Thinking Fellows

Caleb Keith is once again joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special recording in Bergen Norway. The heart of their conversation is the idea that theology is meant to be proclaimed. Jim and John tell great stories on the difference between talking about Christ and actually handing over the goods of Christ death and resurrection for you. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Theology is for Proclimation HWSS live stream Lutheran Study Days Conference

The Thinking Fellows revisit their very first episode on the doctrine of sin. The problem of sin gets to the heart of the Christian faith but is often misunderstood. By focusing on "sins" and not "sinful nature" the need for Christ can become lost or hidden. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Donate to 1517 40min in the OT Night Driving The Space Trilogy

Caleb Keith is joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special episode recorded in Bergen Norway. Both Nestingen and Pless have spent years studying and teaching Luther's Small Catechism. On this episode, they discuss what it means to pray the Catechism and receive the benefits of the Word through it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Praying the Catechism Free to Be Luther's Small Catechism online The Small Catechism

The regular hosts are reunited after a summer of teaching and travel. In preparation for the Here We Still Stand Conference the hosts visit some of the theological errors that pushed Luther toward the cross. The Latin phrase facere quod in se est was the backbone of semi-Pelagianism and working out one's salvation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes - Here We Still Stand Live Stream - The Heidelberg Disputation - Caleb's Translation and Reflection of Theses 1 and 2

Postmodernism is a popular buzzword and one the most impactful philosophies in the world around us. However, postmodernism is frustrating and often hard to understand. Dr. Keith is joined by Bruce Hilman to discuss the history, and context of postmodern thought and how it affects the Church. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Milbank - David Bentley Heart - Jacques Derrida - Who is Afraid of Postmodernism - Jaimie Smith What's the Meaning in This Text - Kevin Van Houser Cambridge Companion to Postmodernism

Producer Caleb is joined by three guests to talk about their experience at the International Academy of Apologetics. These students of theology come from different backgrounds and talk about how apologetics will value them in their daily lives and vocations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Space Trilogy Mere Christianity Tractatus Logico Theologicus Thinking Fellows on Apologetics

After speaking together at a Christ Hold Fast city event, Dr. Keith invited Bruce Hilman to join him on two episodes of the Thinking Fellows. On this episode, they talk about the background and impact of Augustine of Hippo. Augustine is particularly crucial for Lutherans since his writings helped fuel Luther's reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Confessions Lewis, The Great Divorce Gary Wills, 4 Part Series on Augustine Chadwick, A Very Short intro to Augustine Brown, Augustine of Hippo

On this episode, Caleb Keith interviews Haroldo Camacho about his new translation of Luther's Commentary on The Epistle to the Galatians. This new edition focuses on accessibility and capturing the lecture style of Luther's work. This volume is an excellent resource for individual or group study. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Commentary 1517 Academy 1517 Podcast Network

On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Keith sits down to interview producer Caleb and a guest Jacob Meuller. Both Caleb and Jacob are in masters programs in Theology with Caleb pursuing an MA from the University of Nottingham and Jacob studying for his MDiv at Concordia Theological Seminary in Saint Louis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Videocast 1517 Podcast Network Concordia St. Louis University of Nottingham

The Thinking Fellows explore book two of Mere Christianity by utilizing an outline from Dr. Rosenbladt. As the next step in Lewis' apologetic approach, the section named The Invasion moves onto the idea of transcendence, human will, and meaning. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The 1517 Academy Mere Christianity Chesterton Orthodoxy The Podcast Network.