Mere Fidelity
417 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days 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.
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Episodes
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.
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.
Awaiting the King, with David Henreckson
November 28, 2017 13:50 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBPolitical theologian David Henreckson joins Alastair and Derek to talk about James K.A. Smith's new book *Awaiting the King.*
James K.A. Smith's 'Awaiting the King,' with David Henreckson
November 28, 2017 13:50 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBPolitical theologian David Henreckson joins Alastair and Derek to talk about James K.A. Smith's new book *Awaiting the King.*
On Ethics and Technology, with Michael Sacasas
November 21, 2017 18:01 - 39 minutes - 36 MBMichael Sacasas, a leading writer on the ethics of technology, joins Alastair and Matt to make sense of the subject.
On ethics and technology, with Michael Sacasas
November 21, 2017 18:01 - 39 minutes - 36 MBMichael Sacasas, a leading writer on the ethics of technology, joins Alastair and Matt to make sense of the subject.
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book IV
November 14, 2017 14:23 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBDerek, Matt and Alastair consider astrology, beauty, and other themes from Book IV of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Confessions, Book IV
November 14, 2017 14:23 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBDerek, Matt and Alastair consider astrology, beauty, and other themes from Book IV of Augustine's *Confessions.*
The Reformation, with Carl Trueman
November 07, 2017 13:27 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe entire cast considers whether the Reformation made everything awful with church historian Carl Trueman.
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book III
October 31, 2017 13:32 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBMatt, Derek and Alastair take up Book 3 of Augustine's Confessions.
Confessions, Book Three
October 31, 2017 13:32 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBMatt, Derek and Alastair take up Book 3 of Augustine's Confessions.
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book II
October 17, 2017 14:08 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBMatt, Alastair and Derek consider Book 2 of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Confessions, Book 2
October 17, 2017 14:08 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBMatt, Alastair and Derek consider Book 2 of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Translating Genesis, with Samuel Bray and John Hobbins
October 03, 2017 13:45 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBDerek and Alastair discuss Bible translating with two scholars who have recently published a new translation of Genesis.
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book I
September 26, 2017 14:08 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBDerek, Alastair and Matt take up and read Book I of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Confessions, Book 1
September 26, 2017 14:08 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBDerek, Alastair and Matt take up and read Book I of Augustine's *Confessions.*
The Value of Controversy
September 19, 2017 13:54 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBDerek, Matt, and Alastair consider the ethics and benefits of engaging in theological controversies.
Orthodoxy and Sexual Ethics
September 05, 2017 12:09 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBWe're back. The whole crew gets together to recap and review the discussions about the relationship between orthodoxy and sexuality, and the Nashville Statement.
The Benedict Option, with Rod Dreher
April 25, 2017 20:59 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThe man who coined the most controversial and discussed proposal for Christians relating to society in 2017 joins us to talk about it.
The Resurrection of Politics
April 19, 2017 16:09 - 45 minutes - 42 MBDerek, Matt and Jake Meador discuss the implications of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ for political theology. (Note: Matt posted the wrong episode previously, so shame him appropriately for his error.)
Another Bible Study on Genesis 1
April 13, 2017 14:09 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBAlastair, Matt and Andrew discuss the second half of Genesis 1 in a good ol' fashioned Bible study.
On Genesis 1, Part 2
April 13, 2017 14:09 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBAlastair, Matt and Andrew discuss the second half of Genesis 1 in a good ol' fashioned Bible study.
A Bible Study on Genesis 1
April 04, 2017 14:48 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBDerek, Alastair and Matt have a good ol' fashioned Bible study on Genesis 1.
On Lent, with Steven Wedgeworth
March 21, 2017 13:49 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBThe crew takes up the question of Lent and individualism with Steven Wedgeworth, who co-founded The Calvinist International.
The Fractured Republic, with Yuval Levin
February 21, 2017 15:07 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOne of conservatism's brightest policy minds, Yuval Levin, joins us to talk about his book *The Fractured Republic.*
Reviving the Worship Wars
February 15, 2017 14:57 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe whole cast takes up the question of what sorts of music, if any, are appropriate and fitting in music.
