

Thinking Fellows
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The Thinking Fellows is a 45-minute podcast about theology, philosophy, Christian history, and apologetics. It is hosted by Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, and Bruce Hilman. The Thinking Fellows bring high-level subject matters to fun and insightful lay-level conversations each week.
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Aug 28, 2018 • 37min
When Doing Your Best Isn't Enough
The regular hosts are reunited after a summer of teaching and travel. In preparation for the Here We Still Stand Conference the hosts visit some of the theological errors that pushed Luther toward the cross. The Latin phrase facere quod in se est was the backbone of semi-Pelagianism and working out one's salvation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes - Here We Still Stand Live Stream - The Heidelberg Disputation - Caleb's Translation and Reflection of Theses 1 and 2

Aug 21, 2018 • 46min
Postmodernism
Postmodernism is a popular buzzword and one the most impactful philosophies in the world around us. However, postmodernism is frustrating and often hard to understand. Dr. Keith is joined by Bruce Hilman to discuss the history, and context of postmodern thought and how it affects the Church. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Milbank - David Bentley Heart - Jacques Derrida - Who is Afraid of Postmodernism - Jaimie Smith What's the Meaning in This Text - Kevin Van Houser Cambridge Companion to Postmodernism

Aug 14, 2018 • 35min
Reflecting on the International Academy of Apologetics
Producer Caleb is joined by three guests to talk about their experience at the International Academy of Apologetics. These students of theology come from different backgrounds and talk about how apologetics will value them in their daily lives and vocations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Space Trilogy Mere Christianity Tractatus Logico Theologicus Thinking Fellows on Apologetics

Aug 7, 2018 • 50min
Augustine of Hippo
After speaking together at a Christ Hold Fast city event, Dr. Keith invited Bruce Hilman to join him on two episodes of the Thinking Fellows. On this episode, they talk about the background and impact of Augustine of Hippo. Augustine is particularly crucial for Lutherans since his writings helped fuel Luther's reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Confessions Lewis, The Great Divorce Gary Wills, 4 Part Series on Augustine Chadwick, A Very Short intro to Augustine Brown, Augustine of Hippo

Jul 31, 2018 • 43min
Translating Luther's Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians
On this episode, Caleb Keith interviews Haroldo Camacho about his new translation of Luther's Commentary on The Epistle to the Galatians. This new edition focuses on accessibility and capturing the lecture style of Luther's work. This volume is an excellent resource for individual or group study. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The Commentary 1517 Academy 1517 Podcast Network

Jul 24, 2018 • 50min
Being a Student of Theology
On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Keith sits down to interview producer Caleb and a guest Jacob Meuller. Both Caleb and Jacob are in masters programs in Theology with Caleb pursuing an MA from the University of Nottingham and Jacob studying for his MDiv at Concordia Theological Seminary in Saint Louis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: 1517 Videocast 1517 Podcast Network Concordia St. Louis University of Nottingham

Jul 17, 2018 • 43min
C.S. Lewis: The Invasion
The Thinking Fellows explore book two of Mere Christianity by utilizing an outline from Dr. Rosenbladt. As the next step in Lewis' apologetic approach, the section named The Invasion moves onto the idea of transcendence, human will, and meaning. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: The 1517 Academy Mere Christianity Chesterton Orthodoxy The Podcast Network.

Jul 10, 2018 • 40min
Orthodox, Historical, Reformational
This episode of the Thinking Fellows is about defining terms. Often, the fellows describe movements, doctrine, and even people as orthodox, historical, and reformational. The purpose of this episode is to pick those terms apart to explain precisely what we mean. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Show Notes 1517 Podcast Network Family Style Theology Bauer Chesterton Orthodoxy Mere Christianity Intellectual Origins of the Reformation Age of Reform

Jul 3, 2018 • 53min
On Being a Theologian of the Cross
Due to a listener request, Caleb and Dr. Keith dive into the Theology of the Cross via Forde's On Being a Theologian of the Cross. They discuss the significance, background, and purpose of Forde's excellent commentary on Maritn Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Notes: Family Style Theology 1517 Videocast Theology Cross or Glory Luther's Epistemology Martin Luther's Augustinian Theology of the Cross Alister McGrath Martin Luther's Theology of the Cross

Jun 26, 2018 • 44min
Baptism, Apostasy, and Lutheran History
The Fellows approach the latest set of listener questions. This time, we have questions about Lutheran history, baptism, and apostasy. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. If you have questions for the show, visit our website and use the contact form. Show Notes: Here We Still Stand The Gospel for Those Broken by the Church Free to Be Book of Concord Online Where Christ Is Present On Being a Theologian of the Cross Cobra Kai Solo Hunter Vikings


