Even as John Newton is perhaps best known for his hymns, he should also be known for his letters. Those most familiar with Newton seem to agree that “letter-writing was his greatest gift” earning him the reputation as “the great spiritual director of souls through the post.” It certainly wasn’t uncommon to write letters in eighteenth-century England, but John Newton was an uncommon letter writer. What makes his letters so significant in the history of the church? Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they discuss the letters of John Newton. 

Works mentioned: 

An Authentic Narrative (John Newton, 1764)

Wise Counsel: John Newton’s Letter to John Ryland Jr. Edited by Grant Gordon with a foreword by Michael A.G. Haykin (Banner of Truth, 2009)

Letters of John Newton Edited by Josiah Bull (Banner of Truth, 2007/1869)

Join Drs. Haykin and Pohlman as they discuss St. Benedict, the sixth century monk who, according to Mark Noll, “gave the most decisive, and most beneficial, shape to monasticism.” What can the church today learn from Benedict?

On this episode, Dr. Haykin discusses the importance of friendship.

• How did the ancients view friendship?

Join us this summer for the “Reading Augustine” online course with Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin.

This reading course focuses on three key aspects of the theology of Augustine of Hippo (354–430), arguably the most influential theologian of the Ancient Church. The readings explore his account of his personal pilgrimage (the Confessions), his Trinitarianism (On the Trinity), and his theology of history (On the City of God). Augustine’s interaction with Scripture and his perspective on living coram Deo in each of these areas of thought is especially highlighted.

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May 25-August 24 | Tuesday 7:00-9:00PM (EST)

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On this episode Dr. Michael Haykin discusses Andrew Fuller's relation with his son, Robert.

On this episode, Dr. Haykin discusses Andrew Fuller in remembrance of his death on May 7, 1815.