Thinking Fellows

This week the Fellows introduce the validity and reliability of the New Testament documents. In addition to this, the fellows talk about how apologetics must work hand in hand with faith. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: Speakers Bureau Resurrection Fact Where Have all the Nones Gone  

How do you know what you Know? Epistemology is the sense through which one filters and views all the knowledge he or she has acquired in this world. Understanding your own epistemology as well as the other common epistemological views is essential to doing good apologetics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Idea of the University Resurrection Fact: Pre-Order  

Today you’ll hear the giddy voice of Dr. Keith and the calm demeanor of Dr. Kolb as they go over the details concerning the history, background, and Loci of Philip Melanchthon. If you're even remotely interested in Lutheran theology this is an episode you shouldn’t miss. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and listen to the show.   Show Notes: Martin Luther and the Enduring Word of God Two Kingdoms with Drs. Kolb and Simeon-Netto The Bondage of the Will Dr. Keith Translations  Moonwalking With Einstein  Brand Luther  

This week the Fellows discuss the Do's and Dont's of Apologetics. In other words what strategies should apologists avoid and what tools they should readily employ. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: Sensible Christianity  Apologetics Academy  Tactics

Hallo! This week the Thinking Fellows are in Germany as special guests to the Confessio Augustana conference. Capitalizing on this experience, Dr. Keith, and producer Caleb sit down with Drs. Bob Kolb and Uwe Siemon-Netto. Our guests along with Dr. Keith discuss Two Kingdom theory clarifying our earlier episode on the topic. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show!   Show Notes: The Fabricated Luther Confession Augustana Triumph of the Absurd

Dr. Francisco addresses the problem of Islam as we remember the attack on the World Trade Center 9/11/01.    Show Notes - Introduction to the Augsburg Confession - The Third Jihad -The Influence of German Biblical criticism 

Today we continue down the road of apologetics, this time introducing the various types and systems of apologetics common used. This episode is full of comparisons and clarification so listen carefully. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes Bill and Ted’s excellent Adventure   Shop.1517legacy.com   Coming Soon The Resurrection Fact! 

On episode 32 of the Thinking Fellows, we introduce our next series of topics surrounding Christian apologetics. Listen to find out what the purpose and place of apologetics are within the Christian life. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: History Law and Christianity  Tractatus-Logico-Theologicus Religion on Trial The Defense Never Rests

On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Jim Nestingen stops by to talk about Luther's book the Bondage of the Will. This episode is filled with profound wisdom, great stories, and a whole lot of fun. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: Luther's Bondage of the Will Thinking Fellows on Facebook Thinking Fellows on Twitter Donations Subscribe to the Show

This is a special midweek episode of the Thinking Fellows featuring Dr. Jim Nestingen. The fellows join Dr. Nestingen in a bar just outside the annual NALC convention to talk about what it means to be a mentor. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.    Show Notes Being Dad Robert Bly: A Gathering of Men

This week the Fellows are joined by Pastor Joel Hess to talk about just what it is a pastor does. Joel is a writer for the Jagged and 1517 the Legacy Project. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find out why you should come to expect the proclamation of Christ given for you every Sunday.  Show Notes: The Jagged Word Website The Jagged Word on Facebook The Jagged Word on Twitter Augustine of Hippo: By Peter Brown Luther: Man Between God and the Devil

This week the Fellows relax and have some fun with Joel Fitzpatrick. What this episode lacks structurally it makes up for with unforgettable stories. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find out what the Fellows think it means to be masculine.  Show Notes: Melanchthon on the Uses of the Law Another Reflection on the Divine Uses of the Law Episode 14: Good Works Episode 2: Law Being Dad Front Porch with the Fitzes C.S. Lewis The Four Loves

This week the Thinking Fellows are joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick and her son Joel Fitzpatrick to talk about a controversy revolving around the idea of the eternal subordination of the Son. The Fellows aren't here to join the fight but instead talk about the misapplication of the Trinity happening within the controversy. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as the Fellows cover this special listener requested show.    Notes: Home: How Heaven and the New Earth Satisfy Our Deepest Longings Christian Dogmatics by J.T. Mueller Lutheran Leprechauns  Mortification of Spin The Heidelblog

On episode 27 the Thinking Fellows cover the last regularly scheduled Loci topic, vocation. While most systematics end with Eschatology, the Fellows go a different route. Vocation is where the theological rubber meets the road. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Christ Hold Fast Vocation Talks: Working For Our Neighbor:  Where Christ Is Present: God At Work: The Gospel For Those Broken By The Church:

On episode 26 the Fellows are joined by Pastor Craig Donofrio to talk about missions. Lutherans, especially in the LCMS are often accused of ignoring the mission field, pastor Donofrio talks about why that has changed, and why it is more important than ever to not only back missionaries abroad, but also to evangelize her in the United States. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  200 Proof Gospel God Whisperers The Mission Of God Craig and Paula in Eurasia The Flaw of the Excluded Middle

In one of our most fun shows yet the fellows talk about grace and parenting. For our 25th episode, we are joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson to get a unique perspective on how God works through the vocation of parent. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show! Give them Grace Everyday Grace Front Porch with the Fitzes

Eschatology is the study of the last things or end times. It is one of the most talked about and sensationalized topics in modern evangelical Christianity. On this Episode, the Fellows are joined by Dr. Dan van Voorhis as they break down and simplify what often becomes an overcomplicated doctrine. Sit back, relax, grab a drink as everything comes to an end.  Featured This Episode: Donate Virtue in the Wasteland Podcast Norman Cohn, The Pursuit if the Millennium Mark Brighton Commentary Virtue in the Wasteland T-shirts Facebook Twitter

The Thinking Fellows return to their Loci topics in episode 23. Drs. Keith, Rosenbladt, and Francisco discuss the history and purpose behind Two Kingdom theory while also covering its limitations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Featured: History, Law, and Christianity Caleb on the LCRL T-shirts  Facebook Twitter  

This week the Fellows celebrate the 486th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession. The Fellows go into the detail of the History, and Theology of the Augsburg Confession and how it can still be applied today. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.  Featured this Episode: Virtue in the Wasteland The Augsburg Confession Online Donate Facebook Twitter  

Fatherhood is an essential part of what shapes the minds and worldview of the Fellows. On this episode, the fellows talk about the fundamental nature of the father and his role as a mouthpiece of grace in the home. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the magic of fatherhood.  Featured this Episode: Donate Dr. Keith in MI. Facebook Twitter iTunes