Podcast appearances and mentions of jake meador

How 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 Tribes on the Political Right, Explained(24:31) How Christian Civic Republicanism Differs from Classical Liberalism(27:02) The Importance of Freedom of Conscience(30:40) A Case Study on Christian Nationalism(35:50) Christianity and the Common GoodArticle: https://mereorthodoxy.com/after-progressive-neo-liberalism

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 the Voters by Bari Weiss and Oliver WisemanThe Doug Election and America After the Great Dechurching by Jake MeadorHow Trump Won, Again by Nate CohnAbortion Rights Ballot Measures Succeed in 7 of 10 States by Kate ZernikeColorado Voters Move to Put Existing Abortion Laws Into State Constitution by Bente BirkelandSee the Voting Groups That Swung to the Right in the 2024 Vote Vote by Zach Levitt, Keith Collins, Robert Gebeloff, Malika Khurana, Marco HernandezContextualizing the 2024 Election: It's the (Knowledge) Economy, Stupid by Musa al-Gharbi

Jake 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 2015, a seismic shift began in conservative Christian circles, sparked by a Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. This event set in motion a complex journey that would reshape religious and political discourse in America. The evolution of "postliberal" Christianity shows how a movement initially focused on preserving faith communities in a changing culture transformed into a political force aligned with strongman politics. Jake Meador from Mere Orthodoxy offers valuable insights into the religious, political, and cultural landscape of the past decade. 

Start your week with digging into the headlines with Boyd Matheson! Eric Boehm joins Boyd to talk about the alarming news of the markets dropping and rumors of a recession starting. Kevin Williamson shares the latest on the Middle East front and what America’s role is in all of this. Population growth is an issue for all and Victor Kumar shares how we can come together to solve this issue. Explore the “postliberal” Christianity movement with Jake Meador and More!

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.

Jake Meador, Editor in Chief of Mere Orthodoxy, is Pastor Stu Kerns' guest on Friendly Fire

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 podcast How the logic of cults is taking over modern life, by Derek Thompson and Sam Illing The misunderstood reason millions of Americans stopped going to church, by Jake Meador, The Atlantic About the hosts About the hosts Scott Rada is a digital strategist with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Fulcrum Books will publish his soon-to-be released book, "Finding Your Third Place."

Travis 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 of sanity in the midst of craziness. His writing has appeared in First Things, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, Commonweal, Front Porch Republic, National Review and Fare Forward. He is the 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. Travis and Jake discuss Lincoln, Nebraska, Tanzania, Wendell Berry, N.T. Wright, Herman Bavinck, Francis Schaeffer, Elisabeth Elliot, and what our role as Christians is to be in the world. Episodes referred to in this episode: Listen to #234 | What Are Christians For? with Jake Meador, Pt. 1Learn more about Jake. Check out Mere Orthodoxy.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help water-thirsty souls by partnering with Apollos Watered!

What 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 appeared in First Things, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, Commonweal, Front Porch Republic, National Review and Fare Forward. He is the 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. Travis and Jake discuss Lincoln, Nebraska, Tanzania, Wendell Berry, N.T. Wright, Herman Bavinck, Francis Schaeffer, Elisabeth Elliot, and what our role as Christians is to be in the world. Learn more about Jake. Check out Mere Orthodoxy.Sign up for the class, "God's Greatness | Your Mission" here! Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help water-thirsty souls by partnering with Apollos Watered!

