Mere Fidelity

Dr. Matthew Kaemingk is an assistant professor of Christian Ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary. He joins us to discuss his new book *Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear.*

Derek, Matt and Alastair read Book 9 of Augustine's Confessions together, which includes the vision at Ostia and the death of Monica.

Pastor Matt Chandler joins Andrew, Derek and Alastair to discuss his book (with David Roard) *Take Heart.*

Matt, Derek and Alastair read and discussion Book 8 of Augustine's *Confessions.*

Dr. Vern Poythress joins the crew to discuss how we should understand the 'theophanies' that happen in Scripture, which is the theme of his latest book.

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins the show to talk about Pope Francis and the crisis within the Roman Catholic communion.

Theologian J. Todd Billings joins the crew to talk about the pastoral and theological value of 'heaven.'

Matt, Alastair and Derek consider book 7 of Augustine's Confessions.

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: https://www.crossway.org/books/echoes-of-exodus-tpb/

Reading Club: 'Confessions,' Book VI by Mere Fidelity

Derek, Alastair and Matt take up (at a listener's request) the theology and philosophy of 'equality' as a social category.

In their final episode of the year, the entire cast considers the theological significance of the Virgin Birth.

Matt, Alastair and Derek consider Augustine's movement from Carthage to Milan in Book 5 of *Confessions.*

The whole crew talks with Matt about the origins of the community BBQ for families of inmates he's recently announced, and about the prospects and dangers of this sort of activism.

Political theologian David Henreckson joins Alastair and Derek to talk about James K.A. Smith's new book *Awaiting the King.*

Michael Sacasas, a leading writer on the ethics of technology, joins Alastair and Matt to make sense of the subject.

Derek, Matt and Alastair consider astrology, beauty, and other themes from Book IV of Augustine's *Confessions.*

The entire cast considers whether the Reformation made everything awful with church historian Carl Trueman.

Matt, Derek and Alastair take up Book 3 of Augustine's Confessions.

Matt, Alastair and Derek consider Book 2 of Augustine's *Confessions.*