The London Lyceum

Jordan Steffaniak and Brandon Ayscue
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The London Lyceum

The London Lyceum seeks to encourage serious thinking for a serious church by creating an intellectual culture of charity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Find out more about us at our website: www.thelondonlyceum.com

  1. Divine Incomprehensibility with Ronni Kurtz

    3 DAYS AGO

    Divine Incomprehensibility with Ronni Kurtz

    Jordan talks with Dr. Ronni Kurtz about his book 'Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility in the Task of Theology.' They explore the concept of divine incomprehensibility, its implications for theology, and the historical context surrounding the doctrine. The conversation delves into the relationship between incomprehensibility and accommodation, the significance of theological figures like Pseudo-Dionysius, the importance of epistemic humility in understanding God, the distinction between dogmatic and systematic theology, the implications of language in theological discourse, and more! Resources: 1) Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility and the Task of Theology, Ronni Kurtz 2) No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption, Ronni Kurtz 3) Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul, Ronni Kurtz Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast 01:52 Exploring Divine Incomprehensibility 03:54 Motivation Behind the Book 06:00 Understanding Incomprehensibility 10:10 The Relationship Between Incomprehensibility and Accommodation 13:03 Theological Antiquity and Incomprehensibility 17:07 The Importance of Pseudo-Dionysius 20:24 Implications of Incomprehensibility 22:32 Understanding God's Incomprehensibility 24:09 Dogmatic Theology vs. Systematic Theology 26:29 The Role of Language in Theology 36:24 Theological Posture and Humility 40:46 Reflections and Future Projects Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    45 min
  2. Abraham Booth and Sanctification with Zach Williams

    DEC 11

    Abraham Booth and Sanctification with Zach Williams

    Jordan talks with Zach Williams about the life and theological contributions of Abraham Booth, an 18th-century English Baptist. They explore Booth's doctrine of sanctification, his historical context, and the rise of antinomianism, discussing its implications on the understanding of justification and holiness in the Christian life. Resources: 1) The First Counsellor of Our Denomination, Michael Haykin 2) A Messenger of Grace: A Study of the Life & Thought of Abraham Booth, Raymond Arthur Coppenger Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast 22:15 The Doctrine of Sanctification and Antinomianism 29:33 The Complexity of Justification and Holiness 39:03 The Role of Law in Sanctification 46:13 Booth's Place in the Reformed Tradition Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min
  3. Law from Below with Elisabeth Kincaid

    DEC 4

    Law from Below with Elisabeth Kincaid

    Jordan talks with Elisabeth Kincaid about her new book, 'The Law from Below,' which explores the legal theories of Francisco Suarez. They cover topics like how Christians can engage with law, the concept of law from below, the role of women in political life, the influences of Augustine and Aquinas on Suarez's thought, the differences of Richard Hooker and John Locke, the appeal of power in contemporary politics, and more! Resources: 1) Law from Below: How the Thought of Francisco Suárez, SJ, Can Renew Contemporary Legal Engagement, Elisabeth Kincaid Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast 01:31 Meet Dr. Elisabeth Kincaid 05:08 Understanding Francisco Suarez's Legal Theories 09:01 Law from Below: A New Perspective 13:53 The Role of Women in Political Life 17:41 Influences of Augustine and Aquinas 21:12 Contrasting Suarez with Hooker and Locke 24:29 The Appeal of Power in Contemporary Politics 28:29 The Dialectic of Power and Custom 32:02 The Importance of Historical Context in Law 36:05 The Institute for Faith and Learning at Baylor For more information on our reading groups visit our website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    44 min
  4. Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic with Nadya Williams

    NOV 27

    Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic with Nadya Williams

    Jordan talks with Nadya Williams about her new book on children and mothers. They cover topics like whether our culture is really hostile to mothers, if there is a built-in disdain for motherhood, why many reflections on children and motherhood come from secular frameworks and push children out of view, what messages expecting mothers encounter when they go to a typical doctor's office for prenatal care, and why our culture "commodifies" children. Resources: 1) Mothers, Children, and the Body Politic: Ancient Christianity and the Recovery of Human Dignity, Nadya Williams 2) Brave New World, Aldous Huxley 3) Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth, Catherine Pakaluk For more information on our reading groups visit our website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    43 min
  5. The Genesis of Gender with Abigail Favale