How 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, speaker, and editor from Lincoln, Nebraska. He writes about place, politics, culture, and the ways that Christian faith speaks to all of the various questions that those topics raise. He also wrote a thesis on Kwame Nkrumah, a mid-20th century Ghanaian politician. He's the 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. He serves as the editor-in-chief at Mere Orthodoxy (mereorthodoxy.com), a contributing editor with Plough magazine, and a board member with the Davenant Institute.Timestamps(02:23) A crisis of common life(10:21) Example: Declining birth rates as a social problem(19:07) Practical recs: asking for help, offering home(29:04) The historical church on property rights(34:16) Practices for communities: caught, not taught(38:22) Roots we don't choose(44:23) Identity is particular; Christianity is still bigger(47:31) Who's on the land, who's good for the land?(01:03:48) OK but we gotta talk about Kwame Nkrumah. Wild.Links and References in This EpisodeYa'll. Jake is a well-read man. We got a long list of books for your perusing pleasure (and easier searching).* Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (2017)* The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation, Rod Dreher (2017)* Resurrecting the Idea of Christian Society, R. R. Reno (2016)* The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, George Packer (2014)* Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture, Anthony Esolen (2017)* Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, Robert Putnam (2000)* Nancy Pearcey (author)* Kirkpatrick Sale (author)* Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West, Andrew Wilson (2023)* Wendell Berry (author)—I don't even know what to tell you, he's written a lot.* Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, Carl Trueman (2020)* Why Marx Was Right, Terry Eagleton (2018)* An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (2015)* Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, Robin Wall Kimmerer (2015* Pope Francis on a “throwaway” society (article link)* John Paul II on a “culture of death” (Evangelium Vitae (1995))* The Cold War and the Color Line: American Race Relations in the Global Arena, Thomas Borstelmann (2003)—And here are some additional resources or terms mentioned in this episode, not a resource, exactly, but it might make this conversation searchable/accessible to global listeners:L'Abri is a “Christian residential study center ministry”Several theologians, church fathers, and theorists talked about property rights: John Calvin, St. Basil of Caesarea in Cappadocia, John Locke, and Emil Brunner on “the inner infinity of God's law”.If you like this podcast, please consider…→ Sharing feedback or questions! www.podpage.com/communion-shalom/contact→ Supporting us on Patreon! patreon.com/communionandshalom→ Following us on Instagram! @communionandshalom—CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ EspinozaAudio Engineer: Carl Swenson (www.carlswensonmusic.com)Podcast Manager: Elena This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communionshalom.substack.com

2014 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

Fr. Pat Driscoll on getting involved in the church, Dr Randall Smith discusses Preaching 101. 

“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 waning participation in American churches. He states that churches in our cultural climate must call their people to a more committed, robust, interdependent way of being the body of Christ.Resources mentioned in this episode:"The Misunderstood Reason Millions of Americans Stopped Going to Church" by Jake Meador"The Great Dechurching: Who's Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?" by Jim Davis, Michael Graham, et al

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 the discussion were pieces by Aaron Renn, Jake Meador, and Ross Douthat on the Protestant mainline denominations. Also of relevance is the example of Tim Keller who was in the Presbyterian Church of America while also creating a number of vehicles for ministry outside the denomination. One last consideration is the work of Yuval Levin on the decline of institutions in American life more generally. As usual, listeners can follow Miles Smith and D. G. Hart on X (Twitter). Those who want to follow Korey Maas need to pound sand.

In 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!

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 dive deep into power dynamics and network influences that drive these narratives, exploring the fragility of the current globalist, post-war consensus system.Be prepared for a candid examination of the escalating tension between the liberal order and the increasing use of hard power, such as police threats and arrests, to enforce compliance. We saw this with the recent Trump indictments. Shifting gears, we also explore the appeal of alternative ideologies, the skepticism towards institutionalized food and health systems, the rise of accounts like Raw Egg Nationalist and Bronze Age Pervert, and an alarming trend of labeling anything skeptical of the technocratic regime as 'fascist' or 'Nazi'. Our conversation with Nate culminates in a nuanced understanding of the evolving evangelical movement, its power dynamics, and the motivations behind denouncing rivals. What about the phrase, "No enemies to the right?" What does this mean? We scrutinize the Tim Keller-inspired transition from fundamentalism to anti-fundamentalism and its implications for wealth building. Lastly, we shed light on the vital distinction between enemies and sinners, and the urgent necessity of focusing our collective energy on the left, especially those who have openly declared war on us. A must-listen episode for anyone keen on making sense of this turbulent era!Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth.Sign up for Barbell Logic.Place your meat order with Salt & Strings.Start banking with Private Family Banking. You can reach Private Family Banking Partner, Chuck DeLadurantey at chuck@privatefamiliybanking.com, call him directly at 830-339-9472, or download his e-book HERE. 10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.

Fr Pat Driscoll talked about the responsibility of the laity to the priesthood. Dr Randall Smith discussed his article, "Preaching 101" Jake Meador shared the real reasons Americans aren't going back to Church. 

