Thinking Fellows

On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Keith sits down to interview producer Caleb and a guest Jacob Meuller. Both Caleb and Jacob are in masters programs in Theology with Caleb pursuing an MA from the University of Nottingham and Jacob studying for his MDiv at Concordia Theological Seminary in Saint Louis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Videocast 1517 Podcast Network Concordia St. Louis University of Nottingham

The Thinking Fellows explore book two of Mere Christianity by utilizing an outline from Dr. Rosenbladt. As the next step in Lewis' apologetic approach, the section named The Invasion moves onto the idea of transcendence, human will, and meaning. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The 1517 Academy Mere Christianity Chesterton Orthodoxy The Podcast Network.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows is about defining terms. Often, the fellows describe movements, doctrine, and even people as orthodox, historical, and reformational. The purpose of this episode is to pick those terms apart to explain precisely what we mean. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Show Notes 1517 Podcast Network Family Style Theology Bauer Chesterton Orthodoxy Mere Christianity Intellectual Origins of the Reformation Age of Reform

Due to a listener request, Caleb and Dr. Keith dive into the Theology of the Cross via Forde's On Being a Theologian of the Cross. They discuss the significance, background, and purpose of Forde's excellent commentary on Maritn Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Notes: Family Style Theology 1517 Videocast Theology Cross or Glory Luther's Epistemology Martin Luther's Augustinian Theology of the Cross Alister McGrath Martin Luther's Theology of the Cross 

The Fellows approach the latest set of listener questions. This time, we have questions about Lutheran history, baptism, and apostasy. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. If you have questions for the show, visit our website and use the contact form.  Show Notes: Here We Still Stand The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church Free to Be Book of Concord Online Where Christ Is Present On Being a Theologian of the Cross Cobra Kai Solo Hunter Vikings    

The Fellows bring Dr. Dan Dean to discuss the interplay between philosophy and theology. On this show, we cover concepts like the magisterial and ministerial use of reason, neo-scholasticism, and suggest some books for further reading. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Copleston intro to Philosophy OUP a very short introduction The Universe Next Door The Works of Plato Marcus Aurelius  Teaching Company Cicero On Obligations  Martin Luther: The Problem Between Faith and Reason

On this episode, we follow Thinking Fellows tradition and record a special Father's Day episode. The conversation includes talk about the need for fathers in society, stories about fathers, and of course the grace of God the father. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Being Dad  

The Fellows are back to discussing the work of C.S. Lewis. This time, they approach The Case for Christianity to talk about its purpose, history, and impact. The Case for Christianity is the first of three books in Mere Christianity all of which the Fellows will approach in the coming months. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Case for Christianity Mere Christianity  The Ressurection Fact  

On this episode, the Fellows tackle a handful of ranging from confirmation to the relationship between Lutheran's and Anglicans. The Fellows take their best shot at these questions and more. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasting Network Luther's Small Catechism The 39 Articles

This week, The Fellows are Joined by Dr. Russell Dawn to talk about natural law. Dr. Dawn proposes that natural law is a tool for dialogue in our secular world especially when revelation is rejected. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal Let The Bird Fly! TF episode with Wade Johnston

This week, Josh Keith joins his father and brother the regular hosts of the Thinking Fellows, for a special episode on vocation. Josh is a blacksmith and works as a part-time hardware store clerk. On the show, the Keiths discuss the tension between going to school and getting a job. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. 

The interaction between faith and technology is one of the most significant issues in our increasingly digital world. On this episode, the fellows talk about digital progress, its relationship to Gnosticism, and the unique way of thinking that Christians bring to these issues. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes Crosswise Your Mind Matters Contact the Fellows Smarter Everyday  

The Thinking Fellows dive into Dr. Rosenbladt's outline on Matin Chemnitz's Two Natures in Christ. As such, this episode covers the importance of Christology and why it is worth studying even if you are not academic. Dr. Rosenbladts outline is free to download at the Thinking Fellows website. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes TWO NATURES IN CHRIST OUTLINE 30min in the New Testament Two Natures in Christ on Amazon Chemnitz's Works The Second Martin

Almost every episode of the Thinking Fellows has a handfull of books linked in the show notes. On this episode, we set aside some time to compile a long list of books that listeners should consider reading if they want to learn more about church doctrine, apologetics, and history. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find a new book to enjoy.  Show Notes: 1517 Store: Code (Thinking Fellows 18) 1517 Podcast Network Doctrine: Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis Lutheran Theology Steve Paulson Called to Believe Steve Mueller Martin Luther’s Theology Lohse In Understanding Be Men T.C. Hammond Know the Truth: A Handbook to Christian Belief The Genius of Luther's Theology Hallmarks of Lutheran Identity A Summary of Christian Doctrine Christian Dogmatics J.T. Mueller Christian Dogmatics Pieper History: Peter Brown the Rise of Western Christendom Steven Ozman the Age of Reform Christianity the First 3,000 years Louis Berkhof History of Christian Doctrines The Early Church Chadwick Apologetics: The Case For Chr

The Thinking Fellows engage with listener questions sent in during April. From the inspiration of the scriptures to the Apostles, to Luther and the confessions, the fellows take on a broad range of topics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes 1517 Podcasts Luther's Small Catechsim  You Are Forgiven Radio

The Thinking Fellows discuss the importance of exegesis and the parables with their guest Daniel Price. Dan is the co-host of two exegetical podcasts; 40min in the Old Testament and 30min in the New Testament. To get a taste for the importance and impact of the parables, Dan and the Fellows dive into the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Here We Still Stand (TF18) Capon: Parables of Grace Capon: Parables of the Kingdom Capon: Parables of Judgement The Waiting Father Being Dad A Story Telling God  40min in the Old Testament 30min in the New Testament  

The Resurrection of Christ is the central matter of the Christian faith. This Easter, we not only celebrate but instead receive the resurrection of Christ as the first fruits of our resurrection from the dead. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand: Code (TF18) 40min in the Old Testament Vitrue in the Wasteland Let the Bird Fly 30min in the New Testament You Are Forgiven Radio Ringside With The Preachermen 

Dr. Keith and producer Caleb take on this month's big questions sent in by listeners. The first question deals with direct revelation from God and if people should seek answers from God outside the Scriptures. Next, we move onto a fun question about pipes and tobacco followed by a final matter of Church discipline. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes 40min in the Old Testament Mere Christianity  C.S. Lewis Episode 1517 Legacy The Bondage of the will

Dr. Keith travels to Minnesota and has a wild conversation with Donovan Riley. Almost every topic under the sun is fair game as the discussion turns to Luther, philosophy, and Christain Doctrine. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Show Notes The Genius of Luther's Theology Shop.1517legacy.com Scott Keith at 1517 Legacy Donovan Riley at 1517 Legacy

Today the Fellows are joined by special guest Dr. John Norton. Dr. Norton is a professor and chair of the English department at Concordia University Irvine. He recently published Killing Physicians: Shakespeare's Blind Heroes and Reformation Saints with 1517 Publishing. The conversation turns toward the sinful nature of man as observed in, Hamlet, Macbeth, King Leer, and other famous works. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Killing Physicians: 1517 shop Killing Physicians: Amazon Shakespeare collection.