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The Wednesday ConversationEpisode 558: American SolidarityWhy does American life feel so fractured, and what can Christians do about it?American society feels increasingly polarized, anxious, and divided — and many people sense that the problem is deeper than politics. In this episode, we explore the idea that what’s really fraying is solidarity. Drawing on James Davison Hunter’s Democracy and Solidarity and a recent article by Jake Meador, we examine three competing visions for renewing American solidarity. We argue that neither free-market individualism nor ethnic nationalism offers a meaningful solution, and we discuss how Christianity provides a framework for a distinctive and robust...
2026-01-2835 min
Faith and LawFrom Division to Solidarity: Hope for a Fractured PoliticsAmerican political life is increasingly fractured by generational conflict, growing distrust of institutions, and a willingness across the spectrum to exercise power arbitrarily. From Congress to town halls, an older generation seeks to preserve the past while a younger movement pursues change even at the cost of community bonds. This shift raises urgent questions about democracy, the rule of law, and the moral health of our political life.Jake Meador, Editor in Chief of Mere Orthodoxy, joined us to explore how a renewed commitment to human dignity and the common good can provide hope and a unifying...
2026-01-2757 min
Restore AustinHere For Good - For The Good of ChurchThe 1st century church was known for its radical inclusion and sacrificial love and that’s exactly what the 21st century church should be known for too. Join us today as Zach W. Lambert continues our Here For Good series by talking about what this initiative means for the good of our church and why it matters so much!We live-stream every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you’d like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.Resources Referenced:The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Chur...
2026-01-1130 min
The Intersection with Dr. J + FriendsTroubling Dominionism: Faithfulness in Exile Without Hunger for PowerIn this episode of The Intersection, Dr. J sits down with Colleen Davenport for a thoughtful, clear-eyed conversation at the crossroads of Christianity, culture, and power—an intersection often cluttered with bad history, louder opinions, and the assumption that faith is most faithful when it’s in charge. Together, they bring historical depth and wisdom to a topic many Christians lean on confidently, but define poorly: dominionism. The talk explores how certain visions of cultural “victory” can quietly distort the gospel, especially when political influence begins to masquerade as spiritual faithfulness.Drawing from Scripture, church history...
2025-12-2758 min
The CartographersWhere are Men Going? A Conversation with Jake MeadorHow have our modern technologies transformed the lives of young men? This week, Jake Meador joins Bryce and Ashley to discuss the cultural forces shaping men and masculinity today, the ways technology has reformed masculine formation, and the relationship of men to the new right.
Jake Meador: "Four Types of Christian Cultural Engagement"
Katherine Dee: "How the Internet Made the Far-Right"
Jake Meador is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, First Things, National Review, Christianity Today, and more. He is also a co...
2025-11-2547 min
Lewis House PodcastJake Meador on Theology or TherapyDerek and CJ join us with a Jake Meador to dive in to a discussion on the limitations of therapy in an overly therapeutic age. He brings a discourse on the question of why therapy can't solve all our problems.
2025-10-0742 min
God‘s Story PodcastJake Meador – In Search of the Common GoodWhy is common life in our society in decline?
Brent talks with Jake Meador about a new paperback edition of his IVP book ‘In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World’.
Jake is vice president of the Davenant Institute and the editor in chief of Mere Orthodoxy.
(0:40) How has the world changed?
(2:40) America in decline?
(4:15) The decline of the church;
(12:00) How has existentialism shaped the modern West?
(17:40) Alienation from work;
(19:00) A.I.;
(24:55) The loss of community.
Links mentioned in this episode:
jakemeador.com
www.ivpress.com/i...
2025-08-2632 minGod‘s Story PodcastJake Meador – In Search of the Common GoodWhy is common life in our society in decline?
Brent talks with Jake Meador about a new paperback edition of his IVP book ‘In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World’.
Jake is vice president of the Davenant Institute and the editor in chief of Mere Orthodoxy.
(0:40) How has the world changed?
(2:40) America in decline?
(4:15) The decline of the church;
(12:00) How has existentialism shaped the modern West?
(17:40) Alienation from work;
(19:00) A.I.;
(24:55) The loss of community.
