Tag: mere fidelity
“Divided We Fall,” with David French
Can you think of a single issue—political, cultural, religious, or anything—that is uniting Americans more than it is dividing them? David French joins Matt, Derek, and Alastair to discuss the nature, causes, and responses to our current extreme polarization. David...
‘Divine Ideas,’ with Dr. Thomas M. Ward
If all being originates in God, and God is One, how can there be many beings? This is just one of the questions that Dr. Thomas Ward discusses here with Matt and Derek, and in his book, Divine Ideas. Dr....
Book Club: Confessions, Book VII
Matt, Alastair and Derek consider book 7 of Augustine’s Confessions. If you like the show, please do leave us a review on iTunes. We are also available on Google Play. If you’re interested in supporting the show financially, you can check out...
Mere Fidelity: Echoes of Exodus
Derek hosts a special episode of Mere Fidelity to talk about the new book from Alistair and Andrew. You can check out their new book here, if you’re so inclined. If you like the show, please do leave us a review...
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 Google Play. If you’re interested in supporting the show financially, you can check out...
Mere Fidelity: 1 Kings
Apologies for the late posting: Matt is traveling today so I’m publishing the podcast this week, except I’m also moving tomorrow and have two small children, and one in particular who excels at unpacking the things we just packed. Anyway,...
Mere Fidelity: On Satire, with Karen Swallow Prior
The incomparable Karen Swallow Prior joins Matt, Alastair, and Derek for a serious conversation on the uses and abuses of satire. Jonathan Swift’s famous essay “A Modest Proposal” makes an appearance, of course. But so does this analysis of ‘punching up’...
Mere Fidelity: Understanding the Meritocracy
This week, Derek, Alastair and Andrew consider Helen Andrews’s essay on our meritocracy. Andrews is one of the liveliest and most compelling young writers of our day, and her essay is a fascinating analysis of how our aristocracy has shifted. You can...
Mere Fidelity: The Pursuing God
This week, Derek and Alastair welcome Joshua Ryan Butler to the show. They talk about his new book, The Pursuing God, which you can purchase here. If you enjoyed the show (AND ONLY IF), leave us a review at iTunes....
Mere Fidelity: Eternal Subordination
This week, Derek and Alastair chat with Mark Jones. The discussion topic? Submission in the Trinity. You may have guessed that this is the sort of show that comes with homework. You’re more or less right. Here are some background...