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Thinking Fellows
1517 Podcasts
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 472

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Gregory of Nyssa
mardi 26 novembre 2024 • Duration 42:47
The Fellows discuss St. Gregory of Nyssa's Catechetical Discourse, a series of objections and answers to confessions of the Christian faith. It was designed to educate new Christians on essential doctrines like the Trinity and atonement. Caleb leads the conversation by asking how the catechesis of the past can inform Christian education today.
Show Notes:
What’s New from 1517:
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Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
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Listen to 1517 Executive Director Scott Keith and Magnus Persson on the latest Re:Formera podcast
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On the Priesthood St. John Chrysostom
vendredi 15 novembre 2024 • Duration 53:54
The Thinking Fellows are starting a new series highlighting the history of Christian thought. For the next several weeks, the Fellows explore books written by great thinkers throughout Christian history. Bruce Hilman leads this first episode and covers St. John Chrysostom's On the Priesthood.
Show Notes:
What’s New from 1517:
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Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi
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Listen to 1517 Executive Director Scott Keith and Magnus Persson on the latest Re:Formera podcast
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What is Church?
dimanche 1 septembre 2024 • Duration 49:19
Caleb and Bruce have a conversation about the doctrine of the church. They work to define how the church is all those with faith in Christ and the gathering of individual believers whom God has called together in specific locations. The conversation focuses on the distribution of the Gospel, which is the unique and essential purpose of gathering together for worship. Bruce and Caleb also emphasize the importance of individual church attendance.
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The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz
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Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird
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Why You Should Know about the Church in Conflict
jeudi 28 juillet 2022 • Duration 47:17
Caleb and Adam Francisco talk about the prominence of apologetics in the early church. Why was the early church under constant assault? How can we learn to declare and defend the Gospel like early church theologians?
Why You Should Read the New Testament
mercredi 20 juillet 2022 • Duration 42:01
The Thinking Fellows are joined by Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorenson to talk about reading the New Testament. They talk about common objections and fallacies surrounding the New Testament, including why you should read more than just the words of Jesus. How do the books of the New Testament work together, and are they reliable sources of truth?
Why You Should Read the Old Testament
mercredi 13 juillet 2022 • Duration 44:28
Caleb, Scott, and Adam are joined by Chad Bird to discuss why you should read the Old Testament. They look at myths and skepticism about the Old Testament and supposed inconsistencies between God in the Old Testament and New Testament. Finally, they talk about how the Old Testament contains the promises of God and is intentionally left incomplete while waiting for Christ.
Why You Should Know the Parts of Worship
mardi 5 juillet 2022 • Duration 54:01
Caleb is joined by two members of 1517's junior fellowship, John Hoyum and Philip Bartelt, to give a rundown of Lutheran worship. What does Lutheran worship look like, sound like, and accomplish? How does it differ from the patterns and traditions of other Christians? They answer these questions while making a case for understanding the scripture and purpose behind each part of the service.
Why You Should Have Children
mercredi 29 juin 2022 • Duration 50:04
The Thinking Fellows address the idea that it is good to have children. They try to tackle modern social dilemmas and look and the theological command to be fruitful and multiply. In what ways are children a blessing from God?
Why You Should Read Things With Which You Disagree
mardi 21 juin 2022 • Duration 50:36
The Thinking Fellows talk about confirmation bias. Is there a benefit to regularly engaging with disagreeable ideas? Can information be neutral, or can you be honest about your preferences and alegences?
Why You Should Study History
mercredi 8 juin 2022 • Duration 44:59
The Thinking Fellows talk about the importance and relevance of studying history. Dr. Francisco makes a case for why all people should in some way be students of history.
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