Mere Fidelity
415 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 300 ratingsFrom the Mere Orthodoxy Podcast Network: thoughtful weekly conversations about theology, the culture, and the church, hosted by Matthew Lee Anderson, Derek Rishmawy, Alastair Roberts, and Andrew Wilson.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
'Finding Holy In The Suburbs,' with Dr. Ashley Hales
February 28, 2019 15:37 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHow do Christians live faithfully in the land of too much (i.e., the suburbs)? In this episode, Dr. Ashley Hales joins Matt, Derek, and Alastair to talk about consumerism, individualism, busyness, and safety, topics that are covered in her new book, "Finding Holy In The Suburbs" (IV Press).
Finding Holy In The Suburbs, with Dr. Ashley Hales
February 28, 2019 15:37 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHow do Christians live faithfully in the land of too much (i.e., the suburbs)? In this episode, Dr. Ashley Hales joins Matt, Derek, and Alastair to talk about consumerism, individualism, busyness, and safety, topics that are covered in her new book, "Finding Holy In The Suburbs" (IV Press).
The Invisibility of the Church
February 18, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBInspired by the discussion over Andrew's book, Matt, Derek, and Alastair sit down to tackle another ecclesiastical issue: the invisibility of the church.
Spirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship
February 12, 2019 13:16 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe crew discusses Andrew's new book and his invitation to have charismatic worship and a high view of the sacraments.
Tucker Carlson's Rant, with Dr. Diane Schanzenbach
February 05, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBTucker Carlson recently went on a rant about work, economics and class. So we brought on an expert to talk about it, and about the place of family and the church in responding to shifting economic conditions. Dr. Diane Schanzenbach, economist and Director of the Institute for Policy Research, joins us for a very lively and important conversation. Don't miss this one. (Really.)
Economics, Class, and the Family, with Dr. Diane Schanzenbach
February 05, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBTucker Carlson recently went on a rant about work, economics and class. So we brought on an expert to talk about it, and about the place of family and the church in responding to shifting economic conditions. Dr. Diane Schanzenbach, economist and Director of the Institute for Policy Research, joins us for a very lively and important conversation. Don't miss this one. (Really.)
Millennials and Burnout, with Paul Gutacker
January 24, 2019 15:09 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBPaul Gutacker, Director of the Brazos Fellows, joins the show to discuss Buzzfeed's exploration of how millennials became the 'burnout generation.'
Dr. Tim Keller on The Prodigal Prophet
January 08, 2019 16:18 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDr. Tim Keller joins the show to talk about his new book on Jonah, *The Prodigal Prophet.*
The Texts of Advent
December 18, 2018 14:44 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThe crew considers the biblical basis and shape of Advent.
Felix Culpa
November 27, 2018 14:08 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBDerek, Matt and Alastair consider the idea of a 'felix culpa,' or 'happy fall.'
On Procreation, For and Against
October 31, 2018 12:44 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBDerek, Alastair, and Matt discuss the reasons why we procreate and the reasons we might choose not to--which is the subject of Matt's dissertation.
Procreation: For and Against
October 31, 2018 12:44 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBDerek, Alastair, and Matt discuss the reasons why we procreate and the reasons we might choose not to--which is the subject of Matt's dissertation.
Walking through Infertility, with Matthew Arbo
October 24, 2018 13:46 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBMatthew Arbo, who Directs the Center for Faith and Public Life at Oklahoma Baptist University, joins us to discuss his book on infertility.
'Walking through Infertility,' with Matthew Arbo
October 24, 2018 13:46 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBMatthew Arbo, who Directs the Center for Faith and Public Life at Oklahoma Baptist University, joins us to discuss his book on infertility.
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book XIII (The End)
October 17, 2018 13:33 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAt long last, we reach the end of our discussion of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Confessions: Book 13 (The End)
October 17, 2018 13:33 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAt long last, we reach the end of our discussion of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Disruptive Witness, with The Alan Noble
October 03, 2018 13:34 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Alan Noble disrupts our show by discussing his new book *Disruptive Witness* with Alastair and Andrew.
'Disruptive Witness,' with The Alan Noble
October 03, 2018 13:34 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Alan Noble disrupts our show by discussing his new book *Disruptive Witness* with Alastair and Andrew.
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book XII (On Creation & Scripture)
September 19, 2018 12:51 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBAlastair, Matt and Derek consider Book 12 of Augustine's *Confessions,* in which Augustine parses 'In the beginning God created the heavens and earth...'
Confessions, Book 12 (On Creation and Scripture)
September 19, 2018 12:51 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBAlastair, Matt and Derek consider Book 12 of Augustine's *Confessions,* in which Augustine parses 'In the beginning God created the heavens and earth...'
Trust and Trustworthiness in a Fallen World
September 11, 2018 14:32 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe whole crew gathers to discuss what it means to trust responsibly in a fallen world and in fallen institutions.
