Thinking Fellows

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Theology is for Proclamation Sep 18, 2018

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Caleb Keith is once again joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special recording in Bergen Norway. The heart of their conversation is the idea that theology is meant to be proclaimed. Jim and John tell great stories on the difference between talking about Christ and actually handing over the goods of Christ death and resurrection for you. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Theology is for Proclimation

HWSS live stream

Lutheran Study Days Conference

The Doctrine of Sin Sep 12, 2018

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The Thinking Fellows revisit their very first episode on the doctrine of sin. The problem of sin gets to the heart of the Christian faith but is often misunderstood. By focusing on "sins" and not "sinful nature" the need for Christ can become lost or hidden. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Praying the Catechism Sep 04, 2018

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Caleb Keith is joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special episode recorded in Bergen Norway. Both Nestingen and Pless have spent years studying and teaching Luther's Small Catechism. On this episode, they discuss what it means to pray the Catechism and receive the benefits of the Word through it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Praying the Catechism

Free to Be

Luther's Small Catechism online

The Small Catechism

When Doing Your Best Isn't Enough Aug 28, 2018

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The regular hosts are reunited after a summer of teaching and travel. In preparation for the Here We Still Stand Conference the hosts visit some of the theological errors that pushed Luther toward the cross. The Latin phrase facere quod in se est was the backbone of semi-Pelagianism and working out one's salvation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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- Here We Still Stand Live Stream

- The Heidelberg Disputation

- Caleb's Translation and Reflection of Theses 1 and 2

Postmodernism Aug 21, 2018

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Postmodernism is a popular buzzword and one the most impactful philosophies in the world around us. However, postmodernism is frustrating and often hard to understand. Dr. Keith is joined by Bruce Hilman to discuss the history, and context of postmodern thought and how it affects the Church. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Milbank -

David Bentley Heart -

Jacques Derrida -

Who is Afraid of Postmodernism - Jaimie Smith

What's the Meaning in This Text - Kevin Van Houser

Cambridge Companion to Postmodernism

Reflecting on the International Academy of Apologetics Aug 14, 2018

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Producer Caleb is joined by three guests to talk about their experience at the International Academy of Apologetics. These students of theology come from different backgrounds and talk about how apologetics will value them in their daily lives and vocations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Space Trilogy

Mere Christianity

Tractatus Logico Theologicus

Thinking Fellows on Apologetics

Augustine of Hippo Aug 07, 2018

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After speaking together at a Christ Hold Fast city event, Dr. Keith invited Bruce Hilman to join him on two episodes of the Thinking Fellows. On this episode, they talk about the background and impact of Augustine of Hippo. Augustine is particularly crucial for Lutherans since his writings helped fuel Luther's reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Confessions

Lewis, The Great Divorce

Gary Wills, 4 Part Series on Augustine

Chadwick, A Very Short intro to Augustine

Brown, Augustine of Hippo

Translating Luther's Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians Jul 31, 2018

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On this episode, Caleb Keith interviews Haroldo Camacho about his new translation of Luther's Commentary on The Epistle to the Galatians. This new edition focuses on accessibility and capturing the lecture style of Luther's work. This volume is an excellent resource for individual or group study. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Commentary

1517 Academy

1517 Podcast Network

Being a Student of Theology Jul 24, 2018

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On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Keith sits down to interview producer Caleb and a guest Jacob Meuller. Both Caleb and Jacob are in masters programs in Theology with Caleb pursuing an MA from the University of Nottingham and Jacob studying for his MDiv at Concordia Theological Seminary in Saint Louis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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1517 Videocast

1517 Podcast Network

Concordia St. Louis

University of Nottingham

C.S. Lewis: The Invasion Jul 17, 2018

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The Thinking Fellows explore book two of Mere Christianity by utilizing an outline from Dr. Rosenbladt. As the next step in Lewis' apologetic approach, the section named The Invasion moves onto the idea of transcendence, human will, and meaning. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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