Was the Protestant Reformation a repudiation of the church's history? Was it a rejection of Medieval theology? Did the Reformation lead to schism in the church? Kevin talks to Matthew Barrett, professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, about these questions and many more in this episode of LBE. Listen in for some big picture analysis on church history as well as some deep nerdery on Reformation theology.

Timestamps:0:00 Introduction

1:47 The Reformation as Renewal

17:17 Jonathan Leeman’s New Book

18:00 Let’s Go Back to Aquinas

40:30 True or False?: The Reformation Divided the Church

48:20 Desiring God’s Light & Truth Podcast

48:50 Unsung Reformers

53:48 Books

1:05:37 Until Next Time

Books:The Reformation as Renewal

Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing

Introduction to Reformed Scholasticism

Protestant Scholasticism: Essays in Reassesment

Aquinas Among the Protestants

The three amigos are back to kick off a new season of LBE. From college football to dropping kids off at college to the rise of mental health issues on college campuses (and everywhere else!), this episode has a back-to-school vibe you won't want to miss. Stick around for one summer book recommendation from each of the fellas at the very end.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:45 College Football

8:40 Kids to College & Other Life Changes

15:33 Collin’s Summer in the UK

19:30 Digital Liturgies

20:55 Trauma, Anxiety, and Mental Health

43:30 Desiring God - Light & Truth Podcast

44:25 Books

1:00:34 Until Next Time

The triumvirate managed to get together one last time before setting sail for summer plans. With little time to spare before Collin needed to run Tom Cruise-style after a plane bound for the UK, the three amigos chat about the legacies of Tim Keller and Harry Reeder, the books they’ve been reading and hope to read this summer, and whether they think we’ve reached Peak Pride in America. Plus, you’ll hear whether Kevin ever plans to drink Bud Light again (and whether he’s ever had that or any beer ever).

Mentioned Blog Post:

Preaching Resources: A Summer Reading List

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Sponsor

2:35 Summer Plans, Civil Wars, and Sioux Falls

12:53 Tim Keller’s Ministry & Legacy

32:45 Remembering Harry Reeder

39:35 Books

57:30 Are We at Peak Pride?

1:06:10 Closing Comments & Sponsor

What is feminism? What is intersectionality? Who is Judith Butler? How does childbearing change a woman? Why do Catholic feminist scholars have such interesting Italian last names? These are just some of the questions Kevin explores with Abigail Favale as they talk about her book, The Genesis of Gender (Ignatius Press, 2022). With learning, wit, and great aplomb, Abigail shares her how story of deconversion and reconversion and how she came to see, from the inside, the emptiness of mainstream feminist ideology.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and Sponsor

2:10 Guest: Abigail Favale

26:01 Who is Judith Butler?

33:22 Is Gender Studies Godless and Truthless?

40:17 What is Intersectionality?

47:54 How do We Contend for the Goodness of Gender?

55:47 What Does the Bible Say to Gender Studies?

1:04:46 Developing a Theology of Sexual Difference

Are male and female distinctions rooted in given biological realities or are “man” and “woman” simply designations we choose for ourselves based on our own feelings and sense of identity?

In this episode, Kevin reviews an article written by USA Today’s Nancy Armour about transgender people competing in professional sports.

Though the language sounds similar at times, the beliefs are quite distinct. Mormons do not understand history, God, man, salvation, heaven, hell, the cross, Jesus, or the Trinity as the canonical Scriptures teach, nor do they agree with the conciliar doctrine taught by the one, holy, catholic, apostolic church over the last two thousand years.

In this article, Kevin outlines the historical and theological distinctions between Mormonism and Christianity.

With a 30-year career in Washington, D.C. and going on ten years as president of Grove City College, Paul McNulty has had a remarkable career. Recently, Dr. McNulty, a PCA ruling elder, gave the commencement address at Covenant Day School (where Kevin’s kids attend) and then spoke during the Sunday school hour at Christ Covenant Church. This is a “live” recording of Kevin’s conversation with Paul last Sunday. The wide ranging interview covers everything from politics to Christian education to suffering and loss.

In this article, Kevin discusses how Christians are to honor each other and Christ when critiquing and correcting each other.