Category Archives: Theological

Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ Book 3

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

Welcome to the latest episode of our study through Augustine’s Confessions. This week we get into the third book, discussing matters such as Augustine’s critique of the theatre. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to … Continue reading →

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Video: Getting Beyond Headship Battles

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

Continuing from my previous two videos, I have another Davenant Discussion video in which I give some brief thoughts on the subject of headship in conversation with Brad Belschner. Visit the Davenant Institute’s site to find out more about their work, to watch … Continue reading →

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The Politics of the Communication of the Truth

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just posted a reflection on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 over on Political Theology Today. Paul’s representation of his ministry in these opening chapters of Thessalonians dramatically challenges many of the assumptions that we bring to acts of communication. While our … Continue reading →

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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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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 →

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The Politics of the Vineyard of Israel

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

I have just posted a reflection on Isaiah 5, Psalm 80, and Matthew 21 over on Political Theology Today. Within it I explore the significance of the prophetic vine parables and the vantage point that they can provide us upon … Continue reading →

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Hugh Hefner and the Logic of Porn

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just written a piece for the Calvinist International on the subject of Hugh Hefner and the logic of porn. Within it I argue, along with a 2003 piece by Read Mercer Schuchardt, that porn leads to the feminization of … 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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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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