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 Fel...
Jan 09, 2018•42 min•Ep. 110
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...
Jan 02, 2018•42 min•Ep. 109
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...
Dec 29, 2017•37 min•Ep. 108
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...
Dec 22, 2017•40 min•Ep. 107
After spending two episodes dealing with the apparent tension between justification and good works we dedicate another installment to the doctrine of vocation. Good works are not opposed to our justification, but it is clear from the Scriptures that they do not earn sinners status before God. The question then arises, what good or to what aim are good works? Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as we discuss this important question. Show Notes: God At Work Working For Our Neighbor Being Dad Shop Cl...
Dec 15, 2017•41 min•Ep. 106
On this episode of the show, the Fellows tackle synergism. This error has been present in every age of Christianity and poses unique challenges to Christianity in America. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand 2018 Heidelberg Disputation Caleb Keith on the Prodigal Son
Dec 08, 2017•46 min•Ep. 105
Drs. Keith and Rosenbladt are back on the show to talk about repentance. Also on this episode is a friend and guest, Aaron Pederson. Looking from Scripture and Luther we ask the question is repentance a gift of faith or a work towards faith? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and join the conversation. Show Notes: 1517 Academy Being Dad Thinking Fellows on Johan Arndt Donate...
Dec 01, 2017•45 min•Ep. 104
Caleb Keith and Dr. Adam Francisco are joined by a guest to talk about the liberal arts and classical education. Our guest today is Dr. C.J. Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong teaches Theology, Classical Languages, and Ancient History at Concordia University Irvine. On this episode, we talk about why classical education isn't just for academics but helps shape the worldview of people in all stations of life. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes Lutheranism vs. Calvinism: The Classi...
Nov 24, 2017•38 min•Ep. 103
Caleb Keith and Dr. Adam Francisco talk about the political history of the Reformation. Dr. Francisco takes the conversation back all the way to the fall of Rome to help render a clear picture of what political system Luther faced and worked within. While not a secular reformer, Luther's political impact is impossible to ignore. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show notes The Resurrection Fact Brecht: Shaping and Defining the Reformation The Fabricated Luther Paulson: Luther fo...
Nov 17, 2017•46 min•Ep. 102
Caleb Keith interviews Dr. Montgomery about his background and beginning in apologetics. For Dr. Montgomery, apologetics starts by asking questions about truth and the pursuit of knowledge. This conversation leads up to talk about the approach to learning apologetics and how to handle tough issues in the midst of evangelism. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: History, Law, and Christianity Sensible Christianity Suprised by Joy Defending the Gospel in Legal Style Evide...
Nov 10, 2017•33 min•Ep. 101
On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Keith talks to David Zahl about Mockingbird Ministries. Zahl is the director of Mockingbird, and author, and podcast host. This episode highlights the annual Mockingbird conference in NYC and many of the other resources that they produce. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: About Mockingbird Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners and Saints Mockingbird Events The Mockingbird Devotional Grace and Addiction Being Dad...
Nov 03, 2017•26 min•Ep. 100
Chad Bird joined the Thinking Fellows at the Here We Still Stand conference in San Diego to talk about his new book. Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul. This book wrestles with sin and grace in the midst of turmoil. The entire book points to the redemptive work of Christ and the extra nos gift of life and salvation. On this episode, Chad gives a sneak peek at a handful of the chapters. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Night Driving on Amazon Chadbird.com 40mi...
Oct 27, 2017•27 min•Ep. 99
As one of the last episodes in our latest series about the great ideas of the Reformation, we talk about the relationship between faith and reason. The Fellows discuss Luther's famous quotes about reason and then delve into issues facing our post-modern culture. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Ressurection Fact Martin Luther: The Problem with Faith and Reason Where Christ is Present Tractatus Logico-Theologicus...
Oct 20, 2017•42 min•Ep. 98
The Reformation was not an isolated event; it had an impact not only in Germany but throughout the world. The Reformation was also impacted by forces outside the Church including the impending threat of Islam. For the Lutheran reformers knowing about Islam was essential for the preservation of Christians who might be captured in war or invasion. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. The Show Notes Here We Still Stand Martin Luther Preface on Islam Subscribe on iTunes Donate Intro to ...
Oct 13, 2017•51 min•Ep. 97
The Heidelberg Disputation represents the first time that Reformational theology emerges as a whole. In this work, Dr. Luther highlights 28 fundamental truths of the Christian faith. Almost every major issue of the Reformation is covered in bite-sized sentences. The Fellows outline the context, history, and impact of the disputation as a lead up the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Subscribe on iTunes Donate The Heidelberg Disput...
Oct 06, 2017•39 min•Ep. 96
The Thinking Fellows are together with Dr. Wade Johnston to discuss Matthias Flacius. This episode serves as a crossover between our series on great thinkers of the Christian faith and our current Reformation topics. Flacius was a significant figure in the later Lutheran Reformation and had a large impact on the topics within the Formula of Concord. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Subscribe on iTunes Donate An Uncompromising Gospel A Path Strewn With Sinners Formula...
