Thinking Fellows

This week, the Fellows cover the Anglican theologian Thomas Cranmer. Cranmer was a reformation theologian influenced early on by Martin Luther. Cranmer was Martyr burned at the stake by Queen Mary and is most well known as the author of the Book of Common Prayer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: You are Forgiven Radio 39 Articles The Book of Common Prayer Thomas Cranmer a Life Emblem of Faith Untouched The Collects of Thomas Cranmer

Thinking Fellows come into their monthly Q&A episodes with a big question about interpreting Romans chapter nine. After the break, the fellows talk about what books they are currently reading. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Wittenberg vs. Geneva The Worlds of Medevil Europe The Great Lie Praying the Catechism Between Wittenberg and Geneva The Anarchists Tool Chest Bear Grylls Survival Handbook The Freedom of the Hills The Happiness of Pursuit On Being a Theologian of the Cross Christus Victor The Nordic Theory of Everything Bede A History of the English Church

Today, the fellows dive back into apologetics. Talking about epistemology, we discuss the necessary link between historical data and theological knowledge. The discussion also leads to a passionate argument against the weaknesses in neo-orthodoxy and the giving up of Christianity's historical high ground. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Sensible Christianity History, Law, and Christianity Why Should Anybody Believe Anything At All The Idea of A University The Killing of History In Defense of History Church Dogmatics (Barth) Paul Maier, Skeleton in God's Closet Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty Thinking Fellows: Introduction to Apologetics

Today we dive into what is probably Luther's most influential work. The Small Catechism was a tool for pastors and families to learn the essential doctrine of the Chrisitan faith. The fellows breakdown the history and context of this little work and then briefly explain each section. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Meeting Melanchthon Small Catechsim on Amazon The Book of Concord online Praying the Catechism Catechism Free Nestingen Audio

Ever since Christ's ascension into heaven, Christians have been arguing about who Jesus is. The Thinking Fellows talk about the Scriptural proclamation that Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man. Commonly referred to as the two natures in Christ this doctrine is foundational to Christian belief and has profound implications regarding atonement and justification. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Dr. Rosenbladt on the Two Natures The Two Natures in Christ Martin Chemnitz The City of God Cur Deus Homo Chytraeus on Sacrifice On the Incarnation FF Bruce the Defense of the Gospel in the NT The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

C.S. Lewis was one of the most prolific Christian authors of the 20th century. As an adult convert, he delivered a powerful apologetic to the Christian faith. On this episode, we talk about the history, theology, and impact of this great thinker. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The 4 Loves Audiobook Mere Christianity The Great Divorce The Screwtape Letters Abolition of Man George Macdonald poetry GK Orthodoxy The Everlasting Man Phantastes The Fellowship C.S. Lewis a life Problem of Pain Miracles The Space Trilogy

As we begin recording into the new year, the Thinking Fellows take time to answer two big listener questions. Over the course of 2017 over 15 listeners asked nearly the same questions. One topic weighing heavily on people at home is the concept of infant baptism. We take the first half of the show to tackle this issue of assurance and faith. Then for the second half of the show, we talk about apostasy and faith as a gift. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Thinking Fellows Bundle Scriptural Baptism Night Driving With Chad Bird Luther's Small Catechism

The Thinking Fellows kick off 2018 with a final episode on defining various terms used throughout the show. Additionally, Dr. Francisco is back and helps define the characteristics of the significant time periods of the church up to the Reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Thinking Fellows Bundle The Rise of Western Christendom Modern Fascism Post Modern Times

Today, we are spending another episode defining terms used throughout the show over the last two years. This episode is meant to be a big thank you to all of our listeners and supporters. We hope you enjoy the show and we look forward to some amazing episodes in 2018. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Thinking Fellows apologetics series Thinking Fellows on the authority of Scripture Sensible Christianity

As Christmas approaches, the Fellows take on a long time listener request to define our terms. Sometimes on the show, the hosts use words or phrases for which not every listener had context. To help out, we take on some of the most common phrases and topics we have covered and condense them into 2-3min explanations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes TF on the Law TF on Gospel TF on Sin TF on Grace TF on Means of Grace