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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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Episodes

A Crisis in Christianity

Scott and Caleb introduce the Augsburg Confession. The Augsburg Confession is one of the most unique documents of the Reformation and stood as a bold confession in a time of crisis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Support The Show 1517 Podcasts The Book of Concord

Jun 22, 202146 min

What About Evolution?

Caleb and Scott take listener questions about creation and apologetics. Does the idea of evolution threaten our understanding of the Bible? How do we frame this issue in terms of doctrine? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts

Jun 15, 202149 min

What Does Baptism Offer?

Caleb is joined by Bob Hiller and Rod Rosenbladt to close out Luther’s Large Catechism. This episode focuses on God’s gifts in Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. How is God working through these means? Show Notes: Support the Show 1517 Podcasts A Field Guide to the Bible

Jun 08, 20211 hr 1 min

How to Talk to God

Caleb is joined by Dr. Rod Rosenbladt and pastor Bob Hiller to talk about the Lord’s Prayer. Luther explains that the Lord’s Prayer gives Christians the how and why of talking to God. Prayer gives us an opportunity to call upon God to hold fast to his promises and thank Him for all good things. Support the Show A Field Guide to the Bible The Book of Concord I Believe Series...

Jun 01, 202153 min

Reading the Bible

The Thinking Fellows Podcast celebrates the anniversary of the 1517 Podcast Network with a 30minutes and 40minutes crossover. Scott and Caleb are joined by Dan Price, Erick Sorensen, and Chad Bird to talk about reading the Bible. How did we get the Bible? What is its focus? Are there contradictions? How are confessions compatible with Scripture? Show Notes: Support the Network A Field Guide to the Bible on Apple Podcast A Field Guide to the Bible on 1517.org...

May 25, 202151 min

I Believe in the Holy Spirit

Philip Bartelt and John Hoyum join Caleb to read and discuss the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. In his explanation of this article, Luther identifies the Holy Spirit as the "Holy Maker." What follows is an abundantly clear proclamation of sanctification. That is, the Spirit works through the proclamation of the Word to give and maintain faith. Show Notes: Support the Show Kolb / Wengert Book of Concord Credo...

May 18, 202146 min

I Believe in Jesus Christ His Only Son Our Lord

Luther’s short sermon on the second article of the Apostles’ Creed is short but significant in its call that Christ and this article be constantly preached throughout the year. Caleb and Scott discuss the length and significance of these comments on the Creed. Show Notes: Support 1517 Book of Concord App

May 12, 202135 min

I Believe in God the Father Almighty

Caleb is joined by John Hoyum and Kelsi Klembara to talk about Luther’s explanation of the first article of the Apostles Creed. The first part of the Creed emphasizes God’s care for his creation. Luther, focuses on how God is not just an ambiguous creator but our Heavenly Father. Show Notes: Support the Show 1517 Events

May 05, 202143 min

Thou Shalt Not Covet

Caleb, Scott, and John wrap up the section on the Ten Commandments in the Large Catechism. What does it mean to covet? What do God’s commands produce? Show Notes: Support the Show The Large Catechism 1517 Events...

Apr 27, 202139 min

Thou Shalt Not Steal

Scott, Caleb, and John discuss Luther’s extended commentary on the seventh and eight commandments. Luther takes particular care to give broad vocational examples of theft and false witness. Show Notes: Support the Show The Large Catechism

Apr 20, 202138 min

Thou Shalt Not Murder

Caleb, Scott, and Adam continue their walk through Luther’s Large Catechism. They examine the difference between just use of the sword and murder. They close with Luther’s framing of marriage and chastity in the sixth commandment. Show Notes - Support the show - 1517 podcasts

Apr 14, 202141 min

Remember the Sabbath

Scott, Caleb, and Adam are back together talking about the third and the fourth commandments. They briefly explain the first and second tables of the Law, and Adam introduces Luther's concept of three estates. Show Notes: Support the Show Ordinary: Horton

Apr 06, 202141 min

In Defense of Christian Ritual

Scott, Caleb, and Adam are joined by David Andersen and Ed Killian to talk about David’s book, In Defense of Christian Ritual. David makes the case for Word and Sacrament worship and the construction of worship around proclamation. Show Notes: Support the Show In Defense of Christian Ritual In Defense of Christian Ritual (Amazon)...

Mar 30, 202142 min

What Does It Mean To Have a God?

