Thinking Fellows

Dive into the fascinating world of Christian apologetics, where the hosts highlight its vital role in faith. They reflect on C.S. Lewis's contributions and examine Jesus' claims about Scripture's authority. Hear personal stories and the challenges of defending beliefs in a secular society. The conversation also addresses accessible resources for understanding theology, bridging science and faith. Plus, listeners are encouraged to engage and share their thoughts, making this a community effort in exploring belief.

Dr. Jim Nestingen discusses Luther's 'Bondage of the Will' on the Thinking Fellows podcast, exploring sin, historical context, and the clash with Erasmus. They delve into choices, faith, and Luther's belief that faith is not a choice but a result of being chosen by Christ.

This is a special midweek episode of the Thinking Fellows featuring Dr. Jim Nestingen. The fellows join Dr. Nestingen in a bar just outside the annual NALC convention to talk about what it means to be a mentor. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes Being Dad Robert Bly: A Gathering of Men

This week the Fellows are joined by Pastor Joel Hess to talk about just what it is a pastor does. Joel is a writer for the Jagged and 1517 the Legacy Project. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find out why you should come to expect the proclamation of Christ given for you every Sunday. Show Notes: The Jagged Word Website The Jagged Word on Facebook The Jagged Word on Twitter Augustine of Hippo: By Peter Brown Luther: Man Between God and the Devil

This week the Fellows relax and have some fun with Joel Fitzpatrick. What this episode lacks structurally it makes up for with unforgettable stories. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find out what the Fellows think it means to be masculine. Show Notes: Melanchthon on the Uses of the Law Another Reflection on the Divine Uses of the Law Episode 14: Good Works Episode 2: Law Being Dad Front Porch with the Fitzes C.S. Lewis The Four Loves

This week the Thinking Fellows are joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick and her son Joel Fitzpatrick to talk about a controversy revolving around the idea of the eternal subordination of the Son. The Fellows aren't here to join the fight but instead talk about the misapplication of the Trinity happening within the controversy. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as the Fellows cover this special listener requested show. Notes: Home: How Heaven and the New Earth Satisfy Our Deepest Longings Christian Dogmatics by J.T. Mueller Lutheran Leprechauns Mortification of Spin The Heidelblog

On episode 27 the Thinking Fellows cover the last regularly scheduled Loci topic, vocation. While most systematics end with Eschatology, the Fellows go a different route. Vocation is where the theological rubber meets the road. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Christ Hold Fast Vocation Talks: Working For Our Neighbor: Where Christ Is Present: God At Work: The Gospel For Those Broken By The Church:

On episode 26 the Fellows are joined by Pastor Craig Donofrio to talk about missions. Lutherans, especially in the LCMS are often accused of ignoring the mission field, pastor Donofrio talks about why that has changed, and why it is more important than ever to not only back missionaries abroad, but also to evangelize her in the United States. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. 200 Proof Gospel God Whisperers The Mission Of God Craig and Paula in Eurasia The Flaw of the Excluded Middle

In one of our most fun shows yet the fellows talk about grace and parenting. For our 25th episode, we are joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson to get a unique perspective on how God works through the vocation of parent. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show! Give them Grace Everyday Grace Front Porch with the Fitzes

Eschatology is the study of the last things or end times. It is one of the most talked about and sensationalized topics in modern evangelical Christianity. On this Episode, the Fellows are joined by Dr. Dan van Voorhis as they break down and simplify what often becomes an overcomplicated doctrine. Sit back, relax, grab a drink as everything comes to an end. Featured This Episode: Donate Virtue in the Wasteland Podcast Norman Cohn, The Pursuit if the Millennium Mark Brighton Commentary Virtue in the Wasteland T-shirts Facebook Twitter