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Matthew Lee AndersonWendell Berryjake meadorRod Dreher

Do we Really Need Small Towns?

Do we really need small towns? Matthew Lee Anderson responds to Jake Meador's article in Christianity Today.

Matthew Lee AndersonCultureOliver O'Donovan

The Gospel and Public Life: Get the Audio of a Conversation with Oliver O'Donovan

Oliver O'Donovan, Matthew Lee Anderson, and Ken Myers engaged in a conversation on the Gospel and Public Life in Washington D.C.

Jake MeadorCulture

Responses to Why We Need Small Towns

Rod Dreher and Brian Gumm raised a major question about Jake's essay on small towns: how can we have viable small towns without a viable small town economy?

Guest Writer

Romeo and Juliet (2013 film) Review - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

Romeo and Juliet (2013 film) falls flat. If you're interested int he piece primarily for the costumes, you'll get something here. But dialogue? Best to avoid.

Matthew Lee AndersonFormation

Get *End of our Exploring* for 50% Off and a Study Guide - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

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Matthew Lee AndersonSociety

Christian's Library Press and Oliver O'Donovan

Christian's Library Press and Oliver O'Donovan

Matthew Lee AndersonMarriage

The Questions of Gay Marriage: An Inquiring Essay, Part One

How should we think about gay marriage? What questions should we ask about it? Matthew Lee Anderson undertakes a reflection on the nature of gay marriage.

Matthew Lee AndersonCulture

The Gospel and Public Life: Announcing a Conversation with Ken Myers and Oliver O'Donovan

The Gospel and Public Life: Announcing a Conversation with Ken Myers and Oliver O'Donovan

Matthew Lee AndersonWar/International Relations

Preferential Treatment for Syria's Christians: A Discussion

American Christians have argued for moral preferentialism toward Syria's Christians. Should Christians be specially concerned to protect Syria's Christians?

Matthew Lee AndersonFormation

Reading Through Chesterton's Orthodoxy: "The Eternal Revolution" and "The Romance of Orthodoxy"

Trevin Wax joins Matthew Lee Anderson as they continue their read through of Chesterton's Orthodoxy. This week, they are focusing on chapters 7 and 8.

Brett McCrackenCultureMusic ReviewsLinford DetweilerKarin BergquistMartin HeideggerGeorge SteinerOhioMarilynne RobinsonOver the RhineSacred Ground

Album Review: Over the Rhine, 'Meet Me at the Edge of the World'

A review of Ohio folk duo Over the Rhine's latest release, a double album comprised of songs about love, death, God and home.

Matthew Lee AndersonFormation

Onward into Orthodoxy

Onward into Orthodoxy