The Thinklings Podcast

Contentment Can Be Learned Welcome to Episode 304 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week the Thinklings catch up on summer projects, publications, and Fourth of July plans before Charlie reviews a book on biblical exegesis. The episode concludes with a meditation on Philippians 4 and the biblical secret of contentment. JOIN THE THINKLINGS ON SUBSTACK: The Thinklings Podcast (@thethinklingspodcast)...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 303 Welcome to Episode 303 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week the Thinklings share a few podcast updates, celebrate the arrival of a new book honoring Dr. Myron Howden, enjoy some listener frivolity, and then Charlie gives his full review of This Is Happiness by Niall Williams. The episode closes with a meditation from Psalm 150 on cultivating a life of joyful p...

Welcome to Episode 302 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week the Thinklings begin with some podcast updates, discuss the new Thinklings Diner Mugs, debate which season of hobbit life best fits each person, and enjoy a conversation about C.S. Lewis before turning to a discussion of pastoral qualifications and the importance of guarding sound doctrine in the local church. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 — Welcome...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 301 Hobbit Types, Diner Mugs, and Wholehearted Love for the Lord Welcome to Episode 301 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This episode begins with the Thinklings choosing what kind of hobbit they would be: cozy hobbit, seven-meals-a-day hobbit, gardening hobbit, adventure hobbit, or party hobbit. After that, there’s a quick reminder about the Thinklings Diner Mug giveawa...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 300 Wow, 300! Welcome to Episode 300 of The Thinklings Podcast ! Three hundred episodes later, the Thinklings are still gathering around microphones to talk about books, ideas, theology, and the Christian life. In this milestone episode, the conversation begins with some classic Thinklings banter before turning to reflections on reaching 300 episodes and what the p...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 299 Summer Episode Welcome to Episode 299 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This is another special summer episode of the podcast, which means a shorter format and a relaxed conversation. The Thinklings begin with some random banter, including a discussion about the pronunciation of Hebrew when reading Scripture in church and a fun summer prompt before moving into Books...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 298 Summer Episode Welcome to Episode 298 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This is a special summer episode of the podcast, which means it is a truncated format. In this summer edition, the Thinklings keep things simple with just one Books & Business selection followed by a final meditation to encourage listeners for the week. Thanks for tuning in to this summer convers...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 297 Semester Reflections & Summer Business Welcome to Episode 297 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings take time to reflect on the past semester, looking back on memorable moments, lessons learned, classroom experiences, and the books and ideas that shaped the school year. The conversation then turns toward summer plans — including reading li...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 296 Just a Dash of Basil Welcome to Episode 296 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings spend time discussing Basil the Great , reflecting on memorable quotes, theological insights, and practical wisdom from one of the early church fathers. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! Books & Business A History of the Catechumenate — Thinkl...

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 294 Godly Jealousy Welcome to Episode 294 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings talk about godly jealousy and what it means in the Christian life. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! Books & Business Godly Jealousy — Thinkling Stearns Pastoring Men — Thinkling Carter Hesed and the NT — Thinkling Little The Power and the Glory — T...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 293 Jesus and Genders Welcome to Episode 293 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings turn their attention to Jesus and genders , exploring how Christ’s life, teaching, and interactions shape a biblical understanding of men and women. The conversation considers how Jesus affirms God’s design while also confronting cultural distortions, calling Hi...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 292 Worshipping the God Who Sanctifies Welcome to Episode 292 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings reflect on worship and sanctification, considering how the Christian life is shaped by the God who makes His people holy. Drawing from key passages in Romans, Philippians, and 2 Corinthians, the conversation explores how worship, humility, and t...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 291 Weight of Glory — Where We Actually Talk About Weight of Glory Welcome to Episode 291 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings finally arrive at a direct discussion of The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis. After beginning with Books & Business, they turn their attention to Lewis’s reflections on glory, desire, and the Christian vision of eternit...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 290 Faith Pulpit Recap: Legalism and Spiritual Formation Welcome to Episode 290 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings recap Faith Pulpit Day , reflecting on themes of legalism and spiritual formation . Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! Books & Business Celebration of the Disciplines — Thinkling Stearns Didache — Thinkling Carte...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 289 Weight of Glory, Part 4: Why I’m Not a Pacifist Welcome to Episode 289 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings continue their series through The Weight of Glory , focusing on C.S. Lewis’s essay “Why I’m Not a Pacifist.” The conversation explores Lewis’s reasoning on war, justice, and moral responsibility, considering how Christians should th...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 288 Irreducible Complexity Welcome to Episode 288 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before Andy leads a discussion on irreducible complexity . Together, they consider questions of design, order, and the implications such ideas have for how we understand the world and the Creator behind it. Thanks for tuning in t...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 287 Transposition Welcome to Episode 287 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before turning to a discussion led by Thinkling Tim on C.S. Lewis’s essay “Transposition.” The conversation explores Lewis’s argument about how higher realities are expressed through lower mediums and how spiritual truths can be misunders...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 286 Leisure and the Contemplative Life Welcome to Episode 286 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings turn their attention to Josef Pieper’s Leisure and the idea of the contemplative life. What is true leisure? How does it differ from mere idleness or entertainment? And why might leisure be essential to culture, worship, and spiritual health? Th...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 285 Is Theology Poetry? Welcome to Episode 285 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings explore a provocative and beautiful question: Is theology poetry? Together, they consider how language, metaphor, imagination, and doctrine relate—asking whether theological truth is merely propositional or whether it also carries poetic weight and beauty. Tha...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 284 Genders in Genesis: Fractured Families Welcome to Episode 284 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before returning to their discussion of Genders in Genesis , this time focusing on the theme of fractured families. From the fall onward, Genesis presents both the beauty of God’s design and the painful distortion...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 283 The Inner Ring Welcome to Episode 283 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings turn their attention to “The Inner Ring,” C.S. Lewis’s penetrating essay found in The Weight of Glory . The conversation explores Lewis’s warning about the desire for insider status, belonging, and recognition—and how that desire subtly shapes human behavior, tempt...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 282 Huswifery and Holy Imagination Welcome to Episode 282 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before Josh leads a discussion on “Huswifery” by Edward Taylor . Together, they explore how Taylor’s poetic imagery helps shape a biblical imagination—drawing connections between craftsmanship, sanctification, and the Chr...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 281 Welcome to Episode 281 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before turning their attention to Jesus’ calling of the twelve disciples and how that calling connects to the Great Commission . Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! Books & Business The Company We Keep — Thinkling Charlie Biblical Hebrew...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 280 Legacy and The Weight of Glory Welcome to Episode 280 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before Andy introduces C.S. Lewis’s The Weight of Glory . From there, the conversation turns to questions of legacy —how we think about being remembered, what truly lasts, and how a Christian understanding of glory reshap...