Jordan and Brandon talk with Chris Woznicki about TF Torrance. They cover topics like: Who is TF Torrance and why is he worth studying? What is Torrance's method when it comes to theological anthropology? What is the Fallen Human Nature debate and where/why does Torrance fall on it? What is the most interesting aspect of Torrance's metaphysics of human persons? What does Torrance take the image of God to be? And more!

Resources:

1) T. F. Torrance’s Christological Anthropology: Discerning Humanity in Christ, Chris Woznicki
2) T. F. Torrance: An Intellectual Biography, Alister McGrath
3) How To Read T. F. Torrance: Understanding His Trinitarian and Scientific Theology, Elmer Colyer
4) Thomas F. Torrance: Theologian of the Trinity, Paul Molnar
5) The Mediation of Christ, T.F. Torrance

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Jordan and Garrett talk with John Wilsey about American Exceptionalism. They cover topics like: What is American exceptionalism? How did it come about? What is the difference between religious and political nationalism? Has this played out differently among different American denominations? Have there been any common themes Why should Pastors care about these debates? Why should pastors care about history? And much more!

Resources:

1) American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea, John Wilsey
2) Redeemer Nation: The Idea of America's Millennial Role, Ernest Lee Tuveson
3) Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism, Michelle Goldberg
4) Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States, Samuel Perry and Andrew Whitehead
5) The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism, Paul D. Miller
6) Biblical Patriotism: An Evangelical Alternative to Nationalism, Adam Wyatt
7) Reclaiming Patriotism in an Age of Extremes, Steven Smith
8) Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President, Allen C. Guelzo 

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Jordan and Brandon host a roundtable event with Sam Renihan, Michael Beck, Guy Waters, and Stephen Wellum regarding covenant theology.

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Jordan talks with Todd Hains about Martin Luther and the rule of faith. They cover topics like: You begin by saying the provocative phrasing of scripture against scripture. What does that mean? Does Luther reject the use of reason? Is it opposed to faith? How does Luther understand the literal meaning of the text of Scripture? What is the rule of faith/analogy of faith/analogy of Scripture? Are they the same thing? Different? Etc. And more!

Resources:

1) Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith: Reading God's Word for God's People, Todd Hains
2) The Apostles' Creed: For All God's Children, Ben Myers
3) The Lord's Prayer: For All God's Children, Herold Senkbeil

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Jordan and Brandon talk with Ken Keathley about Molinism. They cover topics like: What is Molinism? What is the historical pedigree of Molinism? Who are the key proponents? Why would someone want to affirm Molinism? What are the key costs/benefits to Molinism? Does Molinism maintain libertarian free will? What is the Molinist Gunslinger objective and how do you overcome it? And more!

Resources:

1) Molinism: The Contemporary Debate, Ken Perszyk

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Jordan and Brandon talk with Gavin Ortlund about his new book. They cover topics like: What is the overall thesis of your book? Why write this? Why did you choose to focus on Christianity and naturalism? What is Pascals threefold order of apologetics and how can we appropriate it? What do you mean by approaching arguments in a narrative frame? What is so powerful about stories? And more!

Resources:

1. Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism, Gavin Ortlund

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Jordan and Brandon talk with Jonathan Watson about his book on models of baptism, catechesis and communion. They cover topics like: What is baptism, catechesis and communion? What are the various models for how these relate? What is your preferred model and why? Which model deserves greater attention but has had the least popularity? What ways are there for Protestants (and Baptists) to think more deeply on this topic? What ways are there that they should change their practices? And more!

Resources:

Catechesis and Initiation in Church History

*Cyril of Jerusalem, The Catechetical Lectures of S. Cyril, in Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen, NPNF-II, vol. 7, ed. Philip Schaff, trans. Edwin Hamilton Gifford, 1–157 (Buffalo: Christian Literature, 1894; reprint, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers 1994).

