Category Archives: Podcasts

Podcast: Translating Genesis 1-11, with Samuel Bray and John Hobbins

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek and I were joined by John Hobbins and Samuel Bray, who have just produced a ‘new old translation’ of Genesis 1-11. The translation itself is great, but the notes and commentary upon it … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Genesis, OT, Podcasts, Scripture, Theological | 17 Comments

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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Podcast: The Value of Controversy

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

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 →

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Podcast: Orthodoxy and Ethics

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

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 →

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Podcast: The Benedict Option, with Rod Dreher

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

Our last episode of Mere Fidelity for a few months is devoted to a discussion of the book of the hour, The Benedict Option, with its author, Rod Dreher. We explore the questions of how the Church should relate to society in … Continue reading →

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Podcast: The Resurrection of Politics

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

  On the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek and Matt are (in my absence) joined by Jake Meador for a discussion of the implications of the resurrection for political theology. I haven’t listened to it yet, but I am sure … Continue reading →

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Podcast: A Bible Study on Genesis 1 and 2 (part 2)

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, we decided to continue the Bible study in the creation narrative of Genesis that we began last week (I’m late to posting this one, as I’ve been without proper Internet connection for the past week). You … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Creation, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Theological | 5 Comments

Podcast: A Bible Study on Genesis 1

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

  This week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, at Matt’s suggestion, is a Bible study of Genesis 1. Matt, Derek, and I explore the way creation is framed within Scripture. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS … Continue reading →

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The Theopolis Podcast on Christian Study Centres

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

The good folks over at the Theopolis Institute recently produced a podcast with Drew Trotter, the Executive Director of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers. It is well worth a listen. If you are interested in participating in the life of … Continue reading →

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Podcast: On Lent, with Steven Wedgeworth

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

This week on Mere Fidelity, Derek, Matt, and I are joined by our friend Steven Wedgeworth for a discussion of the subject of Lent, developing out of a Twitter discussion for which Keith Miller is responsible. Should we celebrate Lent? … Continue reading →

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