The Thinklings Podcast

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 054 Finding Lady Wisdom (Part 2) Welcome to Episode 54 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with a listener-submitted Books & Business segment before continuing Tim Little’s ongoing study of Lady Wisdom. Building on a previous episode, Tim explores the connections between Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Ruth, and the Song of Songs, arguing that...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 053 Classical Greek Literature (with Dr. Josh Boyd) Welcome to Episode 53 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this special episode, the Thinklings are joined by Dr. Josh Boyd , professor of literature, for a wide-ranging conversation about classical Greek literature, the value of reading the great books, and how Christians should think about ancient pagan texts. Togethe...

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 051 Boredom, Diversion, and Contentment Welcome to Episode 51 of The Thinklings Podcast ! After celebrating Episode 50 with special guest Tim Challies, the Thinklings return to their regular format with a wide-ranging discussion on boredom, contentment, productivity, education, art, and the Christian life. The conversation eventually centers on a fascinating idea f...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 050 An Interview with Tim Challies Welcome to Episode 50 of The Thinklings Podcast ! For this milestone episode, the Thinklings are joined by special guest Tim Challies —author, blogger, pastor, and one of the most influential voices in contemporary evangelical writing. Tim shares insights from nearly two decades of daily blogging, discusses his writing habits, ref...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 049 Is a Picture Really Worth a Thousand Words? Welcome to Episode 49 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before diving into a thought-provoking discussion on the famous phrase, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Charlie traces the saying back to playwright Henrik Ibsen and explores its philosophical roots in...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 048 The Call of Isaiah Welcome to Episode 48 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business, discussing biblical scholarship, intellectual growth, and faithful ministry. Tim shares about a scholarly review of his book Israel’s Eschatological Enemy , Charlie continues reflecting on The Intellectual Life by A.G. Sertillanges,...

Welcome to Episode 47 In this episode of The Thinklings Podcast, we engage in our usual activities. We discuss the books we've been reading during Books & Business, continue Thinkling Stearns' contentment series, and conclude with a final thought from God's Word by Thinkling Carter. Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode! Key Ideas in Episode 47 - Pursuing Contentment Reading Books & Business...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 046 The Thriving Church & The Lost Tools of Learning Welcome to Episode 46 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings welcome Dr. Dean Taylor to discuss his book The Thriving Church: The True Measure of Growth . Together they explore biblical church growth, pastoral ministry, and the process of writing a book. Afterward, Charlie leads a discussion...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 045 Seraphim: Burning Ones or Serpents? Welcome to Episode 45 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings welcome special guest Josh Boyd for Books & Business before Tim leads a discussion on the identity of the seraphim in Isaiah 6. Along the way, the conversation explores angelology, biblical interpretation, and how Christians should evaluate popu...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 044 The Secret of Contentment Welcome to Episode 44 of The Thinklings Podcast ! Season 3 is officially underway! In this episode, the Thinklings kick off the new season with announcements, new Thinklings merchandise, and a discussion of several recommended books before Andy begins a new series on the biblical topic of contentment. Thanks for joining us for another...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 043 Summer Episode Welcome to Episode 43 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this summer episode, the Thinklings discuss apologetics resources, biographies, children’s literature, and the value of learning from different perspectives. The conversation then turns back to the Great Commission, focusing on the often-overlooked responsibility of teaching and discipleship. T...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 042 Summer Episode Welcome to Episode 42 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this summer episode, the Thinklings share a few book recommendations before turning to a devotional study through the plagues of Exodus. Along the way, the conversation includes ministry reflections, theology resources, and encouragement for Christians who want to grow in their understanding of...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 41 Summer Episode Welcome to Episode 41 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this summer episode, the Thinklings share a variety of books and reflections before turning to a devotional discussion of Psalm 32. Along the way, the conversation touches on westerns, mythology, reading habits, family life, and the joy of good books. The episode concludes with a rich discussion...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 040 Summer Episode Welcome to Episode 40 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This summer episode features another round of Books & Business followed by a conversation on the Great Commission and what it means to “go” and make disciples. The Thinklings discuss evangelism, community, relationships, and practical ways Christians can intentionally place themselves in the lives...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 039 Summer Episode Welcome to Episode 39 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This is another special summer episode of the podcast, featuring Books & Business and a final meditation from Scripture. Along the way, the Thinklings discuss Tolkien, poetry, apologetics, and the relationship between truth, beauty, imagination, and worship. Thanks for tuning in to this summer con...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 038 Summer Episode Welcome to Episode 38 of The Thinklings Podcast ! This is another special summer episode of the podcast, which means a shorter format focused on Books & Business and a final meditation from Scripture. In this episode, the Thinklings discuss hermeneutics, Old Testament studies, biblical interpretation, writing, and a few books that have recently c...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 037 — Summer Reading Spectacular Welcome to Episode 37 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this final episode of Season 2, the Thinklings wrap up the semester and look ahead to the summer. The conversation includes updates on the podcast's summer schedule, reflections on the past season, and a wide-ranging collection of book recommendations for listeners looking to make...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 036 Lady Wisdom, Dame Folly, and Solomon’s Search Welcome to Episode 36 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before diving into a theological and literary discussion on Lady Wisdom and Dame Folly in Proverbs. Thinkling Little shares research from a developing article, exploring the relationship between Proverbs, Ec...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 35 The Making of an Atheist Welcome to Episode 35 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings dive into The Making of an Atheist , as Thinkling Stearns leads a thoughtful discussion on James Spiegel’s influential work. Together, the Thinklings explore Spiegel’s argument that atheism is not merely an intellectual position but one deeply shaped by mor...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 34 The Four Loves & Discerning Our Loves Welcome to Episode 34 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings explore C.S. Lewis’s Four Loves and discuss how Christians can wisely discern the shape, direction, and ordering of their affections. From friendship and affection to charity and eros, the Thinklings consider how Scripture forms the way we love...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 33 Why is Biblical Archaeology Important? Welcome to Episode 33 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, Thinkling Little leads a fascinating conversation on the importance of biblical archaeology —how it supports Scripture, enriches our understanding of the ancient world, and strengthens the believer’s confidence in the historical reliability of the Bible. Tha...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 32 Contentment Welcome to Episode 32 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, we begin with our regular Books & Business segment before turning to a thoughtful discussion on contentment . Thinkling Andy leads the way as the Thinklings reflect on what biblical contentment looks like, how it forms in the Christian life, and why it matters for spiritual stability...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 031 — How Wives Shape Ministry Welcome to Episode 31 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, the Thinklings reflect on an important question: How has your wife impacted your ministry? With both personal stories and prerecorded contributions from Dr. Jeff Newman, Dr. Doug Brown, and Dr. Kevin Bauder, the conversation highlights the essential role of godly wives...

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 030 — Truth Up There, Out There, or In Here? Welcome to Episode 30 of The Thinklings Podcast ! In this episode, Dr. Kevin Bauder joins the Thinklings to walk through the big picture of Western intellectual history — from premodernism to modernism to postmodernism . Together, we explore how ideas about truth, reality, and morality have shifted, and why these questio...