Thinking Fellows

Can you trust the science? Science has brought many advancements and discoveries, but can it be relied upon? Is it possible to use scientific methodology while being skeptical of ideological conclusions? The Thinking Fellows discuss the importance of scientific methods and intellectual honesty in this week's episode. Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube Faith and Reason Exchange What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition by Chad Bird Schweitzer's Psychoanalysis of Jesus Christ: & Other Essays in Christian Psychotherapy by John Warwick Montgomery Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Scott Keith Adam Francisco Bruce Hilman

Show Notes: Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023; the bloody conflict leaves some Christians asking theological questions about the modern state of Israel. Is the current state of Israel or even contemporary Judaism the particular object of promises from God? Do Christians have an obligation to Israel and its political interests? The Thinking Fellows discuss the creation of Israel, asserting that it is a distinctly political object and not a nation specially chosen or preserved by God for eschatological reasons.  Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube Concordia Commentary on Daniel The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism 30 Minutes in the New Testament The God of Israel and Christian Theology R. Kendall Soulen Martyr Made on the creation of the modern state of Israel Does Psalm 83 Predict the events in Israel and Gaza? What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Scott Keith Adam Francisco Bruce Hilman  

Where have all the Christians gone? New research reveals that this question is becoming more common as Americans abandon Christianity. Is this data helpful, and can it help guide those raising the next generation of Christians?  Thinking Fellows: Show Notes: Support 1517 on Giving Tuesday 1517 Podcasts The Pew Results The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube Being Dad What’s New from 1517: Freedom Lessons Album Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Scott Keith Adam Francisco Bruce Hilman  

Caleb and Bruce are joined by Blake Flattley and Flame to discuss their new album, Freedom Lessons. Freedom Lessons follows Luther's Small Catechism to bring the riches of God's forgiveness and freedom to audiences through a creative musical collaboration. The episode focuses on the artistic decisions necessary to make good music with a solid theological foundation and message. Show Notes: Support 1517 Freedom Lessons Album 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Free 2023 Advent Resources Your God is too Glorious, 2nd Edition 2024 NWA Tickets (May 3-4) Join the 1517 Academy More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Scott Keith Adam Francisco Bruce Hilman  

The Thinking Fellows are live from Here We Still Stand 2023. The original cast is joined by special guest Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason to discuss the lasting impact of C.S. Lewis. The conversation focuses on the ability of Lewis to communicate effectively and clearly across disciplines. Lewis stands as a model for Christians to learn how to declare and defend the good news that we are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone.  Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube Stand to Reason Street Smarts Tactics Being Dad  What’s New from 1517: Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Scott Keith Adam Francisco Bruce Hilman  

In this episode, Caleb interviews Bruce about his new video series. Bruce is hosting a new series on X discussing gray space. Bruce defines gray space as those issues that are not solved with simple "black and white" answers.  Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 on Youtube What’s New from 1517: Free 2023 Advent Resources 2024(May 3-4) NWA Tickets are Now Available! Join the 1517 Academy All Charges Dropped, Vol. 2 More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Scott Keith Adam Francisco Bruce Hilman  

Exploring doubt within Christian faith, distinguishing existential and intellectual doubts. Addressing doubts and pains of other Christians to declare confident promises from Christ

Exploring the origins of Sola Scriptura, contrasts with Catholic Church's authority, importance of interpreting Scripture, discussing Greek New Testament compilation, Erasmus's role in Reformation, and King James Bible unique qualities.

The podcast delves into the history and importance of 'Christ Alone' in the Reformation, excluding unbiblical elements from salvation. It highlights challenges to the institutional church's authority and contrasts individual Bible reading with institutional faith. The significance of 'Christ Alone' as the sole mediator between God and man in theological writings is explored, along with early instances of 'Christ Alone' in Protestant theology. The development of salvation by grace alone and finding comfort in Solus Christus amidst life's complexities are also discussed.

The podcast discusses the significance of justification by faith alone in the Reformation era, exploring why some traditions drop the 'alone'. It also explains how faith alone provides assurance to troubled consciences, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's grace and promises for salvation.