JD Lyonhart

JD Lyonhart is a Vancouver-born theologian, philosopher, author, and ordained minister. He is currently Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Jamestown, a Fellow at the Cambridge Center for the Study of Platonism at Cambridge University, and a co-host of the Spiritually Incorrect Podcast. 
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JD Lyonhart 's Work
Apr 21, 2026

Why Bother With Church?
JD Lyonhart
Reflecting on Western individualism, JD explores the tension between autonomy and community. While modern culture prizes independence, human flourishing requires relationships. True spiritual life emerges not in isolation but in communities where individuals and relationships shape one another.
Jul 7, 2026

Zeus Was an Atheist: An Odd Retelling of the Moses Story

JD Lyonhart
Through the eyes of Moses, this imaginative reflection explores the radical difference between the God who reveals himself as "I AM" and the many gods of the ancient world. Blending biblical narrative, philosophy, and humor, it invites readers to consider what it means to worship not merely another powerful being, but the Creator and source of all being.