Thinking Fellows

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Why You Should Know about the Church in Conflict Jul 28, 2022

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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 Jul 20, 2022

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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?

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30 Minutes in the NT

A Sort of Commentary on the Parables

Why You Should Read the Old Testament Jul 13, 2022

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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.

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40 minutes in the OT

Unveiling Mercy Podcast

Limping With God

Christ in the OT

Why You Should Know the Parts of Worship Jul 05, 2022

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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.

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Why You Should Have Children Jun 29, 2022

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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?

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Why You Should Read Things With Which You Disagree Jun 21, 2022

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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?

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Why You Should Study History Jun 08, 2022

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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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Why You Should Read a Little More Philosophy Jun 01, 2022

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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.

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Why You Should Study Philosophy May 25, 2022

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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.

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Why You Should Distinguish Law and Gospel May 18, 2022

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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.

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