Thinking Fellows

On the 489th anniversary of the Augsburg confession, the Fellows ask the question, does the Church still stand or fall on justification? In other words, is justification the central doctrine of faith? The fellows give a resounding yes followed by what the bleak alternatives would be. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Lutheran Study Days B...

Returning to their topical format, the Thinking Fellows talk about stoic philosophy. The conversation flows from classical stoicism to modern proponents like Jordan Peterson. Finally, the fellows ask the question are stoicism and Christianity compatible? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes Podcast Network HWSS (PNET19) Crucifying Religion  Neil Robinson the Stoic Bridge...

The Thinking Fellows finish their six part series on Christianity in America led by Dan van Voorhis. Dan talks about the second half of the 20th century and how it has led to the current cloudy question of where Christianity is headed. Covered in this episode is the rise of evangelicals, religious nones, and the resurgence of high church worship. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. ...

On this episode, Dan van Voorhis leads listeners through origins of fundamentalism and modernism in American Christianity. Dan explains how the battle between these two groups was not just in fighting but was a matter of national news and had social consequences. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand (PNET19) During the show, Dan t...

Dr. Dan van Voorhis is back to walk listeners through another segment of Christian history in America. The fellows discuss the differences between the first and second Great Awakenings as well as the impact of migration westward. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand (Pnet19) Christian History Almanac  

The Thinking Fellows are once again joined by Dr. Dan van Voorhis to discuss the history of Christianity in America. This time, they cover the context, characters, and development of the first great awakening. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the show Christian History Almanac  Christian History issue 8  

Is America a Christian nation? To help answer that question, Dr. Dan van Voorhis looks at the background and context of the constitution of the United States. The rest of the fellows ask Dan questions and then discuss the difference between toleration and liberality. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: Support this Podcast 1517 Podcast Network Here We Still Stand  code...

Dr. Dan van Voorhis leads a discussion on the history of Christianity in America. This episode focuses on the religious practices of American colonies and their lasting impact. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Tickets   Code:(PNET19) Christian History Almanac A Model of Christian Charity Christianity the first 3000 Years The Founding Brothers Shapi...

As a part of new episodes on apologetic conversations, the Thinking Fellows revisit questions about epistemology. Instead of tackling the topic from a wholly academic standpoint, the show turns to practical examples about how and why it is important to question why you believe something. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Christian History Almanac   For Y...

The Fellows discuss the importance of knowing why you believe. As part of this discussion, the hosts share some stories and explain the personal impact apologetics had on their lives. Sit back, relax, grab, a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts   Apologetics Academy Scott on Facebook Dr. Rosenbladt on Facebook Caleb on Twitter  

The series on the history of the Reformation comes to an end with a recap on the Formula of Concord and the beginnings of the Thirty Years War. Thank you to our listeners for supporting this endeavor, and we look forward to new topics this summer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Donate Origins of the Reformation

Today's episode of the Thinking Fellows focuses on the second generation of Lutheran reformers. This era in Lutheran history represents a struggle for peace and unity of doctrine. The primary fruit of those efforts was a confession named the Formula of Concord. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes 1517 Podcasts The Christian History Almanac 1517 Academy  TF Episode on the...

Between the years 1550 and 1560 the giants of the Reformation are dying. The Fellows discuss the political and theological turmoil that occurred as a result of the Smalcald war. Bookending this episode is the death of Philip Melanchthon and the difference between Reformation catechisms. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Christian History Almanac 1517 Academy   

On this episode, the Fellows discuss the events leading up to and the fallout after Luther's death. This leads us through a discussion on the sermon Melanchthon gives at Luther's funeral as well as the interims. Sit back relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes:  1517 Podcasts 1517 Speakers  

By the years 1540 through 1545, the Reformation was in full swing. As a result of the sweeping doctrinal adoption, Luther and Melanchthon were each tasked with problem-solving as more churches and townships became Lutheran. Also during this time period, Calvin moved to Geneva, and Luther wrote a commentary on the Quran. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts C...

The Fellows take a one week break from their series on the history of the Reformation to answer listener questions. The questions range all the way from the doctrine of Zwingli to apologetic responses to evolution. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Christian History Magazine Sensible Christianity Signature in the Cell  

The Thinking Fellows cover the major reformational events between 1535 and 1539. During this time a collection of Luther's works are published, the Smalcald articles are signed, Calvin publishes the institutes and much more. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: 1517.org 1517 Podcasts Dictionary of Latin and Greek Terms The Unaccommodated Calvin Calvin in Context Calvin...

Coming back from the Diet of Augsburg the Lutheran reformers began responding to the doctrinal backlash of the Confutation. During this time Luther also begins to address the political climate and the looming threat of Turkish invasion. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts The European Reformations Speakers

In 1530 an imperial diet was called to the city of Augsburg. Among many issues to be addressed was the increasing influence of Lutheran theology. At Augsburg, the Lutherans presented a confession plainly stating the truths of the Christian faith. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts 1517 academy Episode on the Augsburg Confession  

Before his death in 1532 Ulrich Zwingli led a more radical reform than those in Wittenberg. Zwingli was not only a theologian, but also a humanist, and a soldier ultimately leading to his death on the battlefield. On this episode, Dr. Francisco gives an overview of Zwingli followed by a discussion amongst the fellows about the debate on the Lord's Supper. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy t...

On this episode, the Thinking Fellows talk about catechisms and catechetical methodology. During the Reformation, catechisms were a tool for addressing the issue of Christian education. The episode ends on a brief conversation about the means of grace. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517.org The Small Catechism The Large Catechsim Praying The Catechism

The seventh episode of the History of The Reformation brings the Fellows to a challenging time in Lutheran history. During the late 1520s, the first antinomian controversy begins while at the same time the Reformers In Wittenberg are made aware of how lacking Christian knowledge is among both lay and clergy. The solution to these problems arises in Catechesis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and en...

This episode of the Thinking Fellows opens to the peasants revolt and the radical reform of Thomas Müntzer. To round out the show the Conversation moves to the Bondage of the Will and the begining of Luther's family life.   Show Notes: 1517.org The Bondage of the Will  

In 1521, the Pope issued an official decree known as bull against Luther. The Bull declared Luther's writings as heresy and demanded he recant. The Thinking Fellows discuss the severity of excommunication and the freedom Luther found in Scripture. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Pelikan Resource Papa Bull  

On the fourth episode of our series on the history of the Reformation, Dr. Keith walks listeners through the early stages of Melanchthon's theological development and contributions. This episode introduces Reformation Humanism and closes out with a conversation on the Loci Communes. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517.org Meeting Melanchthon 1521 Loci