Thinking Fellows

Happy Easter from the Thinking Fellows. This week, Scott, Adam, and Caleb talk about the centrality and reliability of the Ressurection of Jesus Christ. They discuss the need to present the case for the resurrection while preserving the proclamation of the personal forgiveness of sins. Support the Show 1517.org

The Thinking Fellows discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media. The internet and social media have changed how we distribute and consume information. How can you know which way is up in the rapid and ever-changing wave of information? Support the Show 1517.org

The Thinking Fellows explore the reasons why students go to college. They present a case for moderated and thoughtful attendance at universities while advocating that trade schools or direct-to-work paths are better options for many after graduating high school. Support the Show 1517.org

The Thinking Fellows make a case for reading old books. Why should you read both pre-modern and ancient works of literature, philosophy, history, and theology? Because reading g and thinking through these works can help inform your decisions and opinions today in a manner that allows you more competently fulfill your vocations and needs in this life. Support the Thinking Fellows HWSS Arkansas Rate the Thinking Fellows on Apple Podcasts

The Fellows revisit the doctrine of vocation. They explore the idea that God has particular callings for your life that he reveals in the needs and dependencies of your neighbors. They assert that those callings start with the people closest to you, like spouse and children, and work outward. Support the Show Here We Still Stand NWA 1517 Podcasts

The Thinking Fellows conclude their reading of The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis. This work ends with a brutal prognosis of society and the loss of objective truth. The Fellows note the prophetic realities of Lewis' writing. The episode ends with a hint at the following episode highlighting a Christian response through vocation. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts

The Fellows discuss chapter two of The Abolition of Man. They critique Lewis' use of Tao while praising his specific criticism of the turn against objective truths. Lewis demonstrates his skill as a philosopher while perhaps stopping short of a uniquely Christian objection to the problems at hand. Show Notes Support 1517 1517 Homepage

The Thinking Fellows discuss the first part of The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis. In this chapter, Lewis discusses the use and objectivity of Language and the future of grammar school education. If drastic or dire changes to children's education take root, in what ways does society suffer?

The Fellows take on listener questions for the first time in 2022. Why can't Lutherans be members of "fraternal societies?" What is 1517, and what role do the Thinking Fellows play in the organization? How do proclamation and apologetics work in tandem? Support 1517 HWSS NWA 1517 Home Page

The Fellows respond to comments made by Jordan Peterson on The Joe Rogan Podcast. Peterson asserts the Bible is "beyond the truth " on the Podcast." The Thinking Fellows break down this statement and discuss why Peterson needs to move past the moral precepts and hear the forgiveness of sin.