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“From what I gather, you fit the bill of the kind of person I have in mind. Raised in the orbit of the church. Not unfamiliar with Jesus or Scripture. Not skeptical of them either. But untutored…”The above is a brief & early description of the idealized pen-pal (or, “interlocutor”, if you're nasty/fancy) that Brad East had in mind when writing his new book, Letters To A Future Saint. In this conversation we dig into the book, his motivations for writing it, his hopes for its use, and his preacher-level-passion regarding baptism. We also get a sneak peak at his current work on wrestling with the ramifications of digital technologies on the church (spoiler alert: not all good). This conversation… it's a doozie!Brad is an associate professor of theology at Abilene Christian University. He writes widely on Christianity, theology, culture, and politics for a variety of publications including The Christian Century, Christianity Today, Comment, Commonweal, First Things, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Point. He's been interviewed on a number of podcasts including The London Lyceum, The Christian Chronicle, and Curiously, Kaitlyn.Thanks for reading Marc Jolicoeur (aka Jolly Thoughts)! This post is public so feel free to share it.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction and Background06:30 - Sabbatical and Writing Projects10:20 - Digital Technology in Ministry14:30 - Teaching and Student Engagement18:30 - The Rise of the Nones22:30 - Literacy and Biblical Knowledge26:10 - Catechesis and Its Importance30:40 - Baptism: Understanding Its Significance34:20 - The Role of the Church38:30 - Baptism and Personal Experience42:30 - The Nature of Sacraments46:20 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKEYWORDS:Brad East, Letters to a Future Saint, baptism, catechesis, technology, biblical literacy, Christian community, faith, church history, spiritual growth Get full access to Marc Jolicoeur (aka Jolly Thoughts) at marcjolicoeur.substack.com/subscribe
This episode was originally published on 10/9/23. Today, I want to welcome Dr. Alex DiPrima to the podcast as we discuss his book, Spurgeon and the Poor. Alex serves as the Preaching Pastor at Emmanuel Church in Winston-Salem, NC. He is also the editor of Servants of Christ, Lovers of Men: Spurgeon on Pastoral Ministry, and has also published several articles with The Gospel Coalition, 9Marks, and the London Lyceum.
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jordan Steffaniak (ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), president of The London Lyceum, to discuss the topic of analytic theology in the life of the church. Together they tackle questions like: What is analytic theology? How does it relate to other theological disciplines like biblical and systamtic theology? How does it relate to philosophical theology? How does it serve the church? And more. Resources The London Lyceum An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology by Tom McCall https://a.co/d/gqTbxYD Divinity and Humanity: The Incarnation Reconsidered by Oliver Crisp https://a.co/d/dsa2N5z Jesus and the God of Classical Theism: Biblical Christology in Light of the Doctrine of God by Steven Duby https://a.co/d/9wvDO7h
Today, I want to welcome Dr. Alex DiPrima to the podcast as we discuss his book, Spurgeon and the Poor. Alex serves as the Preaching Pastor at Emmanuel Church in Winston-Salem, NC. He is also the editor of Servants of Christ, Lovers of Men: Spurgeon on Pastoral Ministry, and has also published several articles with The Gospel Coalition, 9Marks, and the London Lyceum.
In this week's discussion, we chat with Jonathan Swan about John Gill. Jonathan is involved with the John Gill project by the London Lyceum and H&E Publishing. He has written an introduction for a recently republished work by John Gill, which has been titled "What is Theology?". You can purchase that book here: https://hesedandemet.com/product/what-is-theology/
In this week's discussion, we chat with Jonathan Swan about John Gill. Jonathan is involved with the John Gill project by the London Lyceum and H&E Publishing. He has written an introduction for a recently republished work by John Gill, which has been titled "What is Theology?". You can purchase that book here: https://hesedandemet.com/product/what-is-theology/
On the eve of Reformation Day, Jordan Steffaniak of the London Lyceum joins us to discuss the Protestant Reformers and what they can teach us about spiritual formation. He also highlights some ways we can pursue spiritual formation in our own lives and families. (The conversation starts at 5:57.) Plus, in “Headlines” Dr. Benjamin Quinn talks about Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina can teach us about the value of sports (1:10). Finally, in “On My Bookshelf,” Dr. Dan Strange recommends an upcoming book called “Biblical Critical Theory How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture” by Christopher Watkin (29:28). Visit our website: https://cfc.sebts.edu/ Support the work of the Center: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/
We have a special episode of Banter of Truth today, and we are giving it away to everyone. Jordan Steffaniak is back on the podcast, this time to talk about the great baptist theologian, John Gill, and The John Gill Project which is republishing manny of Gills works for 21 century Christians. Jordan is the co-founder and President of The London Lyceum, a podcast and website exploring analytic philosophy and confessionally Reformed Baptist theology, and a research fellow at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at SEBTS.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
A presentation titled “Making the Great Tradition Great Again: A Classical Defense of Modern Metaphysics" by Dr. Jordan Steffaniak. This talk was delivered at the 2022 National Convivium hosted at Davenant House in Landrum, SC. Dr. Steffaniak is the President of the London Lyceum. He fulfills several roles, including host and producer of the podcast, editor of the website and journal Theologia Viatorum. He is a research fellow for the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and an academic tutor for Bible Mesh. He also works full-time in the finance industry as a business intelligence manager. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham (UK).
