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Monthly Archives: September 2017
Video: The Challenges of Gender in the 21st Century
This is the first of twelve videos in which I discuss various cultural and theological subjects with Brad Belschner. Within this video we discuss the challenges of gender in the 21st century. Visit the Davenant Institute’s site to find out … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Culture, Economics, Ethics, Interviews, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological, Video
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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ Book 1
We have just started reading through Augustine’s Confessions together on Mere Fidelity. This week we discuss the first book, in which Augustine talks about his childhood. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Church History, Podcasts, Prayer, Theological
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More Answers to Questions
Since my last post linking to some of them, I have answered hundreds of further questions on my Curious Cat account. Here are some more: How do you feel about utilizing term “gospel-centered” as an adjective (gospel-centered marriage, life, church, … Continue reading
Posted in Questions and Answers
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Podcast: The Value of Controversy
I join Derek and Matt for the latest Mere Fidelity episode, on the subject of the value of controversy. We discuss whether controversy is worthwhile and how to go about it well. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Podcasts, Theological
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New Book on Charles Taylor with an Essay of mine on Liturgy in a Secular Age
A new book edited by Collin Hansen on the tenth anniversary of Charles Taylor’s A Secular Age has just been released by the Gospel Coalition. There are a number of thoughtful and stimulating essays within the volume, which would be … Continue reading
People of the Promise Released!
People of the Promise, in which I have an essay, has just been released by Davenant Retrievals. You really ought to buy a copy for everyone you know, because, whoever they are, they could probably benefit from thinking more about … Continue reading
Posted in My Books, Public Service Announcement, The Church, Theological
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Answers to Unusual Questions
Over the last few days, I have answered about a couple of hundred questions on Curious Cat, on a host of different topics. I’ve particularly tried to answer questions on various issues that are taboo or difficult to discuss in … Continue reading
Navigating and Celebrating the Complexity of Scripture: A Conversation with Richard Hays
I’m rather excited to share this interview with a ground-breaking scholar who has long been an inspiration to me, and one of the most influential figures in my own theological development: Richard B. Hays. I reviewed his recent book, Echoes … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Guest Post, Hermeneutics, Interviews, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, Reviews, The Gospels, Theological
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Ask Me Anything
I have a Curious Cat account. Ask me anything. Today I answered 42 questions, but will generally limit myself to no more than five a day from now on.
Posted in Public Service Announcement
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Podcast: Orthodoxy and Ethics
Mere Fidelity is back after a long summer break, with an episode on the subject of orthodoxy and ethics. We discuss the recent debates about the relationship between orthodoxy and sexual ethics and then talk briefly about the Nashville Statement. … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, The Church, Theological
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