All Things Bright and Beautiful

Join us as we discuss technology and how the internet shapes our human desires with Samuel James, the author of “Digital Liturgies.” James encourages us to use Biblical wisdom as we navigate technology in our online age. He writes, “Rather than being a neutral tool, the internet is an epistemological environment– a spiritual and intellectual habitat–that creates in its members particular ways of thinking, feeling, and believing.” Technology is powerful. Therefore, we must evaluate how to use it wisely. We also cover topics like how the internet has changed the publishing industry and the importance of the physical gathering, congregational singing, and friendship in our disembodied age. Resources Referenced- Digital Liturgies [https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Liturgies-Rediscovering-Christian-Wisdom/dp/1433587130] by Samuel James The Shallows [https://www.amazon.com/Shallows-What-Internet-Doing-Brains/dp/0393357821/ref=sr_1_1?crid=192WPTTGD70YT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AfyorzVhrGfRLFsNWZjMez3ssri_gfVNW9I0Dv2bSw8njdTwmvFbKbHCvShRnp5e1jcvvIffUj8SFUEdZv1g-GpHy8sS8zxAjjWfB5-I9Wu_qSuyz0X5n6gE_K1oQXG9gWPVE7E2GyR3Jk7eAEEPGJWQyyrGSnKYTzy_aqUFvQQ.ZGNADBxEu0qZYkkVOsQT74JPQ7hD-tsYObEooiy8Abc&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Shallows%3B+what+the+internet+is+doing+to+our+brains&qid=1726536858&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C168&sr=1-1] by Nicholas Carr The Anxious Generation [https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13MCD0WHN5LFC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tHORxLq4kciAt0QZvgx2vs1T-PHiuCr8k6uiJUMLD2yrUIC6-QqjhqoNnYQQvs03t3O1AAqL9TgcFbwe9jiYNG7djWGUCPqYxuS5Mb5aqg07l96IayideauDYy-veyF27Z_ILezvt9-NJ2FiDuG12sIwaFFZaOXr4Kz-X5HadGOQxUCVxoUfd72B99DX1Yvsye0ywMrLsLO5R-Ydqnzp4aTPL5tAYHuQLy7NSYwmfas._R7naYSIh3IQr0CIsWOaTgd2V73NIKN_9sFtb088GOs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+anxious+generation+by+jonathan+haidt&qid=1726536896&s=books&sprefix=the+anxio%2Cstripbooks%2C130&sr=1-1] by Jonathan Haidt [https://www.amazon.com/Amusing-Ourselves-Death-Discourse-Business/dp/014303653X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18N5IZI55QOPI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O2ziAL6Joqi4W7vbbeAJaK0DexUUlPj0bRtgBph4giaOtMui-iDdeL0meA0nDEHrD0cdIZ7UZtlilt7AZufTwrlZnrq8HSzL4ccN_udV6WcCNfUyBSEr8pNjKZ5gH2ulErc94dvnEbkSrBxsybjUlCfbZYV8YwrWiJpLroU684FUADffEo38EinYyq2ITc26ge7tw-Mu2K8ntYhF2hNM2944szIrf86osios4TrJStE.hzRlQNveb1ZNkb08nsQJQWWy3xW7gvR1K20_nvyqM5g&dib_tag=se&keywords=amusing+ourselves+to+death&qid=1726536937&s=books&sprefix=amusin%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-1] Amusing Ourselves to Death [https://www.amazon.com/Amusing-Ourselves-Death-Discourse-Business/dp/014303653X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18N5IZI55QOPI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O2ziAL6Joqi4W7vbbeAJaK0DexUUlPj0bRtgBph4giaOtMui-iDdeL0meA0nDEHrD0cdIZ7UZtlilt7AZufTwrlZnrq8HSzL4ccN_udV6WcCNfUyBSEr8pNjKZ5gH2ulErc94dvnEbkSrBxsybjUlCfbZYV8YwrWiJpLroU684FUADffEo38EinYyq2ITc26ge7tw-Mu2K8ntYhF2hNM2944szIrf86osios4TrJStE.hzRlQNveb1ZNkb08nsQJQWWy3xW7gvR1K20_nvyqM5g&dib_tag=se&keywords=amusing+ourselves+to+death&qid=1726536937&s=books&sprefix=amusin%2Cstripbooks%2C118&sr=1-1] by Neil Postman Completely Unsolicited, Totally Anecdotal, But Perhaps Marginally Helpful Thoughts on Being a Christian Writer [https://substack.com/@samueldjames/p-144270797] by Samuel James Digital Liturgies Substack [https://www.digitalliturgies.net/]

