Thinking Fellows

 Once again the Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. Dan Van Voorhis. This time we discuss our first American Christian Gresham Machen. Many Lutherans may be unaware of this Reformed Theologian. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.    Show Notes: Christianity and Liberalism ViW on World War I   Shall the Fundamentalists Win ? Dan on Eschatology ViW Reformation Series  What is Faith? Ma...

Welcome to episode 2 of our new series, Great Thinkers of the Christian Faith. Today, we are hoping forward in history from Augustine to the late reformation. Our subject is Johan Arndt who was a prominent Lutheran Pastor and author who lived between 1555 and 1621. To help the Fellows cover this controversial member of Christian History, Dr. Dan Van Voorhis joins the show! Sit back, relax, grab a...

Welcome to the first episode of our "Great Thinkers of the Christian Faith" series. We begin our journey by talking about the history of Augustine of Hippo. The Fellows are joined by Dr. Jeff Mallinson to outline the life and work of this great Church Father. Sit back relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.  Show Notes:  Virtue in the Wasteland Augustine Confessions Augustine: City of God Chadwick...

Producer Caleb and Dr. Keith discuss the direction of the show and our new series. A big thank you to all of the great fans who have gotten us this far! Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   WWW.ThinkingFellows.com   Donate Episodes  

Once again, Pastor, Paul Koch joins us on the show. Pastor Koch is a longtime friend of Dr. Keith and the editor-in-chief at the Jagged Word. On this episode, the Fellows talk about the importance of friendship and its long lasting effects. Sit back, relax, grab a drink , and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Tombstone Friendship From Piss Trough to Horse Trough C.S. Lewis The Four Loves Dexter's Camer...

The Thinking Fellows bring back one of their favorite guests, Pastor Paul Koch. Pastor Koch is here to talk about the importance of preaching the Law and the Gospel. This episode strikes at some of the conflict going on in Lutheranism and attempts to bring things out of the theoretical and into the practical. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Ringside with the Preache...

On this episode, the fellows have a military historian, Caleb Karges on the show to talk about Just War Theory. The fellows get into the history, and context of just war theory and try to bring the war on terror into perspective. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes •Luther: Christians Can Be Soldiers • Roark Denver: Worth Dying For: A Navy Seal's Call to a Nation •Samuel...

The Fellows are joined by their first guest of 2017 Johan Hinderlie. Johan has spent a lifetime involved in camp ministry. He and Dr. Keith who shares a passion for Christian camps tell some great stories and discuss the importance they serve in modern Christian living. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show!    Show Notes: Being Dad Giving Kids Grace How to Give Your Faith Away  

This week, we cover another wave of listeners questions as we start the journey into year two. A big thank you to all our listeners and supporters as the show continues to thrive and grow. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.    Show Notes: Speakers Bureau Pieper Christian Dogmatics Meuller Christian Dogmatics Intro to Apologetics 

Thank you to our listeners who pushed the Thinking Fellows through a fantastic first year of podcasting. To kick off year two, we are answering listeners questions on air. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.    Show Notes: A plain account of Christian Perfection Tom Oden  Theologians Craft Epistemology of Theology Sources and Context of BoC Uncompromising Gospel

We have spent the latter half of 2016 and the Begining of 2017 uncovering apologetics. We are now beginning to wrap up this series with the question, what now?  Listen to hear the struggles apologists face as they perform the task of evangelism in their daily lives. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Speakers Bureau Why Believe Anything At All What is Truth Can Miracle...

On this episode, our resident historian Dr. Adam Francisco talks about Martin Luther and his view of apologetics. Many people only ever talk about Luther's defense of doctrine. However, Luther did outreach to non-Christians as well. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.  Show Notes Giving Kids Grace Episode Archive The Foolishness of God Luther's Last Battles  

On this episode the Fellows interview of the regular hosts Dr. Adam Francisco. Dr. Francisco is an expert on Islam and has his PhD. from Oxford University in the historical theology of Luther and Islam. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Resurrection Fact Seeking Allah Finding Jesus Answering Muslims  Answering Islam

On this episode, the Fellows pass the torch to Dr. John W. Montgomery to talk about the problem of evil. Since Dr. Montgomery could not come in person, we used his fantastic lecture out of Sensible Christianity. Consider this a 30min taste of 14 hours of audio available at shop.1517legacy.com Show Notes: Sensible Christianity C.S. Lewis The Problem of Pain C.S. Lewis A Grief Observed God and Other...

Christmas and apologetics go hand in hand this week as we talk about the incarnation of Christ. The Word became flesh and entered our world. It is because of this great fact that Christians can use historical apologetics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Merry Christmas from the Thinking Fellows. Show Notes Giving Kids Grace Here We Still Stand Chemnitz the Two Natures in Christ...

This week, we are continuing to talk about the inspiration of Scripture. Does Jesus within the New Testament narrative talk about its future writing and validity? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes Giving Kids Grace Conference John Stott, Teacher and Lord Sensible Christianity  Give Them Grace Being Dad    

Is the Old Testament as reliable as the New? The Thinking Fellows track down the words of Jesus to see what the Son of God has to say about the OT. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Chronological Snobbery  Postmodern Times Can Trust Miracles: Dr. Keith on 1517 Legacy Here We Still Stand 

Before Christians begin defending God's Word it is important to understand what it means for Scripture to be God's. On this episode, the Fellows talk about the inspiration of Scripture and how it applies to apologetics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Here we still stand Sensible Christianity  Nestle Aland 28 God's Inerrant Word    

Philosopher Dan is back to finish up part two of our entry into philosophical apologetics. This episode primarily covers the teleological and the moral arguments for the existence of God. Don't forget to miss part of this series episode 43. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes:  Sensible Christianity Natural Theology Rick Ritchie on 1517 Legacy Dialoges Concerning Natura...

Many Christians are intimidated or even uncomfortable using philosophy. However, philosophy has been used for centuries as apologetically aid and tool. Listen as the Thinking Fellows with their guest Dr. Dan Been break down both the strengths and weaknesses of common philosophical arguments for God. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show!   Show Notes  Tractatus Logio- Theologicus  A Un...

Almost everyone has heard it said that miracles are just fairy tail stories and the most inaccurate and deceptive parts of the Bible. The Thinking Fellows tackle the root of this objection and discuss why miracles cannot be dismissed without cause. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes  Faith Founded on Fact Resurrection Fact Hume's Abject Failure Principalities and Powers

Have you ever wondered who needs apologetics the most in their world? It might just be the high schooler sitting in the pew in front of you. Today, the Fellows bring on a resident expert in the field of training the next generation to defend their faith. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: The Resurrection Fact Now Out! The Case for Christ History, Law, and Christianit...

Today we celebrate the upcoming 499th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. Joining us this episode is Dr. Steve Hein who is an author and contributor at 1517 the Legacy Project. This episode is about the history and importance of the Reformation and how we carry on that legacy and recovery today. Sit back, relax, grab a pint, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Resurrection Fact The Christian...

If the New Testament truly is an accurate historical source, what implications does that mean about who Christ said he was and the things he did? This week, the fellows examine the claims of Christ particularly his resurrection and explain just how certain Christians can be in this great hope. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: Donate to the Show Resurrection Fact Mere...

Do the New Testament documents hold the same historical weight as other ancient documents? The Fellows bring the history and the criticism to the table and explain why the New Testament ends up on top. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Donate to the Show Intern ational Apologetics Academy Experiment In Criticism  The End of the Historical-Critical Method Guest Episode...