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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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Have you ever encountered a passage of the Bible that confused you?  Sometimes we get hung up on a book's origin, wrestle with its meaning, question its relevance, or simply dislike what it teaches. In this episode, Alastair and De... more

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Therapy culture (not therapy itself) has gotten way out of hand. Too many of life's normal vicissitudes are treated as mental illnesses. How do we avoid the extremes of medicalizing morality or moralizing medicine? How's a pastor t... more

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Andrew Wilson returns to the podcast! He joins Brad and Alastair to discuss the idea of Christian happiness, not only in the world to come, but in this world also. His latest book is entitled Happiness: What It Is, Where to Find It... more

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Derek and Alastair unpack just what makes the Gospel of John so unique and different from the other gospels. They identify major structures, hidden themes, and huge overlap with the very beginning and the very ending of the Bible. ... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Loftus
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Episode: Resisting Therapy Culture, with Matthew Loftus
Jeff Bilbrow
Professor of English at Grove City College; Editor at Front Porch Republic
Grove City College; Front Porch Republic
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Gracie Olmsted
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Jake Meader
Editor-in-Chief of Our Mothership, Mere Orthodoxy
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Episode: Remembering Wendell Berry
Patrick Schreiner
Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: The Four Senses of Scripture, with Dr. Patrick Schreiner
Bonnie Kristian
Deputy editor at Christianity Today; author of In Defense of Evangelicalism
Christianity Today
Episode: In Defense of Evangelicalism with Bonnie Kristian
Brad Littlejohn
Policy advisor at American Compass; author and commentator
American Compass
Episode: Magnifica Humanitas with Brad Littlejohn
Andrew Wilson
Author of Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West
Lexan Press / Baker Publishing Group
Episode: Replay: How 1776 Remade The World with Andrew Wilson (Fixed Audio)
Kelly Kapic
Author and theologian; Covenant College faculty
Covenant College
Episode: The Christian Life with Kelly Kapic

Hosts

Derek Rishmawy
Host of Mere Fidelity; affiliated with Mere Orthodoxy/Mere Fidelity
Alastair Roberts
Co-host/regular cast and crew; regular contributor

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 613 ratings
  • Calling all Bible Nerds!

    This podcast takes conservative theology and engages with the contemporary church. It’s for Bible nerds which unfortunately not everyone will get. Brad East is a surprisingly unique among the reform men. The release is once a month so not to overwhelming either. Come check it out

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    5
    Patrick2081
    United States7 months ago
  • 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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    1
    SeanDownsFan
    United States8 months 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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 States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, high-level theology and civil disagreement.
Longtime fans appreciate consistency, deep discussion, and guest quality; newcomers may need patience with terminology and banter.
Some episodes are critiqued for lacking nuance or being overly insistent on a single authorial perspective.

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The Four Senses of Scripture, with Dr. Patrick Schreiner
Q: How should preachers apply the fourfold sense in contemporary sermons without turning everything into allegory?
Preaching should follow a natural movement: start with the literal sense, then show how it culminates in Christ and the gospel, and finally explore what it means for the listener's life, using the senses as guiding tools rather than rigid templates.
Resisting Therapy Culture, with Matthew Loftus
Q: Matthew, can you unpack iatrogenesis in psychiatric contexts for our listeners?
Iatrogenesis in psychiatry means that sometimes the treatment itself—through diagnosis, medication, and the social pressures around being a 'patient'—can distort a person's experience of their own life, making them interpret normal stress through a disease framework and shrinking their sense of agency.
Replay: How 1776 Remade The World with Andrew Wilson (Fixed Audio)
Q: What motivated you to start digging around in 1776 as a year? Was it just America freeing the world from tyranny?
The motivation came from noticing a historical coincidence – multiple major shifts in politics, economy, and culture occurred around that year – and then exploring how those shifts interconnected to shape the post-Christian West, rather than a simplistic national story.
The Fall Before The Fall with Philip G. Porter
Q: Phil, could you walk us through the three false paths you reject and why they're inadequate for explaining death and the fall?
The guest explains that the three false paths—David Kelsey's, Herbert McCabe's, and Darwin's—offer naturalized or anthropomorphic pictures of God and death that fail to account for the Christian story of incarnation, providence, and the deep integrity of creation. He argues for a reading aligned with Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, where death is not simply a natural necessity but something that can be folded into God's redemptive plan without negating gospel truth.
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.

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Thoughtful, theology-forward conversations about Scripture, church practice, and culture anchored by a small group of regulars and a rotating cast of scholars and pastors. Episodes balance rigorous doctrinal analysis with accessible discussions on modern issues, ethics, politics, and technology, often featuring guest voices from evangelical, Reformed, and Catholic perspectives. Noteworthy is the emphasis on charity in debate, ecumenical openness, and a mix of personal formation stories with rigorous exegesis and historical reflection. This podcast is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deep theological discussion, practical ministry insight, and thoughtful engagement with contemporary culture, without surrendering intellectual rigor for... more

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