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The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergFree Speech A-holesAn overserved and hungover Jonah Goldberg gets into arguments with ChatGPT, picks fights with free speech “martyrs,” and offers a unified theory of Trumpism, all in a day’s Ruminant.Show Notes:—Jim Geraghty for National Review: “Why the Ukraine Cease-Fire Deal is No Cause for Celebration”—Jake Meador for The Dispatch: “The Perils of Positive Thinking”—The Wednesday G-File in questionThe Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch’s offerings—inclu...2025-03-151h 00
The Wednesday ConversationEpisode 513: Four Tribes on the Political RightHow can we make sense of right-leaning politics in the wake of the 2024 election? Is a second Trump presidency the result of populism? Nationalism? Techno-oligarchy? Something else? Recently, Jake Meador identified four distinct "tribes" on the political right that share some common aims but differ widely in their approaches. Whatever your personal politics, you're going to be living with these tribes for the next few years - so you might as well get to know them. In this episode, we interact with Meador's essay and explore its implications for Christian faithfulness.(0:00) Introduction and Stories(5:43) The Four...2025-03-0542 minThe Wednesday ConversationEpisode 512: Right-Wing ExvangelicalsOver the past decade, leaving the church has been a trend - and the leavers have been mostly left-leaning. But Jake Meador identifies a more recent trend of "right-wing exvangelicals." Whereas the left-wing exvangelicals liked Jesus but weren't sure about the church, right-wing exvangelicals want to keep civic religion but aren't as interested in the way of Jesus. In this episode, we talk about these trends, how we're seeing them in our churches, and how the gospel speaks to them.(0:00) Introductions & Snack Shout-outs(2:49) What is an Ex-vangelical? Definition & History(9:54) The Growing Trend of Right-Wing Exvangelicals2025-02-2632 min
PostEverythingFinding Meaning in a Fragmented World with Jake MeadorBrad Edwards, John Houmes, and Jake Meador explore the cultural restlessness and disenchantment prevalent in contemporary society. They discuss how technology, particularly smartphones, has impacted identity and belonging, leading to a sense of exile in place. The conversation delves into the atrophy of social connections and the role of the church in providing meaning and community in a disenchanted world. They also examine the mental energy required to maintain relationships and the tension between the desire for control and the search for transcendence. In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of community building, the role of the church...2025-02-051h 15
Alastair's AdversariaLife on the Silent Planet (with Susannah Roberts, Rhys Laverty, & Jake Meador)Rhys Laverty (Senior Editor at Ad Fontes and Senior Managing Editor of the Davenant Press), Jake Meador (Editor-in-Chief of Mere Orthodoxy), and Susannah Black Roberts (Senior Editor of Plough and my wife!) join me to discuss 'Life on the Silent Planet: Essays on Christian Living from C.S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy': https://amzn.to/3VouL44.
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Vision For LifeEpisode 187 | VFL Culture: What Does the Election Reveal About U.S. Culture? In the wake of the recent election, journalists, sociologists, political party leaders, and all of us are looking at the voting data, examining what ballot initiatives passed and where, and asking, “What does this data tell us about the people and culture in our country?” Autumn and Hunter discuss four themes that emerged from the election trends. 1) Legacy Media vs. Alternative Media 2) The Broad “Trump Voting Coalition” 3) The Abortion Issue, and 4) The Return to Political Norms.Resources mentioned in this episode:Financial Times: U.S. Election Results 2024No, the Problem Isn't th...2024-11-2058 min
What Would Jesus TechTrump's Win, Christians, and TechnologyWe discuss the results of the election as Christians and technologists.How impactful were podcasts in this election? Is society moving on from woke rhetoric? What will happen to Elon Musk? To Bitcoin and associated companies? To Christians? To Canadians? This is a wide-ranging conversation between three Christians: Andrew Noble (Technology and Theology PhD Student), Austin Gravely (Social Media Guru), and Joel Jacob (Tech Futurist).0:00 - Intro0:59 - Surprised?3:04 - Voting, Social Media, Podcasts Making The Difference18:12 - Bitcoin, Regulation, and Internet Culture...2024-11-1147 min
Theology in the RawCulture, Politics, Technology, and Disagreement about Basic Facts: Jake MeadorJake Meador is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy and author of multiple books. His writing has appeared in the Atlantic, Commonweal, First Things, the Dispatch, Comment, Christianity Today, and elsewhere. He lives in his hometown of Lincoln, NE with his wife and family. Our conversation is wide ranging, from culture, to history, to politics, to technology. I found Jake to be both delightful and thoughtful, especially when it comes to his analysis of culture and technology. --If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through P...2024-10-171h 25