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book XI (On Time and the Christian Life)
September 04, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBDerek, Matt and Alastair take up and read Book 11 of Augustine's *Confessions,* on time and the spiritual life.
Confessions, Book 11: On Time and the Christian Life
September 04, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBDerek, Matt and Alastair take up and read Book 11 of Augustine's *Confessions,* on time and the spiritual life.
The Weirdness of Matthew 27:51–54
August 14, 2018 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe Weirdness of Matthew 27:51–54 by Mere Fidelity
The Weirdness of Matthew 27:51-54
August 14, 2018 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe Weirdness of Matthew 27:51-54 by Mere Fidelity
Modern Atheism, with Joe Minich
July 11, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBDerek and Alastair talk with Joe Minich about his new book, *Enduring Divine Absence: The Challenge of Modern Atheism*
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book X
June 05, 2018 13:19 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBAlastair, Matt and Derek take up Book 10 of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Confessions, Book 10
June 05, 2018 13:19 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBAlastair, Matt and Derek take up Book 10 of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Hospitality and Immigration, with Dr. Matthew Kaemingk
May 23, 2018 09:42 - 43 minutes - 40 MBDr. Matthew Kaemingk is an assistant professor of Christian Ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary. He joins us to discuss his new book *Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear.*
Confessions, Book 9
May 09, 2018 15:53 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBDerek, Matt and Alastair read Book 9 of Augustine's Confessions together, which includes the vision at Ostia and the death of Monica.
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book IX
May 09, 2018 15:53 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBDerek, Matt and Alastair read Book 9 of Augustine's Confessions together, which includes the vision at Ostia and the death of Monica.
'Take Heart,' with Matt Chandler
May 01, 2018 20:22 - 25 minutes - 23 MBPastor Matt Chandler joins Andrew, Derek and Alastair to discuss his book (with David Roard) *Take Heart.*
Matt Chandler, on Christian courage in a post-Christian world
May 01, 2018 20:22 - 25 minutes - 23 MBPastor Matt Chandler joins Andrew, Derek and Alastair to discuss his book (with David Roard) *Take Heart.*
Confessions, Book 8
April 25, 2018 18:42 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBMatt, Derek and Alastair read and discussion Book 8 of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book VIII
April 25, 2018 18:42 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBMatt, Derek and Alastair read and discussion Book 8 of Augustine's *Confessions.*
On Theophanies, with Dr. Vern Poythress
April 18, 2018 14:42 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBDr. Vern Poythress joins the crew to discuss how we should understand the 'theophanies' that happen in Scripture, which is the theme of his latest book.
'To Change the Church,' with Ross Douthat
April 11, 2018 12:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBNew York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins the show to talk about Pope Francis and the crisis within the Roman Catholic communion.
Ross Douthat: To Change the Church
April 11, 2018 12:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBNew York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins the show to talk about Pope Francis and the crisis within the Roman Catholic communion.
The Value of Heaven, with J. Todd Billings
March 27, 2018 13:49 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBTheologian J. Todd Billings joins the crew to talk about the pastoral and theological value of 'heaven.'
The Value of Heaven
March 27, 2018 13:49 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBTheologian J. Todd Billings joins the crew to talk about the pastoral and theological value of 'heaven.'
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book VII
March 21, 2018 15:19 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBMatt, Alastair and Derek consider book 7 of Augustine's Confessions.
Book Club: Confessions, Book VII
March 21, 2018 15:19 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBMatt, Alastair and Derek consider book 7 of Augustine's Confessions.
Echoes Of Exodus
March 14, 2018 00:24 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBDerek hosts a special episode of Mere Fidelity to talk about the new book from Alistair and Andrew. You can check out their new book here, if you're so inclined: https://www.crossway.org/books/echoes-of-exodus-tpb/
Book Club: Confessions, Book 6
January 31, 2018 02:07 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBBook Club: Confessions, Book 6 by Mere Fidelity
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book VI
January 31, 2018 02:07 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBReading Club: 'Confessions,' Book VI by Mere Fidelity
Equality
January 17, 2018 20:25 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBDerek, Alastair and Matt take up (at a listener's request) the theology and philosophy of 'equality' as a social category.
The Virgin Birth
December 20, 2017 17:04 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn their final episode of the year, the entire cast considers the theological significance of the Virgin Birth.
Book Club: Confessions, Book 5
December 12, 2017 17:02 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMatt, Alastair and Derek consider Augustine's movement from Carthage to Milan in Book 5 of *Confessions.*
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book V
December 12, 2017 17:02 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMatt, Alastair and Derek consider Augustine's movement from Carthage to Milan in Book 5 of *Confessions.*
On Community Activism and Matt's Prison BBQ project
December 05, 2017 13:57 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThe whole crew talks with Matt about the origins of the community BBQ for families of inmates he's recently announced, and about the prospects and dangers of this sort of activism.