The London Lyceum

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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 AkinChapters:00:00 Introduction and Background11:08 Baptist Distinctives and Confessions21:33 Understanding Christian Nationalism26:26 Complementarianism in the Church35:31 The Pillar Network: Sound Doctrine and MissionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 InternationalChapters00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum podcast03:02 The formation of Christian Halls International07:13 The challenges of self-governance in education14:55 Equipping pastors and communities to take control of education20:06 The value of local education in the digital age23:47 The role of different religious traditions in self-governanceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 ChristianitySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 DiPrima2) Spurgeon and the Poor, Alex DiPrima3) Servants of Christ, Lovers of Men, Alex DiPrima4) Spurgeon's Sorrows, Zack EswineSupport 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 Ben Saunders about his new book on civil law. They cover topics like: What is civil law and why is there a crisis? What is the relationship between Scripture and civil law? What does the Bible have to say about law in general? In what way is the Christian view of law distinct from non-Christian views of law? Should the magistrate enforce the first table of the law? Why can civil law not inculcate the virtue it relies on to ensure obedience? And more!Resources:1) The Crisis of Civil Law, Ben SaundersSupport 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 Andrew Das about his latest book on remarriage. They cover topics like: Was remarriage ever permitted in the early church? What has been the consensus view on this over the last several decades? Are the circumstances of divorce relevant to a case of remarriage? What sort of background material might be relevant to understanding what Jesus means? How much weight should we give to background information? What does Paul mean in his own commentary on divorce and remarriage? Is the “husband of one wife” qualification about divorce and remarriage? And more!Resources:1) Remarriage in Early Christianity, Andrew Das2) https://andrewdas.net/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Matt talk with Manfred about his latest book on the reception of Aristotle, especially his ethics and politics in Protestantism. They cover topics like why do some truly think the Aristotelian tradition is forgotten or defeated in Protestant thought? What is the difference between Protestant scholasticism and Protestant Aristotelianism? How did the Protestant reception of Aristotle’s metaphysics differ if at all from the catholic reception? How might we today return to an Aristotelian supraconfessional tradition? Resources:1) The Aristotelian Tradition in Early Modern Protestantism, Manfred Svensson2) Aquinas Among the Protestants, Edited by Svensson and VanDrunenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hunter talks with Brandon, Jordan, Jake, Morgan, and Garrett about the work of the London Lyceum over the last five years. They recall the early days and share some about what is to come.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan answers questions in a live Q&A ranging from the future of the London Lyceum to what he's learned over the last five years and more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy