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| Gregory of Nyssa | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:42:47 | |
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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| On the Priesthood St. John Chrysostom | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:53:54 | |
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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| What is Church? | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
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. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517:
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| Why You Should Know about the Church in Conflict | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:47:17 | |
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?
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| Why You Should Read the New Testament | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:42:01 | |
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 | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:44:28 | |
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 | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:54:01 | |
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 | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:50:04 | |
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 | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:50:36 | |
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 | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:44:59 | |
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. Rate the Show on Apple Podcasts
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| Why You Should Read a Little More Philosophy | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:54:48 | |
Dan Deen returns to do one more episode on why you should read and study philosophy. This time Dan moves away from the ancient world and points us to how philosophy changed the world after the Reformation. | |||
| Why You Should Study Philosophy | 25 May 2022 | 00:52:15 | |
Caleb and Scott are joined by Dr. Dan Deen to discuss the relevance of studying philosophy. Why is the love of wisdom essential, and how does it impact your life? They also discuss the limits of philosophy and why theology and philosophy are distinct. Review the Show on Apple Podcasts
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| Why You Should Distinguish Law and Gospel | 18 May 2022 | 00:38:58 | |
The Thinking Fellows revisit the distinction between Law and Gospel. They discuss the consequences of confusing God's two words and why each word must be precisely taught and preached. | |||
| The True Body and Blood of Jesus Christ | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:55:34 | |
This episode of the Thinking Fellows gives an overview of the Lutheran doctrine of the Lord's Supper. The fellows discuss the how and why of the Supper, primarily referencing Christ's institution of the Sacrament before his crucifixion. They also discuss some controversies and disagreements Christians have regarding belief and practice. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517:
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| Why You Should Have a Theology | 11 May 2022 | 00:46:28 | |
Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss the idea that everybody has a theology and that it is essential to understand the why and what of your theology. They look at examples of secular religion and the importance of existential storytelling. They also explore the difference between good and bad theologies. 1517 Podcast Network Celebration | |||
| Why You Should Know Something About Islam | 05 May 2022 | 00:46:09 | |
Caleb and Scott ask Adam questions about Islam. Why should the average person know something about this quickly growing global religion? Do the way Islam and Christianity differ in culture matter? | |||
| Why You Should Learn About the Reformation | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:45:03 | |
The Fellows discuss the importance of the Reformation. Not only does the Reformation contain religious significance, but it is an ignition point for the progress of all human history. | |||
| Why You Should Have a Low Anthropology | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:41:15 | |
The Thinking Fellows revisit the doctrine of sin. They discuss why Christians should not be surprised by cultural immorality. The fellows close by asserting that the Gospel does not require a world of "good people" to survive. | |||
| Why You Should Believe in The Resurrection of Jesus Christ | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:42:43 | |
Happy Easter from the Thinking Fellows. This week, Scott, Adam, and Caleb talk about the centrality and reliability of the Ressurection of Jesus Christ. They discuss the need to present the case for the resurrection while preserving the proclamation of the personal forgiveness of sins. | |||
| Why You Should Delete Social Media | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:50:49 | |
The Thinking Fellows discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media. The internet and social media have changed how we distribute and consume information. How can you know which way is up in the rapid and ever-changing wave of information?
