Dr. Dan van Voorhis leads a discussion on the history of Christianity in America. This episode focuses on the religious practices of American colonies and their lasting impact. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand Tickets  Code:(PNET19) Christian History Almanac A Model of Christian Charity Christianity the first 3000 Years The Founding Brothers Shaping of America

As a part of new episodes on apologetic conversations, the Thinking Fellows revisit questions about epistemology. Instead of tackling the topic from a wholly academic standpoint, the show turns to practical examples about how and why it is important to question why you believe something. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Christian History Almanac  For You Radio Family Style Theology Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at All? Shop Class as Soul Craft

The Fellows discuss the importance of knowing why you believe. As part of this discussion, the hosts share some stories and explain the personal impact apologetics had on their lives. Sit back, relax, grab, a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts   Apologetics Academy Scott on Facebook Dr. Rosenbladt on Facebook Caleb on Twitter  

The series on the history of the Reformation comes to an end with a recap on the Formula of Concord and the beginnings of the Thirty Years War. Thank you to our listeners for supporting this endeavor, and we look forward to new topics this summer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Donate Origins of the Reformation

Today's episode of the Thinking Fellows focuses on the second generation of Lutheran reformers. This era in Lutheran history represents a struggle for peace and unity of doctrine. The primary fruit of those efforts was a confession named the Formula of Concord. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes 1517 Podcasts The Christian History Almanac 1517 Academy  TF Episode on the Formula of Concord

Between the years 1550 and 1560 the giants of the Reformation are dying. The Fellows discuss the political and theological turmoil that occurred as a result of the Smalcald war. Bookending this episode is the death of Philip Melanchthon and the difference between Reformation catechisms. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Christian History Almanac 1517 Academy   

On this episode, the Fellows discuss the events leading up to and the fallout after Luther’s death. This leads us through a discussion on the sermon Melanchthon gives at Luther’s funeral as well as the interims. Sit back relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes:  1517 Podcasts 1517 Speakers  

By the years 1540 through 1545, the Reformation was in full swing. As a result of the sweeping doctrinal adoption, Luther and Melanchthon were each tasked with problem-solving as more churches and townships became Lutheran. Also during this time period, Calvin moved to Geneva, and Luther wrote a commentary on the Quran. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Christian History Almanac The Power and Primacy of the Pope    

The Fellows take a one week break from their series on the history of the Reformation to answer listener questions. The questions range all the way from the doctrine of Zwingli to apologetic responses to evolution. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Christian History Magazine Sensible Christianity Signature in the Cell  

The Thinking Fellows cover the major reformational events between 1535 and 1539. During this time a collection of Luther’s works are published, the Smalcald articles are signed, Calvin publishes the institutes and much more. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.   Show Notes: 1517.org 1517 Podcasts Dictionary of Latin and Greek Terms The Unaccommodated Calvin Calvin in Context Calvin His Thought and Life Smalcald Articles