August 13, 2025 • 65 mins
In this episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek Rishmawy, Alastair Roberts, Brad East, and James Wood engage in a deep conversation about the complexities of inhabiting and leaving religious traditions. They explore the implications of a recent theological shift by Matthew Barrett from Baptist to Anglican, discussing the personal and theological dimensions of such transitions. The conversation delves into the nature of tradition, the challenges of maintaining ecclesial identity, and the virtues of leaving a tradition with grace and gratitude. The hosts emphasize the importance of honoring those who have shaped their faith journeys while navigating the intricacies of theological retrieval and the fragility of denominational identities in contemporary Christianity.
Chapters
00:00 Ecclesial Location
03:09 The Dynamics of Leaving a Tradition
05:31 Retrieval
10:18 Conscious & Unconscious Choice
17:32 The Nature of Tradition and Confessions
22:03 Engaging Outside One's Tradition
24:13 Different Levels of Accountability
27:07 The Fragilization of Denominational Identities
32:30 Tradition or "Vibes"?
35:00 Stronger Ecumenism
42:49 You Keep Using That Word...
49:35 Leaving a Tradition Gracefully
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