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

The Incarnation

In 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.

Dec 24, 2016•41 min

Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part V (On Charity)

We conclude the discussion on Lewis's *Four Loves* by taking up "charity."

Dec 19, 2016•51 min

'Making Sense of God,' with Tim Keller

Pastor Tim Keller, whom you may have heard of, joins the whole cast to discuss his new book 'Making Sense of God.'

Dec 13, 2016•54 min

Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part IV (On Eros)

Alastair, Matt and Andrew consider *eros* by way of C.S. Lewis's reflections on it in *The Four Loves.*

Dec 07, 2016•47 min

The 2016 Post-Election Show

We discuss our responses to and significance of the US Presidential election results.

Nov 29, 2016•49 min

Richard Hooker

Michael Lynch and Brad Littlejohn join Alastair to discuss the relevance and importance of 16th century theologian Richard Hooker.

Nov 16, 2016•49 min

On Bible Designs, with J. Mark Bertrand

J. Mark Bertrand joins Alastair and Derek to discuss the meaning and significance of how our Bibles are designed.

Nov 08, 2016•44 min

Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part III (On Friendship)

Matt, Alastair and Derek take up C.S. Lewis's chapter on friendship.

Nov 02, 2016•50 min

The 2016 Election Episode

We 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.

Oct 25, 2016•51 min

Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part II (On Affection)

Alastair, Matt and Derek consider the first of 'The Four Loves,' affection.

Oct 18, 2016•47 min

On Disability

Kelby Carlson joins Alastair and Matt to discuss how Christians can make sense of disabilities, and what those with disabilities have to teach Christians.

Oct 12, 2016•48 min

Reading Club: The Four Loves, Part I (On Need-Love & Gift-Love)

Alastair, Matt and Derek consider the opening two chapters of C.S. Lewis's classic work *The Four Loves.*

Oct 04, 2016•44 min

1 Kings

The Mere Fidelity team discuss the book of 1 Kings in this week's episode.

Sep 27, 2016•39 min

On Biblical Exegesis and Systematic Theology

Derek, Matt, and Alastair discuss the thorny relationship between exegeting the Bible and developing systematic theologies.

Sep 20, 2016•46 min

The Righteous Mind

Andrew, Alastair, and Derek consider Jonathan Haidt's thesis that conservatives and liberals are divided by how they value harm, fairness, and authority.

Sep 13, 2016•44 min

Intellectuals: A Discussion about the Alan Jacobs Essay

Alan Jacobs wrote an essay for Harpers on "The Watchmen," a class of intellectuals that Christianity no longer produces. We loved it so much that we wanted to talk about it.

Sep 06, 2016•58 min

On Plagiarism, with Justin Taylor

Justin Taylor, Senior Vice President at Crossway Books, joins us this week to talk about the badness of plagiarism. He and Matt get into an argument; hilarity doesn't quite ensue, but a good time was had by all (we think.)

Aug 23, 2016•51 min

The Olympics and Sport, with Michael Austin

Philosopher Michael Austin joins Alastair, Derek, and Matthew to talk about the Olympics and how Christians should think about competition and sport.

Aug 16, 2016•44 min

On Satire, with Karen Swallow Prior

Karen Swallow Prior joins Matt, Alastair, and Derek for a serious conversation on the uses and abuses of satire.

Aug 02, 2016•40 min

Examining Populism

Matt returns to the show, and with Andrew and Alastair takes up the question of what's happening in the populist movements in the States and the Uk.

Jul 27, 2016•41 min

Understanding the Meritocracy

Andrew, Alastair, and Derek discuss Helen Andrews's essay on the shape of our society's new aristocracy, their responsibilities, and how we should respond in light of them.

Jul 19, 2016•43 min