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Category Archives: Christian Experience
Video: Is Ecclesiastes Nihilistic?
My latest video is in response to this question: ‘Ecclesiastes is a book that has long confused me. Its descriptions of all of life as vanity come off nihilistic and despairing. And yet it also speaks of God, of being … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Ecclesiastes, OT
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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 10
In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, I join Matt and Derek to continue our discussion of Augustine’s Confessions, exploring Book 10 of the work. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes … Continue reading
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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 9
Once again, Mere Fidelity is discussing the topic of Augustine’s Confessions. This week, Derek, Matt, and I move on to a discussion of book nine, the final part of the more autobiographical portion of the work. You can also follow the podcast … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Church History, Theological
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Priest, King, Prophet
While it is very far from the most articulate or well-ordered treatment of the subject (like the rest of my videos it is done without any notes or preparation, off the top of my head), the following is a brief … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Ethics, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Video
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Podcast: ‘Take Heart’ with Matt Chandler
On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek, Andrew, and I are joined to discuss Take Heart, the recently published book he wrote with David Roark. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Society, The Church, Theological
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Can We Just Be Friends?—Some Reflections on the Graham Rule
The following are some rough and random thoughts on the Graham/Pence Rule, which, in response to the allegations made against Bill Hybels and others, is being discussed again. 1. Although it isn’t a position that I have encountered that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Ethics, Sex and Sexuality, Society
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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 8
Another episode of Mere Fidelity, this time returning to Augustine’s Confessions. This week, Derek, Matt, and I discuss book eight together. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes on Soundcloud and on this page on my … Continue reading
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The God of Exodus is on Your Side
Another video of me discussing a theme from the recently published Echoes of Exodus has just been released. See my earlier video here. There is also a video of Andrew speaking on the subject of Exodus and resurrection here: For … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Exodus, My Books, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Theological
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What Should Christians Think About Jordan Peterson?
The full video of my conversation with Brad Littlejohn of the Davenant Institute on Jordan Peterson is available here. Brad is a close friend and a great conversation partner: it was fun to record a couple of our conversations for … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christian Experience, Culture, My Reading, Philosophy, Society, Theological, Video
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Podcast: The Value of Heaven
While I’ve been away, my Mere Fidelity colleagues have recorded a podcast with a special guest and one of our favourite people, J. Todd Billings. Take a listen! You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Eschatology, Podcasts, Theological
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