    NOV 20

    The Genesis of Gender with Abigail Favale

    In this episode Jordan talks with Abigail Favale about her book 'Genesis of Gender.' They discuss topics like Christian feminism, the significance of origin stories, the implications of language in understanding gender, the evolution of feminism through its waves, the challenges of contemporary gender paradigms, the importance of maintaining a Christian perspective in feminist discourse, the impact of contraception on societal norms, the distinctions between sex and gender, and the misconceptions surrounding intersex conditions. Resources: 1) The Genesis of Gender, Abigail Favale 2) Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion, Abigail Favale Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast 01:24 Introducing Dr. Abigail Favale and Her Book 02:45 Understanding Christian Feminism 04:59 The Importance of Origin Stories 06:43 Language and Its Relation to Genesis 09:10 The Shift in Pronoun Usage 11:25 Navigating Workplace Pronoun Policies 15:10 Contrasting Gender Paradigms 18:10 A Brief History of Feminism 21:36 The Brand Problem of Feminism 24:27 Exploring Gender Roles and Identity 30:27 The Impact of Contraception on Society 37:49 Understanding Sex and Gender Distinctions 41:58 Clarifying Intersex Conditions and Misconceptions Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    49 min
  6. Faith Without Belief with Derek King

    NOV 13

    Faith Without Belief with Derek King

    In this episode Jordan talks with Derek King about his upcoming book, 'Faith Without Belief.' They explore the nature of faith, belief, and doubt, pastoral approaches to those experiencing doubt, why we doubt, if faith is blind, and more. Resources: 1) Faith without Belief, Derek King Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast 01:48 Exploring Derek King's New Book 03:32 The Story of Ben: A Case Study in Doubt 06:08 Understanding Faith and Belief 09:02 The Nature of Doubt in Modern Faith 13:33 The Concept of Blind Faith 15:25 Faith as Allegiance vs. Acceptance 17:14 The Man with Unbelief: A Biblical Perspective 19:42 Defining Non-Belief in Christianity 22:50 Pastoral Approaches to Doubt 25:42 The Role of Commitment in Faith 27:47 Saving Faith: What Does It Mean? 30:14 The Intersection of Sin and Belief 32:19 Ecclesiology and the Nature of Belief 34:38 Faith with Belief: A Collective Confession For more information on our reading groups visit our website. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    45 min
  7. Ramism and the Reformation of Method with Simon Burton

    NOV 6

    Ramism and the Reformation of Method with Simon Burton

    Jordan and Simon Burton discuss the world of Ramism and its implications for the Reformation and early modern philosophy. They explore the historical context of Ramism, its philosophical underpinnings, the decline narratives surrounding Protestantism, the complexities of Scotism, the eclectic nature of Reformed theology, and more! Resources: 1) Ramism and the Reformation of Method: The Franciscan Legacy in Early Modernity, Simon Burton 2) The Hallowing of Logic: The Trinitarian Method of Richard Baxter's Methodus Theologiae, Simon Burton Chapters (chapters are ~1 minute off) 00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast 01:00 Exploring Ramism and Its Historical Context 03:23 Understanding Ramism: A New Methodology 09:10 The Significance of Ramism in Reformed Thought 11:03 Christian Philosophy and Its Role in Ramism 14:13 The Relationship Between Ramism and Franciscan Thought 17:27 Decline Narratives in Protestantism 20:31 Scotism and Its Complexities 25:29 Reformed Engagement with Scotism 29:32 Eclecticism in Reformed Theology 31:38 Mathematics as a Path to Understanding the Divine 34:42 Ramism's Influence on Federal Theology 37:28 Universal Reform and Its Impact 41:07 Future Research Directions and Closing Thoughts Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    46 min
  8. Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls with Coleman Ford and Shawn Wilhite

    OCT 30

    Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls with Coleman Ford and Shawn Wilhite

    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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The London Lyceum seeks to encourage serious thinking for a serious church by creating an intellectual culture of charity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Find out more about us at our website: www.thelondonlyceum.com

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  • Creator
    Jordan Steffaniak and Brandon Ayscue
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    336
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    © 2023 The London Lyceum
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