Infused and Aquired Virtues with Kyle Strobel

In this episode Jordan talks with Kyle Strobel about the theological and psychological insights of Jonathan Edwards, particularly focusing on the distinctions between infused and acquired virtues. They explore Edwards' unique contributions to moral theology and the implications for contemporary Protestant thought, emphasizing the importance of understanding virtue in the context of spiritual formation and the role of divine grace.

Resources:

1) Jonathan Edwards: An Introduction to His Thought, Kyle Strobel and Oliver Crisp

2) Gratitude to God: Jonathan Edwards and the Opening of the Self, Kyle Strobel

3) Aquinas and the Infused Moral Virtues, Angela Knobel

4) Kylestrobel.substack.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast

00:54 Exploring Jonathan Edwards and His Influence

06:05 Understanding Edwards' Psychological Framework

11:02 The Distinction Between Infused and Acquired Virtues

19:47 Theological Implications of Virtue in Protestantism

25:32 The Nature of Regeneration and Infused Virtues

32:24 The Distinction Between Infused and Acquired Virtues

38:51 Understanding Infusion Through Biblical Context

41:21 Resources for Understanding Infused Virtues

45:20 Edwards and the Question of Panentheism