English L'Abri
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English L'AbriNov 06, 2017
True Truth in a Post Truth Culture (Jim Paul)
This lecture will explore the continuing relevance of Schaeffer’s concept of true truth.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
Towards Maturity: Growth with a Purpose (Joel Barricklow)
What do you want to be when you grow up? A question we’re often asked as children, but not often enough as adults; what are we aiming for? Not many of us would answer ‘I want to be mature’. Yet, it is with the goal of presenting us ‘mature in Christ’ that Paul strives ‘with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in’ him. So why maturity and what is it actually? Is it something we can actively pursue or a by-product of a way of life? What are signs of maturity? We’ll explore the surprisingly rich category of maturity and why it might prove a more helpful goal than we’d expect.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
John’s World or How One is Shaped by Powerful Narratives—Part 2 (Dirk Jongkind)
Building on the idea of a clear literary strategy in the Gospel of John, we will look at the thought-world that forms the basis of the Gospel. How do the Hebrew Scriptures shape John’s language? How does the author think about God speaking in his days, and about his own role in this? There is a literary strategy in how John deals with these questions, with some familiar and some unexpected results.
You can find Part 1 of this lecture series here.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
No Little People, No Little Places Revisited (Peter Merz)
For many of us, the question of calling and significance looms large. Our culture struggles with questions of equality and hierarchy. In this lecture, we will re-examine one of Francis Schaeffer's most well-known sermons and discuss being small and yet significant because we are consecrated to God in the place where we are.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
Why is Mummy Playing In The Sandbox? The Impact Of Therapeutic Culture On The Way We Raise Children (Merran Paul)
The way we raise our children has changed significantly since the late 1970s. We’ll explore the impact of Therapeutic culture on the way we see our children and the task of parenting.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
50 years of L’Abri in Greatham - A Conversation With founder of English L’Abri Ranald Macaulay
2021 is the 50th anniversary of L’Abri here in Greatham. Current director Jim Paul will be in conversation with Ranald Macaulay, who together with his wife Susan founded English L’Abri, exploring the story of how English L’Abri started and the enduring legacy of Francis and Edith Schaeffer.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
Discerning Visions and Illusions in Political Life (David Koyzis)
Although many people think that political life is a neutral zone walled off from religion, it is actually in the grip of competing visions, each of which tells its own story of salvation.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
Liberty and Justice for Women? Christianity and the Development of Feminism (Mardi Keyes)
Pledging allegiance to the American flag and to the “Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all” was once a common practice to begin the school day. But from the beginning of the American Republic, women were only one group not included in the “all!” We will be considering the rise of American feminism as a response to the long history of the abuse of gender difference and asking what light the Bible sheds on these issues.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way: A Call to Rediscover the Importance of Means, Not Just Ends, in an Increasingly Outcome-Oriented Culture (Jim Paul)
As we continue into the 21st-century, our culture, including the church, is increasingly focused on outcome measurements and efficiency. But in “The Lord’s Work in the Lord’s Way,” Francis Schaeffer emphasized that to do the Lord's work we need also to do it in the Lord’s way. Ends are not all-important, but means are crucial in the kingdom of God.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
The Glory and Ruin of Human Beings—Thoughts on Francis Schaeffer and Psychology (Richard Winter)
Reflections on how Francis Schaeffer and L’Abri shaped Richard Winter’s thinking in the relationship between theology, medicine, psychiatry and counseling.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
The Church Before the Watching World: Schaeffer’s Burdens (Andrew Fellows)
Forty years ago Francis Schaeffer urged the church to live up to its calling in order to be ‘fit for purpose’ in a post-Christian world. The core of his message speaks with a relevance and vibrancy the church needs to hear more than ever. In this talk, we explore what ‘Schaeffer’s burdens’ were and why they are applicable today.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
Islam and Reformation (Arthur Keefer)
Surfing the Wave: Rapid Cultural Change and the Transgender Agenda (Jim Paul)
A lecture given by Jim Paul (L'Abri Worker) at English L'Abri on 19th January, 2018. For more information, visit labri.org/england and for more L'Abri lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library.
For further study:
"The Gender Equality Paradox" (from NRK 1's Hjernevask series)
"Susie Orbach on women’s bodies and why the panic about gender is disturbing" (Janice Turner, The Times, 11 January 2018)
Roots of Western Culture (Herman Dooyeweerd)
Beyond Male and Female—Searching for a Deeper Meaning in the Contemporary Gender Debate (Jim Paul)
Creatures Together—Schaeffer's Ecology For Today (In Dialogue With John MacArthur and Richard Powers) (By Phillip Johnston)
In the early days of the modern 'green' movement, Francis Schaeffer published Pollution and the Death of Man, a short book occasioned by impoverished assumptions about humanity's place in nature among both evangelical Christians and secular environmentalists. This lecture will look at Schaeffer's Christian ecology and put his ideas in dialogue with an influential preacher (John MacArthur) and a lauded novelist (Richard Powers).