Scott and Caleb look over the first and second commandments and their explanation in Martin Luther's Large Catechism. In his expanded answers, Luther highlights many examples of violations of these commands. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Support the Show The Large Catechism 1517 Podcasts

Mar 23, 202152 min

Introduction to the Large Catechism

John Hoyum and Philip Bartelt join Caleb to discuss the preface to Martin Luther's Large Catechism. They talk about the Large Catechism, its context, and audience and why more than pastors and the theologically educated should use it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show The Small Catechism a Manual for Discipleship The Large Catechism...

Mar 16, 202150 min

Q&A: Lewis, Tolkien, and Hearing the Gospel

Caleb and Scott take some time to answer listener questions. What kinds of Christian themes are present in the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien? How do I help my wife cling to the Gospel alone? What translations are good translations of the Bible? Sit back relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show The Chronicles of Narnia The Lord of the Rings ESV Bible online...

Mar 09, 202142 min

Christian Questions and Answers

Caleb, Scott, and Rod go through the Christian Questions and Answers section of the Small Catechism. Written by Martin Luther after the original publication of the Catechism, these questions are intended for those receiving the Lord’s Supper. Show Notes: Support 1517 The Small Catechism

Mar 02, 202140 min

Daily Prayers and Table Duties

Caleb, Scott, and Rod read and discuss Luther’s daily prayers out of the Small Catechism. This is followed by a walkthrough of the Table of Duties. Show Notes: Support the Show Small Catechism

Feb 23, 20211 hr

The Sacrament of the Altar

As we continue through the Small Catechism, Luther provides questions and answers about the Lord’s Supper. In a brief and simple format Luther answers the who, what, where, and why of The Sacrament of the Altar. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show Shop 1517 The Small Catechism...

Feb 16, 202139 min

Confession and Absolution

The Thinking Fellows talk about Luther’s breakdown and examples of confession in the Small Catechism. The conversation focuses on how confession is meant to be a means of comfort to Christians. Show Notes: Support the Show Shop at 1517

Feb 09, 202138 min

Holy Baptism in the Small Catechism

Scott and Caleb move into the Catechism's explanations of the Means of Grace. Starting with Baptism, Luther follows Scripture to explain how God's Word and promises are delivered to us through ordinary means like water. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517 The Small Catechism Online

Feb 02, 202143 min

The Petitions of the Lord’s Prayer

Scott, Caleb, and Rod read and discuss the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer and Luther’s explanations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show Being Dad The Small Catechism

Jan 26, 202141 min

The Creed

Caleb, Scott, and Rod walk through the Apostles Creed and Luther’s explanations. They also highlight the purpose and flow of the Small Catechism. Support the Show Outline of the Book of Concord

Jan 19, 202144 min

The Second Table of the Law

Scott and Caleb continue to walk through Luther’s Small Catechism. This time covering the 5th-10th commandments. In particular,they focus on how these commands affect your neighbor. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show

Jan 12, 202143 min

Introduction to the Small Catechism

Caleb, Scott, and Rod discuss the the context and introduction to Luther’s Small Catechism. They examine the purpose, audience, and style of the catechism to explain why it remains a faithful tool to this day. Show Notes: Support 1517 Lange Outline

Jan 05, 202144 min

Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions

Caleb and Scott begin the series on the Lutheran Confessions. Scott goes over the outline of the Book of Concord and gives a brief history of why each document was written. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517 The Book of Concord

Dec 29, 202043 min

Mall Santa

Caleb and Scott host a Christmas episode where they talk about Santa, magic, and Scott’s graying beard. Is Santa a remotely helpful Christmas image? Can the guilt and commercialism be redeemed? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517

Dec 22, 202038 min

Christmas and Church Seasons

Scott, Caleb, and Dave Rufner discuss the place and purpose of Church seasons. How do holidays like Christmas and other liturgical points of importance serve the Christian? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show

Dec 15, 202045 min

Repent!

The Thinking Fellows talk about repentance. Joined by Rod Rosenbladt and John Hoyum, we answer the questions, Is repentance a final work? Is there good and lousy repentance? Show Notes: Support 1517

Dec 08, 202041 min

Stewardship

On Giving Tuesday 2020 the Thinking Fellows discuss stewardship. This opens up a discussion about the economy of salvation and how giving does not enter Christians into transactional relationships with God. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517 Giving Tuesday Blog

Dec 01, 202039 min
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