Mere Fidelity

Dr. James Eglinton from the University of Edinburgh joins us to discuss the great theologian Herman Bavinck. Dr. Eglinton just released Bavinck: A Critical Biography. The conversation ranges from a deep exploration of Bavinck’s polymathic tendencies to the very basics of where to begin learning about him. Full show notes at www.mereorthodoxy.com/categories/mere-fidelity.

Alan Jacobs wrote an essay for Harpers on "The Watchmen," a class of intellectuals that Christianity no longer produces. We loved it so much that we wanted to talk about it.

Pastor Tim Keller, whom you may have heard of, joins the whole cast to discuss his new book 'Making Sense of God.'

John Piper said 'no.' Andrew Wilson said 'yes.' We discuss.

The man who coined the most controversial and discussed proposal for Christians relating to society in 2017 joins us to talk about it.

Karen Swallow Prior joins Matt, Alastair, and Derek for a serious conversation on the uses and abuses of satire.

Alastair, Andrew, Derek, and Matt discuss the influence and legacy of NT Wright and consider how best to read him.

Justin Taylor, Senior Vice President at Crossway Books, joins us this week to talk about the badness of plagiarism. He and Matt get into an argument; hilarity doesn't quite ensue, but a good time was had by all (we think.)

Dr. Tim Keller joins the show to talk about his new book on Jonah, *The Prodigal Prophet.*

Considering Hillsong by Mere Fidelity

Alastair, Matt, and Derek reflect on questions surrounding transgender persons and Christian theology.

Special guest Hannah Anderson joins the Mere Fidelity group to discuss her new book *Made for More.*

"Christ-Centered" Hermeneutics by Mere Fidelity

Matt and Derek are at ETS in San Diego and are joined by friends of the show, Dr. Fred Sanders, Dr. Gavin Ortland, and Dr. Matthew Emerson. Banter aside, this episode gives a great look at what kind of fun and rich conversations take place at ETS. Today's episode ranges from discussions on John Webster's trinitarian theology, evangelical theological retrieval, and Jesus' descent to the dead.

The Mere Fidelity guys discuss how we should think about other denominations in the first installment of our responses to "Ask Us Anything."

On Big Questions by Mere Fidelity

Derek and Alastair talk with Joe Minich about his new book, *Enduring Divine Absence: The Challenge of Modern Atheism*

We talk with theologian Fred Sanders about the relationship between Scripture, the church, and the doctrine of the Trinity.

We are joined by Adam Johnson and Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry for a conversation about the atonement.

Andrew, Matt, and Derek sit down to discuss the phenomenon of multi-site churches. Andrew argues for the soundness of such an ecclesiastical practice and Matt and Derek aren't so sure.