Thinking Fellows

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 Christian History Almanac The Power and Primacy of the Pope

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 His Thought and Life Smalcald Articles

The podcast discusses the aftermath of the Augsburg Confession, including the Lutherans' response to its dismissal and the consequences in the years that followed. It explores topics such as polygamy, the excommunication of Henry VIII, and the bloody aftermath of the Reformation. The chapter also touches on the influence of the Augsburg Confession on English reformers and the relationship between Henry VIII and Luther. Additionally, it explores the Reformation's embrace of science, the role of the Jesuits in countering the movement, and the Christocentric nature of the Lutheran Reformation.

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 the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Zwingli and Bullinger (Library of Christian Classics)

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 enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts 1517Academy Kolb: The Reformers Define the Church Bound Choice, Election, and Wittenberg Theological Method

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