Brian J MatosS2E19: The State of Religion in the United States and the Future of Faith with Jake MeadorBrian interviews Jake Meador, editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy and author of two books, In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World and What are Christians for?: Life Together at the End of the World. Jake also serves as a contributing editor with Plough and as a board member with the Davenant Institute. The conversation explores the topic of church attendance as a proxy for religious activity in the United States. Jake discusses the "de-churching" movement, which refers to the significant decline in church attendance rates over the past 25 years. The conversation delves into the...2024-09-261h 10
BEYOND WORDS with Dr. William CampbellFaithfulness in a Fractured World The world around us seems to be coming apart at the seams through fractured hopes and polarizing agendas in political, religious, and social realms. Rather than working together as a people, we often work against one another for our specialized causes. What steps can you and I take to make the world a better place? Jake Meador, author of an influential online magazine offers practical insights and suggestions. 2024-08-1924 min
Moment of TruthGoogle's Worst Day Is Here (ft. Mark Meador)In Today’s episode of Moment of Truth, Saurabh sits down with Mark Meador, Fmr. Deputy Chief Counsel to Sen. Mike Lee and Partner at Kressin Meador Powers, to discuss the growing importance of antitrust enforcement in the tech industry, Google's overwhelming power over internet search, cloud computing, AI, and the ongoing battles to reign in monopoly power via the courts with cases like U.S. vs. Google.#MarkMeador #Google #DOJ #AntiTrust #Monopoly #Technology #Power #Government #FTC #Trade #EconomyMark Meador is an antitrust authority with a rich tapestry of experience handling intricate an...2024-08-1255 min
Thinking Out LoudCan You Fix a Human?Ours is a deeply materialistic age. In this context, we tend to regard everything and everyone in instrumental terms. Leaking pipes need plumbers; broken cars need mechanics; broken humans need doctors, therapists, and fitness coaches. While we’re not disparaging any of these professions, we will make the case that human beings are more than the sum of their parts. Our thoughts were stirred by Jake Meador’s helpful essay that appeared in Mere Orthodoxy. 2024-08-0232 min
So We SpeakDiscipleship and Deconstruction with Terry FeixDeconstruction remains an important topic, but it's changing. At the end of 2021, we recorded two episodes on deconstruction (Part 1 & Part 2), discussing its nature and phenomenon. Now, we're looking at how faith, loss of faith, and strengthened faith are changing. What does discipleship have to do with deconstruction? Are people really leaving the Christian faith? Cole and Terry discuss these questions and the following articles in this episode:
“Observations on Exvangelicals and Deconstructing” - Jake Meador, Mere Orthodoxy
“Reading the Exvangelicals” - Miles Smith, Mere Orthodoxy
“Editor’s Note: Sound Doctrine” - Jonathan Leeman, 9Marks
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Friendly FireFriendly Fire July 20, 2024Jake Meador, Editor in Chief of Mere Orthodoxy, is Pastor Stu Kerns' guest on Friendly Fire2024-07-2044 min
New Books in American PoliticsPostscript: Does the June POTUS Debate Matter?On Thursday, June 27th, President Joe Biden and Trump debated for 90 minutes without a live audience or the usually provided by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Instead, two CNN journalists – Dana Bash and Jake Tapper – asked the questions. Not only was the format a departure but the timing was unusually early for a presidential debate. Today’s podcast is a conversation between Susan Liebell at Saint Joseph’s University and Dr. Daniel E. Ponder, the L.E. Meador Professor of Political Science and Director of the Meador Center for Politics and Citizenship at Drury University. We started with a little cont...2024-07-011h 04
New Books in American StudiesPostscript: Does the June POTUS Debate Matter?On Thursday, June 27th, President Joe Biden and Trump debated for 90 minutes without a live audience or the usually provided by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Instead, two CNN journalists – Dana Bash and Jake Tapper – asked the questions. Not only was the format a departure but the timing was unusually early for a presidential debate. Today’s podcast is a conversation between Susan Liebell at Saint Joseph’s University and Dr. Daniel E. Ponder, the L.E. Meador Professor of Political Science and Director of the Meador Center for Politics and Citizenship at Drury University. We started with a little cont...2024-07-011h 04
New Books in Political SciencePostscript: Does the June POTUS Debate Matter?On Thursday, June 27th, President Joe Biden and Trump debated for 90 minutes without a live audience or the usually provided by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Instead, two CNN journalists – Dana Bash and Jake Tapper – asked the questions. Not only was the format a departure but the timing was unusually early for a presidential debate. Today’s podcast is a conversation between Susan Liebell at Saint Joseph’s University and Dr. Daniel E. Ponder, the L.E. Meador Professor of Political Science and Director of the Meador Center for Politics and Citizenship at Drury University. We started with a little cont...2024-07-011h 04
Renovation Church Sermon PodcastUnreasonable Hospitality | Presence MattersAs much as I believe you want every guest to feel like your church is alive and they can belong, we have an opposing force to that desire so strong that it is crippling the big “C” Church as a whole—the American way of life.