In 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 Meador - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/christian-church-communitiy-participation-drop/674843/ One Life Worship Co. Latest Release: I Just Need You https://open.spotify.com/track/3fEcXCZdAKsMyEHwFg5XXX?si=6426418816714f67 ---- Stay Connected: One Life Church Website - https://onelifeaz.church Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4DmzJEg0FBxtUtVMifARBA?si=05e774cda32b436b Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/onelifeaz.church/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onelifeaz.church/ Download our App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/one-life-az-church/id1136925310

Why are fewer and fewer Americans attending church? Many are trying to answer this question as pews are left empty on Sunday in congregations across the country. Jake Meador from the publication Mere Orthodoxy joins Boyd and discusses ways to increase the connectedness and community that church attendance is meant to foster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend 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]

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

Pastor Stu Kerns talks with Lincoln author Jake Meador.

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 questions are addressed in this debate between Brian Mattson and Jake Meador. Mattson and Meador share their arguments and engage in a discussion moderated by Jim Davis, teaching pastor at Orlando Grace Church.– Watch the full-length video debate here.– Access discussion guides for your church or small group.  

Is 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.

Resources mentioned in this episode:"Church and “the Therapeutic”, Ctd," by Jake Meador (https://blogs.mereorthodoxy.com/jake/church-and-the-therapeutic-ctd/)

Should churches be quick to adopt therapeutic approaches when caring for their members? Do therapeutic categories help or hinder good pastoral care? In this episode, we seek to answer these questions by discussing a recent article from Jake Meador at Mere Orthodoxy. https://blogs.mereorthodoxy.com/jake/church-and-the-therapeutic-ctd/

Some 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 first book, IN SEARCH OF THE COMMON GOOD: CHRISTIAN FIDELITY IN A FRACTURED WORLD, was published by InterVarsity Press. Find him on Twitter @JAKE_MEADOR.

A 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

We 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln, finishing a BA in English and History in 2010. I wrote my thesis about Kwame Nkrumah, a mid-20th century Ghanaian politician. In the time since then, I've written about place, politics, culture, and the ways that Christian faith speaks to all of the various questions that those topics raise.My writing has appeared in First Things, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, Commonweal, Front Porch Republic, National Review and Fare Forward. My primary online home is at Mere Orthodoxy, where I serve as the editor-in-chief. I am the 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. I also have the pleasure of serving as a contributing editor with Plough and as a board member with the Davenant Institute.When I am not working, I enjoy following Premier League soccer (my team is Tottenham Hotspur), college football (go big red), attempting various cooking and baking projects at home, and spending time with my wife, Joie, and our four kids. We are members in a local PCA church, which has been my denominational home since 2007.Support the show

Too 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 ACNA Synod. What kicked off the episode was the LCMS President's statement on abortion, which might have seemed surprising to those who assume two-kingdom theology means silence about public affairs. The co-hosts also had a few brief words about Anglicanism, Lutheranism, and Presbyterianism in Canada and the challenges of communions ministering across national borders. A new feature with this episode was recommendations for reflection about confessional Protestantism. Miles Smith wrote a piece on theonomy that is especially relevant for American Presbyterians but that also applies to any Protestant communion where Christendom still has some appeal. Korey Maas also recommended a piece by Jake Meador about Christendom in relation to the current predicament of religion and American politics after Roe v. Wade. And D. G. Hart recommended the fraternal address from the United Reformed Churches to the OPC by Pastor Brian Lee, about to be published in the July issue of the Nicotine Theological Journal. Somewhat outside the box, but of relevance for thinking about membership and belonging to the church (whichever one that's relevant), was a discussion between Glenn Loury and Nikita Petrov about national and racial identity and the degree to which members of groups and nations benefit from but also bear responsibility for the larger body of rulers, bad actors, and members. This recording may be best consumed while waiting for the coals in the grill to turn orange.

A 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.

We 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 when a medical need arises.Members like Kelsie who was diagnosed with breast cancer. While she had many decisions to make, how she was going to pay her medical bills was not one of them, and she had the freedom to choose the treatment that was best for her. You can watch Kelsie's story at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That's where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

We 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 when a medical need arises.Members like Kelsie who was diagnosed with breast cancer. While she had many decisions to make, how she was going to pay her medical bills was not one of them, and she had the freedom to choose the treatment that was best for her. You can watch Kelsie's story at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.A broken bone, cancer, pregnancy, medical emergency…we all know how quickly a health care need can arise. That's where Samaritan Ministries comes in. There are no network restrictions; you choose the doctors and treatments that are best for you. After care is received, medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. New members are welcome anytime of the year. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcast.

