The London Lyceum

Jordan talks with Thomas Dixon about passions and emotions. They cover topics like: What is passion, emotion, appetite, and affection? What is the history behind the changing landscape on these terms during the nineteenth century? What did Augustine and Aquinas think about them? How were they similar? How did they differ? How was "emotion" created as a category? What would those like Augustine and Aquinas think had they been alive? What is the value of the category emotion? Would it be better to go back to an older way of thinking about it? And much more!Resources:1) From Passions to Emotions, Thomas Dixon2) The History of Emotions, Thomas Dixon3) The Passions: Emotions and the Meaning of Life, Robert Solomon4) The Enticing Sin of Empathy, Joe Rigney5) Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason, and the Human Brain, Antonio Damasio6) The Emotions Lab7) Losing Our Minds: The Challenge of Defining Mental Illness, Lucy Foulkes8) Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions, Jean-Paul Sartre9) Emotion: The History of a Keyword in CrisisSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Hunter talk with Tom Ward about Scotus. They cover topics like: What first drew you to Scotus? Why have you found him worthy of so much of your time? Who was Scotus? Why isn't he as admired as he should be? What does Scotus mean by univocity? Why should Scotus's approach not be controversial? Should we be skeptical of Scotus? And more!Resources:1) Ordered by Love, Tom WardSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Harrison Perkins about catholicity and the covenant of works. They cover topics like: Who was James Ussher and why should we care about him? What is the covenant of works? How did Ussher think about it? How did others? Was his understanding "novel"? What do intellectualism and voluntarism have to do with the covenant of works? Why should pastors take the time to read about and from those like Ussher? What about the covenant of works? And more!Resources:1) Catholicity and the Covenant of Works: James Ussher and the Reformed Tradition, Harrison PerkinsSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Brandon Smith about the Trinity in revelation. They cover topics like: Should we work in an ecumenical mode to do theology? Should we include conversation partners from those outside our tradition? How should we do theology with the Trinity? What is a trinitarian reading? Does this place a foreign straightjacket on our exegesis? And more!Listen to Brandon on Church Grammar here.Resources:1) The Trinity in the Book of Revelation, Brandon Smith2) The Trinity, Scott Swain3) Delighting in the Trinity, Michael Reeves4) The Same God Who Works All Things, Adonis Vidu5) The Trinity, Thomas Joseph White6) The Deep Things of God, Fred Sanders7) On God and Christ, Gregory of NazianzusSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Jordan and Brandon talk with Geoff Chang about Spurgeon as Pastor. They cover topics like what was Spurgeon's theology of preaching? What was Spurgeon's theology of the sacraments? What did he think about open/closed/close communion? What about open membership? Was the supper a memorial or something spiritual? What did Spurgeon think about elders and deacons? How did they function? How many? What about women deacons? What would Spurgeon's vision of pastoral training and church planting look like in today's environment? And more!Resources:1) Spurgeon the Pastor, Geoff ChangSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Daniel Hummel about dispensationalism. They cover topics like what is dispensationalism? Is it different in America vs. other contexts? Why did dispensationalism become so popular? How influential was it really? What are the main doctrines that had the most importance in those that were dispensationalists? Did these change over time? What caused its demise? And more.Resources:1) The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism, Daniel Hummel2) Covenant Brothers, Daniel Hummel3) www.Danielghummel.comSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Scott Williams about Conciliar Trinitarianism. They cover topics like what is conciliar trinitarianism? What is a Latin (or conciliar) social model of the Trinity? What accounts for the unity of action of the persons of the Trinity? Why do you suggest that a Lockean account of personhood is susceptible to trinitarian criticisms? What is Richard of St. Victors account of personhood and why is it superior? How can a Latin (or conciliar) model of the Trinity affirm usage of mental tokens like "I"? What is Hasker's multi-power view? Is this the standard social trinitarian account today? How does Hasker's view fit with the fifth and sixth ecumenical councils? How can he affirm one power and authority? And much more!Resources:1) Scott Williams Papers at Phil Papers2) Discovery of the Sixth Ecumenical Council’s Trinitarian Theology: Historical, Ecclesial, and Theological Implications, Scott Williams3) In Defense of a Latin Social Trinity: A Response to William Hasker, Scott WilliamsSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan talks with Oliver Allmand-Smith about his new book Under God, Over the People. They cover topics like why did you write this book? What does it mean that the civil government is answerable to God? What does it mean that the civil government is called by God?  What does it mean that the civil government is empowered by God? Is the civil government a nursing father? What does it look like to have a godly magistrate? Should baptists seek such a thing? Would this lead to a form of established religion that baptists should reject? And more!Resources:1) Under God, Over the People, Oliver Allmand-Smith2) Broken WharfSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this engaging discussion, Jennifer Frey, a Roman Catholic philosopher known for her expertise in moral psychology and Thomas Aquinas, delves into the intricacies of moral psychology. They explore neo-Aristotelian ethical naturalism and the essential role of virtues in achieving happiness. Frey shares her transformative journey toward embracing philosophy and Aquinas, while also examining the relationship between knowledge, desire, and moral failings. Listeners are encouraged to appreciate the connections between faith, reason, and moral understanding.

Jordan talks with Joel Settecase about apologetics. They cover topics like: What is the Think Insitute? What is apologetics? What are some views? What is your preferred approach? Is apologetics for everyone? Why should we all care about it? How can apologetics be relevant for kids? For parents? And more!Resources:1) The Worldview Legacy Podcast2) The ThinkSquad Community3) The Quest for Meekness, Matthew Henry Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy