Thinking Fellows

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Philip Melanchthon Part 2 May 26, 2017

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Episode 71 of the Thinking Fellows is a continuation of episode 70 where we began talking about the Lutheran reformer Philip Melanchthon. On this episode Dr. Keith talks about Melanchthon's later life and some of the controversies surrounding his work. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

Here We Still Stand

Episode 70: Philip Melanchthon

Augsburg Confession

Episode on the Augsburg Confession

1521 Loci

Thinking Fellows Episode 2 Law

Philip Melanchthon May 19, 2017

Show notes

The Thinking Fellows talk about one of the most controversial characters in Lutheranism, Philip Melanchthon. Melanchthon is both massively influential to Lutheranism but is often described as a detractor of Lutheranism because of some late writings. On this episode, Dr. Keith outlines the early life of Melanchthon and sets the stage for his theological impact. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

An Uncompromising Gospel

The Book of Concord

Sources and Context to the Book of Concord

Bente Intro to the Book of Concord

Episode: Melanchthon Nerds

Episode on Luther Biographies

John Calvin May 12, 2017

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Dr. Jeff Mallinson once again joins the Thinking Fellows, this time for an episode on John Calvin. Calvin has been one of the most influential thinkers in Christian history. Lutherans tend to shy away from Calvin which is a shame because despite some doctrinal differences there is much to be learned from this Protestant reformer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

Virtue in the Wasteland

Calvin's Institutes

John Calvin: A Little Book on the Christian Life

Calvin in Context

Drs. Mallinson and Keith on Election

Reading the Bondage of the Will May 10, 2017

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In The Fall of 2016, Dr. James Nestingen came on our show and talked about the Bondage of the Will. During that episode, Dr. Nestingen suggested reading the Bondage of the Will backward. Today we take a little time to explain how that works. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

Packer Page#: Start with pg319 then read 270-318 then start at the beginning.

Show Notes:

Thinking Fellows on the Bondage of the Will

Packer: The Bondage of the Will

Forde: The Captivation of the Will

Christain Classics: The Bondage of the Will

Luther: Biographies May 05, 2017

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Today, The Fellows talk about the various biographies Martin Luther. This idea was started by Dr. Francisco who outlines for us in this show, the key features of a good biography. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

Oberman: Luther Man Between God and the Devil

Baton: Here I Stand

Kittleson: Luther the Reformer

Career of the Reformer

Kolb: Martin Luther and the Enduring Word of God

Brecht: Shaping and Defining the Reformation

Nestingen: Martin Luther A Life

The Fabricated Luther

Paulson: Luther for Armchair Theologians

Kierkegaard Apr 28, 2017

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Today we have a regular guest and member of the 1517 Thinking Fellowship, Dr. Jeff Mallinson. Jeff is co-host of the Virtue in the Wasteland podcast and comes on to talk about Kierkegaard. On the show, Jeff places this great philosopher into his proper historical context. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.

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Works of Love

Grace in Practice

Fear and Trembling

The Sickness Unto Death

Burden of Soren

Kirkegaard and Paradox

Aquinas Part 2 Apr 21, 2017

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Today, we revisit Thomas Aquinas and move on to talk about his theological impact. This is an expansion on episode 63 which is linked below. On the show notes for episode 63 is a list of books for further study. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

Crosswise Institute

Episode 63 on Thomas Aquinas

Episode on Transhumanism

Contact

Transhumanism and the Crosswise Institute Apr 19, 2017

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Today, the Fellows have Dr. Joel Oesch on to define and discuss transhumanism and its importance. Transhumanism is defined by Dr. Oesch as a movement of people committed to using technology to further the human race in profound ways. In most iterations, Transhumanism is viewed as the next great step of human evolution. The Crosswise Institute is designed to educate and challenge high school students about important cultural and theological questions. This year they will host a summer experience for high school students surrounding the topic of transhumanism. The Thinking Fellows are giving away ten spots to the Institute follow the link below to contact us about this opportunity.

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Contact the Thinking Fellows to get your high schooler into Crosswise for free this June. Please provide Name, Email, and Phone Number.

Crosswise Institute

John of Damascus Apr 14, 2017

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On this episode, Dr. Francisco teaches us about John of Damascus, an early apologist. It especially fits this Good Friday as John defended, in particular, the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

Show Notes:

CrossWise Institute

The Fount of Knowledge

Lombard's Sentences

St John of Damascene

John of Damascus on Islam

Thomas Aquinas Apr 07, 2017

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Thomas Aquinas is one of the most influential Christian Thinkers of all time. Aquinas' views on philosophy set up the groundwork for classical apologetics and his Theology was disputed in the Reformation. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Donate to the Thinking Fellows

Philosophical Apologetics pt1.

Philosophical Apologetics pt2.

Christianity Today

Thomas Aquinas a Very Short Introduction

Peter Kreeft: A Summa of the Summa

Edward Feser A Beginner's Guide to Aquinas

Philip Watson Let God be God

Peter Morison The Impact of the Reformation