In his article, The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church, Jake Meador writes, “Contemporary America simply isn’t set up to promote mutuality, care, or common life.”
Simply put the American way conflicts with the way of Jesus.
Consider one of the composite characters in the book Th...2024-06-1036 min
The Ethical LifeWhat is lost when we no longer have a shared culture?Episode 144: There was a period of time in America, roughly 1940 to 2000, during which we were largely part of a monoculture. Most of us watched the same TV shows and movies, read the same newspapers, and listened to the same radio stations. Today, however, because of the Internet, that's clearly not the case. And although this feels new to many of us, over the long arc of history, most people have never been part of a monoculture. Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss how these changes affect how we live today.
Links to stories discussed during the p...2024-05-2940 min
Those Who Serve The Lord#235 | What Are Christians For? with Jake Meador, Pt. 2Travis and Jake continue their conversation discussing his book, "What Are Christians For?" Surprisingly, there is a great deal of confusion as to what the role of Christians should be in society. Is it only to be disciples who make disciples? Is it to glorify God and enjoy Him forever? What about in our public life? What role does our Christian faith play in the political sphere? Our vocation? Does it have any effect on the environment? The answer may surprise you. Jake is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy, an online periodical seeking to be a voice...2024-04-2657 minThose Who Serve The Lord#234 | What Are Christians For? with Jake Meador, Pt. 1What Are Christians For? Is it only to be disciples who make disciples? Is it to glorify God and enjoy Him forever? What about in our public life? What role does our Christian faith play in the political sphere? Our vocation? Does it have any effect on the environment? The answer is an unequivocal, yes! Jake Meador is today's guest on Apollos Watered, discussing his book, What Are Christians For? Jake is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy, an online periodical seeking to be a voice of sanity in the midst of craziness. His writing has...2024-04-1957 min
New Kinship#43 - Common Life, Common Good: Jake MeadorHow do we build communities of collaboration and care? Are our communities in the West in crisis? What are the “common objects of love” that we share, and how do we—average Christians who care—seek those out and build on them?We were delighted to talk with Jake Meador on some of these questions, which he touches on in his first book, In Search of the Common Good. Join us as we consider different angles on the practices we engage with that can change the imagination of our time.Jake Meador (jakemeador.com) is a writer...2024-04-031h 15New Kinship#43 - Common Life, Common Good: Jake MeadorHow do we build communities of collaboration and care? Are our communities in the West in crisis? What are the “common objects of love” that we share, and how do we—average Christians who care—seek those out and build on them?We were delighted to talk with Jake Meador on some of these questions, which he touches on in his first book, In Search of the Common Good. Join us as we consider different angles on the practices we engage with that can change the imagination of our time.Jake Meador (jakemeador.com) is a writer...2024-04-031h 15
The Ride Home with John and KathyThe Ride Home - Monday, March 25, 2024This week in the nation’s capital ... GUEST Greg Clugston ... SRN News White House Correspondent. Dynamics of Public Speaking ... GUEST Calvin Troup ... President of Geneva College and Adjunct Professor at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church: The defining problem driving people out is ... just how American life works in the 21st century ... GUEST Jake Meador ... Editor-in-Chief of Mere Orthodoxy ... author of “In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World” and “What are Christians for?: Life Together at the End of the World”.See omny...2024-03-251h 25
The Natural TheologianJordan Peterson: He Who Wrestles With GodThe evangelical takes on Jordan Peterson’s “We Who Wrestle With God” tour are coming out. Jake Meador attended Peterson’s lecture in Omaha and says that Peterson’s ideology is focused on excellence to the exclusion of mercy. Aaron Renn attended in Indianapolis and says that Peterson’s message is, at the end of the day, a New Age alternative to Christianity.Anna and I attended on Valentine’s Day in St. Louis. It was a moving experience. Here are some of our reflections.Anna’s ReflectionsGoing to hear Jordan Peterson was quite a life...2024-03-0716 minThe Wednesday ConversationEpisode 467: Reflections on the Evangelical Fracturing2014 was the year American evangelical Christianity began to fracture. In today’s episode, we reflect on a Jake Meador article that uses the Acts 29 Network as a case study exploring that fracturing. Based on our own experiences during that time, we analyze where Meador's analysis rings true and where it doesn't.Article: https://mereorthodoxy.com/ten-years-evangelical-fracturing2024-03-0635 min
Vision For LifeEpisode 148 | VFL Reads: The Misunderstood Reason Millions Of Americans Stopped Going To Church “Forty million Americans have stopped attending church in the past 25 years. That’s something like 12 percent of the population, and it represents the largest concentrated change in church attendance in American history.” Religious abuse, moral failure of church leaders, and the pressures of culture that lead to deconstruction of faith all contribute to “dechurching.” Surprisingly, research reveals a less apparent reason driving the statistic cited above: a slow drift away from church participation.In this episode, Autumn and Hunter discuss an Atlantic article by Jake Meador that examines this slow drift. Meador suggests a response to...2023-11-2252 min
What Would Jesus TechTech Revolution, Choice, and Life Together with Jake MeadorWhat were the similarities in the last two technological revolutions? How might this affect us in our current age? And how do we make disciples? In this episode, we chat with Jake Meador, the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy, an online magazine covering the Christian faith in the public sphere. Jake wrote What Are Christians For?, which led to some of our questions, while others (especially related to futurism and C.S. Lewis) were more curiosity-based. We hope you enjoy this episode!0:00 - Intro3:30 - Speed Round Questions7:30 - The Discipleship...2023-11-1455 min
The Wednesday ConversationEpisode 451: The Future of the ChurchWhat’s next for the church? In August, Mere Orthodoxy editor-in-chief Jake Meador laid out a vision for the future of the church in America, combining cultural observations with insights from recent church history. In this episode, we discuss Jake's proposal that the best path forward is to build something like a New Mainline. What does that mean? And what would it look like to try?Article: https://mereorthodoxy.com/the-american-church-in-the-fourth-republic2023-11-0128 min
Paleo Protestant PudcastWhat Are Denominations Good For? Absolutely Something!After a long hiatus, the Hillsdale History Protestant confessionalists are back to talk about denominations under the broader heading of institutional Christianity. Co-hosts include Korey Maas, resident Lutheran, Miles Smith, resident Anglican, and D. G. Hart, resident (alien) Presbyterian. A question that haunts confessional Protestants is whether denominations as a vehicle for ministry have run out of steam thanks to the rise of megachurches, affinity networks among congregations of a particular spiritual hue, and the appeal of social media in creating platforms for cooperation among like minded Protestants outside the formal mechanisms of a denomination. Relevant reading that informed...2023-10-301h 01
The Big C Church PodcastWhat is the Church? Part 1 with Ryan TafilowskiRyan Tafilowski, professor of theology at Denver Seminary, shares his perspective about the nature and purpose of the church and its relationship to what is commonly known as the parachurch.
