Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
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Join Jim Mancini, Mike Nusser, and Dionisio Roman on the Rooted in Innovation podcast, where we meet with Arborists, Developers, Municipalities Workers, and other industry experts each month to explore their best tips and practices, industry insights, and current projects. Sponsored by Tree Staple, we dig deep into the tree care and landscape development industries to get all the dirt on how these experts have successfully transformed both cities and forests. Whether you want to catch up on ...
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The Industry Talks Podcast is the premiere podcast for all the best news, advice, stories, and insider info in the music business.
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From the Mere Orthodoxy Podcast Network: thoughtful weekly conversations about theology, the culture, and the church, hosted by Matthew Lee Anderson, Derek Rishmawy, Alastair Roberts, and Andrew Wilson.
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Computers LIVE is a Drum and Bass Podcast made by AI. The show streams weekly and new episodes are posted monthly. Neurofunk Drum and Bass Music that you won't find anywhere else. Computers LIVE features exclusive releases of Neurofunk, Drum and Bass, Breakcore, Vaporwave, Dubstep, Trap, IDM, DNB, EDM and LO-FI. Shows are streamed here https://www.youtube.com/@computermusiclive/streams & https://www.facebook.com/computerslive and donations can be made here https://www.paypal.me/AKB48
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Flannel Mouth Podcast is run by 2 siblings living under the same roof talking about entertainment, sports and family gossip.
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Kayfabe Kouncil reviews and critiques news, topics, and segments in the world of professional wrestling. Join PrettyTony and TFJ0ker as they share their knowledge and views on the good and bad in sports entertainment.
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Duels, Violence, and Conflict in Early Modern Europe: Interview with Professor Stuart Carroll
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55:05Early modern Europe was a violent place, full of duels, bloody encounters, and decades-long feuds. In many ways, it was more fractious and dangerous than it had been during the Middle Ages. Professor Stuart Carroll is an expert on the social and cultural aspects of violence in that age, and we chat about murder, conflict resolution, and how people …
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From Permits to Infrastructure: The Unsung Work of Civil Engineers with Steve Parker
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41:52In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, we sit down with Steve Parker, a seasoned civil engineer with decades of experience in property development and infrastructure. Steve takes us through the unseen yet essential role civil engineers play in making our homes and communities function smoothly. From navigating permits and stormwater regulations t…
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By 281 BC, Rome controlled much of Italy, but the city was still a minor player on the larger Mediterranean scene. That changed when King Pyrrhus of Epirus crossed the Adriatic with a powerful army of Macedonian pikemen and war elephants, setting in motion the toughest war the Romans had ever fought. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: …
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Vienna is working a delivery job when she hears about Cop City, a massive police training facility planned for Atlanta. She decides to join the activists trying to stop construction. When Vienna arrives in the South River Forest, she quickly finds a community, a cause and a love unlike any other. But the events of one morning shatters everything. V…
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King Pyrrhus of Epirus and a New Age of Mediterranean Politics
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38:28While the Punic Wars mark the stage of Roman history with which most people are familiar, Rome's entrance onto the stage of Mediterranean power politics actually came a decade earlier, with a bloody, grinding war against the Hellenistic king Pyrrhus of Epirus. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years…
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The Tyrants of Syracuse and the Wars with Carthage
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42:10As the fourth century drew to a close, Rome wasn't the only rising power in the central Mediterranean; Syracuse and Carthage were battling for dominance in Sicily and beyond, fighting devastating wars of ever-increasing scale that led directly to the eventual conflicts we know as the Punic Wars. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Refor…
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Excavating a Scythian Royal Burial Mound: Interview with Dr. Gino Caspari
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38:46Dr. Gino Caspari returns to discuss the extraordinary finds at his most recent excavation of an early (maybe the earliest) Scythian royal burial mound in Siberia! We discuss horse sacrifice, state formation, the earliest Scythians, and the trials of excavating in one of the more remote places on the planet. Patrick's book is now available! Get The …
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What If: Alexander the Great had Died at the Granicus River?
