Table Talk 014: Theology of the Cross
Monday, May 17th, 2010
Luther and Pascal both bring us insights into the theology of the cross via Mike Reeves' chat with Dean of St. Mellitus College, Graham Tomlin.
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In the mid-1500’s the Reformer Martin Luther and his wife Katie became famous for their hospitality. In their home, a big old ex-monastery called “The Black Cloister”, they hosted students, colleagues and friends for meals. With good company, good food, and Katie’s home-brewed beer (and their children tearing about after the dog), Luther and his friends discussed theology, life, and everything - a regular gathering which was recorded as his “Table Talk”.
In the spirit of such refined pursuits, Theology Network is proud to present our very own Table Talk. We’re taking time to settle down by the fire with key evangelical leaders and chat about issues that matter - and we’re releasing it as a podcast so you can download our conversations direct to your ipod. So come and join us at the table - there’s plenty of room!
Luther and Pascal both bring us insights into the theology of the cross via Mike Reeves' chat with Dean of St. Mellitus College, Graham Tomlin.
Recommended:
Peter Mead and Mike Reeves chat about teaching the Bible so as to turn hearts to God in love - not merely altering emotions or external behaviour.
Peter recommends:
Michael Ward, author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis, talks with Mike Reeves about what we can learn from Lewis's use of medieval cosmology in his writings.
Mike Reeves talks with Ellis Potter, a former Zen Buddhist monk, about Zen, monism, trinity and lots more!
More from Ellis Potter on theologynetwork.org
Mike Reeves quizes Don Carson on studying theology for the glory of God.
Keith Small talks to Mike Reeves about the contrasts between Islam and Christianity- and how Christians can slip into thinking Islamicly.
In another bumper edition of Table Talk, Mike Reeves chats with Puritan expert Ron Frost about Richard Sibbes (1577-1635) on God and the gospel.
Ron recommends:
Richard Sibbes', 'The Bruised Reed': read online.
www.cordeo.org.uk
In our sixth podcast, Tim Rudge talks to Mike Reeves about sanctification, grace, and growth in the Christian life.
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In Table Talk #5, Mike Ovey and Andrew Sach (two of the three authors of Pierced for Our Transgressions) speak to Mike Reeves abvout the cross.
Mike and Andy recommend:
What did the Cross Achieve? The Logic of Penal Substitution: J. I. Packer
In our fourth Table Talk podcast John Piper and Mike Reeves talk about the doctrine of Justification.
John recommends:
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Martin Luther: The Freedom of the Christian
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In our third Table Talk podcast Wallace Benn, Bishop of Lewes, chats with Mike Reeves about the providence of God.
(NOTE: some people have had issues with this recording- we have now fixed it, so you ought to be able to enjoy the interview in full!)
Wallace recommends:
Our second Table Talk podcast features Terry Virgo, leader of the Newfrontiers family of churches. He chats with Mike Reeves about the subject of grace.
Terry recommends:
To launch Table Talk, our first is a bumper edition. Mike Reeves chats with Andy Bannister on the subject of Islam. What do Christians really have in common with Muslims? How should we most sensitively speak to our Muslim friends? What on earth could make Mike Reeves entirely lose control during a recorded interview? Listen-in for all this and more...
Andy recommends:

Islam in Context by Peter Ridell and Peter Cotterell.
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Faith to Faith by Chawkat Moucarry.
Buy now.