Life and Books and Everything

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Life and Books and Everything

Life and Books and Everything is a podcast hosted by Kevin DeYoung where discussions center on, well, life and books and everything. As a church pastor and theology professor, Kevin loves to talk about faith, theology, history, current events, and the occasional hot topic. The format for LBE includes interviews with leading authors and thinkers, recurring conversations with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen, and the occasional solo musing from Kevin. Listen in and we hope you will learn something, laugh a little, and get some good book recommendations along the way.

  1. 16 HR. AGO

    The Life and Ministry of R.C. Sproul with Stephen Nichols

    Recently, Steve Nichols spoke at the Faithful Conference, an annual conference for Christ Covenant Church. After giving a lecture on R.C. Sproul, Steve sat down with Kevin to talk about his own life and what he learned writing the biography of Sproul. Listen in as Kevin asks Steve about Sproul’s influences, his strengths and weaknesses, his friendships, and what made him such a uniquely gifted and inspiring teacher. Chapters: 0:00 Sponsors & Intro 3:30 On Being From Pittsburgh 5:56 Tell Us About Your Family 7:27 From Pennsylvania to Florida 15:00 The Life and Ministry of R.C. 26:20 Sponsor Break 27:37 The Human Side of R.C. 33:53 What Would He Have Said? 44:14 Preaching Influences Books & Everything: The Biggest Story Family Devotional Desiring God | The Great Eight Coram Deo Pastors Workshop Puritan Treasures for Today Westminster Theological Seminary Biblical Language Certificate

    50 min

  2. NOV 6

    Everyday Gospel with Paul Tripp

    Most Christians in conservative churches are familiar with Paul Tripp’s books. He’s one of the most popular authors in the church today, with a knack for applying the gospel to all of life. His devotional New Morning Mercies has been a consistent bestseller. Now Tripp has a new devotional, Everyday Gospel, that serves as a gospel commentary on the text of Scripture itself. Listen in as Kevin asks Paul about his writing process, his favorite books, and why he does what he does. Along the way, you’ll hear a few dramatic stories from Paul’s life and get his gospel encouragement for pastors and their congregations. Chapters: 0:00 Sponsors 1:53 Welcome, Paul 4:34 On Mustaches and Painting 11:55 Everyday Gospel 41:30 Sponsor Break 43:10 Life & Ministry 1:07:02 Until Next Time… Books & Everything: Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of Life Daily Doctrine: A One-Year Guide to Systematic Theology Desiring God | The Great Eight Puritan Treasures for Today Westminster Theological Seminary Biblical Language Certificate

    1h 8m

  3. OCT 23

    What Does It Mean to Be an Evangelical? With Andrew Atherstone and David Ceri Jones

    A few months ago, a prominent American scholar, Matthew Avery Sutton, published an article arguing there is no “through line” from Christians of the past to today’s post-WWII evangelicals. In order to assess this argument, Kevin invited two scholars of the evangelical movement to join him: Andrew Atherstone from Oxford in England and David Ceri Jones from the University of Aberystwyth in Wales. Together, they explore where the term evangelical comes from, whether the thing we call “evangelicalism” is a recent invention, why people call themselves “evangelical,” the difference between Stott and Lloyd-Jones, the difference between evangelicalism in America, in England, and in Wales, and whether the word “evangelical” is worth retaining. Plus, you’ll hear Kevin’s fantastic idea for Andrew to adopt the slogan “Make Oxford Great Again.” Chapters: 0:00 intro & Sponsors 4:00 Evangelical Identity 17:45 The Through-line to Evangelicalism 26:42 Evangelicalism Abroad 53:15 The Balancing Act 1:01:43 What is an Evangelical? 1:03:27 Until Next Time… Books & Everything: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany Here We Stand Puritan Treasures for Today Westminster Theological Seminary Biblical Language Certificate Redefining the History and Historiography on American Evangelicalism in the Era of the Religious Right Making Evangelical History

    1h 5m

  4. OCT 16

    A Critical Look at Critical Theory with Carl Trueman

    In his new book To Change All Worlds: Critical Theory from Marx to Marcuse, Carl Trueman argues that “Critical theory [sees] any notion of human nature as merely an ideological or social construct, a function of discourses of power.” Even though critical theory makes for dense reading, and is probably very little read by people in the pew, the ideas and assumptions of critical theory have shaped our world in undeniable ways. Listen in as Kevin and Carl talk about what critical theory is, where it came from, and how the church can provide a better, truer, and more beautiful alternative. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Sponsors 4:48 What Kind of Historian Are You? 9:03 Why Talk About These Things? 24:23 The Critical Question 46:04 Sponsor Break 47:46 How Do These Ideas Shape Christians? 1:02:43 Closing Questions 1:13:18 Until Next Time…. Books & Everything: ESV Men's Study Bible Here We Stand Puritan Treasures for Today Westminster Theological Seminary Biblical Language Certificate To Change All Worlds: Critical Theory from Marx to Marcuse From Frankfurt to Fox: The Strange Career of Critical Theory

