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Assessing the Ministry of Tim Keller - A Conversation with James Wood and Collin Hansen

Pastor Tim Keller is a Presbyterian legend. Redeemer Church, which he planted in Manhattan, became a model for dozens of churches across the US and the globe. His sermons, lectures, interviews, and books presented a provocative and winsome gospel to today's cultured skeptics. Even during his lifetime, Keller was a flashpoint, and the debate over his work and legacy has continued since his death in 2023. To many, he is a stalwart hero; to others, his effort to be winsome left him defenseless against the aggressive progressivism of the early twenty-first century. On October 17, 2025, the Theopolis Institute and Immanuel Reformed Church co-hosted a conversation on Keller's life and legacy between James Wood, author of the widely-discussed essay, "How I Evolved on Tim Keller," and Collin Hansen, author of the intellectual biography, Tim Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation. Peter Leithart, President of Theopolis, moderated the discussion. James Wood is an Associate Professor of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University in Hamilton, Ontario. Collin Hansen is Vice President for content at The Gospel Coalition and Executive Director of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. Regional Course: Leviticus (Wichita, KS) November 14-15 https://theopolisinstitute.com/gatherings/regional-course-leviticus-wichita-ks/ Download the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

10-29
02:05:15

Episode 832: The Fifth Trumpet - Part 2 (Revelation 8:13 - 9:11), with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 8:13 - 9:11. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

10-24
40:09

Episode 831: We Are Not Of Those Who Shrink Back And Are Destroyed (Hebrews 10:34-11:3)

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Alastair Roberts, and Jeff Meyers discuss Hebrews 10:34-11:3) Check out the Audio Deacon Podcast www.audio-deacon.com/ GIVE TO THEOPOLIS! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

10-22
48:10

Episode 830: The Fifth Trumpet - Part 1 (Revelation 8:13 - 9:12), with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 8:13 - 9:12. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

10-17
27:09

Episode 829: It is a Fearful Thing to Fall into the Hands of the Living God (Hebrews 10:27-33)

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Alastair Roberts, and Jeff Meyers discuss Hebrews 10:27-33) Check out the Audio Deacon Podcast www.audio-deacon.com/ GIVE TO THEOPOLIS! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

10-16
45:48

Episode 828: Trumpets 3 & 4 (Revelation 8:10-12), with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 8:10-12. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

10-10
27:14

Episode 827: The Mother's Smile | A Conversation with Esther Meek

Mark Brians and Laura Clawson interview Esther Meek about her latest book, "The Mother's Smile." Purchase "The Mother's Smile" https://a.co/d/cGbPa0k app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

10-08
01:23:27

Episode 826: Trumpets 1 & 2 (Revelation 8:6-9), with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 8:6-9. For those concerned, we skipped a lecture before this one as the audio wasn't up to podcast standards. That lecture, covering the 7th seal, is on the Theopolis App. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

10-03
41:15

Episode 825: The Full Assurance of Faith (Hebrews 10:22-26)

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Alastair Roberts, and Jeff Meyers discuss Hebrews 10:22-26) Check out the Audio Deacon Podcast www.audio-deacon.com/ GIVE TO THEOPOLIS! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

10-01
45:28

Episode 824: Worship in Revelation, with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

09-26
49:19

Episode 823: I Will Put My Law On Their Hearts (Hebrews 10:15-21)

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Alastair Roberts, and Jeff Meyers discuss Hebrews 10:15-21) Check out the Audio Deacon Podcast www.audio-deacon.com/ GIVE TO THEOPOLIS! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

09-24
42:58

Episode 822: The Tuned Lyre (Revelation 7:9-17), with James Jordan.

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 7:9-17. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

09-19
52:20

Episode 821: His Enemies - A Footstool for His Feet (Hebrews 10:8-14)

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Alastair Roberts, and Jeff Meyers discuss Hebrews 10:8-14) Check out the Audio Deacon Podcast www.audio-deacon.com/ GIVE TO THEOPOLIS! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

09-17
47:42

Episode 820: The Sealed (Revelation 7:4-8), with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 7:4-8 To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

09-12
36:21

Episode 819: Attuned to the World - Peter Leithart

Peter Leithart's opening lecture from the 2025 Theopolitan Ministry Conference. Find the whole conference on the app, here: https://app.theopolisinstitute.com/tabs/home/audiobooks/51673 From Calvin to Christian Nationalism: Mapping Modern Political Theology Taught by: James Wood Oct 16 - Oct 18 https://theopolisinstitute.com/courses/from-calvin-to-christian-nationalism-mapping-modern-political-theology/ app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

09-10
57:15

Episode 818: The Sealing (Revelation 7:1-3), with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 7:1-3. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

09-05
43:44

Episode 817: Christ's Sacrifice Once for All (Hebrews 10:1-7)

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Alastair Roberts, and Jeff Meyers discuss Hebrews 10:1-7. _____ Check out the Audio Deacon Podcast www.audio-deacon.com/ GIVE TO THEOPOLIS! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

09-03
50:10

Episode 816: Judgment (Revelation 6:15-17), with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 6:15-17. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

08-29
29:18

Episode 815: The Heavenly Realm (Hebrews 9:22-28)

Peter Leithart, James Bejon, Alastair Roberts, and Jeff Meyers discuss Hebrews 9:22-28. Timestamps: 0:00 – Platonic terms: Why Hebrews draws on the language of Philo and others. Distinction between heavenly and earthly realms, similar to Plato’s “intelligible” and “sensible” realms.The realm of ideas/forms accessed by intellect vs. the sensible world below as a copy of the higher realm. 4:00 – Plato’s Cave. 7:20 – What Platonic terms doesn’t Hebrews use? How should we think about the relationship between various forms of Platonism and Hebrews? Is there overlap, and if so, how much? 10:00 – Does the heavenly realm need purification? Jesus destroys the Platonic divide between material and immaterial. 12:30 – Are Platonic terms used only for rhetorical or conceptual leverage? 15:30 – Jesus enters heaven as one who shared our flesh and blood. Human ascent, not intellectual ascent. 17:45 – Does stressing Platonic parallels offer any exegetical payoff? 20:30 – Today’s text: Why does heaven need cleansing? 28:50 – Blood taken into the holy place: “strange” or “alien” blood. 35:00 – The purpose of Leviticus and how Jesus fulfills it. 36:20 – Hebrews 9:26. 38:00 – Jesus reaches the end of human history. 40:40 – A puzzling analogy: the “second appearance” of Christ in v. 28. Is there a preterist answer? _____ Check out the Audio Deacon Podcast www.audio-deacon.com/ GIVE TO THEOPOLIS! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres

08-27
51:19

Episode 814: Decreation (Revelation 6:12-14), with James Jordan

James Jordan continues his walk through the Book of Revelation with a look at Revelation 6:12-14. To listen to this ENTIRE series right now (with class notes!), download the Theopolis App! Use the code "theopolitan" to get your first month for FREE. app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu

08-22
44:48

Robert Lee

there's nothing wrong with Molinism. there IS something wrong with Open Theism. if you have a problem with Molinism, you don't understand it.

09-22 Reply

Susan Bowyer

at 11 or 12 minutes is a good discussion of Justice, Mercy and righteousness being in harmony with one another. it's a bit Wrightean.

12-06 Reply

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