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
What On Earth Is Heaven? Book Launch and Interview with Jim Paul, Andrew Peterson, and Mary McCampbell
To celebrate release of his new book, What On Earth Is Heaven?, we present a discussion on the theme of heaven between Jim Paul, Dr Mary McCampbell (associate Professor of Humanities, Lee University and Andrew Peterson (singer/songwriter, author and co-founder of The Rabbit Room) with Lindsey Patton facilitating.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
The God Who Is Here: Against Christian Materialism (Andy Patton)
All too often, Christian imaginations show evidence of having been hacked by the materialistic consensus in which we live. When it comes to the invisible dimension of reality, most Christians live as functional materialists, giving lip-service to the reality of the supernatural but denying its power. This lecture explores how materialism became so rampant in the church and how to live, as Francis Schaeffer said, in the “supernatural now”.
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
The Challenge and Gift of Hospitality (Lois Lindholm)
Exploring ethical and theological understandings of hospitality.
-Lois Lindholm, Former L'Abri Worker
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
The Duty to Be Curious (Ben Keyes)
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions which explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
‘Plato, the Professor and the Real Narnia': Exploring the Relationship of Heaven and Earth in CS Lewis’ Narnia Chronicles. (Jim Paul)
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions which explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
Mapping Reality (Marsh Moyle and Josue Reichow)
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions which explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
The Birth of the Social Sciences and the Human Search for Meaning (Josue Reichow)
For more lectures, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over one thousand lectures and discussions which explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. We ask you to respect the copyright for this audio file which belongs to L’Abri Fellowship. Please note that views expressed in the lecture and discussion times do not necessarily represent the views of L’Abri Fellowship.
Toward a More Grateful Life (Tom Smiley)
Tom Smiley, Psychologist
Freedom and Limitations: Humans in the Created Order (Gavin McGrath)
Gavin McGrath, Associate Rector at St Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks
Is Sin Plausible in the Modern World? (Andrew Fellows)
-Andrew Fellows, Director of Christian Heritage Cambridge
Resilience—Keeping the Spring In Your Step (Edith Reitsema)
Intelligent Design for Idiots (Barry Seagren)
Exploring ‘Subject-Object Relational Reality’ (Jim Paul)
Jim Paul, L’Abri Worker
Responsing in Faith to a Hostile World (Stuart Parker)
The Companionship of Shostakovich: Why The Music Of An Atheist Member Of The Soviet Union’s Communist Party Should Matter To A Christian Believer (Mark Meynell)
The Darkness Is As Light To You: An Evening With Stephen King (Andy Patton)
If a task of the Christian is to seek and treasure God’s goodness, truth, and beauty wherever they are found, how should Christians interact with King’s work and with the horror genre in general? This lecture will explore King’s oeuvre, his life, and why our culture is so fascinated with the products of his strange and delightful imagination.
Stalking Joy: Three Priests In Search Of God (Andrew Jones)
Is God A Populist? Identity, Politics And The Christian (Henk Reitsema)
Henk Reitsema, L’Abri Worker – The Netherlands
Power and the Kingdom of God: A Study of Matthew 1-4 (Marsh Moyle)
See the slides here: drive.google.com/open?id=1UFAXQq3tfddosYGkBmOHil7jZshpXo5Q
Reading Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life - Part 2 (Josue Reichow)
Good Expectations: Encountering Disappointment And Risking Goodness (Joel Barricklow)
I Feel, Therefore I Am (Jim Paul)
Where Do They All Belong? A Reflection On Loneliness (Lili Reichow)
Tolkien’s Table Motif and the Importance of Positive Cultural Liturgies (Arthur Hunt)
-Arthur W. Hunt III, Professor of Communications at The University of Tennessee at Martin
Edvard Munch's 'The Scream': A Cry That Echoes Through Creation (Nigel Halliday)
Reading Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules For Life - Part 1 (Josue Reichow)
The Art of Looking for Beauty (Edith Reitsema)
Download the slides: drive.google.com/open?id=1s0Rs8bFHJSaTwYqyXQd_0776z8kYCviJ
Creatures of Our Own Devising—A Critique of the Modern Self (Andy Patton)
Download the slides: drive.google.com/open?id=1FwSPVNgS9J4aYj8rjYYrxcNPUeS1HcSk