Links mentioned in this episode:
jakemeador.com
www.ivpress.com/i...
2025-08-2632 min
Christians Reading ClassicsJ.R.R. Tolkien - The Return of the King with Kirsten SandersNadya Williams talks with theologian Kirsten Sanders about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Return of the King, exploring its vision of good and evil, the tragic imagination, and the "faith of hobbits." They discuss why classics endure, the theological depth of Tolkien's world, the moral resonance of small acts of faithfulness, and the book's bittersweet ending. Chapters 00:03 – Tolkien's life, The Hobbit, and the birth of The Lord of the Rings 02:44 – What makes a book a classic? 05:19 – A reluctant Tolkien reader finds unexpected resonance 10:53 – The quest, the ring, and the nature of evil 14:11 – Evil's hun...
2025-08-2146 min
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...
2025-03-1557 minThe 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 Exvangelicals
2025-02-2632 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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2024-12-041h 18
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
2024-07-3152 min
Friendly FireFriendly Fire July 20, 2024Jake Meador, Editor in Chief of Mere Orthodoxy, is Pastor Stu Kerns' guest on Friendly Fire
2024-07-2044 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 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
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
United Church 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
Ministry Deep Dive#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 minMinistry Deep Dive#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-fracturing
2024-03-0635 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
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.
Honorable Mention:
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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2023-09-2400 min
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
Brutal American 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...
2023-08-2447 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
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).
0:00- Intro
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
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/august-web-only/jake-meador-atlantic-great-dechurching-us-attendance-stats.html
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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2023-08-0823 min
Shalom's 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 ---- One Life Mug GIVEAWAY: 1. Subscribe to One Life Church YT 2. Share and Tag One Life Church on Instagram / FaceBook ---- Article Link: "The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church" by Jake...
2023-08-0823 min
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-protestantism
2023-05-2340 min2023-05-0641 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
Fantastical Truth155. How Might Sentimentalism Threaten Christian Fiction?Today’s next Fantastical Foe doesn’t look that villainous. Instead she dresses up as whimsical kittens, cozy cottages, or obvious heroes and villains. He will approach you with pleasant platitudes, from a church, or even from that smiling popular fantasy author. She will shine like an angel of light, telling your heart beautiful lies such as, “Everyone is basically good, and you only need to fight something else.” Beware this second Fantastical Foe: Sentimentalism.
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2023-03-281h 04Vision 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/Ea3PvhAJADw
2022-11-0732 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 05God‘s Story PodcastJake Meador – What are Christians for?What are Christians for? What does a Christian political witness look like?
Brent talks to Jake Meador, the editor in chief of ‘Mere Orthodoxy’, an online magazine covering the Christian faith in the public sphere and a contributing editor with ‘Plough’.
Jake’s book ‘What Are Christians For?: Life Together at the End of the World’ is published by IVP America.
(1:10) What sort of metallic fantasies have we given ourselves over to?
(4:34) The importance of a sense of place;
(9:50) How are we called to relate to the Earth?
(15:50) Social change in the 60’s;
(21:30) In what ways is our...
2022-07-2628 minGod‘s Story PodcastJake Meador – What are Christians for?What are Christians for? What does a Christian political witness look like?
Brent talks to Jake Meador, the editor in chief of ‘Mere Orthodoxy’, an online magazine covering the Christian faith in the public sphere and a contributing editor with ‘Plough’.
Jake’s book ‘What Are Christians For?: Life Together at the End of the World’ is published by IVP America.
(1:10) What sort of metallic fantasies have we given ourselves over to?
(4:34) The importance of a sense of place;
(9:50) How are we called to relate to the Earth?
(15:50) Social change in the 60’s;
(21:30) In what ways is our...
2022-07-2628 min
Paleo Protestant PudcastBoys of SummerToo much for any single podcast to cover, but the regulars, co-hosts, Korey Maas (Lutheran), Miles Smith (Anglican), and D. G. Hart (Presbyterian) give it their best college try. The topic that was supposed to drive this conversation was the annual meeting of synods and general assemblies. But because Presbyterians are much better organized (some call it anal) than Anglicans and Lutherans, the confessional Protestants only had the Christian Reformed Church Synod, and the General Assemblies of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in America to discuss, though Dr. Smith did bring up a convention of his AC...
