Thinking Fellows

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Introduction to the Small Catechism Jan 05, 2021

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Caleb, Scott, and Rod discuss the the context and introduction to Luther's Small Catechism. They examine the purpose, audience, and style of the catechism to explain why it remains a faithful tool to this day.

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Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions Dec 29, 2020

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Caleb and Scott begin the series on the Lutheran Confessions. Scott goes over the outline of the Book of Concord and gives a brief history of why each document was written. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Book of Concord

Mall Santa Dec 22, 2020

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Caleb and Scott host a Christmas episode where they talk about Santa, magic, and Scott's graying beard. Is Santa a remotely helpful Christmas image? Can the guilt and commercialism be redeemed? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Christmas and Church Seasons Dec 15, 2020

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Scott, Caleb, and Dave Rufner discuss the place and purpose of Church seasons. How do holidays like Christmas and other liturgical points of importance serve the Christian? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Repent! Dec 08, 2020

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The Thinking Fellows talk about repentance. Joined by Rod Rosenbladt and John Hoyum, we answer the questions, Is repentance a final work? Is there good and lousy repentance?

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Stewardship Dec 01, 2020

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On Giving Tuesday 2020 the Thinking Fellows discuss stewardship. This opens up a discussion about the economy of salvation and how giving does not enter Christians into transactional relationships with God. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes:

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Post-Christians Nov 24, 2020

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Caleb, Scott, and Rod are joined by John Hoyum to talk about reaching out to Post-Christians. How do you talk to somebody who has left the faith? Have common objections to Christianity changed? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Tools for Catechesis and Other Questions Nov 17, 2020

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Scott and Caleb answer listener questions. What kind of habits can help children learn the Catechism? Is the deceleration, "all my deeds are sin" a comfort? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Catechism with extended Q&A

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Fathers and Friends Nov 10, 2020

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Scott and Caleb are joined by Paul Koch to talk about why conversations and attention to fatherhood and friendship is important. The significance is highlighted by the increasing issue of societal loneliness. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Being Dad

Jagged Word Field Guide to Being a Man

Where Two or Three are Gathered

Unveiling Mercy Nov 03, 2020

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Scott and Caleb are joined by Chad Bird to talk about his new book, Unveiling Mercy. This opens up a conversation about the difficulty and importance of translation. Also, a conversation about theophanies brought up because of comments on the MeatEater Podcast and by Mike Heiser.

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Unveiling Mercy

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