Hunter and Leland interview Shawn and Coleman about their new book on the care of souls. They cover topics like the significance of contemplation in the spiritual life, the nature of true retrieval, the importance of classical theology, how moral integrity shapes pastoral work, the integration of spirituality and theology, and more.

Resources:

1) Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls: Learning the Art of Pastoral Ministry from the Church Fathers, Coleman Ford and Shawn Wilhite

In this episode Jordan and Jacob talk with Dani Jansen about divine wrath and atonement. They cover topics like what is divine wrath, its function in theological literature, the emotional aspects associated with God's justice, the historical context of divine wrath in Reformation thought, the implications of biblical language surrounding wrath, and the relationship between God's justice and the cross.

Chapters (these are not exact time stamps):

00:00 Introduction to Divine Wrath and Atonement

01:34 Understanding Divine Wrath: Definitions and Distinctions

06:01 Rhetoric of Wrath in Theological Literature

12:00 Emotional Aspects of Divine Wrath

20:31 The Role of Emotion in God's Justice

26:39 Historical Context of Divine Wrath in Reformation Thought

32:10 The Nature of God's Wrath and the Cross

39:34 William Lane Craig's New Account of Penal Substitution

Jordan talks with Eric Lundeen discusses the literal sense of the Bible, particularly as it relates to the reformers and their understanding of prophecy. He explores the complexities of interpreting the prophets and the different approaches taken by Lutherans and Reformed thinkers. Lundeen highlights the importance of historical context, literary coherence, and typology in reading the prophets. He also emphasizes the value of studying ancient commentaries alongside modern ones, and offers advice for pastors considering pursuing a PhD.

Resources:

1) The Reformation of the Literal, Erik Lundeen

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum podcast

03:48 Understanding the Literal Sense of the Bible

18:31 The Reformers' Approach to Interpreting the Prophets

20:43 The Value of Studying Ancient Commentaries

32:03 Shaping Our Modern Understanding of the Prophets

39:35 Balancing Academic Study and Pastoral Ministry

Matt and Ryan talk with Rob Koons about his latest work on the five ways of Thomas Aquinas. They cover topics like critiques of traditional interpretations of Aquinas, new interpretations, ways to defend the five ways, the importance of understanding Aquinas's context, the influence of Neoplatonism on Aquinas, the important of divine simplicity, and more.

Nate Akin discusses his book 'Convictional, Confessional, Cheerful Baptists' and explores topics such as Baptist distinctives, confessions, Christian nationalism, and complementarianism. He emphasizes the importance of holding to Baptist distinctives and confessions, and the need for a balanced and gracious approach to convictions. Akin also addresses the issue of Christian nationalism and the misplaced emphasis on politics in some circles. He argues for the biblical understanding of complementarianism and the importance of using accurate terminology. Akin highlights the global relevance of these issues and the work of the Pillar Network in promoting sound doctrine and mission.

Resources:

1) Convictional, Confessional, Cheerful Baptists, Nate Akin

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

11:08 Baptist Distinctives and Confessions

21:33 Understanding Christian Nationalism

26:26 Complementarianism in the Church

35:31 The Pillar Network: Sound Doctrine and Mission

Jordan is joined by Nick Ellis who discusses the importance of self-governance in education and the need to return responsibility for soul formation to local communities. He shares his own journey growing up on the mission field and the impact of education on his life. Nick explains the vision behind Christian Halls International and its mission to serve and resource local self-governing communities of faith. He emphasizes the need for local communities to take back the role of education and form wise and virtuous individuals. He also discusses the challenges and roadblocks in implementing this vision and offers practical steps for pastors and communities to start taking control of education.

Resources:

1) Christian Halls International

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum podcast

03:02 The formation of Christian Halls International

07:13 The challenges of self-governance in education

14:55 Equipping pastors and communities to take control of education

20:06 The value of local education in the digital age

23:47 The role of different religious traditions in self-governance

Morgan Byrd interviews Daniel Lee on public theology. They cover a wide range of topics like: Daniel's journey of reconciling faith with cultural experiences and the challenges faced in a secular environment, the importance of engaging with culture and public life as a Christian, whether Christianity is inherently a public faith, the difference between renewing culture and transforming it and more!

Resources:

1) Center for Public Christianity

Jordan, Brandon, and Matt talk with Alex DiPrima about his new biography of Charles Spurgeon. They cover topics like his family background, his depression, his preaching style, his workload, the downgrade controversy, and more!

Resources:

1) Spurgeon: A Life, Alex DiPrima

2) Spurgeon and the Poor, Alex DiPrima

3) Servants of Christ, Lovers of Men, Alex DiPrima

4) Spurgeon's Sorrows, Zack Eswine