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Category Archives: What I’m Reading
Video: More on My Reading and My Writing Habits
Today I answer a couple of questions following on from my previous video, about my reading and writing practices. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, … Continue reading
Posted in My Books, My Reading, Podcasts, Video, What I'm Reading
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Video: My Library and Reading Habits
Today I respond to a questioner asking for a tour of my bookshelves. You don’t get the tour (sorry!), but I do share a bit about my library and reading habits. Some of the books that I mention within the … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, My Books, My Reading, Podcasts, Questions and Answers, Video, What I'm Reading
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Video: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Book of Esther
Today’s video is on the subject of the book of Esther, exploring some of the insights of Rabbi David Fohrman’s superb little book, The Queen You Thought You Knew, which I read over the weekend. Leave any questions you might … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Esther, My Reading, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Video, What I'm Reading
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A Reformation Reader
Happy Reformation Day, everyone! On this five hundredth anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of his Ninety-five Theses, I am excited to share the news of a new book of Reformation readings that has just been released by the good folks … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, What I'm Reading
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Podcast: The Benedict Option, with Rod Dreher
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
Posted in Church History, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, My Reading, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Church, Theological, What I'm Reading
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Andrew and Rachel Wilson Win World Magazine’s ‘Book of the Year’ Award
My friend Andrew Wilson and his wife Rachel have won World Magazine’s Book of the Year award for their book, The Life We Never Expected. Their book is about the experience of parenting two kids with severe autism and the effect … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Podcasts, Theological, What I'm Reading
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Podcast: The Fractured Republic, with Yuval Levin
On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek, Matt, Andrew, and I are joined by a very special guest, Yuval Levin. We discuss some of the issues raised in his superb new book, The Fractured Republic, and his vision for a healthy … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, Podcasts, Politics, Society, What I'm Reading
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On My Shelf Interview
Matt Smethurst, the managing editor of the Gospel Coalition, recently had a brief interview with me about my life and books. You can read it here.
Retrospective on 2015
After a very pleasant extended break from blogging and Twitter, I am (temporarily) returning. Christmas has been thoroughly enjoyable so far, involving extended bouts of board gaming with family, lots of baking and cake decoration, debates about the merits of … Continue reading
Podcast: End of the Year
Our final Mere Fidelity episode of 2015 has just been posted. Within it we discuss the highlights of our year, what we are looking forward to in 2016, and what we think about new year’s resolutions. You can also follow … Continue reading
Posted in Just for Fun, Podcasts, What I'm Doing, What I'm Reading
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