Thinking Fellows

One of the primary goals for our series on the Great Thinkers of the Christian Faith is to give broad coverage to thinkers outside of our Lutheran tradition. With that said, it is impossible to pass up Luther and his significance in Chruch History. Today we offer one of a handful of episodes we will release on Luther. Today our guest is Donovan Riley, a Doctor of Theology and pastor in the LCMS. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and be perplexed by the beginning of Luther's story. Show Notes: You are Forgiven Radio Donavon on 1517 Higher Things SimulCast Brand Luther Luther the reformer Oberman Luther Here I Stand Luther's Theology of the cross McGrath

Once again the Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. Dan Van Voorhis. This time we discuss our first American Christian Gresham Machen. Many Lutherans may be unaware of this Reformed Theologian. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Christianity and Liberalism ViW on World War I Shall the Fundamentalists Win? Dan on Eschatology ViW Reformation Series What is Faith? Machen The Origen of Paul's Religion Christianity and the State

Welcome to episode 2 of our new series, Great Thinkers of the Christian Faith. Today, we are hoping forward in history from Augustine to the late reformation. Our subject is Johan Arndt who was a prominent Lutheran Pastor and author who lived between 1555 and 1621. To help the Fellows cover this controversial member of Christian History, Dr. Dan Van Voorhis joins the show! Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Masks Arndt: True Christianity Luther: The Freedom of the Christian Pia Desideria TF on Two Kingdoms My Utmost for Highest

Welcome to the first episode of our "Great Thinkers of the Christian Faith" series. We begin our journey by talking about the history of Augustine of Hippo. The Fellows are joined by Dr. Jeff Mallinson to outline the life and work of this great Church Father. Sit back relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Virtue in the Wasteland Augustine Confessions Augustine: City of God Chadwick Augustine Bio

Producer Caleb and Dr. Keith discuss the direction of the show and our new series. A big thank you to all of the great fans who have gotten us this far! Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. WWW.ThinkingFellows.com Donate Episodes

Once again, Pastor, Paul Koch joins us on the show. Pastor Koch is a longtime friend of Dr. Keith and the editor-in-chief at the Jagged Word. On this episode, the Fellows talk about the importance of friendship and its long lasting effects. Sit back, relax, grab a drink , and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Tombstone Friendship From Piss Trough to Horse Trough C.S. Lewis The Four Loves Dexter's Camera Shop Free to Be From Nestigen/Forde Free to Be: "Luther called it 'the mutual conversation and consolation of the brethren.' It is the friendship you share with others around you who belong to Christ, another powerful means God uses to keep us in grace."

The Thinking Fellows bring back one of their favorite guests, Pastor Paul Koch. Pastor Koch is here to talk about the importance of preaching the Law and the Gospel. This episode strikes at some of the conflict going on in Lutheranism and attempts to bring things out of the theoretical and into the practical. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Ringside with the Preacher men Just Words The Faith We Hold What are We Fighting For

On this episode, the fellows have a military historian, Caleb Karges on the show to talk about Just War Theory. The fellows get into the history, and context of just war theory and try to bring the war on terror into perspective. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes •Luther: Christians Can Be Soldiers •Roark Denver: Worth Dying For: A Navy Seal's Call to a Nation •Samuel P. Huntington, The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order •Francis Fukuyama, The End of History and the Last Man

The Fellows are joined by their first guest of 2017 Johan Hinderlie. Johan has spent a lifetime involved in camp ministry. He and Dr. Keith who shares a passion for Christian camps tell some great stories and discuss the importance they serve in modern Christian living. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show! Show Notes: Being Dad Giving Kids Grace How to Give Your Faith Away

This week, we cover another wave of listeners questions as we start the journey into year two. A big thank you to all our listeners and supporters as the show continues to thrive and grow. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Speakers Bureau Pieper Christian Dogmatics Meuller Christian Dogmatics Intro to Apologetics