Restarting the Worship Wars
February 15, 2017 14:57 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe whole cast takes up the question of what sorts of music, if any, are appropriate and fitting in music.
Silence, with Brett McCracken
February 07, 2017 14:38 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MBFilm critic Brett McCracken joins us to discuss the new film *Silence.*
The 100th Episode (A Q&A Show)
January 26, 2017 14:37 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWe spend the 100th episode answer your pressing questions, like whether Alastair drinks tea.
The 100th Episode (AKA a Q&A Show)
January 26, 2017 14:37 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWe spend the 100th episode answer your pressing questions, like whether Alastair drinks tea.
Humble Roots, with Hannah Anderson
January 17, 2017 14:54 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHannah Anderson joins Alastair and Matt to discuss her book *Humble Roots,* which Andrew called the "best new book" of 2016.
The Incarnation
December 24, 2016 22:08 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn the final show of this year, Alastair, Matt and Derek consider the Incarnation by way of considering whether it was necessary for God to become incarnate.
Reading Club: The Four Loves, on Charity
December 19, 2016 16:06 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MBWe conclude the discussion on Lewis's *Four Loves* by taking up "charity."
Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part V (On Charity)
December 19, 2016 16:06 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MBWe conclude the discussion on Lewis's *Four Loves* by taking up "charity."
'Making Sense of God,' with Tim Keller
December 13, 2016 14:03 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MBPastor Tim Keller, whom you may have heard of, joins the whole cast to discuss his new book 'Making Sense of God.'
With Tim Keller, on 'Making Sense of God'
December 13, 2016 14:03 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MBPastor Tim Keller, whom you may have heard of, joins the whole cast to discuss his new book 'Making Sense of God.'
Reading Club: The Four Loves, on Eros
December 07, 2016 13:58 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBAlastair, Matt and Andrew consider *eros* by way of C.S. Lewis's reflections on it in *The Four Loves.*
Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part IV (On Eros)
December 07, 2016 13:58 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBAlastair, Matt and Andrew consider *eros* by way of C.S. Lewis's reflections on it in *The Four Loves.*
The 2016 Post-Election Show
November 29, 2016 14:22 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWe discuss our responses to and significance of the US Presidential election results.
The Post-Election Show
November 29, 2016 14:22 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWe discuss our responses to and significance of the US Presidential election results.
Richard Hooker
November 16, 2016 13:43 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBMichael Lynch and Brad Littlejohn join Alastair to discuss the relevance and importance of 16th century theologian Richard Hooker.
On Bible Designs, with J. Mark Bertrand
November 08, 2016 14:56 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBJ. Mark Bertrand joins Alastair and Derek to discuss the meaning and significance of how our Bibles are designed.
Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part III (On Friendship)
November 02, 2016 13:23 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBMatt, Alastair and Derek take up C.S. Lewis's chapter on friendship.
Reading Club: The Four Loves, on Friendship
November 02, 2016 13:23 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBMatt, Alastair and Derek take up C.S. Lewis's chapter on friendship.
The 2016 Election Episode
October 25, 2016 14:15 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWe go there. John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, joins the crew to discuss how Christians should think about November 8th and how we can get along on November 9th.
The Election Episode
October 25, 2016 14:15 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWe go there. John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, joins the crew to discuss how Christians should think about November 8th and how we can get along on November 9th.
Reading Club: The Four Loves, on Affection
October 18, 2016 14:53 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAlastair, Matt and Derek consider the first of 'The Four Loves,' affection.
Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part II (On Affection)
October 18, 2016 14:53 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAlastair, Matt and Derek consider the first of 'The Four Loves,' affection.
On Disability
October 12, 2016 14:14 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBKelby Carlson joins Alastair and Matt to discuss how Christians can make sense of disabilities, and what those with disabilities have to teach Christians.
Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part 1
October 04, 2016 13:11 - 43 minutes - 40 MBAlastair, Matt and Derek consider the opening two chapters of C.S. Lewis's classic work *The Four Loves.*