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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
Podcast: The Spirituality of Work
Last week, Derek Rishmawy and I were joined by Nancy Nordenson to discuss her forthcoming book, Finding Livelihood. The podcast of that conversation has gone online today. Do take a listen and share your thoughts! Next week we should be back … Continue reading
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Peter Leithart in the UK
As any reader of this blog should know, I have a great appreciation for the scholarship of Peter Leithart and have been heavily influenced by him over the years. Arthur Kay, the minister of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Affetside (near Bury, Greater … Continue reading
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Thoughts on the Unmarried State
I’ve posted over on the Passing the Salt Shaker blog, giving some thoughts on the unmarried state, in the continuing discussion following Graham Ware’s introductory post: The welcoming of the unmarried in the early Church was radical, but perhaps not … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Eschatology, Guest Post, The Church, Theological
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In Defence of Argument
A few weeks ago, Steve Holmes expressed some of his reservations about arguments and our attempts to win them in a post on his blog (which you should be following). Although he firmly believes that truth is a matter of … Continue reading
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A NEW GROUP BLOG!!—Passing the Salt Shaker
A few months ago a few of us had a conversation on Twitter in which we discussed the possibility of changing the shape of the conversations surrounding gender, Christianity, and the Church. Although we came from a number of different … Continue reading
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Open Mic Thread 25
The open mic thread is where you have the floor and can raise or discuss issues of your choice. There is no such thing as off-topic here. The comments of this thread are free for you to: Discuss things that you … Continue reading
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The Politics of New Covenant Vision
My latest guest post on Political Theology Today has just gone online. This week I discuss the implicit political theology of Jeremiah 31:31-34 and its promise of a new covenant: In a stimulating article on anarcho-monarchism, David Bentley Hart describes … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Guest Post, Jeremiah, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Theological
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Podcast: Can Christians Ever Support War?
On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Andrew, Matt, Derek, and I are joined by Preston Sprinkle to discuss the topic of non-violence and whether there is ever justification for Christian support for war. Share your thoughts in the comments! You … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Podcasts, Society, Theological
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Open Mic Thread 24
The open mic thread is where you have the floor and can raise or discuss issues of your choice. There is no such thing as off-topic here. The comments of this thread are free for you to: Discuss things that you … Continue reading
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Podcast: Lament and the Church
The latest Mere Fidelity podcast is now online. This week Derek, Matt, Andrew, and I are joined by Todd Billings, who recently authored Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling With Incurable Cancer & Life in Christ. I particularly enjoyed recording this week’s … Continue reading
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