Life and Books and Everything

Theology, books, and cultural discussions with Kevin DeYoung.

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What is Life and Books and Everything?

A podcast hosted by Kevin DeYoung featuring discussions on theology, books, and cultural issues.

Who is Life and Books and Everything for?

Christians who enjoy thoughtful analysis of theology, literature, and current events.

Recent Episodes

More on the Midwest and Midlife with Kevin, Collin, and Justin

The triumvirate comes back together to wrap up another season of LBE. Along with the obligatory sports chatter, the three guys talk at length about the first Midwest Pope (and why they are not Catholics) and about life in middle age (and why they are not too depressed). There are, of course, many book recommendations as well. CHAPTERS 0:00 Sponsors 1:47 Greeting & Salutations 4:10 The Midwestern Scale Of How Are You Doing? 5:10 The First Midwestern Pope 14:05 Deep Dive Into New Pope Expectations 18:20 Why Don’t We Believe In A Pope? 28:35 From The Midwest To Midlife 32:44 Get A Tattoo And Buy A Motorcycle? 35:07 Sponsor Break 36:55 More On Midlife & Life As A Parent 40:56 Have We Changed In Significant Ways? 52:31 Collin’s Reading List 57:50 Kevin’s Reading List 01:03:01 Justin’s Reading List 01:06:59 Summer Sports Report 01:08:38 Thank You & Goodbye

May 19, 20251h 9m

The Biblical View of Abortion with Tom Pennington

What does the Bible say about life in the womb? When does life begin? What about personhood? What has the church taught about abortion over the centuries? How should we respond to familiar slogans like “My body, my choice”? In this important episode, Kevin talks with Tom Pennington, Pastor at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, Texas, about his new book The Biblical View of Abortion: God’s Heart for Life in the Womb. Listen in as Tom and Kevin try to equip Christians to defend life and love the unborn, just like God does. CHAPTERS 0:00 Sponsors 1:39 Greeting & Salutations 2:48 Who Is Tom Pennington? 4:16 Grace To You Origins 5:04 Tom’s Time In Texas 7:24 Let’s Talk About The Book 9:08 What’s Happened Since Roe v. Wade Overturned? 11:40 The Effort To Persuade & Promote Biblical View 15:17 Counterargument To “Historical Acceptance” 18:33 Counterargument To “Might As Well Make It Safe” 20:13 Counterargument To “Keep State Out Of Bedroom” 21:35 Counterargument To “My Body, My Choice” 22:19 Counterargument To “Can’t Legislate Morality” 24:30 Positive Rights & Negative Rights 29:28 Lack of Scientific Debate About Origin Of Life 30:25 How Do We Diagnose This Issue Spiritually? 33:55 Sponsor Break 35:54 Speak To The Person Who Hates What We’re Saying 39:42 Counterargument To “When Personhood Begins” 42:24 Connections To Jesus Christ & Christology 45:25 The SLED Acronym 47:08 Church History Related To Abortion 49:10 Rape, Incest & Life Of The Mother 57:04 Ending Treatment vs Ending Life 58:38 Pray For Us Pastor Tom 1:00:55 Thank You & Goodbye BOOKS & EVERYTHING The Biblical View of Abortion: God’s Heart for Life in the Womb by Tom Pennington CROSSWAY | A Light On The Hill DESIRING GOD | Be Happy Event GREENVILLE SEMINARY | Pastoral Theology WESTMINSTER SEMINARY | Theological Studies

