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Heaven & Earth

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There are more things in heaven and earth than one podcast can talk about. But I hope to talk about some of the most important things.

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Episode 61: Bradford Littlejohn on Richard Hooker

December 15, 2022 21:07 - 45 minutes - 40.3 MB

In this episode, Wyatt Graham speaks with Bradford Littlejohn about the life and work of Richard Hooker. We also took about political theology more broadly, ecclesiology, and about John Davenant. Bradford is the president of the Davenant Institute, which retrieves the wisdoms of the Protestant tradition to renew and build up the church. To learn more, checkout DI's website here: https://davenantinstitute.org/

Episode 60: Alastair Roberts on Biblical Interpretation and James Jordan

October 31, 2022 19:26 - 51 minutes - 44.9 MB

In this episode, I talk with Alastair Roberts about the importance of careful study of the Bible to understand its typological and symbolic structure. We also discuss why he recommended "Through New Eyes" by James Jordan online (which I then bought and read!). Check out his website where you can find links to his Soundcloud and YouTube page where he hosts his talks on biblical interpretation: https://alastairadversaria.com/. Be on the lookout for a Theopolis podcast series where he'll discus...

Episode 59: Why we Should read Irenaeus of Lyon

October 27, 2022 19:27 - 50 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this episode, Drs. Wyatt Graham and Jim Payton talk about Irenaeus of Lyon as well Philip Melanchthon and Martin Bucer. Make sure to buy Dr. Payton's book where he condenses Irenaeus's great work "Against Heresies" into one volume here: https://www.amazon.ca/Irenaeus-Christian-Faith-Condensation-Heresies/dp/1608996247

Episode 58: Alex Tseng on What Carl Henry got Wrong

October 20, 2022 14:52 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

In this episode, I speak with Professor Alex Tseng (PhD Oxford) about Carl F. H. Henry. Professor Tseng currently serves as research professor in the Department of Philosophy at Zhejiang University in China. In particular, we talk about how Carl Henry diverged from earlier classically Protestant distinctions such as Archetypal and Ectypal theology and affirmed a form of knowledge akin (but not exact) to univocalism. Do check out Prof Tseng's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Shao-...

Episode 57: Alan Hayes on Indigenous History in Canada

December 07, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 40.8 MB

In this discussion, Alan Hayes and I discuss Indigenous people in Canada. We cover, broadly speaking, the stages of European and Indigenous relations in Canada.

Episode 56: Archbishop Mark MacDonald on Indigenous Persons in Canada

November 30, 2021 09:25 - 44 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this episode, I talk The Most Rev. Mark MacDonald who "became the Anglican Church of Canada’s first National Indigenous Anglican Bishop in 2007." We discuss indigenous persons in Canada as well as the Christian faith among indigenous persons in Canada.

Episode 55: Ephraim Radner on Scripture

November 16, 2021 09:25 - 42 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode, professor Ephraim Radner and I discuss the nature of Scripture. You won't want to miss this conversation. Make sure to listen right to the end. We develop an idea right to that the end of the conversation. So it might just be worth the wait. 

Episode 54: Don Hutchison on Religious Freedom in Canada

November 09, 2021 10:24 - 47 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this episode, author Don Hutchison and I talk about religious freedom in Canada. Don has published on the topic of religious freedom in Canada. To learn more and to find his books, check out his website: http://www.donhutchinson.ca/

Episode 53: Ron Dart on High Toryism and Jordan Peterson

November 03, 2021 13:53 - 55 minutes - 49.5 MB

In this episode, professor Dart discusses the conservative tradition of High Toryism as well as Jordan Peterson. I hope you enjoy this episode! Click here to see Dart's The North American High Tory Tradition and here for the work on Jordan Peterson.

Podcast: New Episodes Soon!

October 29, 2021 01:26 - 23 seconds - 748 KB

I have been recording new episodes for this Fall! We'll branch out into politics and philosophy. I didn't mention it. But there will be also historical and cultural conversations, especially on indigenous people in Canada.    Subscribe to Heaven & Earth on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen.