    1h 14m

  5. SEP 25

    Westminster Divines, Spiritual Warfare, and the Neglected Practice of Hospitality with Chad Van Dixhoorn

    It’s not everyday you get to hear from the world’s expert on the Westminster Assembly (and who among us does not wish to know more about the Westminster Assembly?!). So sit back and enjoy this freewheeling conversation as Kevin and Chad talk about a guy named John Arrowsmith, the importance of pastoral hospitality, issues of church and state, and how Chad’s profession of faith split his childhood church. Lots of nerdy Presbyterian talk with the occasional mention of hot dogs as well. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Sponsors 5:38 A Southerner From the North 8:23 Tell Us About Your Faith 16:58 The Westminster Assembly 32:05 Sponsor Break 33:42 Tell Us About John Arrowsmith 1:02:42 The Neglected Practice of Hospitality 1:13:55 Until Next Time… Books & Everything: Everyday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of Life Crossway Plus Here We Stand Puritan Treasures for Today Westminster Theological Seminary Biblical Language Certificate Confessing the Faith: A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith Plans for Holy War: How the Spiritual Soldier Fights, Conquers, and Triumphs

    1h 15m

  6. AUG 28

    Life, and Ministry, and Laughter with Jason Helopoulos

    Listen as the two friends talk about the Land of Lincoln, about influential books and authors in their lives, and how the importance of friendship. You’ll get to learn more about Jason’s background, more about why he loves the PCA, and you’ll get to hear his great laugh. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Sponsors 7:41 Hip-hop-Helopoulos 10:32 Administration and Leadership in Pastoral Ministry 26:16 More About Jason 40:10 On the PCA 45:38 Band of Brothers 54:18 Sponsor Break 56:08 Lessons From Ministry 1:05:22 Books 1:11:47 Personal Updates 1:15:41 Who is Laughing at Who? 1:19:41 How Many Wins for Da Bears? 1:20:32 Until Next Time… Books & Everything: Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions Crossway Plus Puritan Treasures for Today Westminster Theological Seminary Biblical Language Certificate Persistent Prayer (Blessings of the Faith) Covenantal Baptism (Blessings of the Faith) Expository Preaching (Blessings of the Faith) Reformed Worship (Blessings of the Faith) Reformed Theology (Blessings of the Faith) Church Membership (Blessings of the Faith) The New Pastor's Handbook: Help and Encouragement for the First Years of Ministry The Preacher's Portrait: Five new Testament Word Studies The Shepherd Leader at Home: Knowing, Leading, Protecting, and Providing for Your Family An Able and Faithful Ministry: Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office

    1h 21m

  7. AUG 14

    Reading, Writing, and the Olympics with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen

    After a summer hiatus, the fellas are back together to kick off a new season of LBE. If you always look forward to the sports banter with these three, then you will LOVE this episode. You get a deep dive on the Olympics, including what makes them so joyful, what other countries besides America to root for, and whether other countries use Americans to announce their sports. After four years-worth of Olympics-related chatter, the three amigos turn their attention to more familiar fare: an enjoyable book they read over the summer and how to become better writers. Books & Everything: Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions Crossway Plus The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels about You 1861: The Civil War Awakening Theo of Golden Storycraft: The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction The Writing Tools The Writer’s Diet

    1h 8m

  8. JUN 17

    The Airing of Gratitude with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen

    Kevin is joined once again by his friends—and by now, only somewhat special guests—Justin and Collin. Listen in as the three amigos talk about books, summer plans, and what they are grateful for. Once again, you’ll find that the guys hit that sweet spot that combines ephemeral chatter and over-long monologues. Books & Everything: Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions ESV Teen Study Bible Shaman and Sage: The Roots of “Spiritual but Not Religious” in Antiquity Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975 Churchill: Walking with Destiny The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness Priests of History: Stewarding the Past in an Ahistoric Age Christendom: The Triumph of a Religion, AD 300-1300 They Flew: A History of the Impossible The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War The American Revolution: A History The Cause: The American Revolution and its Discontents, 1773-1783 Final Pagan Generation: Rome's Unexpected Path to Christianity Select Letters of John Newton The Joy of Preaching Expository Reflections on the Gospels The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union After Disbelief: On Disenchantment, Disappointment, Eternity, and Joy A Brief History of Thought: A Philosophical Guide to Living (Learning to Live)

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Life and Books and Everything is a podcast hosted by Kevin DeYoung where discussions center on, well, life and books and everything. As a church pastor and theology professor, Kevin loves to talk about faith, theology, history, current events, and the occasional hot topic. The format for LBE includes interviews with leading authors and thinkers, recurring conversations with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen, and the occasional solo musing from Kevin. Listen in and we hope you will learn something, laugh a little, and get some good book recommendations along the way.

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