Synopsis
A weekly discussion of theology from a Lutheran perspective.
Episodes
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The Communication of Attributes (FC VIII)
30/08/2024 Duration: 01h01minThis program discusses article eight of the Formula of Concord in which the relationship between the divine and the human natures in Christ is discussed. This program covers the debates between Lutheran and Reformed theologians on the communication of majesty.
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Christ's Presence in the Lord's Supper (FC VII)
26/08/2024 Duration: 01h11minThis next part in the series of talks on the Formula of Concord addresses the debates surrounding the nature of Jesus's presence in the Lord's Supper.
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A Christian Approach to the Relationship Between Theology and Philosophy (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 4)
23/08/2024 Duration: 44minThis fourth lecture in a series on modern thought discusses how Christians should view the relationship between theology and philosophy, or faith and reason.
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Poststructuralism and the End of Modernity (What's Wrong with the Modern World 3)
19/08/2024 Duration: 49minThis third talk in the What's Wrong with the Modern World series addresses the end of modernity and the rise of postmodernity.
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How Modern Philosophy Shaped the World (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 2)
16/08/2024 Duration: 46minThis is the second lecture in a series of talks on the ideas of modernity. In this talk, I discuss Rene Descartes.
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The Rise of Skepticism (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 1)
12/08/2024 Duration: 53minThis 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.
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The Mystery of Beauty
09/08/2024 Duration: 45minThis is a talk I gave to the Graduate Christian Fellowship at Cornell University on the subject of beauty.
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The Third Use of the Law (FC VI)
05/08/2024 Duration: 01h02minThis continuation of our study of the Formula of Concord addresses controversies related to the third use of the law.
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The Distinction Between Law and Gospel (FC V)
02/08/2024 Duration: 01h22sThis 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.
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Are Good Works Necessary for Salvation? (FC Article IV)
29/07/2024 Duration: 01h04minThis fourth part of our series on the Formula of Concord address the relationship between good works and salvation.
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A Lutheran Response to Modernity (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 5)
29/07/2024 Duration: 44minThis 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.
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Judith Butler's Ideology of Gender Performativy (Makers of the Modern World)
26/07/2024 Duration: 01h11minThis 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.
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The Righteousness of Faith (FC Article III)
24/07/2024 Duration: 01h01minThis episode discusses article three of the Formula of Concord on the nature of the righteousness of God and justifying faith.
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A Discussion of Regime Change by Patrick Deneen
18/05/2024 Duration: 01h24minThis episode is a discussion of Roman Catholic political philosopher Patrick Deneen's book Regime Change.
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An Introduction to Martin Luther
13/05/2024 Duration: 01h16minThis part of our Just & Sinner essentials series discusses the life and theology of Martin Luther.
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Is Conversion the Result of Human Free Will? (Formula of Concord Article II)
11/05/2024 Duration: 01h03minThis second part in our series on the Formula of Concord addresses the topic of free will in relation to the conversion of the sinner.
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A Response to Bishop Barron on Justification
08/05/2024 Duration: 01h02minThis program is a response to Bishop Barron's criticisms of Martin Luther's understanding of justification sola fide.
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The Flacian Controversy (Formula of Concord Article I)
06/05/2024 Duration: 01h05minThis video is a discussion of the Flacian controversy and the results of that as discussed in the Formula of Concord. This is the first in a series of programs on the Formula.
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Soli Deo Gloria
27/04/2024 Duration: 01h10minThis is the final in a series of lectures on the Solas of the Reformation. In this talk, I discuss God's glory.
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Solus Christus: Christ Alone
13/04/2024 Duration: 57minThis is the fifth in a series of lectures on the solas of the Reformation. I discuss the Christocentric character of Lutheran theology.