The podcast discusses the aftermath of the Augsburg Confession, including the Lutherans' response to its dismissal and the consequences in the years that followed. It explores topics such as polygamy, the excommunication of Henry VIII, and the bloody aftermath of the Reformation. The chapter also touches on the influence of the Augsburg Confession on English reformers and the relationship between Henry VIII and Luther. Additionally, it explores the Reformation's embrace of science, the role of the Jesuits in countering the movement, and the Christocentric nature of the Lutheran Reformation.

In 1530 an imperial diet was called to the city of Augsburg. Among many issues to be addressed was the increasing influence of Lutheran theology. At Augsburg, the Lutherans presented a confession plainly stating the truths of the Christian faith. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts 1517 academy Episode on the Augsburg Confession 

Before his death in 1532 Ulrich Zwingli led a more radical reform than those in Wittenberg. Zwingli was not only a theologian, but also a humanist, and a soldier ultimately leading to his death on the battlefield. On this episode, Dr. Francisco gives an overview of Zwingli followed by a discussion amongst the fellows about the debate on the Lord’s Supper. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts  Zwingli and Bullinger (Library of Christian Classics)

On this episode, the Thinking Fellows talk about catechisms and catechetical methodology. During the Reformation, catechisms were a tool for addressing the issue of Christian education. The episode ends on a brief conversation about the means of grace. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517.org The Small Catechism The Large Catechsim Praying The Catechism

The seventh episode of the History of The Reformation brings the Fellows to a challenging time in Lutheran history. During the late 1520s, the first antinomian controversy begins while at the same time the Reformers In Wittenberg are made aware of how lacking Christian knowledge is among both lay and clergy. The solution to these problems arises in Catechesis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts 1517Academy Kolb: The Reformers Define the Church Bound Choice, Election, and Wittenberg Theological Method

This episode of the Thinking Fellows opens to the peasants revolt and the radical reform of Thomas Müntzer. To round out the show the Conversation moves to the Bondage of the Will and the begining of Luther’s family life.   Show Notes: 1517.org The Bondage of the Will  

In 1521, the Pope issued an official decree known as bull against Luther. The Bull declared Luther’s writings as heresy and demanded he recant. The Thinking Fellows discuss the severity of excommunication and the freedom Luther found in Scripture. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Pelikan Resource Papa Bull  

On the fourth episode of our series on the history of the Reformation, Dr. Keith walks listeners through the early stages of Melanchthon’s theological development and contributions. This episode introduces Reformation Humanism and closes out with a conversation on the Loci Communes. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Show Notes: 1517.org Meeting Melanchthon 1521 Loci

As the Biblical text transforms Luther’s positions on grace and justification, he shifts his writing from disputations to letters targeted at the common man, secular rulers, and the Roman church. These letters are called the Three Treatises. The fellows dive into the context and contents of these letters and discuss their greater significance to the Reformation as a whole. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517Podcasts The Three Treatises The Small Catechism Latin and Greek Theological Terms

The Thinking Fellows continue outlining the events of the Reformation by following Luther’s move from the monastery to the university. This transition involves Luther’s educational pursuits as well as his early disputations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts The Heidelberg Disputation