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Thinking About God: An Introduction to Theology by Dorothea Solle
A Theology of Pastoral Care by Eduard Thurneysen
The Way of St. Benedict by Rowan Williams
The Hauerwas Reader by Stanley Hauerwas
The Book of Pastoral Rule by St. Gregory the Great
Ordinary Church: A Long and Loving Look by Joseph S. Beach
The Shape of Practical Theology: Empowering Ministry with Theological Praxis by Ray S...2023-10-2448 min
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All of the AboveWhy People Stopped Going To ChurchIn this episode, Trevor and Aaron discuss the article "The Misunderstood Reasons Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church" by Jake Meador and look at the causes behind the declining number of Americans regularly attending church. Give it a listen...the answer may not be what you would expect!2023-09-0522 min
Hard Men PodcastUnpacking America's Socio-Political Unrest with Nate Fischer: Oliver Anthony, The War Against Trump, REN, BAP, & Jake MeadorSend us a text!The socio-political landscape in America is currently a bed of hot coals, rife with tension and discontent, as the recent viral song "Rich Men North of Richmond" from Oliver Anthony demonstrates. There's a massive disconnect between elites and the working class. Globalism vs. Populism. Christianity Today vs. actual Christians in America today. Joining us for a captivating discussion of this situation is Nate Fischer of New Founding, bringing to light the widening disconnect between the elites and the middle class, and the growing irrelevance of the conservative movement. With Nate, we d...2023-08-2446 min
BreakpointWhat’s Behind America’s ‘Great Dechurching’? In The Gay Science, Friedrich Nietzsche tells “The Parable of the Madman.” In it, a madman lights a lantern in the early morning, runs to the marketplace, and declares, “God is dead.” Nietzsche’s point was that though Enlightenment philosophers had embraced atheism, they had not yet realized the huge implications. So, Nietzsche told them, via a rant from the Madman, which ends when he bursts into church buildings and asks, “What after all are these churches now if they are not the tombs and sepulchers of God?” In 2023 in America, that last question feels uncomfortably relevant, even for those o...2023-08-2305 min
As In HeavenHow to Faithfully Engage the Dechurched Movement as a Church in ExileIn this episode of As in Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Michael Graham welcome Jake Meador to discuss the merits of having a posture of a "church in exile." They explore how this exilic posture could help us close the back door of the church and regain our prophetic voice.Episode time stamps:Episode and guest introduction (0:00)Moving from empire to exile (4:37)Centrality of patience (11:38)Role of attention in a digital age (16:53)Advantages of living in a state of exile (23:08)Learning from others across broader church history (29:41)Advice for clergy and business owners in secular workplaces (36:11...2023-08-2254 min
Gateway Franklin ChurchCore: Great FriendsCore: Great FriendsAugust 20th, 2023Act 2:42John 10:10 (Message) A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. Spiritual influence is the impact of moving someone one step closer to Christ as a result of your connection or interaction. Gateway’s CoreBecoming spiritually influential through a connection to God (fresh starts), one another (great friends) and the world around us (real...2023-08-2000 min
Theology In Pieces28 - Is the Church a Family or a Production?Send us a Question!We're back. And today's episode was initiated by a Terrible Tweet or (X) from a rant a megachurch pastor gave recently in his sermon. So that prompted the question - Is the Church a Family or a Production? We then looked at an Article from Jake Meador written in the Atlantic titled: The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to ChurchAnd summarized here: What If Churches Ask for More and No One Says Yes?All that, the usual laughs, and...2023-08-1057 min
Various and Sundry PodcastEpisode 188 - College Football Chaos, What if Churches Ask for More and Nobody Says Yes, and a Finnish QuinellaJoin the conversation as Matt and John talk about College Football shuffle, Churches ask for more and get nothing, and a Finnish Quinella (of course).
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3:35- sports
16:30- what if churches ask for more and nobody says yes
36:20-this day in sports
40:37- one thing
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2023-08-0846 min
The One Life PodcastThe OL Podcast: Episode 2 - The Trinity | One God, 3 PersonsIn this episode, Pastor Jared Moore & Pastor DJ Patrick further discuss The Trinity. We can only begin to scratch the surface of the doctrine of the Trinity through the application of Suffering, Sanctification, and Our Stance (where we draw the line in the sand). If you missed this past weeks' sermon, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7Vt3NLeD430?feature=share
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PlainSpokenDecline Of The Western ChurchAs the church in America continues to wonder at the sudden and rapid decline of church involvement, different theories and explanations are being put forth. In this segment, I go through a piece written by Jake Meador, published in The Atlantic (see link below), it is posited that American public life has culturally excluded the distinctly Christian way of life. I go through a couple tweets and then get into the article. This is not meant to be particular to a Methodist audience. Rather, I hope it is relevant to Christians of different traditions as we try to work...2023-08-0335 min
