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Nov 30, 2021 • 46min

The Inklings

Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss the characters and ideas that made up the Inklings. The Inklings were a group of Christian scholars and writers who gathered in fellowship and furthered their writing. They were friends and colleagues alike, and their gatherings provided a model for encouraging and productive friendships. Support 1517 Where Two or Three are Gathered  
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Nov 23, 2021 • 43min

Reading C.S. Lewis

Following the introduction to C.S. Lewis and his conversion, the Thinking Fellows speak to the impact and scope of his written works. The charm of Lewis was his ability to communicate both from highly educated positions and with a tone that allowed for lay readability. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Support the Show The Abolition of Man The Space Trilogy  The Weight of Glory Mere Christianity 
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Nov 16, 2021 • 49min

C.S. Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert

Scott and Caleb Keith join Adam Francisco to discuss the life of C.S. Lewis and the docudrama The Most Reluctant Convert, which revolves around Lewis's life and conversion to Christianity. Lewis's conversion is complex but involves friendship and the challenging of presuppositions by those friends. Today, there is an ever-growing need for friendships that evolve past nicety and into the realm of substance and intellectual challenge.  Support the Show The Thinking Fellowship at 1517 The Thinking Fellows first C.S. Lewis Episode
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Nov 9, 2021 • 34min

Last Theological Will and Testament

Scott and Caleb get to the end of the Smalcald Articles. Here, Luther takes a stand for the proclamation of the Gospel and the necessity of the Reformation. As Luther faces the possibility of his death, he refuses to shy away from the truth of God's Word. Support the Show Here We Still Stand
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Nov 2, 2021 • 42min

Baptize Babies

The following several articles of Smalcald are concerned with the application of the Gospel. Luther emphasizes that the power of the Word is given to the church for proclamation and administration in the Sacraments. God does not work with existing goodness but creates faith and holiness with the Word. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Here We Still Stand
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Oct 27, 2021 • 30min

Comfort and Assurance

The Thinking Fellows are live from Here We Still Stand Las Vegas with the original cast and special guest Chris Rosebrough. As a pairing with the conference topic the Fellows talk about the role and reliability of assurance in the reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Support the Show HWSS Registration  
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Oct 19, 2021 • 38min

Repentance and the Gospel

Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson join Caleb and Scott to discuss the Smalcald Articles. Jim and steve used to lecture on the Confessions together, and Luther Seminary and are together again to comment on repentance and the gospel. Here we see God use the law as a thunderbolt of destruction and the gospel as a word of peace and life to those destroyed by the law. Support the Show HWSS registration
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Oct 12, 2021 • 45min

The Pope and the Law

Caleb and Scott continue to read the Smalcald Articles. This time the articles focus on the abuses of the papacy. Luther then moves into an outline of doctrine, starting with sin and the law. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The Outlaw God Podcast
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Oct 6, 2021 • 44min

The Chief Article of the Christian Faith

Caleb and Scott read through the first several articles of the Smalcald Articles. Here we find an affirmation of orthodox trinitarian theology and a biblically backed presentation of justification on account of Christ alone. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts
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Sep 29, 2021 • 38min

Introducing The Smalcald Articles

Caleb and Scott give a historical overview of the Smalcald articles. Many factors were at play; from Luther's personal health issues to looming political threats. Support 1517 1517 Podcasts  HWSS Las Vegas

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