Category Archives: Christian Experience

10 Things You Should Know About the Exodus

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Andrew Wilson and I have a co-written book coming out at the end of this month with Crossway, Echoes of Exodus: Tracing Themes of Redemption Through Scripture. An article of mine has just been published over on the Crossway site, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Exodus, Guest Post, Hermeneutics, My Books, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Scripture, Theological | 4 Comments

On Men, Shame, and Brotherhood

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

https://twitter.com/drantbradley/status/960717197776703489 A couple of days ago someone drew my attention to a Twitter thread by Dr Anthony Bradley that has been receiving a lot of attention. Within the thread Bradley seeks to explain the appeal of Jordan Peterson to young … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 6

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Mere Fidelity returns to our reading of Confessions this week, with a discussion of Book 6. 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 blog.

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What Pastors Could Learn From Jordan Peterson

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Last night, along with a few online friends, I watched this debate on the meaning of life between William Lane Craig, Rebecca Goldstein, and Jordan Peterson, hosted by Wycliffe College. While watching it, and reflecting upon Peterson’s work more generally … Continue reading →

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As One Having Authority

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just posted over on Political Theology Today, discussing the authority with which Jesus spoke and arguing that we need to communicate this authority today: The authoritative word still retains considerable power in our day and age, even though we … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Ethics, Guest Post, Mark, NT, Politics, Scripture, Society, Theological | 1 Comment

Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ Book 4

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

The fourth episode of our ongoing discussion through Augustine’s Confessions has just gone online. 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 blog.

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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ Book 2

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

We started reading through Augustine’s Confessions together a few weeks ago. This week we discuss the second book, especially Augustine’s discussion of his theft from the pear tree. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes … Continue reading →

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Video: The Challenges of Gender in the 21st Century

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

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 →

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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ Book 1

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

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 →

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New Book on Charles Taylor with an Essay of mine on Liturgy in a Secular Age

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

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 →

Posted in Christian Experience, Church History, Culture, Ethics, Liturgical Theology, My Books, The Church, The Sacraments, Theological | 8 Comments