About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of Christian theology and political economy with guests Eric Mattson and Jordan Ballor.

This episode features Eric Mattson and Jordan Baller to discuss their work on the history of Christian political economy, the relationship between theology and economics, and the importance of understanding political economy from a Christian perspective. They explore key concepts, historical figures, and practical implications for pastors and theologians. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Political Economy and Guests 03:20 Defining Political Economy 07:03 The Importance of Political Economy for Christians 13:52 Historical Context: Adam Smith and Beyond 21:03 Two Visions of Political Economy: Limited vs. Mutual Benefits 27:53 Understanding Wealth and Justice in Modern Times 30:55 The Role of Economics in Theology 36:16 Navigating Personal and Corporate Wealth Responsibilities 39:21 The Complexity of Love and Responsibility 45:08 The Anti-Utopian Perspective in Theology and Economics 50:22 Final Thoughts on Theology and Economics Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Jordan Steffaniak

Guests: Eric Mattson, Jordan Ballor

Topics covered

• Christian political economy
• theology and economics
• historical context
• wealth and justice
• responsibility
• anti-utopian perspective

Keywords

• political economy
• Christian perspective
• theology
• economics
• historical figures
• wealth
• justice
• responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Christian Political Economy

More episodes of The London Lyceum

• Christological Dogmatics with Glenn Butner · June 10, 2026 · 43 min
• Calvin and the Church Fathers with Tony Lane · May 27, 2026 · 44 min
• The Creed, Code, and Cultus with John Wilsey and Stephen Presley · May 20, 2026 · 44 min
• Classical Theism with Jordan Steffaniak, Hunter Hindsman, and Leland Brown · May 13, 2026 · 52 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The London Lyceum podcast page.