Mere Fidelity

How do Christians live faithfully in the land of too much (i.e., the suburbs)? In this episode, Dr. Ashley Hales joins Matt, Derek, and Alastair to talk about consumerism, individualism, busyness, and safety, topics that are covered in her new book, "Finding Holy In The Suburbs" (IV Press).

Inspired by the discussion over Andrew's book, Matt, Derek, and Alastair sit down to tackle another ecclesiastical issue: the invisibility of the church.

The crew discusses Andrew's new book and his invitation to have charismatic worship and a high view of the sacraments.

Tucker Carlson recently went on a rant about work, economics and class. So we brought on an expert to talk about it, and about the place of family and the church in responding to shifting economic conditions. Dr. Diane Schanzenbach, economist and Director of the Institute for Policy Research, joins us for a very lively and important conversation. Don't miss this one. (Really.)

Paul Gutacker, Director of the Brazos Fellows, joins the show to discuss Buzzfeed's exploration of how millennials became the 'burnout generation.'

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

The crew considers the biblical basis and shape of Advent.

Derek, Matt and Alastair consider the idea of a 'felix culpa,' or 'happy fall.'

Derek, Alastair, and Matt discuss the reasons why we procreate and the reasons we might choose not to--which is the subject of Matt's dissertation.

Matthew Arbo, who Directs the Center for Faith and Public Life at Oklahoma Baptist University, joins us to discuss his book on infertility.

At long last, we reach the end of our discussion of Augustine's *Confessions.*

The Alan Noble disrupts our show by discussing his new book *Disruptive Witness* with Alastair and Andrew.

Alastair, Matt and Derek consider Book 12 of Augustine's *Confessions,* in which Augustine parses 'In the beginning God created the heavens and earth...'

The whole crew gathers to discuss what it means to trust responsibly in a fallen world and in fallen institutions.

Derek, Matt and Alastair take up and read Book 11 of Augustine's *Confessions,* on time and the spiritual life.

The Weirdness of Matthew 27:51–54 by Mere Fidelity

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

Alastair, Matt and Derek take up Book 10 of Augustine's *Confessions.*

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.'