Thinking Fellows

The Thinking Fellows recorded a live show in Sandiego, California. For this episode, they ask, "What did Luther mean when he said his conscience was captive to the Word of God?" The Fellows each give an answer and explain the significance of Luther's stand at Worms.  Support the Show HWSS 2023 HWSS Arkansas 2023

The Thinking Fellows have Bruce Hillman on the show to discuss postmodernism. Bruce has extensively studied the development of postmodernism and helps give a history of its intellectual origins. The fellows also discuss the impact and fallout that postmodernism has had on our culture and the church.  Support the Show Thinking Fellows on Apple Podcasts 1517 Podcasts  

In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss what it means and looks like to live in a culture of nihilists. The fellows propose that postmodernism and atheistic materialism have entered the cultural conscience and are displayed and celebrated in media and art. Support the Show Subscribe on Apple Podcasts What to Expect When No One's Expecting Conservatism a Rediscovery 

Scott and Caleb are joined by Joshua Keith to talk about the new Lord of the Rings T.V. series. Is the series a faithful adaptation of Tolkien's work? How has Lord of the Rings influenced the fantasy for movies and television? If you are a fan of Tolkien's literary work, should you watch the show? Support the Show Rings of Power The Simarilion 

Christians today need to realize that they live in a secular age. How do we navigate a world that goes on its merry way without referencing or acknowledging God? How does secularism different from materialism? Should Christians combat secularism or merely accept it?  Support the Show Our Secular Age The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss World War I and World War II. How did these wars shape the society and culture we live in today? What philosophical and theological ideas led to the wars, and what happened to philosophy and theology after them? Ultimately, these events affected every facet of life, and the better we understand them, the better we can grasp the world we live in now. Support the Show...

Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss the idea of challenging and complex tasks. How do we both personally and vocationally benefit from undergoing difficult situations? Does doing hard things intersect with our theology of justification?  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Thinking Fellows on Apple Podcasts The Strange Death of Europe  12 Rules for Life

If you are excited to learn from the primary sources of the Reformation, what should you start reading and why? The Thinking Fellows discuss the prime movers of the Reformation and their essential works.  Support the Show Rate the Show on Apple Podcasts The Theology of the Cross The 1521 Loci Communes The Three Treatises  

Caleb and Adam talk about the utility and necessity of apologetics. They discuss how apologetics has changed with postmodernism but how the essential truths of Christianity have not. They also spend time distinguishing between the need to preach to people struggling with pain, sadness, and anger instead of arguing or debating with that person. While apologetics may be necessary, it must not be for...

The Thinking Fellows discuss the Apostles, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds. They examine why creeds are a part of the Christian tradition and how they guide the church in confessing the truth of Scripture. They look at some typical rejections of the creeds and assert that every Christian has a Creed, whether they know it or not.  Support the Show Credo 1517 Podcasts

Caleb and Adam Francisco talk about the prominence of apologetics in the early church. Why was the early church under constant assault? How can we learn to declare and defend the Gospel like early church theologians?  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Justin Martyr  The City of God  

The Thinking Fellows are joined by Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson to talk about reading the New Testament. They talk about common objections and fallacies surrounding the New Testament, including why you should read more than just the words of Jesus. How do the books of the New Testament work together, and are they reliable sources of truth? Support the Show 30 Minutes in the NT A Sort of C...

Caleb, Scott, and Adam are joined by Chad Bird to discuss why you should read the Old Testament. They look at myths and skepticism about the Old Testament and supposed inconsistencies between God in the Old Testament and New Testament. Finally, they talk about how the Old Testament contains the promises of God and is intentionally left incomplete while waiting for Christ.  Support the Show 40 minu...

Caleb is joined by two members of 1517's junior fellowship, John Hoyum and Philip Bartelt, to give a rundown of Lutheran worship. What does Lutheran worship look like, sound like, and accomplish? How does it differ from the patterns and traditions of other Christians? They answer these questions while making a case for understanding the scripture and purpose behind each part of the service. Suppor...

The Thinking Fellows address the idea that it is good to have children. They try to tackle modern social dilemmas and look and the theological command to be fruitful and multiply. In what ways are children a blessing from God? Support the Show Being Dad Thinking Fellows on Apple Podcasts

The Thinking Fellows talk about confirmation bias. Is there a benefit to regularly engaging with disagreeable ideas? Can information be neutral, or can you be honest about your preferences and alegences? Support the Show Being Dad Rate on Apple Podcasts

The Thinking Fellows talk about the importance and relevance of studying history. Dr. Francisco makes a case for why all people should in some way be students of history. Support the Show Rate the Show on Apple Podcasts    

Dan Deen returns to do one more episode on why you should read and study philosophy. This time Dan moves away from the ancient world and points us to how philosophy changed the world after the Reformation.  1517 Podcast Celebration Rate the Show on Apple Podcasts

Caleb and Scott are joined by Dr. Dan Deen to discuss the relevance of studying philosophy. Why is the love of wisdom essential, and how does it impact your life? They also discuss the limits of philosophy and why theology and philosophy are distinct. Podcast Network Celebration Support the Show Review the Show on Apple Podcasts  

The Thinking Fellows revisit the distinction between Law and Gospel. They discuss the consequences of confusing God's two words and why each word must be precisely taught and preached. 1517 Podcast Network Celebration Support the Thinking Fellows Rate on Apple Podcasts

Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss the idea that everybody has a theology and that it is essential to understand the why and what of your theology. They look at examples of secular religion and the importance of existential storytelling. They also explore the difference between good and bad theologies.  1517 Podcast Network Celebration  Support the Show Rate Thinking Fellows on Apple Podcasts 1517.org

Caleb and Scott ask Adam questions about Islam. Why should the average person know something about this quickly growing global religion? Do the way Islam and Christianity differ in culture matter? 1517 Podcast Network Celebration Support the Show Review the Show on Apple Podcasts 

The Fellows discuss the importance of the Reformation. Not only does the Reformation contain religious significance, but it is an ignition point for the progress of all human history.  1517 Podcast Network Celebration Support 1517 HWSS Confrences 

The Thinking Fellows revisit the doctrine of sin. They discuss why Christians should not be surprised by cultural immorality. The fellows close by asserting that the Gospel does not require a world of "good people" to survive. Support the Show 1517

Happy Easter from the Thinking Fellows. This week, Scott, Adam, and Caleb talk about the centrality and reliability of the Ressurection of Jesus Christ. They discuss the need to present the case for the resurrection while preserving the proclamation of the personal forgiveness of sins.  Support the Show 1517.org