Jordan Steffaniak comes on the podcast discuss why Reformed Baptists have such a bad reputation social media. Is our rep' fair, and can it be repaired? Jordan is the co-founder and President of The London Lyceum, a podcast and website exploring analytic philosophy and confessionally Reformed Baptist theology, and a research fellow at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at SEBTS.Get all the links and show notes athttp://www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bad-repSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
August 29, 2022 GARRETT WALDEN, Pastor @ Grace Heritage Church in Auburn, Alabama, a PhD student studying Baptist History & Theology under Dr. Michael Haykin @ The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, Senior Editor for The London Lyceum & an Editor for The John Gill Project, who will address: “The JOHN GILL PROJECT” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:
Nine members of the London Lyceum join to discuss open membership and whether it is consistent with Baptist principles.Find the episode on YouTube as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46A2u4Kkc98Support the show
Jordan Steffaniak is back on the podcast to discuss the value of reading Thomas Aquinas, and what to make, and what not to make, of figures like him. It's another great conversation we trust to be an encouragement to you. Be sure to follow Jordan on Twitter at @JLSteffaniak and spend some time at The London Lyceum website and youtube page.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jordan is joined by Tom McCall, Scott Williams, Tim Pawl, and Oliver Crisp for a special edition live roundtable event. During this live discussion, our goal is to understand classical theism. Expect topics like: What is the proper way to think about the Trinity and Divine Simplicity? What has the Great Tradition thought about these doctrines? Are there only certain formulations allowed? Can we reject actus purus, the identity thesis for DDS, or affirm various "Social" Trinitarian models and remain within the bounds of the ecumenical creeds?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Support the show
Jordan is joined by the rest of the London Lyceum crew to talk with Joe Thorn and Robert Briggs about confessions and confessionalism. They cover topics like what it means to be confessional, the perils of confessionalism, advice for those considering changing confessions, and more.Support the show
Jordan talks with Trenton Merricks about the self and identity. They cover topics like what those words mean, what the typical ways they are understood, what the relationship between persistence and what matters for survival, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Find out more about Trenton and all of his resources at his website.Support the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Prof Robert Kolb about Martin Luther's view of reality. They cover topics like what is the overarching theme of his view of reality? What are the big ideas What is his concept of conscience and how does it develop and differ from others? What is the role of God's law? And much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Support the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Nate Pickowicz about the life and legacy of RC Sproul. They cover topics like who was he, what was his educational background, did he have a smoking addiction, did it come back later, what is Ligonier and how did it come to be, what were his main theological and pastoral contributions, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Holiness of God, RC Sproul2) Chosen by God, RC Sproul3) Faith Alone, RC Sproul4) RC Sproul: Defender of the Reformed Faith, Nate PickowiczSupport the show
A discussion between Andrew Walker, Brad Littlejohn, Timon Cline, and Jonathan Leeman on a Protestant vision for political theology. During this live discussion our goal is to understand the role of the church in the public square and what a robust Protestant political theology ought to look like. Expect topics like these to be addressed: how much should the church seek to reform the government according to Christian principles, and should the church seek a Protestant Christendom?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Liberty for All, Andrew T. Walker2) Political Church, Jonathan Leeman3) How the Nations Rage, Jonathan Leeman4) The Peril and Promise of Christian Liberty, Brad Littlejohn5) The Two Kingdoms, Brad LittlejohnSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Fred Sanders about this latest work on the Trinity and Salvation. They cover topics like how does the Trinity give shape to all the sub doctrines of soteriology? How does it order doctrinal discourse in general? Is there a difference between classical and social trinitarian methodology? How does the Trinity shape our understanding of the atonement? How does the Trinity shape our understanding of ecclesiology? How does the Trinity shape our understanding of the Christian life? And much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Trinity and Salvation, Fred Sanders2) The Deep Things of God, Fred Sanders3) The Triune God, Fred SandersSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Steve McKinion about Cyril of Alexandrai. They cover topics like who is Cyril, what is the Nestorian controversy, what were Cyril's main theological writings and contributions, why should we care about Cyril today?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) On the Unity of Christ, Cyril2) Life and Practice in the Early Church, Steve McKinion3) Words, Imagery, and the Mystery of Christ: A Reconstruction of Cyril of Alexandria's Christology, Steve McKinionSupport the show