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32:54How would history look different if Alexander the Great had died in 334 BC? Would Macedonia still have conquered most of Asia? Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new pod…
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Carthage spent most of the fifth century BC building up its economy, but in the aftermath of the disastrous Athenian expedition to Sicily, the Carthaginians decided that the time was ripe to create a new Mediterranean empire. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, …
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A lot can happen in ten years. A lot has happened in ten years. In this, Matt’s final episode as a Mere Fi co-host, the guys reflect on the changes, crises, developments, growth, learning, cursings, and blessings that have occurred since the podcast started. Each of them offers their younger selves what wisdom they can. May you profit from their ex…
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The Fall of the Carolingian Empire: Interview with Dr. David Perry
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54:16Much of what we take for granted about the European Middle Ages was a product of the Carolingian dynasty, particularly its most notable member, Charlemagne. But before long, the empire Charlemagne built splintered, thanks to the ambitions of his grandsons. Dr. David Perry is co-author, along with Professor Matthew Gabriele, of the new book Oathbrea…
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49:48NEUROFUNK MASTER vs BREAKCORE PIKACHU | dnb pokemon battle | TEAM ROCKET JUMP UP | techstep amen jungle | IDM | lo fi music | LIQUID MIDTEMPO | electronic bass edm | LOS ANGELES AI | drum and bass NEURO vs pokemon dnb reaktor | TECHSTEP IDM CHARAZARD | ai anime beats | LIQUID JUMP UP | battle beats | LOS ANGELES CA | hip hop | NEURO POKE BASS | lof…
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By the 280s BC, only a few of the men who had ridden the length and breadth of Asia with Alexander were still alive, and the world they had spent decades fighting to make was ready to be born: the Hellenistic world. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or …
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Mere Christian Hermeneutics with Kevin Vanhoozer
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49:08Is it literally possible to read the Bible literally? Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer joins Derek, Alastair, and Matt as the penultimate guest of 2024 to talk about frames of reference, transfigural reading, how the New Testament uses the Old Testament, and how to create a culture of reading at your church. You will literally love it!Full show notes at www.mer…
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When a prominent Biblical theologian changes his position on the legitimacy of same-sex marriage, it prompts numerous questions for Derek, Alastair, and Matt to tackle in this episode of Mere Fidelity.Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps:Against Worldview [0:00]A Change of Mind [1:41]What Kind of Change? [3:06]Hays’s Shift [6:55]“Usi…
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Being a Soldier During the Thirty Years War: Interview with Dr. Lucian Staiano-Daniels
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1:05:28What was it like to be a soldier during the Thirty Years War? I spoke with Dr. Lucian Staiano-Daniels, author of the upcoming book The War People: A Social History of Common Soldiers during the Era of the Thirty Years War, about what we can know of the thousands of men who fought during that extraordinarily violent and confusing period. Patrick's b…
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Combating Invasive Species: Strategies for Restoring Biodiversity with Liane DeRosa
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37:13In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, hosted by Dionisio Roman and Mike Nusser, and sponsored by Tree Staple, we dive into the growing challenge of invasive species with environmental expert Liane DeRosa. Liane discusses the impact invasive plants and animals have on ecosystems, from habitat destruction to biodiversity loss. She shares practical…
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Antigonus the One-Eyed came closer than almost any other figure in the post-Alexander world to recreating the dead king's empire, but his success aroused the ire of the other Successors, and his doom wasn't far behind. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, …
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Ancient DNA and the Iron Age Mediterranean: Interview with Dr. Hannah Moots
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40:30Ancient DNA has transformed our understanding of the more distant reaches of the human past, but what can it tell us about more recent ages of history? Dr. Hannah Moots has extensively investigated the genomic history of the Iron Age Mediterranean, offering striking new insights into an age of mobility and interaction over huge spaces. Patrick's bo…
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The Foundation of the Hellenistic Kingdoms
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42:27As the dust began to settle after Alexander's death, the possibility of one of his relatives truly ruling the dead king's empire grew smaller and smaller. The power lay with the generals, and as they fought it out, the outlines of a new world order began to take shape. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Fo…
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Amy Mantravadi, Mere Fi’s snarkiest online critic has written a novel—a historical novel—about the heroes of the Reformation. Matt and Alastair bring her on the show to talk about it, what historical fiction can do that theology can’t, what the central issue of the Reformation was, and what it’s like inside the heads of Luther, Erasmus, and Melanch…
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The Tech Revolution in Landscape Architecture with Andrew Harrell
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34:26In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, host Mike Nusser and co-host Dionisio Roman sit down with Andrew Harrell, a leader in digital technology and landscape design, associated with the East Group, NC State University, and Sun Catcher Greenhouses. Andrew dives into the transformative role of technology in landscape architecture, sharing insights …
