The London Lyceum

Jordan talks with Dr. Greg Lee to discuss Augustine's 'City of God' and its relevance to contemporary issues such as social justice, political division, and church unity. They explore the importance of understanding Augustine's context, the implications of his thoughts on coercion and unity, the necessity of community engagement in addressing modern societal challenges, and more.

Resources:

1) The Essential City of God: A Reader and Commentary, Gregory Lee

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

00:56 Exploring Augustine's Influence

05:14 The Essential City of God Book

09:07 Augustine's Relevance to Modern Politics

14:48 Engaging with Ancient Texts

18:26 Political Division and Church Unity

22:21 Community and Decision Making

27:33 Rhetoric: Righteous Anger vs. Divisive Speech

31:26 Pursuing Justice and Racial Reconciliation

37:14 Future Projects and Conclusion

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In this episode Jordan and Hunter talk with Michael McEwen about his book on the pastor as apologist. They discuss the distinction between apologetics and evangelism, the role of preaching in apologetics, and the importance of addressing cultural narratives. The conversation also delves into the practical applications of apologetics in ministry, the significance of liturgy, and the internal value of apologetics for believers. Additionally, they examine Nietzsche's critiques of Christianity and his lasting influence on modern thought.

Resources:

1) The Pastor as Apologist

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

02:04 Understanding the Role of the Pastor-Apologist

04:32 Distinguishing Apologetics from Evangelism

07:37 The Concept of the Pastor-Apologist

11:08 Incorporating Apologetics into Preaching

14:48 Expanding Apologetics Beyond Creation vs. Evolution

18:32 Liturgical Apologetics and Worship

22:37 The Value of Apologetics for Believers

25:43 Engaging with Nietzsche's Philosophy

28:27 Nietzsche's Critique of Christianity

33:56 Countering Nietzsche's Critiques Today

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In this episode of the London Lyceum, Jordan talks with Caleb Morrell about his new book on the history and significance of Capitol Hill Baptist Church. They explore themes of ordinary faithfulness, the role of confessionalism in Baptist history, and the church's engagement with political issues over the years. Caleb shares about the importance of ecclesiology and the impact of pastoral internships on training future leaders. The conversation highlights the church's journey through challenges and growth, underscoring the faithfulness of ordinary Christians in shaping its story.

Resources:

1) A Light on the Hill: The Surprising Story of How a Local Church in the Nation's Capital Influenced Evangelicalism 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:25 Exploring the History of Capitol Hill Baptist Church

03:10 The Journey of Research and Writing

07:31 The Theme of Ordinary Faithfulness

09:34 Baptists and Confessionalism

15:36 The Church's Political Engagement

20:55 Historical Context of Division and Unity

22:18 Navigating Church Unity and Civil Rights

25:08 The Role of Membership in Church Dynamics

26:19 Baptist Distinctives and Ecclesiology

31:32 Baptism Practices and Historical Context

35:48 Impact of Pastoral Internships on Church Growth

39:32 Revitalization of CHBC and God's Providence

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Jordan, Hunter, and Jesse talk with Brandon Smith about his book 'Taught by God.' The discussion covers the history of biblical interpretation, the relationship between early church hermeneutics and modern approaches, the distinctions between historical critical and historical grammatical methods, the concept of dual authorship, the nuances of literal interpretation in scripture, and more!

Resources:

1) Taught by God, Brandon Smith

2) The Center for Baptist Renewal

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:27 Introducing Dr. Brandon Smith and His Work

03:51 The History of Biblical Interpretation

06:37 Hermeneutics: Early Church vs. Modern Approaches

11:35 Historical Critical vs. Historical Grammatical Methods

15:02 Unity vs. Uniformity in Church History

19:27 Understanding Literal Interpretation in Scripture

24:37 Dual Authorship in Biblical Exegesis

27:48 Wrestling with Historical Methods

30:01 The Role of Virtue in Interpretation

32:54 Transformative Nature of Scripture

35:10 Preaching and Interpretation Challenges

39:56 Creativity in Biblical Preaching

43:04 Unique Contributions to Hermeneutics

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Jordan talks with Simon Kennedy about his new book Against Worldview which challenges the traditional understanding of worldview in Christian contexts. They discuss the historical roots of worldview thinking and the potential pitfalls of misapplying these concepts in educational settings, the evolution of the Christian worldview in response to secular philosophies, the traditional deductive approach to education, and more.

Resources:

1) Against Worldview: Reimagining Christian Formation as Growth in Wisdom, Simon Kennedy

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

01:20 Meet Dr. Simon Kennedy and His Book

04:19 Understanding Worldview: Definitions and Critiques

09:12 The Complexity of Christian Worldviews

12:16 The Dangers of Misapplying Worldview in Education

17:14 Navigating Secular Knowledge as Christians

20:50 Historical Context of Worldview Thinking

23:44 The Evolution of Christian Worldview

27:16 Combat Concepts in Worldview Discourse

29:55 Inductive vs. Deductive Approaches in Education

35:23 Critical Realism and Learning Processes

38:00 Target Audience for Educational Reform

39:36 Future Directions in Educational Philosophy

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