Thinking Fellows

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Vocation Revisited Dec 15, 2017

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After spending two episodes dealing with the apparent tension between justification and good works we dedicate another installment to the doctrine of vocation. Good works are not opposed to our justification, but it is clear from the Scriptures that they do not earn sinners status before God. The question then arises, what good or to what aim are good works? Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as we discuss this important question.

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God At Work

Working For Our Neighbor

Being Dad

Shop Class as Soul Craft

Mike Rowe Works

Synergism Dec 08, 2017

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On this episode of the show, the Fellows tackle synergism. This error has been present in every age of Christianity and poses unique challenges to Christianity in America. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.

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Here We Still Stand 2018

Heidelberg Disputation

Caleb Keith on the Prodigal Son

Repentance Dec 01, 2017

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Drs. Keith and Rosenbladt are back on the show to talk about repentance. Also on this episode is a friend and guest, Aaron Pederson. Looking from Scripture and Luther we ask the question is repentance a gift of faith or a work towards faith? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and join the conversation.

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1517 Academy

Being Dad

Thinking Fellows on Johan Arndt

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The Liberal Arts Nov 24, 2017

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Caleb Keith and Dr. Adam Francisco are joined by a guest to talk about the liberal arts and classical education. Our guest today is Dr. C.J. Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong teaches Theology, Classical Languages, and Ancient History at Concordia University Irvine. On this episode, we talk about why classical education isn't just for academics but helps shape the worldview of people in all stations of life. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.

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Lutheranism vs. Calvinism: The Classical Debate

Second Son Iron Works

Warrior Politics

Politics and the Reformation Nov 17, 2017

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Caleb Keith and Dr. Adam Francisco talk about the political history of the Reformation. Dr. Francisco takes the conversation back all the way to the fall of Rome to help render a clear picture of what political system Luther faced and worked within. While not a secular reformer, Luther's political impact is impossible to ignore. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Resurrection Fact

Brecht: Shaping and Defining the Reformation

The Fabricated Luther

Paulson: Luther for Armchair Theologians

The Task of the Apologist Nov 10, 2017

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Caleb Keith interviews Dr. Montgomery about his background and beginning in apologetics. For Dr. Montgomery, apologetics starts by asking questions about truth and the pursuit of knowledge. This conversation leads up to talk about the approach to learning apologetics and how to handle tough issues in the midst of evangelism. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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History, Law, and Christianity

Sensible Christianity

Suprised by Joy

Defending the Gospel in Legal Style

Evidence that Demands a Verdict

Mockingbird Nov 03, 2017

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On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Dr. Keith talks to David Zahl about Mockingbird Ministries. Zahl is the director of Mockingbird, and author, and podcast host. This episode highlights the annual Mockingbird conference in NYC and many of the other resources that they produce. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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About Mockingbird

Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners and Saints

Mockingbird Events

The Mockingbird Devotional

Grace and Addiction

Being Dad

Night Driving with Chad Bird Oct 27, 2017

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Chad Bird joined the Thinking Fellows at the Here We Still Stand conference in San Diego to talk about his new book. Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul. This book wrestles with sin and grace in the midst of turmoil. The entire book points to the redemptive work of Christ and the extra nos gift of life and salvation. On this episode, Chad gives a sneak peek at a handful of the chapters. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Night Driving on Amazon

Chadbird.com

40min in the Old Testament

1517 Blog: Chad Bird

The Prodigal Son

Being Dad: Father as a picture of God's Grace

Faith and Reason Oct 20, 2017

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As one of the last episodes in our latest series about the great ideas of the Reformation, we talk about the relationship between faith and reason. The Fellows discuss Luther's famous quotes about reason and then delve into issues facing our post-modern culture. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Ressurection Fact

Martin Luther: The Problem with Faith and Reason

Where Christ is Present

Tractatus Logico-Theologicus

The Reformation and Islam Oct 13, 2017

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The Reformation was not an isolated event; it had an impact not only in Germany but throughout the world. The Reformation was also impacted by forces outside the Church including the impending threat of Islam. For the Lutheran reformers knowing about Islam was essential for the preservation of Christians who might be captured in war or invasion. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.

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Here We Still Stand Martin Luther Preface on Islam

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Intro to the Book of Concord