Synopsis
A weekly discussion of theology from a Lutheran perspective.
Episodes
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On Tradition and Sola Scriptura
17/02/2023 Duration: 01h05minThis is the first of a two part series in which I discuss the role of tradition in relation to Scripture, and critique the Roman Catholic view. The talk is based on Martin Chemnitz' Examination of the Council of Trent.
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The Communication of Attributes in Scripture (Intro to Christology)
30/01/2023 Duration: 01h01minThis episode in our Christology series covers the communication of attributes as described in Holy Scripture through an explanation of the ideas of the seventeenth century orthodox.
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Michel Foucault on Power
27/01/2023 Duration: 01h03sThis episode in our Makers of the Modern World series explores the French Postmodern philosopher Michel Foucault.
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The Nature of Christ's Presence in the Sacrament
24/01/2023 Duration: 01h03minThis episode is a discussion of some recent controversy surrounding the nature of the presence of Christ in the Sacrament of the Altar.
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The Male Crisis and the Church's Response
09/01/2023 Duration: 01h05sThis is a discussion of Richard Reeves' book Of Boys and Men and what the church can do to minister to disillusioned men.
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The Christology of Lutheran Orthodoxy
04/01/2023 Duration: 01h01minThis continuation of our Christology series covers some of the precision in language used to describe the two natures in Christ among Lutheran orthodox theologians.
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Communion in Both Kinds (Augsburg Confession XXII)
19/12/2022 Duration: 01h39sThis episode is a continuation of our series on the Augsbug Confession. On tis program, I discuss the medieval practice of withholding the cup from the laity.
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A Critique of John Vervaeke on Martin Luther
14/12/2022 Duration: 01h17sThis episode is a discussion of Martin Luther's thought in light of critique set forth by Dr. John Vervaeke in his series of lectures on the meaning crisis.
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Roland Barthes (Makers of the Modern World)
06/12/2022 Duration: 01h04minThis continuation of the Makers of the Modern World series centers on Roland Barthes and the death of the author.
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On the Worship of the Saints (Augsburg Confession XXI)
28/11/2022 Duration: 01h01minThis continuing series on the Augsburg Confessions continues with a discussion of the veneration of saints and late medieval practice.
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Structuralism (Makers of the Modern World)
21/11/2022 Duration: 01h03minThis continuation of the Makers of the Modern World series covers Ferdinand de Saussure and the Structuralist movement.
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Christology in Luther and Zwingli
14/11/2022 Duration: 57minThis program covers the Christological debate between Luther and Zwingli.
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The Ideas of G.W.F. Hegel
07/11/2022 Duration: 01h04minThis continuation of our Makers of the Modern World series addresses the thought of Hegel, and his impact upon theology and philosophy.
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Early Western Christology
31/10/2022 Duration: 59minThis part of our continuing series on Christology addresses the development of Christology in the early church in the Western part of the Roman Empire. This includes a discussion of the Spanish Adoptianist controversy.
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The Ideas of Immanuel Kant
24/10/2022 Duration: 01h12minThis next part of our Makers of the Modern World series explores the ideas of Immanuel Kant and his impact on philosophy, theology, and other fields.
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The Monothelitism vs. Dyothelitism Debate
17/10/2022 Duration: 55minThis is a discussion of the seventh century debates surrounding the will of Christ and the decisions of the sixth ecumenical council.
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On Good Works (Augsburg Confession Article XX)
10/10/2022 Duration: 01h50sOn this program, we discuss the role that good works play in the lives of Christians and how works relate to justification.
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Antonio Gramsci and Cultural Hegemony
03/10/2022 Duration: 01h09minThis is part 5 of our Makers of the Modern World series in which I discuss the ideas of Antonio Gramsci and his concept of cultural hegemony.
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Herbert Marcuse and Critical Theory
26/09/2022 Duration: 49minThis is part 4 of our Makers of the Modern World series in which I discuss Herbert Marcuse and the ideas of Critical Theory.
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Theodor Adorno and the Frankfurt School
19/09/2022 Duration: 55minThis is part 3 of our Makers of the Modern World series. In this podcast, we delve into the thought of Theodor Adorno and the development of Critical Theory in the Frankfurt School