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The Dabney-Thornwell Institute is conservatory for the preservation and sharing of Southern Presbyterian thought, theology, and culture. Our vision is to reinvigorate evangelicalism with the work and writings of the Southern Presbyterians: Ministers the likes of Robert Lewis Dabney, James Henley Thornwell, Benjamin Palmer, John L. Girardeau, and Thomas E. Peck. As it stands, many of these names bring no attention at the common evangelical gathering. Or, unfortunately, mentioning these men produces evangelical contempt. Modernity has taught these theologians held less-than noble political stances, and because of this, they ought to be kept in the dark from conversation. But the Southern Presbyterian tradition produced some of the greatest theologians America has ever seen. Not only has this tradition produced brilliant theological thinkers, but thinkers that touched on nearly all meaningful topics. Be that politics, sociology, psychology, economics, philosophy

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Episodes

  1. The State of the Country | James Henley Thornwell

    Audio of "The State of the Country" by James Henley Thornwell.

  2. Applied Christianity: Who Is My Neighbor? | RK Smoot

    Audio of RK Smoot's "Applied Christianity: Who Is My Neighbor?"

  3. Whose Children Have a Right to Baptism? | Thomas Ephraim Peck

    Audio of TE Peck's "Whose Children Have a Right to Baptism?".

  4. Application of the Metaphysical Causes to Saving Faith | Robert Alexander Webb

    Audio of Robert Alexander Webb's essay, "Application of the Metaphysical Causes to Faith".

  5. The Public Preaching of Women | Robert Lewis Dabney

    Audio of Robert Lewis Dabney's "Public Preaching of Women".

  6. The Grace of God Secures The Perseverance of The Saints | James Henley Thornwell

    Audio of The Grace of God Secures The Perseverance of The Saints, by James Henley Thornwell.

  7. Early Piety | William Swan Plumer

    Audio reading of William Swan Plumer's "Early Piety".

  8. Christ's Universal Dominion | Benjamin Morgan Palmer

    Audio of Benjamin Morgan Palmer's essay, "Christ's Universal Dominion" first published in 1877.

  9. Relation of the State to Christ | James Henley Thornwell

    Audio of James Henley Thornwell's Relation of the State to Christ, a petition of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America.

  10. Secularized Education | Robert Lewis Dabney

    Audio of Robert Lewis Dabney's essay, "Secularized Education".

  11. Women's Rights Women | Robert Lewis Dabney

    Audio of Robert Lewis Dabney's prophetic essay, "Women's Rights Women".

About this show

The Dabney-Thornwell Institute is conservatory for the preservation and sharing of Southern Presbyterian thought, theology, and culture. Our vision is to reinvigorate evangelicalism with the work and writings of the Southern Presbyterians: Ministers the likes of Robert Lewis Dabney, James Henley Thornwell, Benjamin Palmer, John L. Girardeau, and Thomas E. Peck. As it stands, many of these names bring no attention at the common evangelical gathering. Or, unfortunately, mentioning these men produces evangelical contempt. Modernity has taught these theologians held less-than noble political stances, and because of this, they ought to be kept in the dark from conversation.

But the Southern Presbyterian tradition produced some of the greatest theologians America has ever seen. Not only has this tradition produced brilliant theological thinkers, but thinkers that touched on nearly all meaningful topics. Be that politics, sociology, psychology, economics, philosophy

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Dabney-Thornwell Institute have?

The Dabney-Thornwell Institute has 11 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 21, 2026.

What is The Dabney-Thornwell Institute about?

The Dabney-Thornwell Institute is conservatory for the preservation and sharing of Southern Presbyterian thought, theology, and culture. Our vision is to reinvigorate evangelicalism with the work and writings of the Southern Presbyterians: Ministers the likes of Robert Lewis Dabney, James Henley...

How often does The Dabney-Thornwell Institute release new episodes?

The Dabney-Thornwell Institute publishes monthly, based on its 11 episodes since October 2025.

Who hosts The Dabney-Thornwell Institute?

The Dabney-Thornwell Institute is created and hosted by The Dabney-Thornwell Institute.
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