2022-07-1157 min
Common PlacesThe Self as a Problem: Lost in the Cosmos, Found in Creation, Jake MeadorA mini-conference, sponsored by The Davenant Institute and Bethlehem College and Seminary, about how the trials and triumphs of our Protestant forebears can teach us how to walk faithfully today in an age of anxiety.
2022-06-0636 min
Listening InA conversation with Jake Meador - S10.E7We know what we're saved from, but what are we saved for? Jake Meador dives deeply into that question by beginning at the beginning. God made the world, and He made it good. That foundation helps us read both Scripture and history in new and helpful ways.In this conversation with host Warren Smith, Jake Meador explains our role as God’s ambassadors in the work of restoring all things to Himself.Support for Listening In comes from Samaritan Ministries, a community of Christians who care for one another spiritually and financially wh...
2022-06-0345 min
The Laymens Lounge109. Jake Meador: Two White Guys on Race, Place & ParentingListen in as two white guys, not woke, but not asleep, talk about race, place and parenting and what it all means for our Christian life. Jake Meador is author of “What is Christianity For?”
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2022-05-1949 min
Straight Talk with Riccardo MontgomeryWhat are Christians For? What are Christians For? This week on Straight Talk with Riccardo Montgomery, We are talking What are Christians For? A book was written by Jake Meador. Jake discusses the many things Christians deal with in this world and how to help unify the Christian Community. What makes this show different from the other Christian/Gospel shows, we aren't afraid to discuss real-world topics with a fun, witty, and upbeat style. A place for the up-and-coming Gospel artists to discuss their music and break down the great music you hear. Catch the Straight Talk...
2022-05-1544 min
The Ridley Institute PodcastWhat Are Christians For?, with Jake MeadorWhat would happen if you put Abraham Kuyper in a microwave with Catholic social teaching? Just possibly, something like Jake Meador's most recent book, What Are Christians For? Life Together at the End of the World (IVP, 2022). In this episode, Sam is joined by Jake, editor in chief of Mere Orthodoxy, to discuss a number of issues, ranging from place, race, and the revolutionary spirit, to the beauties of hospitality, honey sticks, and expertly trimmed brisket.
2022-05-1255 min
The Cartographers118: Jake Meador on Christians for the Sake of the WorldAshley Hales and Jake Meador talk about what Christians offer the world in this moment in time. A practical and thoughtful conversation on Christian community, imagination, and care for our environment and families -- don't miss it.LINKS + RESOURCESJake's newest book, What Are Christians For?Jake's first book, In Search of the Common GoodEpisode 35 where we talked about loneliness and the common goodAshley's newest book, A Spacious Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-1131 min
The Monday Christian PodcastTMCP 105: Jake Meador on What Christians Are ForJake Meador is the editor in chief of Mere Orthodoxy, an online magazine covering the Christian faith in the public sphere, and a contributing editor with Plough. His first book was In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World. Jake's work has been published in First Things, National Review, Books & Culture, Commonweal, Christianity Today, Front Porch Republic, and the University Bookman. He lives with his wife and children in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Episode Talking Points
Journey to faith in a fundamentalist congregation
Deconstruction and the importance of his family
Church in proxi...
2022-05-101h 05
Converge PodcastIs Critical Theory a Boogeyman, or a Threat?In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate finish out their 3-part discussion on the implications of Negative World for faithful ministry. Evangelicalism is fracturing because many leaders do not recognize the current threats facing the Church. We need men who know what time it is.
Sources mentioned:
Jake Meador article: https://blogs.mereorthodoxy.com/jake/crt-evangelicals/
Shameful TGC video: https://youtu.be/SDlnwVCyseA?t=1096
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2022-04-1453 min
Digital Public SquarePolitics, ethics, and the common good with Jake MeadorIn this episode, I am joined by Jake Meador, Editor-in-chief at Mere Orthodoxy and author of a new book with IVP titled What Are Christians For? Life Together at the End of the World. Today, we talk about politics, ethics, and the common good.Meet Jake: Jake is the author of two books, including his first book was In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World. His work has been published in First Things, National Review, Books & Culture, Commonweal, Christianity Today, Front Porch Republic, and the University Bookman. He lives with h...