Sep 29, 2017•46 min•Ep. 95
After a long summer of traveling guest episodes, the Fellows are back in Southern California recording together. The Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. Wade Johnston to discuss his two books, A Path Strewn With Sinners and An Uncompromising Gospel . The fire of the Reformation was fueled by lay education. To that end, both books are meant for study at the lay level, no Ph.D. or formal training necessary. A Path Strewn With Sinners takes the Gospel of Mark and breaks it down into bite-size pieces...
Sep 22, 2017•51 min•Ep. 94
On this episode, the fellows are once again joined by Dr. Nestingen and Prof. Pless. This time, we tackle listener questions about doctrine and the differences between Norwegian and German Lutheranism. As a bonus, we recorded this episode in Bergen Norway, and some of our Norwegian hosts join us in the second half of the show. Sit back relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Hammer of God The Necessary Distinction...
Sep 15, 2017•40 min•Ep. 93
The Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. Jim Nestingen and Rev. John Pless to talk about their new book titled The Necessary Distinction. On this episode, we cover basic questions concerning Law and Gospel and the important difference between distinguishing and separating these two vital doctrines. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Necessary Distinction Here We Still Stand Hotel Registration...
Sep 08, 2017•43 min•Ep. 92
"What Drove Luther's Hammer" is a look behind the curtain of Martin Luther's reasons for reform. Dr. Rosenbladt reanimates his classic lecture as a conversation between two old friends. So, sit back, grab a drink, light your pipe, and join us in the fun. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Three Treatises Bainton Kittleson Rupp...
Sep 01, 2017•46 min•Ep. 91
Dr. Keith is once again joined by Dr. Jim Nestingen, this time to discuss the relationship between Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon. The dynamic between these two reformers is often misrepresented or misunderstood. Melanchthon and Luther worked together not only as colleagues but as friends to bring about the Lutheran Reformation as we know it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Hotel Room Here We Still Stand Luther's Small Catechism Loci Communes 1521...
Aug 25, 2017•30 min•Ep. 90
Dr. Scott Keith and Pastor Paul Koch talk about their new book The Jagged Word Field Guide To Being A Man. This book deals with the topic of masculinity and the need for friendship, family, and vocation in the pursuit of manliness. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Jagged Word Field Guide To Being A Man Woman The Forgotten Story The Jagged Word Website The Art of Manliness Here We Still Stand...
Aug 18, 2017•46 min•Ep. 89
Welcome to a special episode of the Thinking Fellows with producer Caleb Keith and guest Donovan Riley. Pastor Riley has been on the show twice before to talk about Martin Luther and the Bondage of the Will. This week, he tackles the idea behind the phrase "Here I Stand" and why Lutherans continue in the tradition of Standing firm in the Gospel. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Reading Bondage of the Will...
Aug 16, 2017•17 min•Ep. 88
Dr. James Nestingen joins the show once again, this time for an episode on the later life of Dr. Martin Luther. Dr. Scott Keith and Pastor Kevin McClain sit with Dr. Nestingen to hear some great stories about the great reformer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Donate Episode One on Luther Luther Biographies Luther's Works: Genesis Commentary Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Manistee...
Aug 11, 2017•39 min•Ep. 87
Soli Deo Gloria is the final turn of the screw in the Sola formula that reminds us that salvation is not our own doing but belongs to God alone. This is the last of the "Sola" episodes and also serves as a highlight of the Here We Still Stand conference. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Donate to the Thinking Fellows The Church is a Morgue Facebook Twitter...
Aug 04, 2017•36 min•Ep. 86
On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Keith is Joined by Paul and Cindy Koch to talk about Cindy's new book. The book, Woman the Forgotten Story, offers incredible comfort, gives guidance, and teaches everyone who listens to a wisdom that saves lives. From the creative voice of God, through the death of a Savior, to the walk of Wisdom, hear and remember the forgotten story of woman. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Woman the Forgotten Story Cindy at 1517 Legac...
Jul 28, 2017•52 min•Ep. 85
On this episode, the Fellows talk about the center of Christianity. In Christ alone lies the hope of salvation! Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Christ Alone Booklet The Bible in an Hour Jesus the Messiah Cur Deus Homo The Lady Jesus Called a Dog How Bach Became a Hit in Japan...
Jul 21, 2017•40 min•Ep. 84
This week, the Fellows talk about Faith Alone. Faith is a gift of the Holy Spirit that works intricately with the other Solas. Dr. Francisco gives the historical background of Sola Fide while Dr. Keith talks about some doctrinal implications. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand What are the 5 Solas of the Reformation Thinking Fellows Episode on Faith...
Jul 14, 2017•43 min•Ep. 83
On Episode two of the Great Ideas of the Reformation series, we talk about Sola Gratia or Grace Alone. The concept of Grace Alone is adopted by many traditions. However, they don't always mean the same thing. We talk about the different definitions people place on the word grace and how the grace of God comes to sinners. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Code: FELLOWS T hinking Fellows Loci series on the Means of Grace Thinking Fellows on Election...
Jul 07, 2017•34 min•Ep. 82
It is time to shake things up and take a break from the Great Thinkers of the Christian Faith and begin a new series on the Great Ideas of the Reformation. We are kicking things off with a headline episode on Sola Scriptura. Scripture alone sets the foundation for the five Solas and the Reformation itself. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Chemnitz: Examination of the Council of Trent What Are the Five Solas of the Reformation Christ Alone Booklet...
Jun 29, 2017•41 min•Ep. 81