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With mountains of treasure, huge armies, and ambitions that no amount of conquest could ever slake, Alexander's Successors spent the next 40 years after the king's death fighting over his inheritance. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read…
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The last years of Alexander the Great's reign were a troubled time. The king wanted to keep fighting, but his soldiers were spent after years of campaigning. Then, quite suddenly, the king died, and it was up to his generals to determine the fate of the empire he'd built. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and…
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1:12:38LIQUID DNB vs NEURO DNB | drum n bass lo-fi | LIQUID CHARLES BRONSON | neurofunk of power | JUNGLIST JUMP UP | break core idm | ELECTRO TECHNO | Dubstep Ryhthms | CALIFORNIA | edm rave beats | REAKTOR LIVE LOOPING | Software Synthesizer A.I | racing car battle | BEATS BASEBALL FREESTYLES | Dubstep Riddim World Series | NY YANKEE AI DODGER…
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Alexander the Great: Soldier, Priest, and God. Interview with Professor Fred Naiden
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56:09Professor Fred Naiden wrote one of my favorite books on Alexander the Great - Soldier, Priest, and God - and it provides a much different view of Alexander than the warrior king we so often see in modern treatments. Alexander was a deeply religious person, and his ideas and beliefs about religion were at the core of understanding his actions. Patri…
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The Last Roman Philosopher, with Dr. Tom Ward
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43:44On October 23rd, 524, Boethius, the last of the Classical philosophers and the first Medieval Man, was executed. Today, 1,500 years later, his work, especially The Consolation of Philosophy, continues to influence many, including major thinkers such as C.S. Lewis. Dr. Tom Ward returns to Mere Fidelity to discuss what Boethius can teach us today. Dr…
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The Other Ancient Civilisations: Interview with Raven Todd DaSilva
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44:14When we think of the ancient world, we tend to think of just a few societies: Egypt, Mesopotamia, and so on. But the more distant reaches of the past contained multitudes, and Raven Todd DaSilva has written a new book - The Other Ancient Civilisations - about some of them. I chat with her about her favorite lesser-known archaeological cultures and …
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When Politics Becomes Heresy, with Dr. Tim Perry
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44:12Dr. Tim Perry returns to Mere Fidelity with a (as Matt calls it) “spicy” book about how ancient heresies have structured the political witness of modern evangelicalism. This is bad. Maybe even very bad. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps:One Correction [0:00]Speaking of Politics (again) [2:04]The Challenge of Critiquing Self-Loathi…
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Alexander the Great, the End of the Persian Empire, and the Descent into India
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40:30Alexander the Great's campaigns didn't end once he had defeated the Persian king Darius III and conquered the heart of his empire; he went still further, into the vastness of the Iranian Plateau and Central Asia, and then south into India. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World…
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Henry V, the Greatest Medieval King: Interview with Dan Jones
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1:01:41Henry V of England was the archetypal medieval king, a warrior par excellence whose example inspired English kings for centuries to come, the victor at Agincourt and conqueror of much of France. Tides of History's returning champion guest, Dan Jones, joins me to talk about his new book on Henry V, the king's childhood and adolescence, and why he ma…
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Politics has inflated beyond the realm where it can order our finite, common, physical lives. What is the natural realm of politics? How is it delimited by human mortality? Theologian Dr. Ephraim Radner joins Matt and Alastair to discuss the theme of his fascinating new book, Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty.Full show notes at www…
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The Future of Irrigation: Wi-Fi, Wireless Solutions, and Expert Advice from Perry Russo - Part 2
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19:37In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, our hosts continue the conversation with Perry Russo, the owner of All County Irrigation. Perry shares his extensive experience and knowledge about modern irrigation systems, highlighting the technical aspects of spray heads, drip irrigation, and rotary heads. The conversation takes a look at the latest inno…
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Issus, Gaugamela, and Alexander's Conquest of Persia
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37:51It took Alexander just three years to effectively conquer the Persian Empire. Two decisive battles - Issus and Gaugamela - proved his supremacy over the Persian king Darius III, and the two-century rule of the Achaemenids died on battlefields in the Fertile Crescent. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Fort…
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In a recent podcast appearance (not here, thank God), N.T. Wright made some, shall we say, controversial remarks that caused quite a stir in the Evangelical world in England and the UK. Seeing as his theological work is so good, Derek, Matt, and Alastair are taking this as a chance to explore how we ought to respond when good theologians say bad th…
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The Fascinating History of Gladiators: Interview with Alexander Mariotti
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58:40Gladiators are one of the most enduring symbols of the Roman world, but what do we really know about them? Gladiator historian Alexander Mariotti joins me to discuss the logic behind gladiatorial games, the lives of real gladiators, and how the reality contrasts with the popular image we have today. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: R…
