The Thinklings Podcast

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 322 — TALQ: Live at IRBC! The Thinklings are LIVE at Iowa Regular Baptist Camp! In this special episode, recorded in front of a live audience at the IRBC Young Adult Retreat, Charlie, Tim, and Andy take questions directly from retreat attendees! TALQ stands for Thinklings Answer Listener Questions , and this episode features thoughtful questions about theology, Scr...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 321 — C.S. Lewis, Screwtape & Spooky Season Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What did C.S. Lewis think about demons, frightening stories, and the spiritual world? In Episode 321, the Thinklings explore the writings of C.S. Lewis, the origins of The Screwtape Letters , and the relationship between fear, imagination, and Christian faith. The conversation conclu...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 320 — Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit What does it actually mean to walk in the Spirit? And how do we recognize the fruit of the Spirit in our lives? In Episode 320, we conclude our two-part discussion of Galatians 5 by turning from the works of the flesh to the fruit of the Spirit. We examine the virtues Paul identifies, their biblical meanings, and how genu...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 319 — Understanding the Works of the Flesh Welcome to Episode 319 of The Thinklings Podcast ! What exactly does Paul mean by the “works of the flesh” in Galatians 5? This week, we examine the sins Paul identifies, consider their biblical meanings, and discuss why understanding sin accurately is essential to Christian growth. Along the way, we share some good books,...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 318 — Moral Purity: Lessons from Solomon Welcome to Episode 318 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week, we continue our discussion of moral purity by examining the life of Solomon. Through 1 Kings, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes, we explore the dangers of sexual immorality, the importance of pursuing a godly spouse, and why the greatest danger of impurity is that it dra...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 317 — Deceiving Yourself Welcome to Episode 317 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week we dig into deception in James 1 . James uses different Greek words that English translations render as “deceive,” and those differences help us understand how we wander from truth, mischaracterize God, and even reason ourselves into disobedience. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 — Welcome & Lord...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 316 — What Does the Bible Mean by “Heart”? Welcome to Episode 316 of The Thinklings Podcast ! What does the Bible actually mean when it talks about the heart ? We often use “heart” primarily to describe emotions, but Scripture presents a much bigger picture. This week we examine how the heart thinks, understands, plans, believes, desires, obeys, fears, and ultimate...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 315 — Family, Genealogies & Adultery in the Old Testament Welcome to Episode 315 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week we consider the importance of family lines, descendants, and inheritance in the Old Testament—and how understanding that ancient context helps us better understand Ruth, the Levirate Law, and the Bible’s treatment of adultery. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 — We...

We did experience some microphone/recording issues with this episode; you may experience some of these as you listen! The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 314 — Church Government & Women Pastors Welcome to Episode 314 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week we share several upcoming Thinklings announcements and discuss what we’ve been reading before turning to the main conversation: church government, w...

Hello everyone! We hope you enjoy and benefit from this episode. If you notice some interesting edits, that is due to some technical difficulties we experienced. Even better, we didn’t realize those difficulties were happening until after we posted an episode that had a lot of choppy static, etc. All that to say—this is a shorter version of the OG 313, and we hope you still get something here! Tha...

Welcome to Episode 312 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week we spend the bulk of the episode discussing Homer’s Iliad and asking a simple question: Why should a Christian read it? We consider the place of classic literature in the Christian life before exploring Achilles, Hector, anger, glory, mortality, virtue, and what Homer might be trying to teach us about the good man. We conclude in Ephesia...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 311 — Archaeology & Trusting the Bible Welcome to Episode 311 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week we announce our August giveaway and upcoming IRBC Young Adult Retreat, share what we’ve been reading, and discuss archaeology and the reliability of the Bible. We close in Matthew 19 with the rich young ruler and Christ’s words that “many who are first will be last,...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 310— Baby Step Millionaires Welcome to Episode 310 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week we announce our August giveaway and the upcoming IRBC Young Adult Retreat before discussing Dave Ramsey’s Baby Step Millionaires . We consider how our beliefs about money shape our financial behavior—and how the same principle applies to our theology and Christian lives. We clo...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 309 — Changed Into His Likeness Welcome to Episode 309 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week we announce our August Substack giveaway and an upcoming Thinklings appearance at the IRBC Young Adult Retreat. In Books & Business, we review Changed Into His Likeness by J. Gary Millar, discussing its biblical theology of sanctification, some helpful observations, and sev...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 308 — The Total Money Makeover Welcome to Episode 308 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week the Thinklings welcome new listeners, announce the July Substack book giveaway, and spend the bulk of the episode discussing Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover . The conversation explores biblical stewardship, debt, generosity, and practical wisdom for managing money bef...

Welcome to Episode 307 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week, Tim reviews Douglas Wilson’s How to Exasperate Your Wife , leading to a practical discussion about biblical marriage, household leadership, parenting, love, respect, and masculine responsibility. The episode concludes with a meditation from Acts 7 on receiving biblical correction with humility. ⏱️ Chapters * 0:00 — Welcome & Introductio...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 306 Abounding Grace, Great Books, & the Bitter Taste of Sin Welcome to Episode 306 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week the Thinklings celebrate the release of Abounding Grace , the Festschrift honoring Dr. Myron Houghton, reflect on his lifelong love of theology, great books, and Tolkien, and conclude with a meditation from Proverbs 5 on why temptation often appe...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 305 Parenting, Great Books, & the Hobbit Verse Welcome to Episode 305 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This week the Thinklings announce a new Substack giveaway, share a book recommendation on biblical parenting, reflect on the purpose of education, and conclude with Charlie’s “Hobbit verse” from 1 Thessalonians 4, encouraging believers to aspire to a quiet, servant-hea...

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...