Today's show we have on Jordan of The London Lyceum. He talks about how he started the podcast and all the interactions and feedback from it. Check out their content at: https://www.thelondonlyceum.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-b-a-r-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jordan talks with Paul Gould about Platonism, Christian Platonism, abstract objects, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Beyond the Control of God? Six views on abstract objects2) Four views on Metaphysics3) Four views on Christianity and philosophySupport the show
Today we have Jordan Steffaniak on the podcast to talk about classical theism. Jordan is the co-founder and President of The London Lyceum, a podcast and website exploring analytic philosophy and confessionally Reformed Baptist theology, and a research fellow at the L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at SEBTS.Get all the links from this episode in the show notes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jordan and Brandon are joined by Conner McMakin as they talk with Guillaume Bignon about his latest book. They cover topics like Gullaume's journey to Christianity, the most powerful aspects of belief in God, how he became a Calvinist, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Confessions of a French Atheist, Guillaume BignonSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Obbie Tyler Todd about the moral government theory of atonement, Jonathan Edwards, and the origins of the SBC. They cover topics like what sort of influence Edwards had on the early Southern Baptists, why many Southern Baptists rejected penal substitutionary atonement, what was attractive about the moral government theory, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Plain Theology for Plain People, Charles Octavius Boothe 2) Manual of Theology, John Dagg 3) The Right of Conscience Inalienable, John Leeland 4) The Truth is Great and Will Prevail, Isaac Backus 5) Southern Edwardseans, Obbie Tyler Todd6) The Moral Government Theory of Atonement, Obbie Tyler ToddSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Paul Sanchez about the history of pentecostalism. They cover topics like what is pentecostalism, how did it come about, who is Charles Parham and why does he matter, why is speaking in tongues so important, what is Holy Spirit baptism, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Heaven Below, Grant Wacker2) Blessed, Kate Bowler3) The Holiness-Pentecostal Tradition: Charismatic Movements in the Twentieth Century, Vinson Synan4) William J. Seymour and the Origins of Global Pentecostalism, Gastón Espinosa5) Southern Edwardseans, Obbie Tyler ToddSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Travis Dickinson about his new book Logic and the Way of Jesus. They consider what logic is, how it is related to Jesus, various fallacies, intellectual virtues, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Logic and the Way of Jesus, Travis DickinsonSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Bryan Baise and Tyler Flatt about friendship. They consider what it is, why it matters, why we often struggle to have deep friendships, how to create them, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Teach Them Friendship, Bryan BaiseSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Kevin Vallier about public reason liberalism and Catholic Integralism. They cover topics like what it looks like to have a well ordered society, trust, polarization, why Catholic integralism is anti-liberal, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Kevin Vallier's website2) The Order of Public Reason, Gerald Gaus3) Liberal Politics and Public Faith, Kevin Vallier4) Must Politics Be War?, Kevin VallierSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon are joined by Cody Floate, Jake Stone, Conner McMakin, and Garrett Walden to discuss the John Gill Project. What is it? Why does it matter? How can you support it?Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Support the project here.Support the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with London Lyceum Senior Editor Garrett Walden about John C Ryland. They consider who he is, why we should care about him, what sort of theological contributions he made, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Edification and Beauty, James Renihan2) Kiffen, Knollys, and Keach, Michael Haykin3) Orthodox Radicals, Matthew BinghamSupport the show
To learn about or donate to the John Gill Project, click here: https://www.thelondonlyceum.com/the-john-gill-project/ To learn more about John Gill, listen to this episode of the London Lyceum (with guest interviewee Michael Haykin): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-london-lyceum/id1476529038?i=1000507534809
Jordan and Brandon talk with James Ungureanu about the conflict thesis. They cover topics like what it is, why Calvinists were more willing to accept Darwinism, why the thesis isnt actually ubiquitous, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Science, Religion, and the Protestant Tradition: Retracing the Origins of Conflict, James UngureanuSupport the show
Jordan talks with Jonathan Rutledge about his new book on forgiveness and atonement. They cover topics like what is atonement, what is forgiveness, how they are connected, if atonement is in the prodigal son, whether atonement is necessary for forgiveness, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Forgiveness and Atonement, Jonathan RutledgeSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Francis Beckwith about Roman Catholicism. They ask about what Catholicism means, how it is connected to the Great Tradition, how it is unique, what areas it is most susceptible to critique, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Never Doubt Thomas, Francis Beckwith2) Introduction to Christianity, Joseph RatzingerSupport the show