2022-04-1248 min
GospelboundLife Together at the End of the WorldDid education give you a love of learning and a desire to cultivate your mind over a lifetime? Or did you learn how to pass tests to graduate and get a job?These goals don’t need to be mutually exclusive, but they are for many of us. Any serious attempt at reforming Christian political witness must include a vision for education. Jake Meador offers such a classical vision for education but also ventures into sex, race, technology, family, the environment, and more in his new book, What Are Christians For? Life Together at the End of th...
2022-04-0541 min
ReThinking ChristianityS2E4 | Jake Meador - What Are Christians For?On this episode I sat down and interviewed author Jake Meador for his new title "What Are Christians For?" You can find this book on Amazon and more of Jake's writing at the website: https://mereorthodoxy.comAmazon link to Jake's book: What Are Christians For?
2022-03-021h 14
The Churchology PodcastJake Meador on What Are Christians For?Today on the show we are talking to Jake Meador. Jake Meador is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy, an online magazine covering the Christian faith in the public sphere. We are diving into Jake's new book, What Are Christians Good For? Life Together At The End Of The World. You can connect with Jake by visiting his website. You can also follow him on Twitter. If you're on social media, we would love to hear from you! Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Y...
2022-03-0154 minFriendly FireFriendly Fire 2/26/22 Jake Meador, AuthorSenior Pastor Stu Kerns talks with local clergy, politicians, and news-makers about the news of the week
2022-02-2641 min
Mere Fidelity'What Are Christians For?' with Jake MeadorFor many 21st century Christians in the West it seems that the world is unraveling. There are two questions we must ask: Is this time different than other times? and How can Christians offer hope to a world coming apart? These are the questions that Matt, Alastair, and Derek seek answers for with Jake Meador while discussing Jake's new book, What Are Christians For? Life Together at the End of the World. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com.
2022-02-2254 min
Press Play On This Sensational Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.What Are Christians For? by Jake MeadorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/180522to listen full audiobooks.
Title: What Are Christians For?
Author: Jake Meador
Narrator: Adam Verner
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 02-22-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 12 ratings
Genres: Church & State
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2022-02-226h 25Alastair's AdversariaWhat Are Christians For? (with Jake Meador)My friend Jake Meador is the editor-in-chief of the Mere Orthodoxy site and the author of the recent book, 'What Are Christians For? Life Together at the End of the World' (https://amzn.to/3sv3RbH). He joins me to discuss the book and the challenge of Christian faithfulness in our cultural context.
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2022-02-1154 min
Behind the BetterBTB Episode 6 With Lee MeadorJake & Dale sit down with Lee Meador. Prepare to enjoy some "Very Lee Meador" stories. We also dive into the topic of parenting, discipline, quality time and what is our purpose as parents.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behindthebetter/message
2021-08-2459 min
Simply Faithful: Christian Conversations Without the Hype#40 Jake Meador on Meaningful WorkWhat makes work good or meaningful in a Christian sense?
2020-12-1145 min
Edge of Faith MagazineIn Search of the Common GoodOur politics and culture are divisive. Our culture is in decline. The faith of many Christians has wained and many of those who do claim to be Christian would fail the simplest statement of belief. What has happened to our church and our beliefs. Where is our stand and our ability to be the light in the darkness of the world. In this interview Edge of Faith talks to Jake Meador as he gives an analysis of why much of this has happened and where we should go from here.
2020-10-1030 min
Footnotes with Foothill ChurchEpisode 10: Exodus and Biblical TheologyChildren’s Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-JonesIn Search of the Common Good by Jake MeadorPastor’s and Their Criticsfoothill.church/sermons
2020-10-0525 min
Mere FidelityWhat is an Institution?Jake Meador, Editor-in-Chief at Mere Orthodoxy, joins Matt and Derek to discuss religious institutions. Listen in to hear discussions on what makes institutions different than websites, how to avoid institutional drift, what to do when charismatic figures effectively function as the institution itself, and more.
