Thinking Fellows

The discussion dives into the complexities of repentance, questioning whether it's a final work and exploring the differences between good and poor repentance. It highlights the assurance of salvation across various Christian traditions and reveals the struggles many face in understanding their faith. Additionally, the podcast critiques the commodification of repentance in modern culture, especially as it intersects with consumerism and environmentalism, emphasizing the need for genuine faith over superficial acts.

On Giving Tuesday 2020 the Thinking Fellows discuss stewardship. This opens up a discussion about the economy of salvation and how giving does not enter Christians into transactional relationships with God. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517 Giving Tuesday Blog

Caleb, Scott, and Rod are joined by John Hoyum to talk about reaching out to Post-Christians. How do you talk to somebody who has left the faith? Have common objections to Christianity changed? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show Sensible Christianity

Scott and Caleb answer listener questions. What kind of habits can help children learn the Catechism? Is the deceleration, "all my deeds are sin" a comfort? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517 Catechism with extended Q&A Rate the Show on Apple Podcasts

Scott and Caleb are joined by Paul Koch to talk about why conversations and attention to fatherhood and friendship is important. The significance is highlighted by the increasing issue of societal loneliness. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show Being Dad Jagged Word Field Guide to Being a Man Where Two or Three are Gathered

Scott and Caleb are joined by Chad Bird to talk about his new book, Unveiling Mercy. This opens up a conversation about the difficulty and importance of translation. Also, a conversation about theophanies brought up because of comments on the MeatEater Podcast and by Mike Heiser. Show Notes Support the Show Unveiling Mercy Here We Still Stand Videos HWSS Signup

Caleb and Scott are joined by Dave Zahl to talk about the religious side of COVID. Zahl is the executive director of Mockingbird Ministries and the author of Seculosity. Zahl defines Seculosity as secular religiosity. On this episode we talk about how secular phenomena open up a new world of works righteousness. Show Notes: Support the Show HWSS videos Register for HWSS 2021 Seculosity

The Thinking Fellows are live from the 2020 Here We Still Stand Live-Stream. The Fellows talk about the events that unfolded in 1520 including the issue of a Papal Bull against Luther and the writing of The Three Treatises. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show 1517 on YouTube HWSS livestreams

As the Lutheran reformers moved toward a confession of faith it was important to identify where that confession would come from and by what authority doctrine could be revealed. Sola Scriptura or Scripture Alone answered these important questions. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show Here We Still Stand Livestream

The Fellows talk about good works their necessity and imputation. Can a work be good and sinful? What does it mean that all my goodnesses even good works are a gift from Christ? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Live Stream Support the Show Heidelberg Disputation