The Whole Mystery of Christ

In ten years of podcasting, there is only one guest who has gotten more listener requests than Jordan Daniel Wood (looking at you, Rowan Williams).

I have benefited greatly in my faith and vocation from Jordan’s work. I first encountered Maximus the Confessor as an undergraduate and his intuitions about the gospel still strike me as right and righteous. I’m grateful for Jordan’s work to unpack them with a clarity and passion that ventures into proclamation.

Check out his book here.

Thanks to cancer and our producer, Tommie, getting a real job the podcast has been on an unintended hiatus for several months. We hope to remedy that pronto.

Show Notes

Summary

In this conversation, Jason Micheli speaks with Jordan Daniel Wood about his journey into the Christian tradition, particularly through the works of Maximus. They explore the implications of the incarnation, the nature of creation, and the goodness of God in relation to evil. The discussion also touches on the importance of time, perfection, and the legacy of the Church Fathers, as well as the challenges of teaching theology in a modern context.

Takeaways

• Jordan Daniel Wood is a prominent figure in contemporary theology.

• His journey into the Christian tradition began with a focus on scripture.

• Maximus has significantly influenced his understanding of theology.

• The incarnation is central to understanding creation and God's will.

• The goodness of God is a crucial theme in addressing the problem of evil.

• Time is seen as a dynamic aspect of God's creation.

• The interconnection of all creation reflects God's infinite goodness.

• Teaching theology requires engaging with students' doubts and questions.

• The Church Fathers offer rich insights that are often overlooked today.

• The legacy of the Church Fathers continues to shape modern theological discourse.

Titles

• Exploring the Depths of Christian Theology

• The Influence of Maximus on Modern Thought

Sound Bites

• "You're the most number of readers I need to talk to."

• "His actual text was enough to convince me."

• "The word became flesh and the flesh was hers."