Listen 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?” Please offer your thoughts, feedback, questions, etc at our Facebook Group Theology Applied

What 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.

What 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.

Ashley 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 + RESOURCES Jake's newest book, What Are Christians For? Jake's first book, In Search of the Common Good Episode 35 where we talked about loneliness and the common good Ashley's newest book, A Spacious Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake 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 proximity Courage to be a whole Christian Jake's plane story Justice and Piety Telling the Christian metanarrative Resources Jake's books Jake's website --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monday-christian/support

Thursday, April 28, 2022 Today's show is led by Kerby Anderson. In the first hour, Kerby welcomes Jake Meador. The editor in chief of Mere Orthodoxy, Jake brings us his new book, “What Are Christians For?” In the second hour, he welcomes Jim (Soni) Sonefeld. Soni will speak about his new book, a memoir, “Swimming with the […]

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 ********* This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture. Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

In 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 his wife and children in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska.Resources:What Are Christians For? by Jake MeadorAggressively Happy by Joy ClarksonChristian Worldview by Herman BavinckBavinck by James EglintonInstruction in Christian Love by Martin BucerPodcast: “A conversation with Dr. James Eglinton on Herman Bavinck, theology, and ethics”The Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

Did 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 the World, published by IVP.Jake Meador joins Collin Hansen on this episode of Gospelbound to discuss industrialism, technology, debt, whiteness, and more.

Plugged In's Adam Holz provides a review for "The Batman," and unpacks the challenges involved in his position with consuming so many forms of media. Jake Meador, author of "What Are Christians For?," shares about the importance of seeing the larger concerns with the conversations surrounding how we identify ourselves and the need for the church to step into the difficult conversations to provide much needed answers.

Plugged In's Adam Holz provides a review for "The Batman," and unpacks the challenges involved in his position with consuming so many forms of media. Jake Meador, author of "What Are Christians For?," shares about the importance of seeing the larger concerns with the conversations surrounding how we identify ourselves and the need for the church to step into the difficult conversations to provide much needed answers.

(00:00-9:27): Brian and Aubrey discussed the ABC News article, “5 key takeaways from Biden's 1st State of the Union.” Brian also talked about how much he dislikes the theatrics of the State of the Union. (9:27-18:49): Jake Meador, Editor-in-Chief of Mere Orthodoxy, Author of “In Search of the Common Good,” and a Contributing Editor with Plough, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book,  “What Are Christians For?: Life Together at the End of the World.” Learn more about Jake and his books at jakemeador.com, check out his writing at mereorthodoxy.com, and connect with him on Twitter at @jake_meador (18:49-27:45): Brian and Aubrey reflected on the meaning of Ash Wednesday. They also discussed the USA Today article, “Why Christians wear ashes for Ash Wednesday and give up their favorite things for Lent.” (27:45-36:57): Has Evangelicalism lost its mind? Brian and Aubrey talked about this and discussed a comment from David Brooks on “The Russell Moore Show - David Brooks Explains How Evangelicalism Lost Its Mind.” (36:57-47:25): Dr. Andrew Farley, bestselling author of “The Naked Gospel” and “Twisted Scripture.” Host of “The Grace Message,” and Lead Pastor of The Grace Church, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “The Grace Message: Is the Gospel Really This Good?” You can learn more about Andrew and his books at andrewfarley.org and connect with him Twitter at @DrAndrewFarley (47:25-55:33): Brian and Aubrey discussed a tweet from Marlena Graves, ”My life is not a commodity to be sold as a "brand." But it's not just Christian authors who feel compelled to bow to the capitalistic branding. Churches do too. I have heard a billion times that one church cannot participate in a good deed with churches not of their own denomination.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?

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 YouTube channel. Thanks for listening!

Senior Pastor Stu Kerns talks with local clergy, politicians, and news-makers about the news of the week

For 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.

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. If you have enjoyed my videos and podcasts, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more generally, please consider supporting my work on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), using my PayPal account (https://bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or by buying books for my research on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/36WVSWCK4X33O?ref_=wl_share). You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035?mt=2.

