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In this episode, Caleb is joined by David VanDrunen (PhD, Loyola University Chicago) Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminister Seminary California to discuss the topic of natural law. Together they discuss questions like: What is natural law? How does the fall effect natural law? How does it relate to the biblical covenants? How does natural law operate in the life of unbelievers and believers (is is similar or different)? How does natural law relate to the gospel? How should natural law effect our political theology? And more. Resources: Natural Law: A Short Companion by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/05PXm7DD Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/07t9n5WT Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/04cV59wX Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World https://a.co/d/033Cuc4H
In this week's discussion, David VanDrunen returns to the studio to talk about his new short companion on the natural law (buy here). David is the Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California (faculty page here). He has written a number of other popular books, ranging from Divine Covenants and Moral Order: A Biblical Theology of Natural Law, Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought and Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World. RELATED CONTENT Bridging the Civil & Divine - Karen Taliferro (Episode # 133) Mere Natural Law - Hadley Arkes (Episode # 159) Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento.
Today, we continue our summer series looking into the essays in a brand new volume entitled Christianity and Constitutionalism (Oxford University Press 2023) (PURCHASE HERE). In this episode, we return to the States and tackle the question of God's revelation and how it relates to constitutionalism. Our guest today is David VanDrunen — Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California (faculty page here). David has written a number of popular books, ranging from Divine Covenants and Moral Order: A Biblical Theology of Natural Law, Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought, and most recently Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. A special thanks to Nick and Ashley Barnett for their contribution in making this podcast possible. Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY.
Doth Protest Too Much: A Protestant Historical-Theology Podcast
This is a re-upload of our second episode, Rev. Andrew Christiansen discusses natural theology and its sub-topic of natural law. We cover many years and many figures in this episode: Athanasius, Gregory of Nyssa, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Richard Hooker and more! There is no guest tonight, we just had some free time and some paid for podcast hours... so enjoy! For further reading on your own, we briefly referred to some excellent writings by scholars in this episode: *Jaroslav Pelikan's book Christianity and Classical Culture *Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica *D.A. Degnan's article "Two Models of Positive Law in Aquinas" from the Thomist journal *Siegbert Becker's book The Foolishness of God *Gifford Grobien's article "What is Natural Law? Medieval Foundations and Luther's Appropriation" as found in the book Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal *Torrance Kirby's chapter on natural law from the Cambridge Companion to Richard Hooker *David VanDrunen's excellent book Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Doth Protest Too Much: A Protestant Historical-Theology Podcast
In our second episode, Rev. Andrew Christiansen discusses natural theology and its sub-topic of natural law. We cover many years and many figures in this episode: Athanasius, Gregory of Nyssa, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Richard Hooker and more! There is no guest tonight, we just had some free time and some paid for podcast hours... so enjoy! For further reading on your own, we briefly referred to some excellent writings by scholars in this episode: *Jaroslav Pelikan's book Christianity and Classical Culture *Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica*D.A. Degnan's article "Two Models of Positive Law in Aquinas" from the Thomist journal *Siegbert Becker's book The Foolishness of God*Gifford Grobien's article "What is Natural Law? Medieval Foundations and Luther's Appropriation" as found in the book Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal*Torrance Kirby's chapter on natural law from the Cambridge Companion to Richard Hooker *David VanDrunen's excellent book Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The Change up - Deconstructing Cultural Topics with a Biblical World View
Find out which Topics Chad “Takes” Charcuterie Boards Christian Politics Dear Diary Recreational “Activities” UFOs Josh and Chad begin a study through the book of Judges. Today covers chapters 1-2.
David VanDrunen speaks about his forthcoming book, Politics After Christendom (Zondervan Academic), reflecting upon the status and responsibilities of Christians in their contemporary pluralistic political communities. Dr. VanDrunen presents a biblical-theological model of political engagement and exploring themes such as race, religious liberty, justice, authority, and civil resistance. David VanDrunen is Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author and editor of several books, including Aquinas Among the Protestants, God’s Glory Alone: The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith and Life, Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought, and Divine Covenants and Moral Order: A Biblical Theology of Natural Law. https://vimeo.com/389569968
On this episode of Theology Gals, Coleen and Ashley discuss the Reformed doctrine of the two kingdoms with Dr. David VanDrunen. What is the doctrine of two kingdoms? Why is it important? How does it differ from a one kingdom view? Join the Theology Gals as they discuss these things with Dr. VanDrunen. Episode Resources: Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought by David VanDrunen Episode Music from Castle Pines Women can join our Facebook Group Theology Gals-Ladies Theology Discussion and Encouragement Follow us: On Facebook On Twitter @TheologyGals On Instagram theologygals Email us at theologygals@gmail.com If you'd like to ask Theology Gals a question which may be answered on a future episode, you can text or leave a voicemail at (951) 407-0234. You may also send an email. Consider supporting Theology Gals with just a few dollars a month.
On this week's episode of Theology Gals, Coleen and Ashley talk with Ryan Haskins about Christ and Culture. Ryan is Pastor of Student Ministries at Community Bible Church in Nashville, Tennessee. You can also hear him on the Theocast podcast. For further study: Theocast - Christ and Culture Part 1 and Part 2 Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought (Emory University Studies in Law and Religion) by David VanDrunen Living in God's Two Kingdoms by David VanDrunen Christ and Culture Revisited by D. A. Carson Pilgrim Theology: Core Doctrines for Christian Disciples by Michael Horton Click here for all Theology Gals podcasts and blogs. Women can join our Facebook Group Theology Gals-Ladies Theology Discussion and Encouragement Follow us: On Facebook On Twitter @TheologyGals On Instagram theologygals Email us at theologygals@gmail.com If you'd like to ask Theology Gals a question which may be answered on a future episode, you can text or leave us a voicemail at 951-364-0221. You may also send an email. Consider supporting Theology Gals with just a few dollars a month.
David VanDrunen discusses his book, Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought.