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From the Mere Orthodoxy Podcast Network: The Podcast reflecting on God's Word and our world. Thoughtful weekly conversations about theology, the culture, and the church, hosted by Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts. Featuring Andrew Wilson, Brad East, James Wood, and Joseph Minich.

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Derek Rishmawy, Alastair Roberts, and Brad East consider what Christian theology actually has to say about aliens — from the populated Christian cosmos to the angelic fall, demonic deception, and the Christological anthropocentrism that runs through ... more

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In this Replay episode, Matthew Lee Anderson, Derek Rishmawy, and Alistair Roberts are joined by Andy Crouch — Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis — to examine what the data on social media and video games reveals about the diverging formation... more

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Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts host Jake Meador for a wide-ranging conversation on why evangelical institutions struggle with leadership transitions and long-term succession. They explore how evangelicalism's emphasis on discontinuity, charismat... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Meador
Writer and thinker associated with Mere Orthodoxy
Mere Orthodoxy
Episode: The Great Evangelical Hand-Off (That Never Happened) with Jake Meador
Myles Werntz
Recent author and theologian
Christianity Today
Episode: A Generous Ecclesiology with Myles Werntz
Dr. Jason Staples
Professor of philosophy and religious studies
North Carolina State
Episode: Paul and the Resurrection of Israel with Dr. Jason Staples
Leah Sargeant
Author of The Dignity of Dependence and runs the Substack Other Feminisms
Episode: The World Is The Wrong Shape For Women with Leah Sargeant
Paul T. Sloan
Associate Professor of Early Christianity at Houston Christian University
Houston Christian University
Episode: Jesus and The Law of Moses with Paul T. Sloan
Joseph Minich
Author of the book Bullworks of Unbelief
Lexham Press
Episode: Replay: Reading Advice
Jason Blakely
Associate professor of political science at Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
Episode: After 'After Virtue' with Jason Blakely
Dr. John Bolt
Emeritus professor of systematic theology at Calvin Theological Seminary, notable for his work on translating and editing Bavinck's writings.
Calvin Theological Seminary
Episode: This Is Bavinck's Moment with Dr. John Bolt
Joe Minich
Newest co-host and companion for the ride on Mere Fidelity
Mere Orthodoxy
Episode: The Counterculture That Became The Culture

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Derek Rishmawy
Host of thoughtful discussions on theology and cultural issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 548 ratings
  • Matt’s Critique of Comer

    I was so disappointed that such a friendly, irenic, and thoughtful podcast so uncharitably discussed Comer. Matt’s tone was dismissive, snarky, and unsubstantiated. Brad and Alasdair kept things going in a good direction, but Matt made this a very discouraging episode.

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    SeanDownsFan
    United States16 days ago
  • The Dull Men Podcast

    I could really dig this podcast if I had the vocabulary of William F Buckley. It is like eavesdropping on a private discussion between deep theological thinkers. These folks speak their own language, and enjoy their inside jokes. I envision a conversation turning to the subject of eschatology. One whispers, “dispensational.” The other replies, “post-millennial,” and they burst out laughing.

    They are truly dull.

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    dougiedougiedougie
    United States3 months ago
  • Love Boethius

    Honestly I would probably support you financially if this was a podcast about Boethius, thanks for talking about him! And otherwise being good I guess.

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    WouldHaveLoved It
    United Statesa year ago
  • Typically engaging theological discussions

    I’ve heard some pretty thoughtful/thorough theological discussions, but the most recent episode on NT Wright was very disappointing. The irony was the lack of nuance, particularly from Derek, who complained of Wright’s lack of nuance. I listened to the whole Carey Neuhoff interview of Wright. Based on the lack of context in the discussion, these guys likely didn’t…and then pulled a typical social media move and gave a poorly thought out hot take on it. Not the depth I expect from this group ... more

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    Mwbovee
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listen

    I’ve been listening since it was “across the pond”, and I’m pretty sure I haven’t missed an episode. That may reflect on my own idiosyncrasies some, but I think it mostly reflects the helpfulness of these conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
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    WillDole
    United Statesa year ago

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Some criticisms have emerged regarding a perceived shift from substantial theological engagement to lighter content.
Listeners appreciate the depth and lightheartedness of the theological and cultural discussions.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a reliable source for nuanced conversations about contemporary issues in Christianity.
The dynamic between the hosts fosters an engaging atmosphere that combines intellectual rigor with humor.

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Paul and the Resurrection of Israel with Dr. Jason Staples
Q: What is restoration eschatology?
Restoration eschatology is a theological framework in which Israel is understood as being the chosen people of God, with the expectation of future restoration following disobedience.
Paul and the Resurrection of Israel with Dr. Jason Staples
Q: For folks who have not read The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism, give me the boilerplate on that first one and how that overlaps with your thesis in this work.
Dr. Staples outlines that these works are part of the same larger project, with the first one providing foundational arguments for the latter.
Broken Bonds, with Amy Mantravadi
Q: How do you see this balance between life in psychology and history in the crisis and trial?
It's challenging to balance these aspects, but history is always contingent and shaped by personal and political crises.
Broken Bonds, with Amy Mantravadi
Q: Why did you decide to approach the Reformation that way by trying to get inside almost the first person perspective of the various characters?
It was a strategic decision to flesh out the characters' psychological intensities and connect them to the current cultural angst.
Reforming Criminal Justice, with Matthew Martens
Q: What moral authority do we have to bring coercive force of jail to bear on someone before we have gone through a process to adjudicate their guilt or innocence?
There is a significant moral question about pretrial detention, which often locks up innocent people without adequate legal proceedings.

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2. Myles Werntz
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5. Paul T. Sloan
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7. Jason Blakely
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