What Would Jesus TechThe Quiet Rise of RoboticsWe will soon live in a world where cars drive themselves, brainwaves can be connected to prosthetic legs, and where robots shake your hand. Are you ready for it? Do you see the introduction of more and more technology as a good thing for our society or does it deprive us of opportunities to love God with all our strength? These are the questions we consider in this episode of What Would Jesus Tech. Episode 28. Thanks for listening.Outline:0:00 - Intro1:45 - Quick Questions (Robots, Self-Driving, Idols)1:41...2023-05-3033 min
Mere FidelityTim Keller’s LegacyFriend of the show, Pastor Timothy Keller, has entered into glory. He was a pivotal player in Evangelicalism over the last generation, and a great encourager of many ministers, including the cast and crew of Mere Fidelity. To pay tribute to his life and legacy, Derek, Alastair, and Matt talk to Editor-in-Chief of Mere Orthodoxy, Jake Meador. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps: The End of an Era [0:00] Dechurching Countercurrent [3:02] Model Pastor [7:56] Collegiality [17:04] Bridges vs Branding [20:37] Change and Formation [24:59] Commitments and Flexibility [30:43] Passing on the Vision [38:05]2023-05-3053 min
The Aaron Renn ShowMainline Reconquista?A mainline presbyterian Gen-Z videocaster and Episcopal priest recently discussed whether mainline denominations can ever be retaken by the theologically orthodox. I share one example that shows at least some level of institutional recapture is possible, though the risks remain very high.Interview with Jake Meador: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxP_sPcCIkYMy podcast on Tim Keller: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1330924/6548746-regarding-tim-kellerMy podcast on mainline Protestantism: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1330924/8416331-the-cost-of-the-decline-of-mainline-protestantism2023-05-2340 minFriendly FireFriendly Fire May 6, 2023Pastor Stu Kerns talks with Lincoln author Jake Meador.2023-05-0641 min
TGC PodcastGood Faith Debates #8: How Should Christians Care About the Environment?Few Christians would deny that “creation care” is a good thing or that stewardship of God's creation is a biblical mandate. But many Christians differ on the public policy implications of environmental stewardship. Is creation care something Christians should only practice in their private sphere of activities (e.g., recycling, not littering, and so on), or is it an issue requiring larger political action (e.g., regulations to curb emissions, government incentives for clean energy development, and so on)? Should addressing climate change be a public policy priority for Christians? Why or why not?These and related ques...2023-04-0559 min
The Wednesday ConversationEpisode 416: Renewing ProtestantismIs the American church in decline? In a recent article, author Jake Meador argues that it is... and that by rebuilding American Protestantism in two key ways, the Church can flourish again. In this episode, we discuss Meador's article and some of its implications for our listeners.2023-03-0135 minVision For LifeEpisode 117 | The Church and "The Therapeutic" Resources mentioned in this episode:"Church and “the Therapeutic”, Ctd," by Jake Meador (https://blogs.mereorthodoxy.com/jake/church-and-the-therapeutic-ctd/) 2023-02-011h 06
Common PlacesProtestant Social Teaching Book Launch Q&AA Q&A discussion featuring Protestant Social Teaching Contributors Brad Littlejohn, Mark LiVecche, and Jake Meador discussing their respective chapters at the Protestant Social Teaching launch event, hosted by the Institute on Religion and Democracy in Washington D.C.
A full recording of the event featuring individual remarks from each speaker can be found here: https://youtu.be/Ea3PvhAJADw2022-11-0732 min
The Disrupters: Faith Changing CultureLeaving Evangelicalism, with Jon WardIf you’re listening to this podcast, you’ve probably left, or considered leaving evangelicalism. But what does it mean to leave evangelicalism, and what is evangelicalism anyway? In today’s episode, Nancy speaks to reporter Jon Ward about the disparity between what the evangelical movement’s aspirational ideas and the current reality of the evangelical movement at work in the world. “A lot of evangelicalism is a cultural project, which presents itself as a theological project,” says Ward. “There's a disconnect between the faith and the principles of the faith, and how to apply them broadly,” So what does that mean f...2022-11-0746 minCommon PlacesProtestant Social Teaching and Environmental Care - Jake MeadorSome remarks by Jake Meador on his chapter in Protestant Social Teaching, "Environmental Care," at the book launch party hosted by the Institute on Religion and Democracy in Washington D.C.
Jake Meador is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy and is a writer and editor from Lincoln NE. His work has been published in First Things, National Review, Books & Culture, Commonweal, Plough Quarterly, Christianity Today, Front Porch Republic, and the University Bookman. He holds a BA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jake lives in Lincoln NE with his wife Joie, daughter Davy, and three sons, Wendell, Austin, and Ambrose. His...2022-11-0716 min
Faithful Politics"What Are Christians For?" w/Jake MeadorHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWe know what we're saved from, but what are we saved for? Join us today as Faithful Host Josh interviews Jake Meador, editor in chief of Mere Orthodoxy as we talk through his book “What are Christians For?” Where we take an in depth look at what Christianity could look like in our new culture today.Bio from Jake Meador:I’m a fourth-generation Nebraskan and lifelong Lincolnite. I studied at the Univers...2022-08-091h 06