Jordan and Brandon talk with Geoff Chang about Spurgeon as Pastor. They cover topics like what was Spurgeon's theology of preaching? What was Spurgeon's theology of the sacraments? What did he think about open/closed/close communion? What about open membership? Was the supper a memorial or something spiritual? What did Spurgeon think about elders and deacons? How did they function? How many? What about women deacons? What would Spurgeon's vision of pastoral training and church planting look like in today's environment? And more!

Resources:

1) Spurgeon the Pastor, Geoff Chang

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Jordan talks with Daniel Hummel about dispensationalism. They cover topics like what is dispensationalism? Is it different in America vs. other contexts? Why did dispensationalism become so popular? How influential was it really? What are the main doctrines that had the most importance in those that were dispensationalists? Did these change over time? What caused its demise? And more.

Resources:

1) The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism, Daniel Hummel
2) Covenant Brothers, Daniel Hummel
3) www.Danielghummel.com

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Jordan talks with Scott Williams about Conciliar Trinitarianism. They cover topics like what is conciliar trinitarianism? What is a Latin (or conciliar) social model of the Trinity? What accounts for the unity of action of the persons of the Trinity? Why do you suggest that a Lockean account of personhood is susceptible to trinitarian criticisms? What is Richard of St. Victors account of personhood and why is it superior? How can a Latin (or conciliar) model of the Trinity affirm usage of mental tokens like "I"? What is Hasker's multi-power view? Is this the standard social trinitarian account today? How does Hasker's view fit with the fifth and sixth ecumenical councils? How can he affirm one power and authority? And much more!

Resources:

1) Scott Williams Papers at Phil Papers
2) Discovery of the Sixth Ecumenical Council’s Trinitarian Theology: Historical, Ecclesial, and Theological Implications, Scott Williams
3) In Defense of a Latin Social Trinity: A Response to William Hasker, Scott Williams

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Jordan talks with Oliver Allmand-Smith about his new book Under God, Over the People. They cover topics like why did you write this book? What does it mean that the civil government is answerable to God? What does it mean that the civil government is called by God?  What does it mean that the civil government is empowered by God? Is the civil government a nursing father? What does it look like to have a godly magistrate? Should baptists seek such a thing? Would this lead to a form of established religion that baptists should reject? And more!

Resources:

1) Under God, Over the People, Oliver Allmand-Smith
2) Broken Wharf

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Jordan talks with Jennifer Frey about moral psychology and Aquinas. They cover topics like what is moral psychology and what are the main views? What is neo-Aristotelian ethical naturalism? Are virtues necessary for the attainment of human happiness and flourishing? What is Aquinas's account of being and privation? Why should clergy and lay members alike care about moral psychology? What are some recommended resources for those that arent familiar?

Resources:

1) The Sources of Christian Ethics, Servais Pinckaers
2) The Sacred & Profane Love Podcast

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Jordan talks with Joel Settecase about apologetics. They cover topics like: What is the Think Insitute? What is apologetics? What are some views? What is your preferred approach? Is apologetics for everyone? Why should we all care about it? How can apologetics be relevant for kids? For parents? And more!

Resources:

1) The Worldview Legacy Podcast
2) The ThinkSquad Community
3) The Quest for Meekness, Matthew Henry 

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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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