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Scott, Caleb, and John discuss Luther's extended commentary on the seventh and eight commandments. Luther takes particular care to give broad vocational examples of theft and false witness.  Show Notes: Support the Show The Large Catechism   

Caleb, Scott, and Adam continue their walk through Luther's Large Catechism. They examine the difference between just use of the sword and murder. They close with Luther's framing of marriage and chastity in the sixth commandment. Show Notes  - Support the show - 1517 podcasts 

Scott, Caleb, and Adam are back together talking about the third and the fourth commandments. They briefly explain the first and second tables of the Law, and Adam introduces Luther's concept of three estates. Show Notes: Support the Show Ordinary: Horton 

Scott, Caleb, and Adam are joined by David Andersen and Ed Killian to talk about David's book, In Defense of Christian Ritual. David makes the case for Word and Sacrament worship and the construction of worship around proclamation.  Show Notes:  Support the Show In Defense of Christian Ritual  In Defense of Christian Ritual (Amazon)

Scott and Caleb look over the first and second commandments and their explanation in Martin Luther's Large Catechism. In his expanded answers, Luther highlights many examples of violations of these commands. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Support the Show The Large Catechism  1517 Podcasts

John Hoyum and Philip Bartelt join Caleb to discuss the preface to Martin Luther's Large Catechism. They talk about the Large Catechism, its context, and audience and why more than pastors and the theologically educated should use it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show The Small Catechism a Manual for Discipleship  The Large Catechism 

Caleb and Scott take some time to answer listener questions. What kinds of Christian themes are present in the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien? How do I help my wife cling to the Gospel alone? What translations are good translations of the Bible? Sit back relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show The Chronicles of Narnia  The Lord of the Rings ESV Bible online...

Caleb, Scott, and Rod go through the Christian Questions and Answers section of the Small Catechism. Written by Martin Luther after the original publication of the Catechism, these questions are intended for those receiving the Lord's Supper. Show Notes: Support 1517 The Small Catechism  

Caleb, Scott, and Rod read and discuss Luther's daily prayers out of the Small Catechism. This is followed by a walkthrough of the Table of Duties. Show Notes: Support the Show Small Catechism 

As we continue through the Small Catechism, Luther provides questions and answers about the Lord's Supper. In a brief and simple format Luther answers the who, what, where, and why of The Sacrament of the Altar.  Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show Shop 1517 The Small Catechism 

The Thinking Fellows talk about Luther's breakdown and examples of confession in the Small Catechism. The conversation focuses on how confession is meant to be a means of comfort to Christians. Show Notes: Support the Show Shop at 1517

Scott and Caleb move into the Catechism's explanations of the Means of Grace. Starting with Baptism, Luther follows Scripture to explain how God's Word and promises are delivered to us through ordinary means like water. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517 The Small Catechism Online

Scott, Caleb, and Rod read and discuss the petitions of the Lord's Prayer and Luther's explanations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Support the Show Being Dad The Small Catechism 

Caleb, Scott, and Rod walk through the Apostles Creed and Luther's explanations. They also highlight the purpose and flow of the Small Catechism. Support the Show Outline of the Book of Concord 

Scott and Caleb continue to walk through Luther's Small Catechism. This time covering the 5th-10th commandments. In particular,they focus on how these commands affect your neighbor. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show  

Caleb, Scott, and Rod discuss the the context and introduction to Luther's Small Catechism. They examine the purpose, audience, and style of the catechism to explain why it remains a faithful tool to this day. Show Notes: Support 1517 Lange Outline

Caleb and Scott begin the series on the Lutheran Confessions. Scott goes over the outline of the Book of Concord and gives a brief history of why each document was written. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Support 1517 The Book of Concord 

Caleb and Scott host a Christmas episode where they talk about Santa, magic, and Scott's graying beard. Is Santa a remotely helpful Christmas image? Can the guilt and commercialism be redeemed? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517  

Scott, Caleb, and Dave Rufner discuss the place and purpose of Church seasons. How do holidays like Christmas and other liturgical points of importance serve the Christian? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Support the Show

The Thinking Fellows talk about repentance. Joined by Rod Rosenbladt and John Hoyum, we answer the questions, Is repentance a final work? Is there good and lousy repentance? Show Notes: Support 1517  

On Giving Tuesday 2020 the Thinking Fellows discuss stewardship. This opens up a discussion about the economy of salvation and how giving does not enter Christians into transactional relationships with God. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Support 1517 Giving Tuesday Blog

Caleb, Scott, and Rod are joined by John Hoyum to talk about reaching out to Post-Christians. How do you talk to somebody who has left the faith? Have common objections to Christianity changed?  Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes:  Support the Show Sensible Christianity 

Scott and Caleb answer listener questions. What kind of habits can help children learn the Catechism? Is the deceleration, "all my deeds are sin" a comfort? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Support 1517 Catechism with extended Q&A Rate the Show on Apple Podcasts   

Scott and Caleb are joined by Paul Koch to talk about why conversations and attention to fatherhood and friendship is important. The significance is highlighted by the increasing issue of societal loneliness. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show Being Dad Jagged Word Field Guide to Being a Man Where Two or Three are Gathered 

Scott and Caleb are joined by Chad Bird to talk about his new book, Unveiling Mercy. This opens up a conversation about the difficulty and importance of translation. Also, a conversation about theophanies brought up because of comments on the MeatEater Podcast and by Mike Heiser. Show Notes Support the Show Unveiling Mercy Here We Still Stand Videos HWSS Signup