

Thinking Fellows
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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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May 1, 2018 • 44min
Martin Chemnitz: The Two Natures in Christ
The Thinking Fellows dive into Dr. Rosenbladt's outline on Matin Chemnitz's Two Natures in Christ. As such, this episode covers the importance of Christology and why it is worth studying even if you are not academic. Dr. Rosenbladts outline is free to download at the Thinking Fellows website. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes TWO NATURES IN CHRIST OUTLINE 30min in the New Testament Two Natures in Christ on Amazon Chemnitz's Works The Second Martin

Apr 24, 2018 • 47min
Book Recommendations: Spring 2018
Almost every episode of the Thinking Fellows has a handfull of books linked in the show notes. On this episode, we set aside some time to compile a long list of books that listeners should consider reading if they want to learn more about church doctrine, apologetics, and history. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find a new book to enjoy. Show Notes: 1517 Store: Code (Thinking Fellows 18) 1517 Podcast Network Doctrine: Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis Lutheran Theology Steve Paulson Called to Believe Steve Mueller Martin Luther's Theology Lohse In Understanding Be Men T.C. Hammond Know the Truth: A Handbook to Christian Belief The Genius of Luther's Theology Hallmarks of Lutheran Identity A Summary of Christian Doctrine Christian Dogmatics J.T. Mueller Christian Dogmatics Pieper History: Peter Brown the Rise of Western Christendom Steven Ozman the Age of Reform Christianity the First 3,000 years Louis Berkhof History of Christian Doctrines The Early Church Chadwick Apologetics: The Case For Christianity Sensible Christianity History, Law, and Christianity The Defense of the Gospel in the New Testament Paul Little: Know Why You Believe The Defense Never Rests The Authority of the Bible John Stott Your Mind Matters Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at all Religion on Trial Tactics Greg Kokul Tractatus Logico Theologicus The Resurrection Fact Philosophy: John Hospers: An introduction to Philosophy The Universe Next Door Language, Truth, and Logic The Basic Works of Aristotle Questions that Matter Nicomachean Ethics Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction What The Fellows Are Reading: Men Without Work America's Invisible Crisis Essentialism by Greg Mcallen The Dumb Ox Orthodoxy The Strange Death of Europe Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration The Art of War Martin Luther's Augustinian Theology of the Cross

Apr 17, 2018 • 40min
Questions and Answers: April 2018
The Thinking Fellows engage with listener questions sent in during April. From the inspiration of the scriptures to the Apostles, to Luther and the confessions, the fellows take on a broad range of topics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes 1517 Podcasts Luther's Small Catechsim You Are Forgiven Radio

Apr 10, 2018 • 39min
Introducing Exegesis and the Parables
The Thinking Fellows discuss the importance of exegesis and the parables with their guest Daniel Price. Dan is the co-host of two exegetical podcasts; 40min in the Old Testament and 30min in the New Testament. To get a taste for the importance and impact of the parables, Dan and the Fellows dive into the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Here We Still Stand (TF18) Capon: Parables of Grace Capon: Parables of the Kingdom Capon: Parables of Judgement The Waiting Father Being Dad A Story Telling God 40min in the Old Testament 30min in the New Testament

Apr 3, 2018 • 48min
The Resurrection of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ is the central matter of the Christian faith. This Easter, we not only celebrate but instead receive the resurrection of Christ as the first fruits of our resurrection from the dead. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand: Code (TF18) 40min in the Old Testament Vitrue in the Wasteland Let the Bird Fly 30min in the New Testament You Are Forgiven Radio Ringside With The Preachermen

Mar 27, 2018 • 42min
Questions and Answers for March
Dr. Keith and producer Caleb take on this month's big questions sent in by listeners. The first question deals with direct revelation from God and if people should seek answers from God outside the Scriptures. Next, we move onto a fun question about pipes and tobacco followed by a final matter of Church discipline. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes 40min in the Old Testament Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis Episode 1517 Legacy The Bondage of the will

Mar 20, 2018 • 53min
Dr. Keith and Pastor Riley Talk About Everything
Dr. Keith travels to Minnesota and has a wild conversation with Donovan Riley. Almost every topic under the sun is fair game as the discussion turns to Luther, philosophy, and Christain Doctrine. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes The Genius of Luther's Theology Shop.1517legacy.com Scott Keith at 1517 Legacy Donovan Riley at 1517 Legacy

Mar 13, 2018 • 42min
Shakespeare and Reformation Thought
Today the Fellows are joined by special guest Dr. John Norton. Dr. Norton is a professor and chair of the English department at Concordia University Irvine. He recently published Killing Physicians: Shakespeare's Blind Heroes and Reformation Saints with 1517 Publishing. The conversation turns toward the sinful nature of man as observed in, Hamlet, Macbeth, King Leer, and other famous works. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Killing Physicians: 1517 shop Killing Physicians: Amazon Shakespeare collection.

Mar 6, 2018 • 44min
The Formula of Concord
As the last confession in the Book of Concord, the Formula of Concord strove to unite a Lutherans around a standard set of answers regarding doctrinal controversy. The Fellows discuss the content and history of the Formula to get listeners up to speed on the Lutheran Confessions. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: You are Forgiven Radio The Book of Concord online Kolb Wengert BoC Sources and Context of the BoC CPH BoC Tapert BoC

Feb 27, 2018 • 40min
The Theology of the Cross
The Theology of the Cross is a recurring theme on the Thinking Fellows. This fundamental concept regarding Christ and his work originated from Luther's 1518 Heidelberg Disputation. Today we flush this concept out a little further and explain why it is so fundamental to our show. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Here We Still Stand On Being a Theologian of the Cross McGrath: Luther's Theology of the Cross Heidelberg Disputation online


