The Story of the Law
Dr. Paulson begins to introduce Thomas Aquinas and how he crafts a story of the Law. Dr. Paulson then talks about how myth, story, and life revolve around law.
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Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith is a Summa Cum Laude, and Honors Scholar graduate of Concordia University Irvine, and holds an MA in systematic and philosophical theology from the University of Nottingham. In 2018, he published a translation of Luther's Heidelberg Disputation. Caleb is husband to Erika Keith and father to Esther and Emerson. He produces the Thinking Fellows and Outlaw God podcasts and oversees the 1517 Podcast network.
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Confession and Absolution
The Thinking Fellows talk about Luther’s breakdown and examples of confession in the Small Catechism.
Holy Baptism in the Small Catechism
Scott and Caleb move into the Catechism's explanations of the Means of Grace. Starting with Baptism, Luther follows Scripture to explain how God's Word and promises are delivered to us through ordinary means like water.
Anselm and Freedom
Dr. Paulson outlines the issues with Anselm's propositions on free will. The show ends with a conversation about Christian freedom and service to neighbor.
The Petitions of the Lord’s Prayer
Scott, Caleb, and Rod read and discuss the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer and Luther’s explanations.
Anselm and Concursus
On this episode, Dr. Paulson introduces Anselm's presentation of Concursus or the idea that human creatures cooperate with God and His will.
The Creed
Caleb, Scott, and Rod walk through the Apostles Creed and Luther’s explanations.
Dealing with the Accusation of the Law
What is the solution to the accusation of the Law?
The Second Table of the Law
Scott and Caleb continue to walk through Luther’s Small Catechism. This time covering the 5th-10th commandments.
Scholasticism and Anselm
Dr. Paulson introduces Anslem and his contributions to Scholastic theology.
Scholasticism and Anselm
Dr. Paulson introduces Anslem and his contributions to Scholastic theology.
Introduction to the Small Catechism
Caleb, Scott, and Rod discuss the the context and introduction to Luther’s Small Catechism.
The Human Creature and Faith
Dr. Paulson and Caleb take a further look at Erasmus and his Annotations of Romans 1:17. How do faith, faithfulness, and trust help us answer the question, what makes the human creature human?
Introduction to the Lutheran Confessions
Caleb and Scott begin the series on the Lutheran Confessions.
Erasmus
Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about Desiderius Erasmus.
Mall Santa
Caleb and Scott host a Christmas episode where they talk about Santa, magic, and Scott’s graying beard.
From Heaven Above To Earth I Come
Dr. Paulson walks through Luther's Christmas Hymn, From Heaven Above To Earth I Come.
Christmas and Church Seasons
Scott, Caleb, and Dave Rufner discuss the place and purpose of Church seasons.
Christmas and the Incarnation
As part of two Christmas episodes, Dr. Paulson talks about the importance of the incarnation.
Repent!
The Thinking Fellows talk about repentance.
Spei Salvi (Saved in Hope)
Dr. Paulson discusses contemporary rejections of Martin Luther.
Stewardship
On Giving Tuesday 2020 the Thinking Fellows discuss stewardship.
Humanism
Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Scott Keith as they discuss the impact of Reformation Humanism.
Scholastic
Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Scott Keith to talk about Scholasticism during the Reformation.
Necessity
Dr. Paulson and Caleb introduce the idea of necessity in relation to God.
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The Thinking Fellows
The Thinking Fellows is a 45 minute audio program published weekly across a host of podcasting platforms. It is hosted by Caleb Keith and Drs. Rod Rosenbladt, Scott Keith, and Adam Francisco. The Thinking Fellows shares the Gospel message by…
Theology of the Cross: Luther's Heidelberg Disputation & Reflections on Its 28 Theses
The Theology of the Cross is one of the core elements of Martin Luther's theology. The development of this doctrine through the Heidelberg Disputation has been considered an essential element of Luther's breakthrough on justification, and crucial to his theological…
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