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Matthew Lee Anderson

Matthew Lee Anderson is an Associate Professor of Ethics and Theology in Baylor University's Honors College. He has a D.Phil. in Christian Ethics from Oxford University, and is a Perpetual Member of Biola University's Torrey Honors College. In 2005, he founded Mere Orthodoxy.

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Mere Fidelity: Confessions, Book 9

Derek, Matt and Alastair read Book 9 of Augustine's Confessions, which includes the vision at Ostia and Monica's death. If you’re interested in supporting the

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Mere Fidelity: Matt Chandler, on Christian Courage

Matt Chandler joins the show to discuss his new book (with David Roark) Take Heart, and on the need for Christian courage in a post-Christian world. If you’re

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Mere Fidelity: Confessions, Book 8

Matt, Alastair and Derek carry on with their discussion of Augustine's Confessions.  If you’re interested in supporting the show financially, you can check out our Patreon here.

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Mere Fidelity: Theophanies, with Vern Poythress

Rev. Dr. Vern Poythress is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is also the author of the newly published Theophany: A Theology of God’s Appearing. He joins the show to discuss God’s appearances in Scripture, and […]

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Mere Fidelity: Ross Douthat, on 'To Change the Church'

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins Derek and Matt to discuss his new book, To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism. Douthat’s excellent new book explores the legacy of Pope Francis and the crisis within the Roman Catholic […]

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Mere Fidelity: The Value of Heaven

J. Todd Billings is one of our favorite guests. He's the author of many books, including the excellent Rejoicing in Lament. His most recent book, Remembrance, Communion, and

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Book Club: Confessions, Book VI

Matt, Alastair and Derek consider book 6 of Augustine's Confessions. If you like the show, please do leave us a review on iTunes. We are also available on

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Mere Fidelity: Equality

And we are off and running! In our first show of the year, Derek, Alastair and Matt consider its theological dimensions and social uses of 'equality.' G If

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Mere Fidelity: The Virgin Birth

In their final episode of the year, the whole cast considers the theological significance of the Virgin Birth. Thanks to all of you who have listened, commented, and contributed to

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Mere Fidelity: Confessions, Book V

Matt, Alastair and Derek consider Augustine's movement from Carthage to Milan in Book 5 of *Confessions.* If you like the show, please do leave us a review on

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Mere Fidelity: On Community Activism and Matt's Prison BBQ project

Matt recently announced that he is organizing a BBQ for families of inmates at his local prison. The cast and crew very graciously allow him to take over the conversation

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Mere Fidelity: Awaiting the King by James K. A. Smith, with David Henreckson

Professor James K.A. Smith has recently published the last of his ‘Cultural Liturgies’ trilogy, Awaiting the King. David Henreckson is an assistant professor of theology at Dordt College, and also serves as director of the Andreas Center for Reformed Scholarship and Service. He […]