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He must be one of Kevin's favorite historians and favorite guests, because Dr. Guelzo is back for an unprecedented third visit to the LBE book-cave. Although Dr. Guelzo's new book is about Abraham Lincoln, Kevin and Allen talk about much more than just Lincoln—everything from John Locke to Christian Nationalism to progressivism to a healthy does of Reformed anthropology. And no, Dr. Guelzo did not watch the Super Bowl. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 6:40 The Lincoln Book 14:25 Democracy Consensus 29:28 Christianity & Government 46:45 Sponsor Break | Crossway & Desiring God 48:00 Has Virtue Disappeared? 59:51 Was Abraham Lincoln a Racist? 01:02:42 Lincoln: The Founder of Big Government? 01:09:16 What, then, is the Hope? 1:16:37 Until Next Time

In this extra-long episode, Kevin teams up with Justin and Collin to talk about something they were all deeply involved in: the movement known as the Reformed Resurgence, the New Calvinism, or YRR. What was this movement about? What went right? What went wrong? Why did the movement fracture? Is "Big God theology" in retreat or just flourishing in different ways? Stick around for reflections on these questions, plus some book recommendations and how to fix college football. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:48 Let's Start Where Everyone Wants Us to Start - Football 6:47 Let’s Go to the Books 19:41 Sponsor Break | Crossway 20:44 What Happened to Young, Restless, and Reformed? 1:19:03 Is the Movement Still Going Strong? 1:24:58 The Last Word 1:29:15 Until Next Time Books & Everything: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing Our Ancient Faith: Lincoln, Democracy, and the American Experiment Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization O Sacred Head, Now Wounded: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Pascha to Pentecost Reflections on the Evangelical Fracturing, Ten Years In Light + Truth Podcast

Even though only Justin still lives in the Midwest, this episode has a distinctly Midwestern flare as the three amigos reminisce about favorite Christmas presents, Christmas places, and Christmas foods. You'll also hear about favorite books from the past year, some football banter, and a special section on the airing of grievances (note: Kevin had twice as many as the other two put together). Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Don’t Skip the Sports Banter 15:20 An Airing of Grievances 31:18 Sponsor Break | Crossway 32:32 Favorite Books 51:25 Sponsor Break | Desiring God 52:41 Christmas Questions 1:44:20 Until Next Time Books & Everything: The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Vol. IV Ordinary Man, An: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford Thoughts on Preaching The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ Lord Jesus Christ American Visions: The United States, 1800-1860 Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions

If you ever wanted to be in the room as two minister friends talk about preaching and pastoral ministry, this is the episode for you. Kevin asks Alistair about his “ordinary” preaching style, about whether he ever thought about leaving Parkside, and about whether he’s an American or a Scotsman. Plus lots of other questions about books, the state of the church today, and the shaping influence of Cleveland. Books & Everything: The Christian Manifesto: Jesus' Life-Changing Words from the Sermon on the Plain Truth for Life: 365 Daily Devotions Truth for Life: 365 Daily Devotions (Volume 2) The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions Ask Pastor John Podcast All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption Collected Writings of John Murray, Vol 1: The Claims of Truth Collected Writings of John Murray, Vol 2: Systematic Theology Collected Writings of John Murray, Vol 3: Life, Sermons, Reviews

Any Christian trying to formulate a political theology cannot afford to ignore the impressive work done by David VanDrunen over the past decade. In this long-ish interview, Kevin asks Dave about two kingdoms theology, natural law, the purpose of government, and the importance of the Noahic Covenant. Stick around and you'll also learn what VanDrunen means by "conservative liberalism" and "legal polycentrism." You'll also hear what Kevin and Dave would do (or not do) if they were starting a Presbyterian colony on Mars. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:30 Politics after Christendom 16:45 Covenants and Reformed Theology 31:10 Sponsor Break | Crossway 32:00 Does Christ Redeem Political Institutions? 36:00 Responding to Criticism 43:10 A Presbyterian Colony on Mars? 55:00 Does Government Protect, Perfect, or Provide? 1:03:40 Sponsor | DesiringGod 1:04:10 A Conservative Liberalism 1:11:10 Legal Polycentrism 1:20:55 Until Next Time Books & Everything: Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: A Liturgy for Daily Worship from Advent to Epiphany Ask Pastor John Podcast Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions

In this fun and frank discussion, Kevin and Carl talk about everything from Billy Graham to Pride Month to Christian Nationalism. Along the way Carl reveals what he hates about America and why he is not a Catholic.

In this episode, Kevin talks with Melissa Kearney, professor of economics at the University of Maryland, about her new book, The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind (University of Chicago Press, 2023). What is so great about being raised by two parents? When did marriage become a significant cause (and effect) of class distinctions? What can be done to restore the importance of marriage? How can we normalize the two-parent home without stigmatizing single mothers? Listen in as Kevin and Melissa tackle these questions, and many others, in this fascinating discussion about the economics of marriage. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 A Little About Melissa 7:55 The Two-Parent Privilege 26:45 Sponsor Break | Crossway 27:10 Charts, Numbers, and Trends 43:30 Sponsor Break | Desiring God 43:55 Social Norms 56:50 What’s Coming Up? 58:00 Until Next Time Books & Everything: The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind Ministry in the New Realm: A Theology of 2 Corinthians Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy

We've heard the terms before: cultural Marxism, socialism, intersectionality, microaggressions, standpoint epistemology, the Frankfurt School, Critical Race Theory, Queer Theory, and many more. But what do they mean? Where did they come from? And how should Christians respond? Kevin talks to Neil and Pat about their new book, Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice Ideology, to try answer these questions and to think carefully about we can understand and engage the dominant ideologies of our day. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome 1:17 The Critical Dilemma 23:25 Sponsor | Crossway Books 24:00 What is Contemporary Critical Theory 57:30 Sponsor | Desiring God 58:05 CRT: A Worldview or Religion? 1:11:40 A Final Word 1:14:45 Until Next Time Books & Everything: Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice Ideology―Implications for the Church and Society Why Believe?: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy

Is homosexuality normal? Is transgenderism a sin? Is Christian kindness the same thing as spiritual niceness? What's the difference between acceptance and approval? In this episode, Kevin and Rosaria probe these questions and many others like them. Whether you are struggling with sexual sin, know someone who is, or even if you think Kevin and Rosaria are dead wrong, you won't want to miss this important and provocative episode. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:40 A Little About Rosaria 15:43 Sponsor: Crossway | The Lord of Psalm 23 16:19 Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age 27:26 Lie #1: Homosexuality is Normal 41:48 Lie #2: Being a Spiritual Person is Kinder Than Being a Biblical Christian 48:30 Lies #3, 4, & 5 55:20 Sponsor: DesiringGod | 20th Anniversary of ‘Don’t Waste Your Life’ 55:55 Arguments Against Coming Out 1:10:55 “Would you rather have a dead daughter or a living son?” 1:18:46 The Difference Between Acceptance and Approval Books & Everything: Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality Don't Waste Your Life

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

Don't skip over the preposition. This special episode is an interview with Kevin, instead of an interview by Kevin. Not long ago, Tom Groelsema, one of the pastors at Christ Covenant, took the evening service to interview Kevin. This was not Kevin's idea, but he was grateful for the opportunity to share about life, and books, and everything for his congregation—and now for this podcast as well.