Episode 52: Ben Wheaton on Merovingian Gaul

August 10, 2021 15:10 - 49 minutes - 41.5 MB

In this episode, Ben Wheaton exposes my ignorance about Gaul (basically France) in the sixth century. So I learned a lot. And I hope you do too! After all, Christianity did not disappear after Nicaea and restart at the Reformation. Ben leads us through a particularly unstudied time period of Christianity. I hope you enjoy the episode! Follow me on Twitter: @wagraham

Episode 51: Michael Lynch on John Davenant's Hypothetical Universalism.

August 02, 2021 14:59 - 59 minutes - 49.2 MB

In this episode, Michael Lynch and I talk about John Davenant and his hypothetical universalism. To learn more, see Lynch's new book with OUP press: https://www.amazon.ca/John-Davenants-Hypothetical-Universalism-Orthodoxy/dp/0197555144/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=michael+lynch+davenant&qid=1626285119&sr=8-1 See my website: wyattgraham.com Twitter: @wagraham

Episode 50: Crawford Gribben on Christian Reconstruction

July 20, 2021 19:01 - 43 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode, historian Crawford Gribben discusses his research into the Christian Reconstruction movement in the Pacific Northwest of the United States of America. If that movement seems obscure, then it might be helpful to know that Douglas Wilson would fall into that broad movement. To read Crawford's work, click here.  See also my website: wyattgraham.com and follow me on Twitter @wagraham. 

Episode 49: Timon Cline on Divine Law & Theonomy

July 15, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 39.9 MB

In this episode, Timon and I have a conversation about divine law and theonomy. To learn more, see wyattgraham.com. Follow me: @wagraham.

Episode 48: Benjamin Fischer on John Wycliffe

June 08, 2021 12:20 - 48 minutes - 41.3 MB

In this conversation, Benjamin and I talk about John Wycliffe (d. 1384). Wycliffe translated the Bible into English, wrote pastoral treatises, and played a significant role in the life of the English church. His followers survived up to and participated in the English Reformation (16 ce.). To read his pastor treatises, see Benjamin's new edited work here: https://davenantinstitute.org/product/beingapastor-wycliffe/.

Episode 47: Mark Jones on Stephen Charnock and the Puritans

June 01, 2021 12:50 - 41 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode, I talk with Pastor Mark Jones about the puritans as well as Stephen Charnock. Jones is publishing a new edition of Charnock's The Existence and Attributes of God with Crossway. So it was great to be able to talk to him about that project and Charnock himself! But the conversation is much broader than that. We talk about the Puritans in general, their love of learning, and how we have forgotten that today, becoming parochial in our writing and reading.

Episode 46: Craig Carter on Classical Theism

May 26, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 45.5 MB

In this conversation, Craig Carter and I talk about classical theism and angels! We cover a lot of ground. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Here is a link to Dr. Carter's new book.

Episode 45: Adonis Vidu on Inseparable Operations

May 18, 2021 13:50 - 54 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this conversation, I speak with Adonis Vidu on his new book on inseparable operations. This key doctrine describes how the Father, Son, and Spirit work inseparably in their external works. It is partly on this basis that Christians confess the Holy Trinity. Here is a link to Dr. Vidu's book on the topic. Here is a link to my review of the book. 

Episode 44: Jerry Shepherd on the Book of Leviticus

May 14, 2021 13:42 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

In this episode, I speak with Leviticus scholar Jerry Shepherd about the meaning of that biblical book. Here is the link to the book.

