On Theophanies, with Dr. Vern Poythress
Dr. 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.
Apr 18, 2018•48 min
Mere Fidelity
From the Mere Orthodoxy Podcast Network: The Podcast reflecting on God's Word and our world. Thoughtful weekly conversations about theology, the culture, and the church, hosted by Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts. Featuring Andrew Wilson, Brad East, James Wood, and Joseph Minich.
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Episodes
'To Change the Church,' with Ross Douthat
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins the show to talk about Pope Francis and the crisis within the Roman Catholic communion.
Apr 11, 2018•43 min
The Value of Heaven, with J. Todd Billings
Theologian J. Todd Billings joins the crew to talk about the pastoral and theological value of 'heaven.'
Mar 27, 2018•41 min
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book VII
Matt, Alastair and Derek consider book 7 of Augustine's Confessions.
Mar 21, 2018•42 min
Echoes Of Exodus
Derek 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/
Mar 14, 2018•40 min
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book VI
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book VI by Mere Fidelity
Jan 31, 2018•34 min
Equality
Derek, Alastair and Matt take up (at a listener's request) the theology and philosophy of 'equality' as a social category.
Jan 17, 2018•39 min
The Virgin Birth
In their final episode of the year, the entire cast considers the theological significance of the Virgin Birth.
Dec 20, 2017•43 min
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book V
Matt, Alastair and Derek consider Augustine's movement from Carthage to Milan in Book 5 of *Confessions.*
Dec 12, 2017•43 min
On Community Activism and Matt's Prison BBQ Project
The 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.
Dec 05, 2017•43 min
James K.A. Smith's 'Awaiting the King,' with David Henreckson
Political theologian David Henreckson joins Alastair and Derek to talk about James K.A. Smith's new book *Awaiting the King.*
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 2 min
On Ethics and Technology, with Michael Sacasas
Michael Sacasas, a leading writer on the ethics of technology, joins Alastair and Matt to make sense of the subject.
Nov 21, 2017•39 min
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book IV
Derek, Matt and Alastair consider astrology, beauty, and other themes from Book IV of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Nov 14, 2017•47 min
The Reformation, with Carl Trueman
The entire cast considers whether the Reformation made everything awful with church historian Carl Trueman.
Nov 07, 2017•46 min
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book III
Matt, Derek and Alastair take up Book 3 of Augustine's Confessions.
Oct 31, 2017•50 min
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book II
Matt, Alastair and Derek consider Book 2 of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Oct 17, 2017•42 min
Translating Genesis, with Samuel Bray and John Hobbins
Derek and Alastair discuss Bible translating with two scholars who have recently published a new translation of Genesis.
Oct 03, 2017•41 min
Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book I
Derek, Alastair and Matt take up and read Book I of Augustine's *Confessions.*
Sep 26, 2017•49 min
The Value of Controversy
Derek, Matt, and Alastair consider the ethics and benefits of engaging in theological controversies.
Sep 19, 2017•52 min
Orthodoxy and Sexual Ethics
We're back. The whole crew gets together to recap and review the discussions about the relationship between orthodoxy and sexuality, and the Nashville Statement.
Sep 05, 2017•51 min
The Benedict Option, with Rod Dreher
The man who coined the most controversial and discussed proposal for Christians relating to society in 2017 joins us to talk about it.
Apr 25, 2017•54 min
The Resurrection of Politics
Derek, 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.)
Apr 19, 2017•46 min
Another Bible Study on Genesis 1
Alastair, Matt and Andrew discuss the second half of Genesis 1 in a good ol' fashioned Bible study.
Apr 13, 2017•46 min
A Bible Study on Genesis 1
Derek, Alastair and Matt have a good ol' fashioned Bible study on Genesis 1.
Apr 04, 2017•44 min
On Lent, with Steven Wedgeworth
The crew takes up the question of Lent and individualism with Steven Wedgeworth, who co-founded The Calvinist International.
Mar 21, 2017•52 min
The Fractured Republic, with Yuval Levin
One of conservatism's brightest policy minds, Yuval Levin, joins us to talk about his book *The Fractured Republic.*
Feb 21, 2017•55 min
Reviving the Worship Wars
The whole cast takes up the question of what sorts of music, if any, are appropriate and fitting in music.
Feb 15, 2017•51 min
Silence, with Brett McCracken
Film critic Brett McCracken joins us to discuss the new film *Silence.*
Feb 07, 2017•51 min
The 100th Episode (A Q&A Show)
We spend the 100th episode answer your pressing questions, like whether Alastair drinks tea.
Jan 26, 2017•49 min
Humble Roots, with Hannah Anderson
Hannah Anderson joins Alastair and Matt to discuss her book *Humble Roots,* which Andrew called the "best new book" of 2016.
Jan 17, 2017•43 min
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