Dujarier, Michael. A History of the Catechumenate: The First Six Centuries. Translated by Edward J. Haasl. New York: William H. Sadlier, 1979.

Fisher, John D. C. Christian Initiation: Baptism in the Medieval West: A Study in the Disintegration of the Primitive Rite of Initiation. London: S.P.C.K., 1965.

Johnson, Maxwell E. The Rites of Christian Initiation: Their Evolution and Interpretation, 2nd ed. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2007.

*Packer, J. I. and Gary A. Parrett, Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2010.

*Pelikan, Jaroslav. Credo: Historical and Theological Guide to Creeds and Confessions of Faith in the Christian Tradition. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2003.

Yarnold, Edward. The Awe-Inspiring Rites of Initiation: The Origins of the R.C.I.A., 2nd ed. (Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1994.

 

Relating Credobaptism and Credocommunion

Hammett, John. 40 Questions about Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic, 2015.

*Jamieson, Bobby. Going Public: Why Baptism is Required for Church Membership. Nashville: B&H Academic, 2015.

Kimble, Jeremy. 40 Questions about Church Membership and Discipline. Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic, 2017.

Vandiver, Dallas. Who Can Take the Lord's Supper?: A Biblical-Theological Argument for Close Communion (Monographs in Baptist History). Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2021. (This is on my reading list, but looks great!)

 

Paedobaptism

Cullmann, Oscar. Baptism in the New Testament. Studies in Biblical Theology, 1st ser. 1. London: SCM Press Ltd, 1950.

*Leithart, Peter J. Baptism: A Guide to Life from Death. Bellingham: Lexham Press, 2021. (Leithart also affirms paedocommunion)

Trigg, Jonathan D. Baptism in the Theology of Martin Luther. New York: E. J. Brill, 1994.

 

Paedocommunion

*Gallant, Tim. Feed My Lambs. Grande Prairie, AB: Pactum Reformanda Pub, 2002.

*Venema, Cornelius P. Children at the Lord’s Table: Assessing the Case of Paedocommunion. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2009.

Strawbridge, Gregg ed. The Case for Covenant Communion. Monroe, LA: Athanasius Press, 2006.

Ware, Timothy. The Orthodox Way. Crestwood, NY: St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1986.

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Jordan and Brandon talk with Brian Orr about Evangelical Process Theology. They cover topics like what is evangelical process theology? When did this come on the scene? Why? Are there any denominations or confessional streams particularly susceptible to this? Why pick Thomas Oord as a key conversation partner? What are Oord's main contentions? Why is God essentially related in the way he thinks? Why is God's love understood in the way he explains it? What does essential kenosis mean? And more!

Find out more from Brian Orr's Blog

Resources:

1) A Classical Response to Relational Theism, Brian Orr
2) The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence, Thomas Jay Oord
3) God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils, Thomas Jay Oord
4) A Christian Natural Theology, John B. Cobb
5) Omnipotence and Other Theological Mistakes, Charles Hartshorne

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Jordan talks with Joshua Waulk and Thomas Frederick about counseling, integrationism, and more. They cover topics like: 1. What is counseling? What are the various models? 2. Do confessions speak to the nature of counseling? If so, how do they interact with it? 3. When did counseling in its modern form become prevalent? Would Reformed Christians of the past recognize it? 4. What should we make of the integrationist debate? Can we use secular sources for Christian counseling? And more.

Resources:

1) The Logic of the Body, Matthew LaPine
2) The Institutes, John Calvin
3) The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life, Jeremy Pierre
4) With All Your Heart, Craig Troxel
5) Reenchanting Humanity, Owen Strachan

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Jordan and Brandon talk with Matthew Bingham about Baptist Catholicity. They cover topics like: Should we want to be baptist and catholic? Why have so many baptists in the last 50+ years been either naïve to the necessity of catholicity or hostile to it? What would you like to see moving forward with those committed to Baptist Catholicity? How can we develop a catholic spirit? How can pastors in the local church strive for this? And more!

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