Thinking Fellows

Have you ever noticed that sometimes you can't understand what a theologian is trying to say? On the episode, the thinking Fellows talk about meaningless statements, language games, two types of history, and much more. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: HWSS 2020 Tractatus Surprised By Joy Why Believe Anything at All

In this episode, the Thinking Fellows try to navigate the theological and philosophical problems of secular doomsaying. The topics range from modern indulgences to preaching Law and Gospel to the secular world. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Here We Still Stand Conference in Germany Seculosity

The Thinking Fellows talk about friendship, fatherhood, and masculinity. In particular, this episode is about the struggle and need for friendship in the Christian life. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Podcasts Being Dad Where Two or Three Are Gathered

On this episode, the Fellows address a listener's question about what it means when somebody calls themselves Reformed. The conversation leads to a little bit of history and systematics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show Calvin's Institutes Heidelberg Catechism Thinking Fellows on Facebook Thinking Fellows on Twitter Caleb on Twitter Adam on Twitter Scott on Facebook

How do you know you are truly repentant? Does your life have to be wrecked by some special sin before you know the Gospel? The Thinking Fellows tackle two questions which are frequently used to cause doubt. These issues end up demonstrating the need for proclaiming the full force of the Law and the fullness of Christ and his Gospel. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Shoe Notes: Support the Show 1517 Podcast Network

The Thinking Fellows reflect on the benefits of studying philosophy. Scott and Adam discuss how 20 years ago, Rod introduced the two of them to reading and studying philosophy. The consensus of this conversation is that the benefit of philosophy is not formal knowledge but an introduction to critical thinking. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: support the Show A Short Introduction To Philosophy Why Believe Anything At All Thomas Nagel Introduction To Philosophy

The Thinking Fellows are joined by friends to have a conversation in a Hotel bar in Bergen Norway. While the show covers many topics, the discussion centers on the importance of friendship and dialogue in the Christian life. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517 Where Two or Three are Gathered Tactics

The Thinking Fellows are joined by Stephen Pietsch for a live recording in Bergen Norway. Scott, Adam, And Rod gave lectures at the Lutheran Study Days conference. We close the conference with a special episode of the show. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

On a rare episode featuring only Caleb Keith and Dr. Adam Francisco, the Thinking Fellows ask the questions: Is Islam a Christian heresy and can apologetics be comforting? At the end of the episode, Dr. Francisco gives an update from the 1517 publishing house. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support 1517 Banned Books: John of Damascus HWSS Crucifying Religion Let the Bird Fly!

The Thinking Fellows ask the question, what is the Bible? This conversation follows an episode on the historic creeds and how they are built from and relate to Christian Scripture. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Thinking Fellows 1517 Podcasts Sensible Christianity The New Testament Documents Are They Reliable History, Law, and Christianity