In this episode Jordan, Zach Williams, Matt Gilleskie, Dr. Matthew Bingham discuss the themes of spiritual formation, the importance of early modern reformed sources, and the role of meditation in the Christian life. Dr. Bingham shares insights from his book 'Heart of Flame for God', emphasizing the need for a word-centered approach to spiritual formation and the significance of the local church in nurturing believers. The conversation also touches on the neglect of Puritan literature in contemporary spiritual practices and the distinctions between Reformed and generic evangelical approaches.
Resources:
1) A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation, Matthew Bingham
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast
01:23 Introducing Dr. Matthew Bingham
02:08 The Genesis of 'Heart of Flame for God'
06:02 Understanding Spiritual Formation vs. Spiritual Disciplines
08:27 Neglect of Early Modern Reformed Sources
12:12 Perceptions of Puritanism in Spiritual Formation
14:46 Distinguishing Reformed Spiritual Formation
19:33 Reformed vs. Arminian Perspectives on Spiritual Formation
24:11 Eclecticism in Spiritual Formation Practices
26:31 The Balance of Evangelism and Spiritual Formation
29:00 Understanding Meditation in the Reformed Tradition
35:20 The Role of Scripture and Prayer in Spiritual Formation
39:10 Nature's Influence on Spiritual Growth
44:07 The Church's Role in Spiritual Formation
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