Episode 43: Hans Boersma on Sacramental Ontology and Scripture

May 05, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 41.2 MB

In this episode, I talk with Hans Boersma on sacramental ontology and Scripture. Basically, we talk about how creation exists sacramentally in relationship with God and how Christians have and can approach Scripture.    Here is his Amazon (.ca) page with books: https://www.amazon.ca/Hans-Boersma/e/B001JXL6TQ/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wagraham  Website: https://wyattgraham.com/

Episode 42: James Wood on Henri de Lubac

April 28, 2021 12:18 - 52 minutes - 43.7 MB

In this episode, James Wood and I talk about Henri de Lubac. My major interest in de Lubac is his work to retrieval the writings and theology of early Christians. But we talk about more than that in this episode!    Learn more: http://wyattgraham.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wagraham

Episode 41: Ronni Kurtz on Divine Immutability

April 20, 2021 14:55 - 41 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this episode, an exhausted and possibly sick Wyatt attempts to use words to communicate with a highly intelligent theologian. We talk about divine immutability, an important doctrine that does not get as much air time as it ought.

Episode 40: Matthew Barrett on the Trinity

April 13, 2021 12:23 - 42 minutes - 36.1 MB

In this episode, Wyatt Graham and Matthew Barrett talk about the Trinity. To find Dr. Barrett's new book "Simply Trinity," see: https://amzn.to/3g7n7r9.

Episode 39: Matthew LaPine on the Logic of the Body and Theological Psychology

April 06, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 78.4 MB

In this episode, Matthew LaPine and I discuss the theological psychology of Thomas Aquinas as well as deal with the question of how our body and soul correlate in the process of sanctification. In particular, we talk about anxiety and how to deal with it. To read his new book, see here.

Episode 38: Herman Selderhuis on the Reformers (Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Martin Bucer)

March 31, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 61.4 MB

In this episode, Herman Selderhuis and I talk about the reformers, and in particular John Calvin, Martin Luther, and Martin Bucer. For his book on Calvin, see here. And for his work on Luther, see here.

Episode 37: Christopher Cleveland on Thomism in John Owen

March 23, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 36.8 MB

Among other things, we talk about John Webster, John Owen, and Thomas Aquinas. We even tackle the interesting question of whether or not John Owen is a social trinitarian. Listen in to find out!   Christopher has written a book called Thomism in John Owen published by Ruttledge.  Do check the book out.

Episode 36: Dan Gurtner on the Pseudepigrapha

March 16, 2021 16:15 - 40 minutes - 60 MB

In this episode, Dan Gurtner discusses the pseudepigrapha. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Here is a link to his new book Introducing the Pseudepigrapha of Second Temple Judaism.

Episode 35: Malcolm Yarnell on Confessionalism, Anabaptists, and Being Baptist

March 09, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 73.9 MB

In this episode, Malcolm Yarnell and I discuss confessionalism, anabaptists, and being baptist. I hope you enjoy this episode!

Episode 34: Wyatt Graham on Two-Kingdoms Teaching

March 05, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 76.3 MB

In this episode, I talk about two-kingdoms teaching as presented in the early to mid 16th century. I try to show how such a teaching can help us a sort of political theology to make sense of how we relate to governing authorities. Afterwards, two lawyers (Chad Graham and Kristopher Kinsinger) discuss the topic with me.

Episode 33: Kristopher Kinsinger on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

March 02, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 68.8 MB

In this episode, Kristopher Kinsinger talks about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Afterwards, he, myself and Chad Graham discuss the topic. 

Episode 32: Chad Graham on the historical foundations for church and state relations

February 26, 2021 17:42 - 47.5 MB

In this episode, Chad Graham gives a short talk on the historical foundations for church and state relations. Afterwards, we have a roundtable discussion on the topic: myself, Chad (JD), and Kristopher Kinsinger (JD).

Episode 32: Chad Graham on the Historical Foundations for Church and State Relations

February 26, 2021 17:42 - 30 minutes - 47.5 MB

In this episode, Chad Graham gives a short talk on the historical foundations for church and state relations. Afterwards, we have a roundtable discussion on the topic: myself, Chad (JD), and Kristopher Kinsinger (JD).

Episode 31: Owen Anderson on Apologetics

February 17, 2021 03:55 - 59 minutes - 72.9 MB

In this episode, professor Owen Anderson and I talk about apologetics, natural law, and even metaphysics! In addition, we talk about some of the ABCs of what sin is. To learn more, go to: wyattgraham.com.

