Thinking Fellows

Scott and Caleb Keith are joined by their friend Debi Winrich to discuss her new podcast on the Apostles Creed. They talk about the importance of studying the creed and how it provides an accessible outlet for conversation with those outside our traditions. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Shoe Notes: The Soul of Christianity 1517 Podcasts HWSS Mockingbird Ministries  

Caleb and Scott Keith are joined by their friend Kelsi Klembara to discuss atonement. The atoning work of Christ is an essential doctrine of the Christian faith. With that being said, there are still aspects of how the atonement works that are debated. On this episode, we try to navigate the various ways scripture talks about atonement how no matter which picture of the atonement is in view it must remain entirely a work of Christ. Show Notes: Donate 1517 Blog Theology of the Cross 

Christmas Eve, Dr. Keith and Caleb take the opportunity to discuss the significance and balance in celebrating Christmas. They discuss why Christians shouldn't dismiss the idea of gift giving while still maintaining that incarnation of Christ remain central. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Donate Podcast Network Dr. Keith Christmas Blog Caleb Keith Advent Blog  

Caleb and Scott are joined by their friend Doug Klembara to discuss to the vocation of design. The conversation focuses on the importance of quality when creating and sharing materials related to the Gospel. After reviewing some of the critical changes these ideas have brought to 1517, they talk about how important good style was during the reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Donate 1517 Podcasts Brand Luther   

Scott and Caleb are joined by Dan Price to discuss why 1517 hosts conferences. They talk about fellowship, sound doctrine, and the benefit of gathering together. Dan also takes time to explain the City Events, which are free one-day conferences hosted churches around the U.S. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Donate Earlybird Registatrion  City Events HWSS Main Site

Caleb and Scott Keith sit down and answer and a handful of listener questions. Topics include particular sins, where should I go to church, is God Father Loving? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Great Commission Design Donate Being Dad  

Dr. Dan Deen is on the show to discuss analytic philosophy with the Thinking Fellows. Analytic language helps shape Christian apologetics and is helpful for everyday living. The idea of this episode is to make this complicated philosophical language usable for the average layperson. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Giving Tuesday! Great Commission Design Featured Resource: 1517 Academy Sensible Christianity  

The Thinking Fellows talk about the craft and philosophy behind translation. Christians rely on faithful, and accurate translations of the Bible, so it is essential to understand the realities of the texts we have as well as the way in which they are moved into English. The fellows also discuss their personal experiences with translating Reformation texts and the challenges faced when working in ancient languages. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Our Sponsor - Great Commision Design Donate to 1517 The 1517 Podcast Network Virtue in the Wasteland Galatians Commentary Meeting Melanchthon

Scott and Caleb are joined by pastors Bob Hiller and Paul Koch to talk about their new project The Craft of Preaching. The Craft of Preaching is a resource for pastors that focuses on sermon writing and delivery. This unique approach focuses on proclaiming and distinguishing law and gospel while helping pastors work through weekly texts. Sit back relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Our Sponsor:Great Commission Design The Craft of Preaching 1517 Podcast Network

Scott and Caleb are joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson to discuss confession and absolution. Corporate confession and absolution are an essential part of Lutheran worship. On this episode, we Jim and Steve tell stories about the power or personal absolution and "having ears to hear" another sinners confession. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Donate HWSS 2019 registration HWSS live recording    

The Thinking Fellows are joined by Donavon Riley to talk about how Jesus is present and works through all the Scriptures. Inspired by the episode Scott and Donavon Talk About Everything, the Fellows cover OT prophecy and theophanies. Sit back relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Give to 1517 Reading the Bondage of the Will The Bondage of the Will Banned Books  

Live from Here We Still Stand 2018 the Thinking Fellows recorded a special episode with Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson. The main topic follows the question, what does the theology of the cross have to offer American Christianity? This discussion is followed by live audience questions. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: HWSS registration Handing Over The Goods Small Catechsim The Theology of the Pain of God The Apology to the Augsburg Confession Lutheran Theology Free to Be

The Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. John Warwick Montgomery to talk about the apologetic task today. On this episode, they encourage lay listeners to not be intimidated by the apologetic task but rather empowered by it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Podcast Network Mere Christianity  Sensible Christianity Always Be Ready Dr. Francsico Apologetics Course

Recently, Dr. Keith traveled to an LCMS district conference to talk about fatherhood. While at the conference he gathered pastors Paul Koch, Darrin Sheek, and Edward Killian to talk about why we preach. These four discuss proclaiming the Gospel and how that differs from teaching about the Gospel. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: The Podcast Network You Are Forgiven Radio The Craft of Preaching Website Family Style Theology Ringside

On this episode, the Fellows focus on apologetic questions brought up from recent episodes and listener questions. Starting by questioning and analyzing possible methods for reaching the post-modern mind, the Fellows then move on to the question, did Luther practice apologetics? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Donate Podcast Network Sensible Christianity  Tactics

Over the summer listeners sent in many important questions. Today the fellows answer questions about assurance and Lutheran history. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Podcast Network Family Style Theology You Are Forgiven Radio Latest Thinking Fellows Episodes  

Caleb Keith is once again joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special recording in Bergen Norway. The heart of their conversation is the idea that theology is meant to be proclaimed. Jim and John tell great stories on the difference between talking about Christ and actually handing over the goods of Christ death and resurrection for you. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Theology is for Proclimation HWSS live stream Lutheran Study Days Conference

The Thinking Fellows revisit their very first episode on the doctrine of sin. The problem of sin gets to the heart of the Christian faith but is often misunderstood. By focusing on "sins" and not "sinful nature" the need for Christ can become lost or hidden. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Donate to 1517 40min in the OT Night Driving The Space Trilogy  

Caleb Keith is joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special episode recorded in Bergen Norway. Both Nestingen and Pless have spent years studying and teaching Luther's Small Catechism. On this episode, they discuss what it means to pray the Catechism and receive the benefits of the Word through it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Praying the Catechism Free to Be Luther's Small Catechism online The Small Catechism

The regular hosts are reunited after a summer of teaching and travel. In preparation for the Here We Still Stand Conference the hosts visit some of the theological errors that pushed Luther toward the cross. The Latin phrase facere quod in se est was the backbone of semi-Pelagianism and working out one's salvation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes - Here We Still Stand Live Stream - The Heidelberg Disputation - Caleb's Translation and Reflection of Theses 1 and 2