This is the second lecture in a series of talks on the ideas of modernity. In this talk, I discuss Rene Descartes. 

This is the first of five talks I gave on the problems with modern thought and how Lutherans should respond to these challenges. Here I discuss Pierre Charron and the birth of modern skepticism.

This is a talk I gave to the Graduate Christian Fellowship at Cornell University on the subject of beauty.

This continuation of our study of the Formula of Concord addresses controversies related to the third use of the law. 

This continuation of our study of the Formula of Concord overviews the distinction between the law and the gospel in light of debates among second generation Lutherans.

This fourth part of our series on the Formula of Concord address the relationship between good works and salvation.

This is the final lecture in the What's Wrong with Modern Thought series, in which I provide a Lutheran response to the basic questions and challenges of modernity.

This continuation of the Makers of the Modern World series examines the theories of gender theorist Judith Butler on gender which stands behind much modern confusion on the issue.

This episode discusses article three of the Formula of Concord on the nature of the righteousness of God and justifying faith.

This episode is a discussion of Roman Catholic political philosopher Patrick Deneen's book Regime Change.