Mere Fidelity

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.*