Thinking Fellows

Thank you to our listeners who pushed the Thinking Fellows through a fantastic first year of podcasting. To kick off year two, we are answering listeners questions on air. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.    Show Notes: A plain account of Christian Perfection Tom Oden  Theologians Craft Epistemology of Theology Sources and Context of BoC Uncompromising Gospel

We have spent the latter half of 2016 and the Begining of 2017 uncovering apologetics. We are now beginning to wrap up this series with the question, what now?  Listen to hear the struggles apologists face as they perform the task of evangelism in their daily lives. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Speakers Bureau Why Believe Anything At All What is Truth Can Miracle...

On this episode, our resident historian Dr. Adam Francisco talks about Martin Luther and his view of apologetics. Many people only ever talk about Luther's defense of doctrine. However, Luther did outreach to non-Christians as well. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.  Show Notes Giving Kids Grace Episode Archive The Foolishness of God Luther's Last Battles  

On this episode the Fellows interview of the regular hosts Dr. Adam Francisco. Dr. Francisco is an expert on Islam and has his PhD. from Oxford University in the historical theology of Luther and Islam. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Resurrection Fact Seeking Allah Finding Jesus Answering Muslims  Answering Islam

On this episode, the Fellows pass the torch to Dr. John W. Montgomery to talk about the problem of evil. Since Dr. Montgomery could not come in person, we used his fantastic lecture out of Sensible Christianity. Consider this a 30min taste of 14 hours of audio available at shop.1517legacy.com Show Notes: Sensible Christianity C.S. Lewis The Problem of Pain C.S. Lewis A Grief Observed God and Other...

Christmas and apologetics go hand in hand this week as we talk about the incarnation of Christ. The Word became flesh and entered our world. It is because of this great fact that Christians can use historical apologetics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Merry Christmas from the Thinking Fellows. Show Notes Giving Kids Grace Here We Still Stand Chemnitz the Two Natures in Christ...

This week, we are continuing to talk about the inspiration of Scripture. Does Jesus within the New Testament narrative talk about its future writing and validity? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes Giving Kids Grace Conference John Stott, Teacher and Lord Sensible Christianity  Give Them Grace Being Dad    

Is the Old Testament as reliable as the New? The Thinking Fellows track down the words of Jesus to see what the Son of God has to say about the OT. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Chronological Snobbery  Postmodern Times Can Trust Miracles: Dr. Keith on 1517 Legacy Here We Still Stand 

Before Christians begin defending God's Word it is important to understand what it means for Scripture to be God's. On this episode, the Fellows talk about the inspiration of Scripture and how it applies to apologetics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Here we still stand Sensible Christianity  Nestle Aland 28 God's Inerrant Word    

Philosopher Dan is back to finish up part two of our entry into philosophical apologetics. This episode primarily covers the teleological and the moral arguments for the existence of God. Don't forget to miss part of this series episode 43. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes:  Sensible Christianity Natural Theology Rick Ritchie on 1517 Legacy Dialoges Concerning Natura...

Many Christians are intimidated or even uncomfortable using philosophy. However, philosophy has been used for centuries as apologetically aid and tool. Listen as the Thinking Fellows with their guest Dr. Dan Been break down both the strengths and weaknesses of common philosophical arguments for God. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show!   Show Notes  Tractatus Logio- Theologicus  A Un...

Almost everyone has heard it said that miracles are just fairy tail stories and the most inaccurate and deceptive parts of the Bible. The Thinking Fellows tackle the root of this objection and discuss why miracles cannot be dismissed without cause. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes  Faith Founded on Fact Resurrection Fact Hume's Abject Failure Principalities and Powers

Have you ever wondered who needs apologetics the most in their world? It might just be the high schooler sitting in the pew in front of you. Today, the Fellows bring on a resident expert in the field of training the next generation to defend their faith. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: The Resurrection Fact Now Out! The Case for Christ History, Law, and Christianit...

Today we celebrate the upcoming 499th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. Joining us this episode is Dr. Steve Hein who is an author and contributor at 1517 the Legacy Project. This episode is about the history and importance of the Reformation and how we carry on that legacy and recovery today. Sit back, relax, grab a pint, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Resurrection Fact The Christian...

If the New Testament truly is an accurate historical source, what implications does that mean about who Christ said he was and the things he did? This week, the fellows examine the claims of Christ particularly his resurrection and explain just how certain Christians can be in this great hope. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: Donate to the Show Resurrection Fact Mere...

Do the New Testament documents hold the same historical weight as other ancient documents? The Fellows bring the history and the criticism to the table and explain why the New Testament ends up on top. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Donate to the Show Intern ational Apologetics Academy Experiment In Criticism  The End of the Historical-Critical Method Guest Episode...

This week the Fellows introduce the validity and reliability of the New Testament documents. In addition to this, the fellows talk about how apologetics must work hand in hand with faith. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: Speakers Bureau Resurrection Fact Where Have all the Nones Gone  

How do you know what you Know? Epistemology is the sense through which one filters and views all the knowledge he or she has acquired in this world. Understanding your own epistemology as well as the other common epistemological views is essential to doing good apologetics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Idea of the University Resurrection Fact: Pre-Order  

Today you'll hear the giddy voice of Dr. Keith and the calm demeanor of Dr. Kolb as they go over the details concerning the history, background, and Loci of Philip Melanchthon. If you're even remotely interested in Lutheran theology this is an episode you shouldn't miss. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and listen to the show.   Show Notes: Martin Luther and the Enduring Word of God Two Kingdoms wit...

This week the Fellows discuss the Do's and Dont's of Apologetics. In other words what strategies should apologists avoid and what tools they should readily employ. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Sensible Christianity  Apologetics Academy  Tactics

Hallo! This week the Thinking Fellows are in Germany as special guests to the Confessio Augustana conference. Capitalizing on this experience, Dr. Keith, and producer Caleb sit down with Drs. Bob Kolb and Uwe Siemon-Netto. Our guests along with Dr. Keith discuss Two Kingdom theory clarifying our earlier episode on the topic. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show!   Show Notes: The Fabr...

Dr. Francisco addresses the problem of Islam as we remember the attack on the World Trade Center 9/11/01.    Show Notes - Introduction to the Augsburg Confession - The Third Jihad - The Influence of German Biblical criticism 

Today we continue down the road of apologetics, this time introducing the various types and systems of apologetics common used. This episode is full of comparisons and clarification so listen carefully. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes Bill and Ted's excellent Adventure   Shop.1517legacy.com   Coming Soon The Resurrection Fact! 

On episode 32 of the Thinking Fellows, we introduce our next series of topics surrounding Christian apologetics. Listen to find out what the purpose and place of apologetics are within the Christian life. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: History Law and Christianity  Tractatus-Logico-Theologicus Religion on Trial The Defense Never Rests

On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Jim Nestingen stops by to talk about Luther's book the Bondage of the Will. This episode is filled with profound wisdom, great stories, and a whole lot of fun. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: Luther's Bondage of the Will Thinking Fellows on Facebook Thinking Fellows on Twitter Donations Subscribe to the Show