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How seriously should we take statistical numbers given in the Bible? If you need more of a prompt than that to listen to the Mere Fi cast and crew talk about ancient army sizes, genealogical ages, historical populations, and 153 fish… then you are not in our target audience! BTW, did you know that the ages given for Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are in…
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Alexander wasn't yet "The Great" when he invaded the westernmost provinces of the Persian Empire in 334 BC, but he quickly showed that he was a serious threat to the old and still-powerful state ruled by Darius III. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or …
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The Future of Irrigation: Wi-Fi, Wireless Solutions, and Expert Advice from Perry Russo - Part 1
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20:54In this episode of Rooted in Innovation, our hosts sit down with Perry Russo, the owner of All County Irrigation. Perry shares his journey from college student to irrigation expert, providing insights into the technical challenges and innovations in the field. Learn how Perry’s hands-on approach and passion for design have set his company apart, an…
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Spiritual-Not-Religious: Orphic Mysteries and Modern Attitudes, with Dr. Michael Horton
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55:44Do you assume that being “spiritual but not religious” is a fad of modernism? Think again. It goes way, way back into history. Dr. Michael Horton joins Derek, Matt, and Alastair to talk about this attitude from the cults of Orpheus in ancient Persia through Neo-Platonism and it’s influence on Christianity and even the language of ascent in the Refo…
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The Assassination of Philip and the Rise of Alexander the Great
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37:25Philip of Macedonia was a towering figure, and if he had been succeeded by anyone other than Alexander the Great, he would be far better known today. But in 336 BC, at the peak of his powers, Philip was assassinated, and it became Alexander's kingdom to expand. He would do so beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Patrick's book is now available! Get The …
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Elite Networks, Mafia Families, and the Rise of Rome: Interview with Professor Nicola Terrenato
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53:43When we think of the rise of Rome, our usual image is one of conquest: Roman armies marching out year after year to subdue their adversaries. But Professor Nicola Terrenato has an alternative way of understanding that process, one rooted in negotiation, the relationships and networks of elite families, and the self-interest of powerful individuals …
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Put Social Media in Its Place, with Andy Crouch
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49:52The data is in. Social media has now been studied long enough that we are able to compile reliable data, not just anecdotal evidence, about its effects on the mental health of boys, girls, young men, and young women. Algorithms, video games, porn, and more affect boys and girls very differently. And as the results become clearer, it also becomes mo…
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Philip the One-Eye and the Macedonian Conquest of Greece
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42:04We all know the name of Alexander the Great, but his father Philip the One-Eye was no less important a historical figure. In just 20 years, he turned Macedonia into the preeminent power in the Greek world, laying the foundation for the much better-known exploits of his son and heir. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renai…
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Having recently been reminded of the ongoing disagreements about the ordination of women, the Mere Fi cast turn to the OG ordination, namely, the Levitical priesthood. What do the forms, narratives, and practices of the tribe of Levi in the Old Testament teach us about the role of pastor and priest now in the New Testamanet? And most importantly, s…
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What Difference Does a Doctrine of Creation Make?
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46:53In response to a listener question, Derek, Matt, and Alastair go deep on the doctrine of creation. They ask and answer questions about whether creation is real, what counts as worship, what makes a doctrine of creation thick or thin, and whether we need to be thinking about God at all times. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps:On th…
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Philip the One-Eye and the Rise of Macedonia
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38:05For most of the history of ancient Greece, Macedonia was a backwater: a semi-barbarian kingdom on the fringes of the Greek world, only tangentially involved in the dealings of the sophisticated city-states to the south. But with the rise of King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, all of that began to change very quickly. Patrick's book is no…
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53:53DRUM AND BASS WARS | Neurofunk Galaxy Lo Fi | CHINESE BREAKCORE WEDDING | Jungle Far Far Away | DNB IDM TRILOGY | Luke Star Master | AI SKIN-WALKER | Reaktor Fallout | FUTURE EDM TRAP | DARTH VADER | Reaktor LA | Neurofunk LoFi | BREAKCORE | Techstep Jungle | DNB IDM LASERS | Los Angeles | CALIFORNIA…
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Italy Before Rome: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Lomas
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1:00:36What was Italy like during the period of Rome's rise to power? Dr. Kathryn Lomas, author of The Rise of Rome: From the Iron Age to the Punic Wars, joins me to discuss the fascinating history of Italy outside and inside the city of Rome. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in…
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Is it useful to talk about finding our identity in Christ? Is that the language that the Scripture uses? How do our modern and post-modern ideas of identity thin out our understanding of self? Derek, Matt, and Alastair tackle these sticky issues with their signature tenacity and panache.Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps:Reunited […
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