Author: Alastair Roberts

Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastair’s Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged.

‘Abraham’s Silence,’ with Dr. J. Richard Middleton

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Derek, Matt, and I have a spirited discussion of the binding of Isaac with Dr J. Richard Middleton, the author of the stimulating recent book Abraham’s Silence.

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How to Disagree Without Losing Your Mind (on the That’ll Preach Podcast)

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I was recently invited onto the That’ll Preach Podcast to discuss ways to reform our discourse. Take a listen!

Weird Theology | Augustine and Aquinas on Virginity – That’ll Preach

What did Augustine and Aquinas actually believe about virginity — and what does it reveal about us? In this episode, we explore the surprisingly rich theology of the Church Fathers on sex, celibacy, and the body. Their views can seem strange to modern ears, but that strangeness might be the point: it forces us to examine assumptions our culture takes for granted. We also tackle one of the harder pastoral questions in the church today — can unwanted singleness ever be called a "gift"? And what role does a voluntary vow play in living out the kind of celibacy the Bible actually describes? Support the Podcast Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel
  1. Weird Theology | Augustine and Aquinas on Virginity
  2. Read the Bible Like Music — with Alastair Roberts
  3. Replay: Cultivating a Sound Mind in Anxious Times with Rev. Ben Miller
  4. Weird Theology | Do Demons Hear Your Thoughts? Rethinking Spiritual Warfare
  5. Weird Theology | Will We Know Each Other in Heaven?

Conversations in a Crisis: Part VI: Considering Resistance (with Rev Benjamin Miller)

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Part I: The Good and the Right
Part II: Improving Our Deliberation
Part III. Reforming Our Political Imaginaries
Part IV: On Submission to Government
Part V: Trust, Suspicion, and Authority
Part VI: Considering Resistance
Part VII: Models for Resistance
Part VIII: Disagreement in the Body of Christ
Part IX: The Experts and the Rulers
Part X: Living Within Our Limits

Faced with our challenge of remaining faithful within and addressing our various contemporary societal crises with wisdom, Christians and churches are fracturing over our differing approaches and postures. My friend Ben Miller suggested that we have a series of conversations, to help us to pursue greater clarity on the principles, virtues, duties, and practices that can equip Christians to meet such difficult times with prudence, insight, and courage.

Colossians 3:1-17—Part 1 (The Epistle of Colossians)

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Peter Leithart, James Bejon, and I continue our exploration of the epistle of Colossians, starting our treatment of chapter 3.

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