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Jake MeadorEthics

Neglecting the Body and Ignoring Nature-Thoughts on Complementarianism

If discussions of complementarianism do not range out into discussions of creation and nature then they are not worth having.

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Mere Fidelity: Ryan Anderson

Matthew Lee Anderson, Derek Rishmawy, and Alastair Roberts are joined this week by Ryan T. Anderson (no relation to Matt). The guys talk about quite a lot in this episode,

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Listener Response to the Mere Fidelity Refugee Episode

A listener writes in about local opportunities to serve refugees in response to the Mere Fidelity refugee episode.

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The Search for General Tso

In "The Search for General Tso" Ian Chaney tells the fascinating story of General Tso's Chicken, one of the most popular American Chinese dishes.

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Mere Fidelity: Refugees

The full cast discusses the issue of refugees, particularly overseas. Alastair has previously written on the situation here. If you enjoyed the show (AND ONLY IF), leave us a review

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Detective Fiction and the Fun of Orthodoxy

It's not a coincidence that some of the greatest writers of detective fiction are also orthodox Christians.

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Mere Fidelity: Hermeneutics

Derek Rishmawy is joined by Andrew Wilson and Alastair Roberts, leaving Matthew Lee Anderson out of the equation this week. They tackle Christ-centered hermeneutics, with particular reference to Tim

Jake MeadorCulture War

Race and the Benedict Option

Drawing issues of race into our discussions of the Benedict Option will better help us understand the nature of the conflict between Orthodoxy and America.

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Mere Fidelity: Curiosity

Derek, Matt, and Alastair cover the topic of curiosity. The group leads with an essay from John Webster, helpfully titledĀ "Curiosity." During the course of the show, they

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Forgiveness and Our Modern Technocrats

The Kim Davis story doesn't simply raise questions about same-sex marriage licenses, but also about the possibility of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Jake MeadorChurch

Next Week: The Future of the Church

Biola University's "Future of the Church" event set to happen next week should be a fascinating discussion between four leading Christian theologians.

Jake MeadorCulture War

Class and the Benedict Option

Standing behind many of the concrete proposals about the Benedict Option is the reality that most of these proposals are inaccessible to any save the rich.