Most would agree that Christ had emotions, but they have not given a great deal of thought to the significance of Christ’s emotional life. By neglecting to reflect on the Lord’s emotional life, we fail to think deeply about what it means that the Son of God became a true human being for our sakes. Our understanding of the significance of the incarnation itself is at stake.  Join us as we discuss B.B. Warfield’s excellent book, The Emotional Life of Our Lord. We talk about some common errors we make when thinking about Christ’s emotions, what we can learn from the emotional life of Christ, and what this means for our own emotions.  Resources mentioned: The Emotional Life of Our Lord [https://www.crossway.org/books/the-emotional-life-of-our-lord-tpb/] by B.B. Warfield Warfield on the Christian Life [https://www.crossway.org/books/warfield-on-the-christian-life-tpb-1/] by Fred Zaspel Good and Angry [https://www.amazon.com/Good-Angry-Irritation-Complaining-Bitterness/dp/1942572972/ref=asc_df_1942572972/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=497043242893999700&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009568&hvtargid=pla-2281435180218&psc=1&mcid=79611669b503324f884cafbee0ce3582&hvocijid=497043242893999700-1942572972-&hvexpln=73]by David Powlison Spiritual Depression [https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Depression-Its-Causes-Cure/dp/0802813879/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IEQDAVHGERYI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A_WpmHKGFvDaLQ72eukVaEMirl0dm7CrhB1eWGAIJRLHI_fK_K1kWILoMEO5N24v70RUtGgpqV-KYOIoVsB8HhGS74ZtXCBZIIn_eRNd-wnUXzXnx9M1zxa8FTXN7x74gpNMEKkbGOBL9AUC1LxJPOloE3BhXZv6DCppXWMGEdud0eidtE3FMqi_MiealVYn.Q5HTTSoPuLwZPzfL41WaqRSNhtBSgKLtck4KxE_MZjk&dib_tag=se&keywords=spiritual+depression+by+martyn+lloyd+jones&qid=1724721265&sprefix=spiritual+depression%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1]by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

In this episode we interview Alex DiPrima on his latest book: “Spurgeon: A Life [https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/spurgeon-a-life-diprima.html]” and discuss Charles Haddon Spurgeon who was the most-well known minister of the gospel in the nineteenth century. We also discuss whether Spurgeon should be considered a “celebrity pastor” and why he was appealing to so many. We cover a few of the many things we can learn from Spurgeon and ways we should seek to emulate him. Alex shares with us how Spurgeon has personally affected him as a Christian and as a pastor. We also discuss the criticism that Spurgeon faced and the Downgrade Controversy, which was one of the most significant events in Spurgeon’s life. Resources mentioned: Spurgeon: A Life [https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/spurgeon-a-life-diprima.html] Spurgeon: A Biography [https://www.amazon.com/Spurgeon-Biography-Arnold-Dallimore/dp/0851514510] by Arnold Dallimore Spurgeon the Pastor [https://www.amazon.com/Spurgeon-Pastor-Recovering-Biblical-Theological/dp/1087747848] by Geoff Chang Expository Thoughts on the Gospels [https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-16/?srsltid=AfmBOooOhGZ2NeVKtp8ENRdzXgn7sQjm5t5tAFYx5nMALQ6WPHBiO8ml] by J.C. Ryle Holiness [https://www.amazon.com/Holiness-J-C-Ryle/dp/1848715064/ref=asc_df_1848715064/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=165966905528194010&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009568&hvtargid=pla-2281435180058&psc=1&mcid=720fdd04347d325badd7c40469db5ab7&hvocijid=165966905528194010-1848715064-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1] by J.C. Ryle Simplicity in Preaching [https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Preaching-J-C-Ryle/dp/1848710658] by J.C. Ryle Spurgeon’s sermons [https://www.spurgeongems.org/spurgeon-sermons/](Alex especially recommends sermons in the early 1880s) The Treasury of David [https://www.amazon.com/Treasury-David-Volumes-Set/dp/0917006259]by Charles Spurgeon All of Grace [https://www.amazon.com/All-Grace-Charles-Spurgeon/dp/1546331581] by Charles Spurgeon The Soulwinner [https://www.amazon.com/Soulwinner-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/0883687097/ref=sr_1_1?crid=340FCX4VQDYZO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Iu8vT5mSWOSlNol9WAlxhULDqkB83x7ADZVA2oN3oRKLLcLTz35lluVrHSFMrGmOfomQVJzM34_4BBSjsEr45DZxcZF-ty4nkezljqXDCTPrY5fS8Dv7YpqPgDf3Ry9RO-TJqOd9VjbsgoAaxyFJRWqtyjjn_QvJoxcQUiHT-vk17m9nEsHWxvVU6wVnGFo1MSVuNfzh8EcjsGzz9f8N9A.kEHItZe_XpL_wy-bMzAHwx0zOaD1TpTYpfDoVTo0570&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+soulwinner+spurgeon&qid=1723505129&s=books&sprefix=the+soulwinner+spurgeon%2Cstripbooks%2C86&sr=1-1] by Charles Spurgeon Servants of Christ, Lovers of Men [https://www.amazon.com/Servants-Christ-Lovers-Men-Spurgeon/dp/177484124X] by Alex DiPrima Spurgeon’s Sorrows [https://www.amazon.com/Spurgeons-Sorrows-Realistic-Suffer-Depression/dp/1781915385/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VJA66I30QYNN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ude8URaO9mMUzUuhU7Cdgiu4Q4e8o5o_Vnga6t_BhH4I38OV3e43-7cyNFmFr1I2oRQXL6o_VRLEqViiFieNfqNZm_V5ZhdpbXfvy7W1TIxcjd_0hE5OwfPSmL6SEfuu2BrhOtJxC9Hk4gQA6viKilFcVygxfdPWCNhlR_RhkhlDaXJN0RFRY30gy3A_PkIeUGljjTE_nPwYArXarS313xVQ56wnCoOKDIot8nmYq5k.k21OUkT-q34EgMX3oMlDqalENLorPQif9iy4i52ojrk&dib_tag=se&keywords=spurgeon%27s+sorrows&qid=1723505208&s=books&sprefix=spurgeons+sorrows%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-1] by Zack Eswine Susie [https://www.amazon.com/Susie-Legacy-Susannah-Spurgeon-Charles/dp/0802418341] by Ray Rhodes Episode 2: The Life of Susannah Spurgeon and "Susie" with Guest Author Ray Rhodes Jr. [https://www.allthingspodcast.org/episodes/episode-2-susie-with-guest-author-ray-rhodes] C.H. Spurgeon Autobiography [https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/c-h-spurgeon-autobiography/?srsltid=AfmBOoos-Gg81S863CeaJeoSWcdR5dw_tMGgdC4JyZnoCVFE3rb0si4n] The Forgotten Spurgeon [https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/forgotten-spurgeon/] by Ian Murray Episode 27: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XOsLeFTPu60dHvxuMUTsg]

