Thinking Fellows

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The Heidelberg Disputation Oct 06, 2017

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The Heidelberg Disputation represents the first time that Reformational theology emerges as a whole. In this work, Dr. Luther highlights 28 fundamental truths of the Christian faith. Almost every major issue of the Reformation is covered in bite-sized sentences. The Fellows outline the context, history, and impact of the disputation as a lead up the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Heidelberg Disputation Online

The 95 Theses Here We Still Stand

Matthias Flacius Sep 29, 2017

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The Thinking Fellows are together with Dr. Wade Johnston to discuss Matthias Flacius. This episode serves as a crossover between our series on great thinkers of the Christian faith and our current Reformation topics. Flacius was a significant figure in the later Lutheran Reformation and had a large impact on the topics within the Formula of Concord. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.

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An Uncompromising Gospel

A Path Strewn With Sinners

Formula of Concord

Here We Still Stand

Sinners and the Gospel Sep 22, 2017

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After a long summer of traveling guest episodes, the Fellows are back in Southern California recording together. The Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. Wade Johnston to discuss his two books, A Path Strewn With Sinners and An Uncompromising Gospel. The fire of the Reformation was fueled by lay education. To that end, both books are meant for study at the lay level, no Ph.D. or formal training necessary. A Path Strewn With Sinners takes the Gospel of Mark and breaks it down into bite-size pieces making it an excellent reading companion for self-study or group Bible class. Similarly, An Uncompromising Gospel takes the history of post-Luther Lutheranism and makes it easy to approach and understand.

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A Path Strewn With Sinners Let the Bird Fly The Woman Jesus Called a Dog The Book of Concord (Online) An Uncompromising Gospel The Book of Concord (Print Sources and Context of The Book of Concord

Norway Special Sep 15, 2017

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On this episode, the fellows are once again joined by Dr. Nestingen and Prof. Pless. This time, we tackle listener questions about doctrine and the differences between Norwegian and German Lutheranism. As a bonus, we recorded this episode in Bergen Norway, and some of our Norwegian hosts join us in the second half of the show. Sit back relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Here We Still Stand

Hammer of God

The Necessary Distinction

The Necessary Distinction Between Law and Gospel Sep 08, 2017

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The Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. Jim Nestingen and Rev. John Pless to talk about their new book titled The Necessary Distinction. On this episode, we cover basic questions concerning Law and Gospel and the important difference between distinguishing and separating these two vital doctrines. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Necessary Distinction

Here We Still Stand

Hotel Registration

What Drove Luther's Hammer? Sep 01, 2017

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"What Drove Luther's Hammer" is a look behind the curtain of Martin Luther's reasons for reform. Dr. Rosenbladt reanimates his classic lecture as a conversation between two old friends. So, sit back, grab a drink, light your pipe, and join us in the fun.

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Luther and Melanchthon Aug 25, 2017

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Dr. Keith is once again joined by Dr. Jim Nestingen, this time to discuss the relationship between Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon. The dynamic between these two reformers is often misrepresented or misunderstood. Melanchthon and Luther worked together not only as colleagues but as friends to bring about the Lutheran Reformation as we know it. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Hotel Room

Here We Still Stand

Luther's Small Catechism

Loci Communes 1521

The Jagged Word Field Guide Aug 18, 2017

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Dr. Scott Keith and Pastor Paul Koch talk about their new book The Jagged Word Field Guide To Being A Man. This book deals with the topic of masculinity and the need for friendship, family, and vocation in the pursuit of manliness. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The Jagged Word Field Guide To Being A Man

Woman The Forgotten Story

The Jagged Word Website

The Art of Manliness

Here We Still Stand

Why We Stand Aug 16, 2017

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Welcome to a special episode of the Thinking Fellows with producer Caleb Keith and guest Donovan Riley. Pastor Riley has been on the show twice before to talk about Martin Luther and the Bondage of the Will. This week, he tackles the idea behind the phrase "Here I Stand" and why Lutherans continue in the tradition of Standing firm in the Gospel. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Here We Still Stand

Reading Bondage of the Will

Old Man Luther Aug 11, 2017

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Dr. James Nestingen joins the show once again, this time for an episode on the later life of Dr. Martin Luther. Dr. Scott Keith and Pastor Kevin McClain sit with Dr. Nestingen to hear some great stories about the great reformer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Episode One on Luther

Luther Biographies

Luther's Works: Genesis Commentary

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Manistee