What makes work good or meaningful in a Christian sense?

In this episode, Dale and Joseph discuss the past, present, and future of conservative politics in America with Jake Meador.

Our 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.

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.

John 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(00:00-10:02): There’s some disagreement between Governor Pritzker and his predecessor about how to handle the COVID-19 lockdown in Illinois (10:02-19:56): Col. Michael Lewis is Graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his post-graduate training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about the medical science behind the coronavirus outbreak. (19:56-29:12): Brian and Ian shared their reaction to Jake Meador’s piece “Keep Christianity Weird” about the potential clash between religion and modern society. (29:12-39:11): Scott Sauls wrote about still living in a Good Friday world after Easter. Brian and Ian shared their thoughts. (39:11-49:08): Why can churches re-open after the COVID-19 outbreak? Brian and Ian ran down the various ideas around the country. (49:08-59:46):Is idleness the key to getting work? Brian and Ian tackle the contentious issue of time management. (59:46-1:09:49): Before we get back to normal, it’s a good idea to take time to grieve and pray. (1:09:49-1:16:45): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Jubilee 2020, Nate and Sean sat down with Jake Meador (editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy) to discuss how churches can encourage artists, how to inspire young people to appreciate great art, and how our view of the end times impacts our creativity today.

If 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 wherever you listen to podcasts subscribe to the FINDING HOLY podcast. LINKS Mere Orthodoxy Jake’s book: In Search of the Common Good Ashley’s book, Finding Holy in the Suburbs: Living Faithfully in the Land of Too Much: https://amzn.to/2FQr67Z SHARE How can Christians be a good neighbor in a very alienating culture? @jakemeador on #findingholypodcast Marriage, work, and sabbath are the norms of people before the Fall. @jakemeador on #findingholypodcast We shouldn’t be surprised that people who are hungry are finding their own way to the dinner table. On faith and the common good with @jakemeador on #findingholypodcast We have neighbors who are desperately lonely and we have something to offer them. @jakemeador on #findingholypodcast ONE SMALL STEP Notice something beautiful. Draw your own attention to things going around you that are beautiful and done well. Use it to talk with the others in your real life — your kids, your colleagues — bring someone along with you. Consider ways to share in your neighborhood — share resources. Find a need. Use the need to create relationships. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! We’re a new podcast and we’d love for more people to connect the dots between the things that really matter and their everyday lives. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and share with a friend!

Hey 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: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World. Links Jake Meador Mere Orthodoxy possibly of interest to listeners: posts and essays Chris has written for Mere O “The Dishonesty of the Abortion Debate”, Caitlin Flanagan, The Atlantic The Human Condition, Hannah Arendt “Why Don’t Rich People Just Stop Working?”, Alex Williams, The New York Times Related, see the episode “When meritocracy wins, everybody loses” on The Ezra Klein Show On India’s tax break for companies which can invest at least $750M in data centers: “This State’s 50-Year Bet on Big Tech Could Cost Hundreds of Millions of Dollars”, Mya Frazier, Bloomberg Derek Rishmawy: [@DZRishmawy](https://twitter.com/DZRishmawy) and Fred Sanders: [@FredFredSanders](https://twitter.com/FredFredSanders) Second Treatise on Government, John Locke ”Questions for Jake Meador after reading his lovely new book”, Brad East Herman Bavinck On the Christian view of marriage and family in the future: But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.…” —Matthew 22:29–30, ESV Desiring God, John Piper Anne Bradstreet “The Author to Her Book” Sylvia Plath “Stillborn” “Slow Cooker vs. Crock Pot - What’s the Difference?” (because regionalisms are fun, and you might call this something else) For Chris on Sabbath and rest, check out the final section of Corecursive 34: Using TypeScript Like A Pro with Chris Krycho, or check out the transcript here The Divine Imperative, by Emil Brunner (read about him) Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe Lord of the Flies, William Golding Music “Shush Me” by Nimrawd “Winning Slowly Theme” by Chris Krycho. Sponsors Many thanks to the people who help us make this show possible by their financial support! This month’s sponsors: Daniel Ellcey Jake Grant Jeremy W. Sherman Marnix Klooster Nathaniel Blaney Spencer Smith If you’d like to support the show, you can make a pledge at Patreon or give directly via Square Cash. Respond We love to hear your thoughts. Hit us up via Twitter, Facebook, or email!