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| Why You Should or Should Not Go to College | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:46:48 | |
The Thinking Fellows explore the reasons why students go to college. They present a case for moderated and thoughtful attendance at universities while advocating that trade schools or direct-to-work paths are better options for many after graduating high school. | |||
| Why You Should Read Old Books | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:45:51 | |
The Thinking Fellows make a case for reading old books. Why should you read both pre-modern and ancient works of literature, philosophy, history, and theology? Because reading g and thinking through these works can help inform your decisions and opinions today in a manner that allows you more competently fulfill your vocations and needs in this life. | |||
| Do You Have a Higher Calling? | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:45:15 | |
The Fellows revisit the doctrine of vocation. They explore the idea that God has particular callings for your life that he reveals in the needs and dependencies of your neighbors. They assert that those callings start with the people closest to you, like spouse and children, and work outward. | |||
| The Abolition of Man | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:43:11 | |
The Thinking Fellows conclude their reading of The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis. This work ends with a brutal prognosis of society and the loss of objective truth. The Fellows note the prophetic realities of Lewis' writing. The episode ends with a hint at the following episode highlighting a Christian response through vocation. | |||
| Baptism Now Saves You | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:42:49 | |
The Thinking Fellows talk about the saving power of Baptism. They cover the how and why of Baptism and have a long conversation about its various controversies. The Fellows strongly argue infant baptism and explain why Christian doctrine is not a pick-and-choose situation. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517:
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| C.S. Lewis on The Way | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:46:21 | |
The Fellows discuss chapter two of The Abolition of Man. They critique Lewis' use of Tao while praising his specific criticism of the turn against objective truths. Lewis demonstrates his skill as a philosopher while perhaps stopping short of a uniquely Christian objection to the problems at hand. Show Notes | |||
| Men Without Chests | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:47:55 | |
The Thinking Fellows discuss the first part of The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis. In this chapter, Lewis discusses the use and objectivity of Language and the future of grammar school education. If drastic or dire changes to children's education take root, in what ways does society suffer? | |||
| Proclamation and Apologetics | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:47:08 | |
The Fellows take on listener questions for the first time in 2022. Why can't Lutherans be members of "fraternal societies?" What is 1517, and what role do the Thinking Fellows play in the organization? How do proclamation and apologetics work in tandem? | |||
| Jordan Peterson Needs a Preacher | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:47:38 | |
The Fellows respond to comments made by Jordan Peterson on The Joe Rogan Podcast. Peterson asserts the Bible is "beyond the truth " on the Podcast." The Thinking Fellows break down this statement and discuss why Peterson needs to move past the moral precepts and hear the forgiveness of sin. | |||
| The Last Battle | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:57:42 | |
In this episode, the Thinking Fellows cover the final book in The Chronicles of Narnia. The Last Battle is an eschatological picture of Narnia. Here Lewis is at his most Platonic as he describes the perfection of heaven. | |||
| The Magician's Nephew | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:54:16 | |
The Magicians Nephew is the first book chronologically in The Chronicles of Narnia. In this work, Lewis creatively envisions the creation of Narnia and the introduction of evil into the world. Support 1517
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| The Horse and His Boy | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:42:13 | |
The Horse and His Boy was the fifth book written in the Chronicles of Narnia. The story takes place in the adjacent lands surrounding Narnia when the Pevensie children and their reign over Narnia. Here, Lewis gives a less on-the-nose image of Christian life after conversion. | |||
| The Silver Chair | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:45:06 | |
The Thinking Fellows comment on the fourth book in the Chronicles of Narnia. When they were first published, this was the first book in the series to not feature the Pevensie children. While some consider the Silver Chair strange, it presents a colorful expansion of the world of Narnia. | |||
| The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:48:19 | |
Scott, Adam, and Caleb discuss The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Originally the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia, this seafaring journey picks up four years after the events of Prince Caspian. This adventurous story is less on-the-nose theologically but is still assertively Christian in its depiction of Aslan as Christ and other underlying themes. | |||
| Prince Caspian | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:39:22 | |
Scott and Caleb discuss Prince Caspian, the second book authored by C.S. Lewis in the Chronicles of Narnia. They propose that the predominant Christian theme in the book is the truth of the Gospel and having faith in "old things" even as the human race progresses. To this end, Caleb and Scott suggest that Prince Caspian is at heart a charge against modernism. | |||
| The Olympic Opening Ceremonies: A Twisted Liturgy | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:42:54 | |
Scott, Adam, and Caleb discuss the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. During the ceremonies, an LGBTQ rendition of the Last Supper was acted out with transexuals and gay icons. This was an apparent offense to Christians all over the world and highlights the destructive religious ideologies at play in our culture today. The Fellows discuss why Christians should not be surprised that their faith is under attack and how they might respond generally and also in their specific vocations. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517:
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| The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:53:18 | |
Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss and comment on the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia. The Fellows outline the basic story of the book while pointing out the Christian themes and literary significance of the work. Merry Christmas. | |||
| The Chronicles of Narnia | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:43:13 | |
Caleb, Scott, and Adam introduce the Chronicles of Narnia. The Chronicles of Narnia is a seven-book series by C.S. Lewis. These books are not only highly influential in the genre of fantasy but are deeply and explicitly Christian in their content. This episode is the first of eight that will explore the series.
