology of the body? Why should we think about it? What do most Christians think about the body? What does the Bible think about the body? What is monism and dualism and why is it relevant? What is body image? What are some challenges to body image? How can we help with this image? What is the body image framework? How should pastors teach their congregations about body image?Resources:1) Be Well: Learning to Steward Your Health, Lainey GreerSupport the show

Jordan talks with Christy Thornton about theological method. They cover topics like: What is theological method? Has there been a consistent method in the history of the church? What does the church have to do with theological method? Does the idea of our theological method having some reciprocal nature destabilize the meaning of the text? What do the sacraments have to do with theological method and knowing God? And more!Resources:1) On the Apostolic Preaching, Irenaeus Find out more about the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture's upcoming conference on human formation here.Support the show

Jordan and Conner talk with Tyler Wittman and Bobby Jamieson about their book on biblical reasoning. They cover topics like: What are the two modes of reasoning? How do they relate? Why is the model of raw material and its development an unhelpful one? What is an alternative? What do you think theological retrieval means? How does it look for this project? Why is vision such an important metaphor? How does faith function in our knowing God? What is the school of Christ? What is the curriculum of Christ? Why are we justified in presupposing that God is infinite and unchangeable when interpreting the Bible? What does the Trinity have to do with reading Scripture? How are we to read and understand the paradoxical statements about Christ? What is partitive exegesis and why is it important? Can you walk me through how all this works with John 5:17-30? And more.Resources:1) Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis, Bobby Jamieson and Tyler WittmanFind out more about the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture's upcoming conference on human formation here.Support the show

Jordan talks with Cory Brock and Gray Sutanto about Neo-Calvinism. They cover topics like What is Neo-Calvinism? When did it begin? Why did it begin? Main figures of note? Is Neo-Calvinism a deviation from classical Protestantism? Why does it sometimes have a negative connotation? Is Christianity truly universal enough to use any culture or philosophy? Should we not be tied down to certain dogmatic elements in the patristic or medieval era? What is the difference between common grace and natural law? Is Principled Pluralism a characteristic of Neo-Calvinism? Is it sustainable? And more!Resources:1) Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction, Cory Brock and Gray SutantoFind out more about the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture's upcoming conference on human formation here.Support the show

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 EberlFind out more about the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture's upcoming conference on human formation here.Support the show

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 WilliamsFind out more about the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture's upcoming conference on human formation here.Support the show

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 show

Jordan talks with Richard Cross about Christology and metaphysics in the Seventeenth century. They cover a wide range of topics like: Generally speaking, what are union and communion theories about the hypostatic union? What are the shared beliefs between these two views? Who are some of the important figures that held to these respectively? What is the nature of accidents and dependence relations and how they are relevant for union and communion theories? What is the order of subsistence and existence for each model? What Reformed theologians opt for a communion vs a union account of the hypostatic union? What are their reasonings? Are union theories averse to compositional Christological accounts? If so, why? Does composition imply potentiality? And more!Resources:1) Christology and Metaphysics in the Seventeenth Century, Richard Cross2) Communicatio Idiomatum: Reformation Christological Debates, Richard Cross3) The Medieval Christian Philosophers: An Introduction, Richard CrossSupport the show

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 show

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 show

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 show

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 Perkinshttps://www.thelondonlyceum.com/support/Support the show

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!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 show

 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 Changhttps://www.thelondonlyceum.com/support/Support the show

Jordan talks with Daniel Hummel about dispensationalism. They cover topics like what is dispensationalism? Is it different in America vs. other contexts? Why did dispensationalism become so popular? How influential was it really? What are the main doctrines that had the most importance in those that were dispensationalists? Did these change over time? What caused its demise? And more.Resources:1) The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism, Daniel Hummel2) Covenant Brothers, Daniel Hummel3) www.Danielghummel.comSupport the show

Jordan talks with Scott Williams about Conciliar Trinitarianism. They cover topics like what is conciliar trinitarianism? What is a Latin (or conciliar) social model of the Trinity? What accounts for the unity of action of the persons of the Trinity? Why do you suggest that a Lockean account of personhood is susceptible to trinitarian criticisms? What is Richard of St. Victors account of personhood and why is it superior? How can a Latin (or conciliar) model of the Trinity affirm usage of mental tokens like "I"? What is Hasker's multi-power view? Is this the standard social trinitarian account today? How does Hasker's view fit with the fifth and sixth ecumenical councils? How can he affirm one power and authority? And much more!Resources:1) Scott Williams Papers at Phil Papers2) Discovery of the Sixth Ecumenical Council's Trinitarian Theology: Historical, Ecclesial, and Theological Implications, Scott Williams3) In Defense of a Latin Social Trinity: A Response to William Hasker, Scott WilliamsSupport the show

Jordan talks with Oliver Allmand-Smith about his new book Under God, Over the People. They cover topics like why did you write this book? What does it mean that the civil government is answerable to God? What does it mean that the civil government is called by God?  What does it mean that the civil government is empowered by God? Is the civil government a nursing father? What does it look like to have a godly magistrate? Should baptists seek such a thing? Would this lead to a form of established religion that baptists should reject? And more!Resources:1) Under God, Over the People, Oliver Allmand-Smith2) Broken WharfSupport the show

Jordan talks with Jennifer Frey about moral psychology and Aquinas. They cover topics like what is moral psychology and what are the main views? What is neo-Aristotelian ethical naturalism? Are virtues necessary for the attainment of human happiness and flourishing? What is Aquinas's account of being and privation? Why should clergy and lay members alike care about moral psychology? What are some recommended resources for those that arent familiar?Resources:1) The Sources of Christian Ethics, Servais Pinckaers2) The Sacred & Profane Love PodcastSupport the show

Jordan talks with Joel Settecase about apologetics. They cover topics like: What is the Think Insitute? What is apologetics? What are some views? What is your preferred approach? Is apologetics for everyone? Why should we all care about it? How can apologetics be relevant for kids? For parents? And more!Resources:1) The Worldview Legacy Podcast2) The ThinkSquad Community3) The Quest for Meekness, Matthew Henry Support the show

Jordan and Brandon talk with Chris Woznicki about TF Torrance. They cover topics like: Who is TF Torrance and why is he worth studying? What is Torrance's method when it comes to theological anthropology? What is the Fallen Human Nature debate and where/why does Torrance fall on it? What is the most interesting aspect of Torrance's metaphysics of human persons? What does Torrance take the image of God to be? And more!Resources:1) T. F. Torrance: An Intellectual Biography, Alister McGrath2) How To Read T. F. Torrance: Understanding His Trinitarian and Scientific Theology, Elmer Colyer3) Thomas F. Torrance: Theologian of the Trinity, Paul Molnar4) The Mediation of Christ, T.F. TorranceSupport the show

Jordan and Garrett talk with John Wilsey about American Exceptionalism. They cover topics like: What is American exceptionalism? How did it come about? What is the difference between religious and political nationalism? Has this played out differently among different American denominations? Have there been any common themes Why should Pastors care about these debates? Why should pastors care about history? And much more!Resources:1) American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea, John Wilsey2) Redeemer Nation: The Idea of America's Millennial Role, Ernest Lee Tuveson3) Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, Michelle Goldberg4) Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States, Samuel Perry and Andrew Whitehead5) The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism, Paul D. Miller6) Biblical Patriotism: An Evangelical Alternative to Nationalism, Adam Wyatt7) Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes, Steven Smith8) Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, Allen C. Guelzo Support the show