2020-09-2943 min
CCO PodcastLittle Low Heavens: Toward a Christian Social Witness | Jake MeadorJohn Ruskin said that the only wealth is life. If that is so, ours is an impoverished world—climate change and bad farming practices are eating away at the life of the world. Abortion and an indifference to family destroy the life of human communities. In this workshop, we'll talk about what an alternative society could look like—a society ordered toward peace and the promotion of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1840 min
The Cartographers35: Jake Meador on Loneliness and the Common GoodIf the social fabric has broken down, what do we do about it? What might Christians have to offer our neighbors who are in search of the common good? We talk everything from loneliness, work, and ideas about how the church can be good neighbors, and how to build real community.Join me as I chat with Jake Meador — he’s the author of In Search of the Common Good and editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy. He lives with his wife and three children in Lincoln, Nebraska.LISTEN on APPLE PODCASTS OR ONLINE AT MEGAPHONE, or wher...
2020-02-0635 min
Winning SlowlyJake Meador: In Search of the Common GoodHey listeners, we had a miscommunication leading to the episode originally being published with the wrong intro music—sorry to any of you who got that earlier version! This new version has the right intro music (and one edit fix Chris caught listening back through the episode as a bonus). Sorry about any hassle or confusion!
An interview with author and editor (and our friend) about his new book!
Show Notes
An interview with author and editor (and our friend!) Jake Meador—focused especially on his book In Search of the Common Good: Chri...
2019-12-0559 min
Mere Fidelity"In Search of The Common Good," with Jake MeadorHow can Christians fulfill the Law of Love and be good neighbors in a fragmented age? Jake Meador contributes to answering this question in, "In Search of The Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World." Jake joins Matt and Derek to discuss his recent book and untangle some of the modern presuppositions that have been found a home in the church today.
2019-08-2751 minSimply Faithful: Christian Conversations Without the Hype#7 Jake Meador on the Common GoodWe all have a sense that both our culture and the church are in a significant place of unhealth. Jake Meador joins us to talk about his new book, what some of the problems are and what we can do about it.Jake's Book:In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured WorldWhat's Good:Men at Work(Also, Junk Art)
2019-08-0941 min
Catalyst PodcastEpisode 523: Jake Meador//Finding Meaning, Wonder, and Good WorkOn this episode of the Catalyst Podcast, Jason Haynes sits down with Jake Meador for a conversation about common life in our current culture. How do we address the pervasive fear and loneliness in today’s society and recapture meaning, wonder, and good work? Keep up with Jake: Twitter: @Jake_meador mereorthodoxy.comdavenantinstitute.org Join us at Catalyst Atlanta 2019 for a 10% discount by grabbing your ticket here: https://catalystleader.ticketspice.com/catalystatlanta2019?registrants.directLink=PODCAST Do...
2019-08-0155 min
Give and TakeEpisode 164: In Search of there Common Good, with Jake MeadorMy guest is Jake Meador. His new book is In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World. Common life in our society is in decline. Our communities are disintegrating, as the loss of meaningful work and the breakdown of the family leave us anxious and alone―indeed, half of all Americans report daily feelings of loneliness. Our public discourse is polarized and hateful. Ethnic minorities face systemic injustices and the ever-present fear of violence and deportation. Economic inequalities are widening. In this book, Jake Meador diagnoses our society's decline as the failure of a particular st...
2019-07-2443 min
Amplify with Father Ron LengwinAmplify with guest Jake MeadorFather Ron Lengwin is joined by guest Jake Meador and the two discuss his book, "In Search of the Common Good - Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World"
2019-07-221h 12Winning Slowly7.07: The ERLC AI Statement, Part 2Data privacy, just war, the sovereignty of God… there’s a lot here!
Show Notes
We dig into the rest of the ERLC’s statement on AI—everything from security and privacy to just war and the sovereignty of God.
Links
Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles
In Search of the Common Good, Jake Meador
Minority Report
Deepfakes
Fake ‘drunk’ Nancy Pelosi video goes viral, and it wasn’t even that hard to make (Mashable)
6.06: A Kind of Blindness—Smart cities, “big data”, and the mea...
2019-07-1945 min
A Theology of HustleJake Meador | In Search of the Common Good[ep 58] Jake Meador is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy as well as the Vice President of the Davenant Institute. He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln...
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