Jordan is joined by the Hanover House crew to talk with Jesse Owens about the Salters Hall controversy. They cover topics like biblicism, creedalism, confessional subscription, Enlightenement rationalism, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Salters' Hall Controversy of 1719, Jesse OwensSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Morgan Byrd about the abstract of principles. They examine its history, development, meaning, strengths, and weaknesses. They also consider the use of confessions more broadly. And much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Roots of our Faith, Morgan Byrd2) The Heart of the Church, Joe Thorn3) The Character of the Church, Joe Thorn4) The Life of the Church, Joe ThornSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Robert Kolb about Lutheranism. They ask about what Lutherianism means, how it is connected to the Great Tradition, how it is unique, what areas it is most susceptible to critique, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Theology The Lutheran Way, Oswald Bayer2) Martin Luther's Theology, Oswald Bayer3) Luther for Armchair Theologians, Steven Paulson4) On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Gerhard FordeSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Kenneth Collins about Methodism. They ask about what Methodism means, how it is connected to the Great Tradition, how it is unique, what areas it is most susceptible to critique, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) George Whitefield, edited by Geordan Hammond2) The Theology of John Wesley, Kenneth Collins3) The Sermons of John Wesley, edited by Kenneth Collins4) The Works of John Wesley, Albert Outler5) Responsible Grace, Randy Maddox6) Classical Christianity, Thomas OdenSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon are joined by Cody and Garrett as they talk with David Hogg and Steve McKinion about patristic and medieval theological retrieval for pastors and students.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Discarded Image, CS Lewis2) The Study of the Bible in the Middle Ages, Beryl Smalley3) Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation, Christopher Levy4) Retrieving the Tradition and Renewing Evangelicalism, Dan Williams5) Origen On First Principles, John BehrSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Joe Garner about EY Mullins. They consider who Mullins was, what his key theological contributions were, why Baptists and non-Baptists should care about him, and what he might teach the church today.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) EY Mullins in Retrospect, SBTS Journal2) Soul Competency or Regenerate Church Membership, Micah Caswell3) Baptist History, James Leo Garrett4) Baptists in America, Thomas Kidd and Barry Hankins5) The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Greg WillsSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Gerald Bray about Anglicanism. They ask about what Anglicanism means, how it is connected to the Great Tradition, how it is unique, what areas it is most susceptible to critique, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition, Gerald Bray2) The Latimer TrustSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Paul Sanchez about theological liberalism. They consider what theological liberalism is--particularly in America, what caused many in the 19th/20th century to desire theological liberalism, who William Poteat was and how his life shaped liberalism in America, how liberalism is connected to the SBC, and much more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Making of American Liberal Theology: Imagining Progressive Religion, Gary DorrianSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with David Hall about Presbyterianism. They ask about what Presbyterianism means, how it is connected to the Great Tradition, how it is unique, what areas it is most susceptible to critique, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) The Apostolic Church, Which Is It?, Thomas Witherow2) Jus Divinum Regiminis Ecclesiastici: The Divine Right of Church Government 3) How Jesus Runs the Church, Guy Waters4) William the Baptist, James ChaneySupport the show
Jordan and Brandon re-introduce the London Lyceum. They cover its mission, goals, and hopes and introduce the team that makes it all happen.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Support the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Brad Littlejohn and Clare Morrell about Big Tech and its influence on theological formation, ecclesiastical life, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Ad Fontes Journal2) EPPC Big Tech Project3) Congress and Pornography4) States and Pornography5) Big Tech CensorshipSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with Aaron Simmons about Pentecostalism. They ask about what Pentecostalism means, how it is connected to the Great Tradition, how it is unique, what areas it is most susceptible to critique, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Find out more from Aaron at his website. Also check out his YouTube channel.Resources:1) Why Masculinist Christianity is Misguided, Dale Coulter2) The Bible, Disability, and the Church: A New Vision of the People of God, Amos Yong3) Embracing Prodigals, John SandersSupport the show
Jordan and Brandon talk with James Anderson about David Hume. They talk about who he was, why he matters, what his philosophical project was, how we should engage non-Christians like Hume, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) David Hume, James AndersonSupport the show
In this new denominational series Jordan and Brandon talk with David Bradshaw about Eastern Orthodoxy. They ask about what Eastern Orthodoxy means, how it is connected to the Great Tradition, how it is unique, what areas it is most susceptible to critique, and more.Find more info about the London Lyceum or contact us at our website.Resources:1) Aristotle East and West, David Bradshaw2) Natural Theology in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, David Bradshaw3) Welcome to the Orthodox Church, Frederica Mathewes-Green4) The Orthodox Way, Kallistos Ware5) Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church, Vladimir LosskySupport the show