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| J.R.R. Tolkien | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:45:49 | |
The Thinking Fellows discuss the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien's fantasy worlds have helped shape and define the entire fantasy genre of literature as it is read today. As a devout Roman Catholic, Tolkien kept a philosophy of religion central to his use and understanding of literature.
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| The Inklings | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:46:25 | |
Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss the characters and ideas that made up the Inklings. The Inklings were a group of Christian scholars and writers who gathered in fellowship and furthered their writing. They were friends and colleagues alike, and their gatherings provided a model for encouraging and productive friendships. Where Two or Three are Gathered
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| Reading C.S. Lewis | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:42:40 | |
Following the introduction to C.S. Lewis and his conversion, the Thinking Fellows speak to the impact and scope of his written works. The charm of Lewis was his ability to communicate both from highly educated positions and with a tone that allowed for lay readability. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Support the Show | |||
| C.S. Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:48:33 | |
Scott and Caleb Keith join Adam Francisco to discuss the life of C.S. Lewis and the docudrama The Most Reluctant Convert, which revolves around Lewis's life and conversion to Christianity. Lewis's conversion is complex but involves friendship and the challenging of presuppositions by those friends. Today, there is an ever-growing need for friendships that evolve past nicety and into the realm of substance and intellectual challenge. | |||
| Last Theological Will and Testament | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:34:17 | |
Scott and Caleb get to the end of the Smalcald Articles. Here, Luther takes a stand for the proclamation of the Gospel and the necessity of the Reformation. As Luther faces the possibility of his death, he refuses to shy away from the truth of God's Word. | |||
| Baptize Babies | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:42:03 | |
The following several articles of Smalcald are concerned with the application of the Gospel. Luther emphasizes that the power of the Word is given to the church for proclamation and administration in the Sacraments. God does not work with existing goodness but creates faith and holiness with the Word. | |||
| Comfort and Assurance | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:30:23 | |
The Thinking Fellows are live from Here We Still Stand Las Vegas with the original cast and special guest Chris Rosebrough. As a pairing with the conference topic the Fellows talk about the role and reliability of assurance in the reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
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| Repentance and the Gospel | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:38:16 | |
Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson join Caleb and Scott to discuss the Smalcald Articles. Jim and steve used to lecture on the Confessions together, and Luther Seminary and are together again to comment on repentance and the gospel. Here we see God use the law as a thunderbolt of destruction and the gospel as a word of peace and life to those destroyed by the law. | |||
| Law and Gospel Must Be Preached | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:50:43 | |
The Thinking Fellows discuss the distinction between law and gospel. They explain what it means that this distinction exists in all the Scripture. They also speak about the distinction between preaching and reading the Bible and why law and gospel are essential for preaching. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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| The Pope and the Law | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:44:50 | |
Caleb and Scott continue to read the Smalcald Articles. This time the articles focus on the abuses of the papacy. Luther then moves into an outline of doctrine, starting with sin and the law. | |||
| The Chief Article of the Christian Faith | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:43:44 | |
Caleb and Scott read through the first several articles of the Smalcald Articles. Here we find an affirmation of orthodox trinitarian theology and a biblically backed presentation of justification on account of Christ alone. | |||
| Introducing The Smalcald Articles | 29 Sep 2021 | 00:38:19 | |
Caleb and Scott give a historical overview of the Smalcald articles. Many factors were at play; from Luther's personal health issues to looming political threats. | |||