Thinking Fellows

Dr. Dan Deen is on the show to discuss analytic philosophy with the Thinking Fellows. Analytic language helps shape Christian apologetics and is helpful for everyday living. The idea of this episode is to make this complicated philosophical language usable for the average layperson. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Giving Tuesday! Great Commission Design Featured Reso...

The Thinking Fellows talk about the craft and philosophy behind translation. Christians rely on faithful, and accurate translations of the Bible, so it is essential to understand the realities of the texts we have as well as the way in which they are moved into English. The fellows also discuss their personal experiences with translating Reformation texts and the challenges faced when working in a...

Scott and Caleb are joined by pastors Bob Hiller and Paul Koch to talk about their new project The Craft of Preaching. The Craft of Preaching is a resource for pastors that focuses on sermon writing and delivery. This unique approach focuses on proclaiming and distinguishing law and gospel while helping pastors work through weekly texts. Sit back relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes...

Scott and Caleb are joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson to discuss confession and absolution. Corporate confession and absolution are an essential part of Lutheran worship. On this episode, we Jim and Steve tell stories about the power or personal absolution and "having ears to hear" another sinners confession. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Donate HWSS 2...

The Thinking Fellows are joined by Donavon Riley to talk about how Jesus is present and works through all the Scriptures. Inspired by the episode Scott and Donavon Talk About Everything, the Fellows cover OT prophecy and theophanies. Sit back relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Give to 1517 Reading the Bondage of the Will The Bondage of the Will Banned Books  

Live from Here We Still Stand 2018 the Thinking Fellows recorded a special episode with Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson. The main topic follows the question, what does the theology of the cross have to offer American Christianity? This discussion is followed by live audience questions. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: HWSS registration Handing Over The Goods Small Ca...

The Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery to talk about the apologetic task today. On this episode, they encourage lay listeners to not be intimidated by the apologetic task but rather empowered by it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Podcast Network Mere Christianity  Sensible Christianity Always Be Ready Dr. Francsico Apologetics Course

Recently, Dr. Keith traveled to an LCMS district conference to talk about fatherhood. While at the conference he gathered pastors Paul Koch, Darrin Sheek, and Edward Killian to talk about why we preach. These four discuss proclaiming the Gospel and how that differs from teaching about the Gospel. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: The Podcast Network You Are Forgiven R...

On this episode, the Fellows focus on apologetic questions brought up from recent episodes and listener questions. Starting by questioning and analyzing possible methods for reaching the post-modern mind, the Fellows then move on to the question, did Luther practice apologetics? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Donate Podcast Network Sensible Christianity  Tactics

Over the summer listeners sent in many important questions. Today the fellows answer questions about assurance and Lutheran history. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Podcast Network Family Style Theology You Are Forgiven Radio Latest Thinking Fellows Episodes  

Caleb Keith is once again joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special recording in Bergen Norway. The heart of their conversation is the idea that theology is meant to be proclaimed. Jim and John tell great stories on the difference between talking about Christ and actually handing over the goods of Christ death and resurrection for you. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the s...

The Thinking Fellows revisit their very first episode on the doctrine of sin. The problem of sin gets to the heart of the Christian faith but is often misunderstood. By focusing on "sins" and not "sinful nature" the need for Christ can become lost or hidden. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Donate to 1517 40min in the OT Night Driving The Space Trilogy  

Caleb Keith is joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special episode recorded in Bergen Norway. Both Nestingen and Pless have spent years studying and teaching Luther's Small Catechism.  On this episode, they discuss what it means to pray the  Catechism and receive the benefits of the Word through it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Praying the Catechism...

The regular hosts are reunited after a summer of teaching and travel. In preparation for the Here We Still Stand Conference the hosts visit some of the theological errors that pushed Luther toward the cross. The Latin phrase  facere quod in se est was the backbone of semi-Pelagianism and working out one's salvation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes - Here We Still Sta...

Postmodernism is a popular buzzword and one the most impactful philosophies in the world around us. However, postmodernism is frustrating and often hard to understand. Dr. Keith is joined by Bruce Hilman to discuss the history, and context of postmodern thought and how it affects the Church. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Milbank -   David Bentley Heart - Jacques D...

Producer Caleb is joined by three guests to talk about their experience at the International Academy of Apologetics. These students of theology come from different backgrounds and talk about how apologetics will value them in their daily lives and vocations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Space Trilogy Mere Christianity Tractatus Logico Theologicus Thinking Fell...

After speaking together at a Christ Hold Fast city event, Dr. Keith invited Bruce Hilman to join him on two episodes of the Thinking Fellows. On this episode, they talk about the background and impact of Augustine of Hippo. Augustine is particularly crucial for Lutherans since his writings helped fuel Luther's reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Confessi...

On this episode, Caleb Keith interviews Haroldo Camacho about his new translation of Luther's Commentary on The Epistle to the Galatians. This new edition focuses on accessibility and capturing the lecture style of Luther's work. This volume is an excellent resource for individual or group study. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: The Commentary 1517 Academy  1517 Podc...

On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Keith sits down to interview producer Caleb and a guest Jacob Meuller. Both Caleb and Jacob are in masters programs in Theology with Caleb pursuing an MA from the University of Nottingham and Jacob studying for his MDiv at Concordia Theological Seminary in Saint Louis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Videocast 1517 P...

The Thinking Fellows explore book two of  Mere Christianity by utilizing an outline from Dr. Rosenbladt. As the next step in Lewis' apologetic approach, the section named The   Invasion moves onto the idea of transcendence, human will, and meaning. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The 1517 Academy Mere Christianity Chesterton Orthodoxy The Podcast Network.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows is about defining terms. Often, the fellows describe movements, doctrine, and even people as orthodox, historical, and reformational. The purpose of this episode is to pick those terms apart to explain precisely what we mean. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Show Notes 1517 Podcast Network Family Style Theology Bauer Chesterton Orthodoxy Mere Christianity I...

Due to a listener request, Caleb and Dr. Keith dive into the Theology of the Cross via Forde's On Being a Theologian of the Cross . They discuss the significance, background, and purpose of Forde's excellent commentary on Maritn Luther's Heidelberg Disputation . Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Notes: Family Style Theology 1517 Videocast Theology Cross or Glory Luther's Epistemo...

The Fellows approach the latest set of listener questions. This time, we have questions about Lutheran history, baptism, and apostasy. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. If you have questions for the show, visit our website and use the contact form.  Show Notes: Here We Still Stand The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church Free to Be Book of Concord Online Where Christ Is Present O...

The Fellows bring Dr. Dan Dean to discuss the interplay between philosophy and theology. On this show, we cover concepts like the magisterial and ministerial use of reason, neo-scholasticism, and suggest some books for further reading. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Copleston intro to Philosophy OUP a very short introduction The Universe Next Door The Works of Plat...

On this episode, we follow Thinking Fellows tradition and record a special Father's Day episode. The conversation includes talk about the need for fathers in society, stories about fathers, and of course the grace of God the father. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Being Dad