Episode 30: Crawford Gribben on John Owen

February 02, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 44 MB

In this episode, I talk to John Owen scholar Crawford Gribben on John Owen. We cover a range of surprising topics like John Owen's similarity to the dispensationalist J. N. Darby, Owen's influence on John Locke and classical liberalism, his view on the justice of God and the atonement, and most interestingly about Owen's view of werewolves and vampires. Yep, he wrote on vampires and werewolves.  If you want to learn more, buy Gribben's new introduction to John Owen published by Crossway. He...

Episode 29: Matthew Fenn on Lutheranism

December 01, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 39.6 MB

Matthew Fenn and Wyatt Graham discuss Lutheranism. I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Episode 28: Michael Vlach on the New Creation

November 24, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 57.6 MB

Michael Vlach and Wyatt Graham discuss the new creation. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Episode 27: James Arcadi on the Eucharist

November 17, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 52.9 MB

In this episode, Wyatt Graham and James Arcadi discuss the Eucharist. I hope you enjoy this conversation. 

Episode 26: Carl Mosser on the Beatific Vision in Reformed Thought

November 10, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 61.4 MB

Carl Mosser and Wyatt Graham discuss the beatific vision and the doctrine of deification in reformed thought. I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Episode 25: Owen Strachan on Anthropology

November 06, 2020 07:00 - 62.7 MB

Owen Strachan and Wyatt Graham discuss anthropology in this episode. I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Episode 24: Chris Woznicki on Theological Anthropology and Penal Substitution

November 03, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 52.2 MB

Chris Woznicki and Wyatt Graham talk about theological anthropology and penal substitution. I hope you enjoy this conversation. 

Episode 23: Steve Wellum on Christ and the Cross

October 30, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 66.4 MB

In this episode, Steve Wellum and Wyatt Graham talk about Christ and the cross. I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Episode 22: Steven Wedgeworth on Masculinity Gurus

October 27, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 54.6 MB

Steven Wedgeworth and Wyatt Graham discuss the masculinity gurus (Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, etc.). 

Episode 21: Samuel Loncar on Philosophy, Religion, and Science

October 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Samuel Loncar recently released a ten-part podcast called "Becoming Human." I talk to him a bit about the podcast and some of the key themes, namely, the history and relationship of philosophy, religion, and science.

Episode 20: Thomas Schreiner on Paul and Pauline Theology

October 20, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 70.4 MB

Thomas Schreiner and Wyatt Graham talk about Paul and the various Pauline theologies.

Episode 19: David Haines on Reformed Thomism and Natural Knowledge

October 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

David Haines and I talk about reformed Thomism and natural knowledge. Check out the book that Haines edited here: https://davenantinstitute.org/Without+Excuse

Episode 18: Todd Billings on Death and Dying

October 13, 2020 16:18 - 48 minutes - 61 MB

Todd Billings and Wyatt Graham discuss death and dying—the topic of Billings' new book, "The End of the Christian Life." To learn more, check out his six-part podcast on the topic of his recent book here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-end-of-the-christian-life/id1531498639.

Episode 17: Matthew Thomas on the Works of the Law in the Second Century

October 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Matthew Thomas and Wyatt Graham discuss how early Christians understood the phrase "the Works of the Law" in Paul. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Episode 16: Patrick Schreiner on the Ascension

September 29, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 59.6 MB

Patrick Schreiner and Wyatt Graham talk about the ascension of Christ. 

Episode 15: Colin Redemer on the Crisis in Modern Education

September 23, 2020 20:55 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

Colin Redemer and Wyatt Graham talk about modern education. We also talk about the Davenant Hall, a project that Colin has been working on.

Episode 14: An Announcement on What's Next for Heaven & Earth

August 18, 2020 14:24 - 6 minutes - 11.7 MB

In the next set of conversations, I will begin to talk with those with whom I personally disagree. I will also release a number series on different topics. I talk about both of these things and explain what that means. I am looking forward to more conversations and more thinking in public as the year goes on!  

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