How 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.

We 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)

On 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 you have a Catalyst moment that has impacted your life? Please share it with us for a chance to be featured on the show. You can email us your story at podcast@catalystleader.com

My guest is Jake Meador. His new book is In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World (https://www.amazon.com/Search-Common-Good-Christian-Fractured/dp/0830845542/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=jake+meador&qid=1563991428&s=gateway&sr=8-2). 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 story we've told about ourselves: the story of modern liberalism. He shows us how that story has led to our collective loss of meaning, wonder, and good work, and then recovers each of these by grounding them in a different story―a story rooted in the deep tradition of the Christian faith. Our story doesn't have to end in loneliness and despair. There are reasons for hope―reasons grounded in a different, better story. In Search of the Common Good reclaims a vision of common life for our fractured times: a vision that doesn't depend on the destinies of our economies or our political institutions, but on our citizenship in a heavenly city. Only through that vision―and that citizenship―can we truly work together for the common good. Special Guest: Jake Meador.

Original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ApFbkg0vOw Jake Meador joins me to discuss his new book, 'In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World' (https://www.ivpress.com/in-search-of-the-common-good). My blog for my podcasts and videos is found here: https://adversariapodcast.com/. You can see transcripts of my videos here: https://adversariapodcast.com/list-of-videos-and-podcasts/. If you have any questions, you can leave them on my Curious Cat account: https://curiouscat.me/zugzwanged. If you have enjoyed these talks, please tell your friends and consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/zugzwanged. You can also support me using my PayPal account: https://bit.ly/2RLaUcB. You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035?mt=2.

[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...

This week on Theology Gals, Angela Whitehorn begins filling in for Ashley. Coleen and Angela discuss whether Christian men and women can be friends, and where the Pence rule controversy fits into the discussion. Check out Thorn Crown Ministries for excellent Christian podcasts Episode Resources: Why Can't We Be Friends? Avoidance is Not Purity (book) by Aimee Byrd Why Can't We Be Friends? By Aimee Byrd A Christian Case Against the Pence Rule by Katelyn Beady My Christian Sisters and the Pence Rule (Why Aimee Byrd Is Misreading Scripture) by Shane Morris On the Pence Rule by Jake Meador (the above article display both sides of the controversy, and are not all endorsed by Theology Gals) Women can join our Facebook Group Theology Gals-Ladies Theology Discussion and Encouragement Follow us: On Facebook On Twitter @TheologyGals On Instagram theologygals Email us at theologygals@gmail.com If you'd like to ask Theology Gals a question which may be answered on a future episode, you can text or leave a voicemail at (951) 407-0234. You may also send an email. Consider supporting Theology Gals with just a few dollars a month

Jake Meador, author of the article "Ecclesiology and the Zombie Pastors Problem," joins to discuss issues with pastors like Mark Driscoll (among others) coming back to ministry after being disqualified. Jake points out that the process of reconciliation between pastors and ministry is either to short and easy, or non-existent. We also announce the first BadChristian Conference, with featured guests Pete Enns, Jonathan Merritt, and other speakers, music by Emery, Kings Kaleidoscope, As Cities Burn, and more, and parities, semi-formal winter ball, panels, learning sessions, and lots of fun.   Links & Sponsors: badchristiancon.com badchristianmedia.com thebcclub.com Brooklinen: brooklinen.com code BADCHRISTIAN MVMT: mvmt.com/BCPOD Lyft: lyft.com/BADCHRISTIAN

Derek, Matt and Jake Meador discuss the implications of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ for political theology. (Note: Matt posted the wrong episode previously, so shame him appropriately for his error.)

Spurs' played some really boring games since our last podcast. That or we've been in a coma and having some really boring dreams. I am joined by podcast Stalwart Bryan A. and some new blood! Jake Meador joins the pod for the first time. We reach all the way back into time to talk about the Bayer Leverkusen match and how crazy that was. Then we move on to the boring stuff. We struggle to stay awake as we discuss Bournemouth and try to not think that hard about Tom Carroll as we break down our League Cup match against Liverpool. Finally, we preview our match against the Leicester City Lesters and take some questions. Join us, won't you?

Derek and Matt are joined by Matthew Loftus and Jake Meador to discuss how we live in modernity.