May 5, 20251h 1m

Nicene Orthodoxy with Blair Smith

Kevin welcomes his good friend—neighbor, church colleague, and seminary colleague (soon to be boss!)—Blair Smith to the podcast. As a systematic theology professor, Blair’s expertise is on Trinitarian theology, in particular in the crucial fourth and fifth centuries. Listen in as Kevn and Blair look at the theology and the history behind the Council of Nicaea (325) and the Council of Constantinople (381). Yes, there are a lot of names and concepts flying around in the podcast studio with this one, but for good reason. What could be more important than the doctrine of the Trinity, than knowing who God is? CHAPTERS 0:00 Sponsors & Intro 2:11 Who Is Blair Smith? 9:34 Four Degrees & Education Background 12:20 Conversation Outline & Begin Nicene Discussion 19:38 What Should We Know About The Fatherhood Of God? 25:25 Nicene Origins & The Need For Clarity 28:40 Sponsor Break 30:54 How Does This Help Us Understand The Eternal Son? 37:15 Trinity Debates & Subordination Controversy 46:59 What Led To The Revision Of The Nicene Creed? 54:53 Common Ground & Finding The Right Language 57:07 How Does Augustine Fit Into Nicene Orthodoxy? 1:01:38 Books From Blair To Consider 1:03:42 Why Should We Care About The Doctrine Of The Trinity? BOOKS & EVERYTHING The Nicene Creed Reformed Confessionalism One God Almighty: The Biblical Doctrine of the Triune God Our Father in Heaven: Rediscovering and Embracing the Fatherhood of God CROSSWAY | The Nicene Creed DESIRING GOD | What’s The Difference? GREENVILLE SEMINARY | Pastoral Theology WESTMINSTER SEMINARY | Biblical Languages

Apr 28, 20251h 5m

Pastoral Theology with Jonathan Master

First published in 1877, Thomas Murphy’s Pastoral Theology: The Pastor in the Various Duties of His Office is one of the absolute best books of its kind. Murphy’s treatise is inspiring, challenging, comprehensive, opinionated, practical, and spiritual in the deepest sense of the word. Listen as Kevin and Jonathan Master, president at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, talk about Thomas Murphy (pastor for 46 years of Frankford Presbyterian Church outside of Philadelphia) and this neglected resource, just recently republished by Log College Press. CHAPTERS 0:00 Sponsors & Intro 2:37 Who Is Jonathan Master? 5:48 Let’s Dive Into Pastoral Theology 9:23 Kevin Outlines Thomas Murphy Book 10:58 Why Does Jonathan Love The Book? 13:30 Kevin & Jonathan Explore Exemplary Piety 17:18 Sponsor Break / Link For Book 19:22 Vital Role For Women In The Church 23:00 The Work Of God In The Church & Community 24:18 How To Profit My Congregation As A Preacher 27:41 Pastoral Care & Troublemakers In The Church 31:10 Preach, Pray, People AND Patience 32:31 What Else Is Jonathan Working On? 33:53 Kevin’s Book Republishing Thoughts 35:44 Until Next Time… BOOKS & EVERYTHING Pastoral Theology by Thomas Murphy Crossway | The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host Desiring God | What's the Difference GPTS | Pastoral Theology WTS | MATS

Apr 21, 202536m

A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation with Matthew Bingham

It is often believed, by friends and critics alike, that the Reformed tradition, though perhaps good on formal doctrine, is impoverished when it comes to spiritual formation. The charge is that the Reformed approach to piety is all about head knowledge, about learning things as brains on sticks. Other Christians may be less critical but simply assume that there is no right or wrong way to do spiritual formation. This often leads evangelical to adopt an eclectic approach to personal growth in Christ. Many Christians in conservative Protestant churches end up adopting Catholic and Orthodox approaches as being more fulsome and effective. But what if there is a Reformed approach to spiritual formation that is rich, deep, historic, and more biblical than the alternatives? That’s what Kevin explores with Matthew Bingham (associate professor of church history at Phoenix Seminary) as they dig into Matthew’s fantastic new book A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation (Crossway). Chapters: 0:00 Sponsors & Intro 3:27 Tell Us About Yourself 8:16 Spiritual Formation 14:18 A Heart Aflame for God 21:15 A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation 26:53 Sponsor Break 29:44 Biblical Centrality 40:40 The Reformed Triangle of Spiritual Formation 47:24 Quick Takes 1:06:41 Final Thoughts 1:12:14 Until Next Time… Books & Everything: ESV New Testament, Share the Good News® Edition Desiring God | Holy Week GPTS | A Sacred Calling WTS | MA in Theological Studies Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation

Mar 31, 20251h 13m