

Thinking Fellows
1517 Podcasts
The Thinking Fellows is a 45-minute podcast about theology, philosophy, Christian history, and apologetics. It is hosted by Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, and Bruce Hilman. The Thinking Fellows bring high-level subject matters to fun and insightful lay-level conversations each week.
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Jun 25, 2019 • 40min
The Second Great Awakening and the Move West
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

Jun 18, 2019 • 39min
The First Great Awakening
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

Jun 11, 2019 • 40min
Christianity in America: The Founding Generation
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:(PNET19) The Constitution of the United States Founding Brothers

Jun 4, 2019 • 40min
Christianity in America: The Colonies
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 Shaping of America

May 28, 2019 • 38min
How Do You Know What You Know?
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 You Radio Family Style Theology Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All? Shop Class as Soul Craft

May 21, 2019 • 42min
Knowing Why You Believe
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

May 14, 2019 • 51min
The Reformation: Conclusions
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

May 7, 2019 • 44min
Gnesios, Philipists, and the Formula of Concord
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 Formula of Concord

Apr 30, 2019 • 49min
The Peace of Augsburg and the Death of Philip Melanchthon
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

Apr 23, 2019 • 48min
Luther's Death
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


