The Fellows hand over the reigns to Dr. Franscico to teach us about Hugo Grotius. Grotius was a Reformation era apologist who also had a large political influence. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Truth of the Christian Religion On the Law of War and Peace Sensible Christianity...
Father's Day is an important time of the year for the Thinking Fellows with the subject matter of Dr. Keith's book being fatherhood. On this episode, producer Caleb interviews Dr. Keith on Being Dad. Dr. Keith tells a couple of stories out of the book and lays out his primary argument for parenting through Grace. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Note: Being Dad Scott at 1517 Legacy...
Dr. Mallinson joins us for the 4th time for a fantastic episode on Theodore Beza. Beza was the successor to John Calvin and is the subject of Dr. Mallinsons Ph.D. dissertation. Beza's impact is large especially when it comes to the theology of election. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Conference Ramus Method Sum Total of Christianity The Golden Chain Jeff's Dissertation...
On this episode, we wrap up Calvin by answering some listener questions and comments. We also talk about the differences between Lutherans and Calvinists while bringing top notch resources to the show notes. If you listen on your phone check out our website for some free outline downloads. Our Home Page Show Notes: The League of Faithfull Masks Jeff's Blog On the Lord's Supper Calvin's Institutes The 1521 Loci Scott and Jeff Outline of the Institutes 1517 the Legacy Project Virtue in the Wastela...
Episode 71 of the Thinking Fellows is a continuation of episode 70 where we began talking about the Lutheran reformer Philip Melanchthon. On this episode Dr. Keith talks about Melanchthon's later life and some of the controversies surrounding his work. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Episode 70: Philip Melanchthon Augsburg Confession Episode on the Augsburg Confession 1521 Loci Thinking Fellows Episode 2 Law...
The Thinking Fellows talk about one of the most controversial characters in Lutheranism, Philip Melanchthon. Melanchthon is both massively influential to Lutheranism but is often described as a detractor of Lutheranism because of some late writings. On this episode, Dr. Keith outlines the early life of Melanchthon and sets the stage for his theological impact. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: An Uncompromising Gospel The Book of Concord Sources and Context to the Bo...
Dr. Jeff Mallinson once again joins the Thinking Fellows, this time for an episode on John Calvin. Calvin has been one of the most influential thinkers in Christian history. Lutherans tend to shy away from Calvin which is a shame because despite some doctrinal differences there is much to be learned from this Protestant reformer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Virtue in the Wasteland Calvin's Institutes John Calvin: A Little Book on the Christian Life Calvin in Co...
In The Fall of 2016, Dr. James Nestingen came on our show and talked about the Bondage of the Will. During that episode, Dr. Nestingen suggested reading the Bondage of the Will backward. Today we take a little time to explain how that works. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Packer Page#: Start with pg319 then read 270-318 then start at the beginning. Show Notes: Thinking Fellows on the Bondage of the Will Packer: The Bondage of the Will Forde: The Captivation of the Will Christ...
Today, The Fellows talk about the various biographies Martin Luther. This idea was started by Dr. Francisco who outlines for us in this show, the key features of a good biography. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Oberman: Luther Man Between God and the Devil Baton: Here I Stand Kittleson: Luther the Reformer Career of the Reformer Kolb: Martin Luther and the Enduring Word of God Brecht: Shaping and Defining the Reformation Nestingen: Martin Luther A Life The Fabrica...
Today we have a regular guest and member of the 1517 Thinking Fellowship, Dr. Jeff Mallinson. Jeff is co-host of the Virtue in the Wasteland podcast and comes on to talk about Kierkegaard. On the show, Jeff places this great philosopher into his proper historical context. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Notes: Works of Love Grace in Practice Fear and Trembling The Sickness Unto Death Burden of Soren Kirkegaard and Paradox...
Today, we revisit Thomas Aquinas and move on to talk about his theological impact. This is an expansion on episode 63 which is linked below. On the show notes for episode 63 is a list of books for further study. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Crosswise Institute Episode 63 on Thomas Aquinas Episode on Transhumanism Contact...
Today, the Fellows have Dr. Joel Oesch on to define and discuss transhumanism and its importance. Transhumanism is defined by Dr. Oesch as a movement of people committed to using technology to further the human race in profound ways. In most iterations, Transhumanism is viewed as the next great step of human evolution. The Crosswise Institute is designed to educate and challenge high school students about important cultural and theological questions. This year they will host a summer experience ...
On this episode, Dr. Francisco teaches us about John of Damascus, an early apologist. It especially fits this Good Friday as John defended, in particular, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: CrossWise Institute The Fount of Knowledge Lombard's Sentences St John of Damascene John of Damascus on Islam...
Thomas Aquinas is one of the most influential Christian Thinkers of all time. Aquinas' views on philosophy set up the groundwork for classical apologetics and his Theology was disputed in the Reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Notes: Donate to the Thinking Fellows Philosophical Apologetics pt1. Philosophical Apologetics pt2. Christianity Today Thomas Aquinas a Very Short Introduction Peter Kreeft: A Summa of the Summa Edward Feser A Beginner's Guide to Aquinas Philip...
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 a...
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...
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 cons...
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...
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...
Thank you to our listeners who pushed the Thinking Fellows through a fantastic first year of podcasting. To kick off year two, we are answering listeners questions on air. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: A plain account of Christian Perfection Tom Oden Theologians Craft Epistemology of Theology Sources and Context of BoC Uncompromising Gospel...
We have spent the latter half of 2016 and the Begining of 2017 uncovering apologetics. We are now beginning to wrap up this series with the question, what now? Listen to hear the struggles apologists face as they perform the task of evangelism in their daily lives. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Speakers Bureau Why Believe Anything At All What is Truth Can Miracles be Trusted...
On this episode, our resident historian Dr. Adam Francisco talks about Martin Luther and his view of apologetics. Many people only ever talk about Luther's defense of doctrine. However, Luther did outreach to non-Christians as well. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes Giving Kids Grace Episode Archive The Foolishness of God Luther's Last Battles...
On this episode the Fellows interview of the regular hosts Dr. Adam Francisco. Dr. Francisco is an expert on Islam and has his PhD. from Oxford University in the historical theology of Luther and Islam. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Resurrection Fact Seeking Allah Finding Jesus Answering Muslims Answering Islam...
On this episode, the Fellows pass the torch to Dr. John W. Montgomery to talk about the problem of evil. Since Dr. Montgomery could not come in person, we used his fantastic lecture out of Sensible Christianity. Consider this a 30min taste of 14 hours of audio available at shop.1517legacy.com Show Notes: Sensible Christianity C.S. Lewis The Problem of Pain C.S. Lewis A Grief Observed God and Other Minds...
Christmas and apologetics go hand in hand this week as we talk about the incarnation of Christ. The Word became flesh and entered our world. It is because of this great fact that Christians can use historical apologetics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Merry Christmas from the Thinking Fellows. Show Notes Giving Kids Grace Here We Still Stand Chemnitz the Two Natures in Christ Mueller Christian Dogmatics...