Do women need theology? Join us as we interview Natalie Brand and discuss Priscilla in Acts 18 and what we can learn from her example. Natalie makes the argument that the church needs women to be theologically astute. Listen as she answers the question, “what can you do if you feel intimidated and overwhelmed by studying theology?” We also discuss how theology should move us to worship and that the gold in theology is God himself.  Recommended Resources: "Priscilla, Where are You? [https://www.amazon.com/Priscilla-Where-Call-Joyful-Theology/dp/1739706277]" by Natalie Brand "Acedia" discussed in Episode 30 [https://www.allthingspodcast.org/episodes/30-philosophy-in-seven-sentences-with-guest-dr-doug-groothuis] "The Scuttlebutt Letters [https://www.amazon.com/Scuttlebutt-Letters-Words-Wild-Tongue/dp/1527111164/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/131-8924341-2142701?pd_rd_w=pNQyK&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=STKDKQZV82TXSCTSYYHW&pd_rd_wg=WF4kR&pd_rd_r=c15c4e61-7806-46e2-8e37-45ded96725a2&pd_rd_i=1527111164&psc=1]" by Natalie Brand Episode 4: Spiritual Warfare and "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis [https://www.allthingspodcast.org/episodes/episode-4-spiritual-warfare-and-the-screwtape-letters-by-cs-lewis]

In this episode we discuss Abigail Favale’s book The Genesis of Gender. We give a quick survey of feminism and defend why we believe Christians cannot embrace Feminism. We talk about postmodernism, embodiment, consumerist sex, the incarnation and divine revelation. In addition, we touch on transgenderism and the influence of social media. Finally we end with the goodness of the givenness of our gender and the hope of the gospel.  Recommended Resources The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale [https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Gender-Christian-Theory/dp/1621644081] All Things Bright and Beautiful Episode 7: Frankenstein: A Guide to Reading and Reflecting [https://www.allthingspodcast.org/episodes/episode-7-frankenstein-a-guide-to-reading-and-reflecting-by-mary-shelley-and-karen-swallow-prior] All Things Bright and Beautiful Episode 20: Expressive Individualism and “Strange New World” by Carl Truman  [https://www.allthingspodcast.org/episodes/episode-20-expressive-individualism-and-strange-new-world-by-carl-trueman] Notes Jenna mentions Peter Singer’s approval of Zoophilia. While he did not write the article, on November 8, 2023, he tweeted [https://x.com/PeterSinger/status/1722440246972018857?lang=en] in praise of an article entitled, Zoophilia is Morally Permissible. Peter Singer is a well known and influential philosopher, infamous for his applied ethics in favor of infanticide and eugenics. He is a professor of Bioethics at Princeton University.