Church and State
The regular hosts of the Thinking Fellows are back in the studio after a long time of phone-in episodes.
Contributors
Scott Keith
Scott Keith is the Executive Director of 1517 and Adjunct Professor of Theology at Concordia University, Irvine. He is a co-host of The Thinking Fellows Podcast and a contributor to 1517 and Christ Hold Fast. He is also the author of "Being Dad: Father as a Picture of God’s Grace." He earned his doctorate from Foundation House Oxford, under the sponsorship of the Graduate Theological Foundation, studying under Dr. James A. Nestingen.
The Thinking Fellows
Most Recent
The Theologian's Craft
Scott and Caleb are joined by John Hoyum to talk about the theologian's craft. What makes one a theologian?
Quarantined Reading
The Fellows sit-down and talk about what books they are reading during the quarantine. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
God Picks You!
The Word was preached into your ears, the Holy Spirit worked through that word, and wormed His way from the sinful preacher's mouth to your wicked ears and onto your sinful heart.
Lutheran Language and Other Questions
Scott, Caleb, and Adam go through the most recent listener questions. The questions range from a request for further reading in apologetics to a critique of the Thinking Fellows use of Lutheran categories. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and…
We apologize for the Scriptures
In this case, "apology" means never having to say "I'm sorry." Dr. Scott Keith and Caleb Keith of 1517.org and The Thinking Fellows podcast join Craig and Troy as they discuss defending the authority of Scripture.
Fasting, Natural Law, and Baptism
Caleb and Scott Keith answer a handful of listener-submitted questions. The questions range from requirements and prohibitions concerning fasting to finding a better podcasting app. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
Vocational Heroes in a Time of Pandemic and Lockdown
In all of the good or bad that may have come out of the current mess that the world is in due to coronavirus, I see at least one good thing happening. The daily social media feed has been full of pictures, quotes, and videos of ordinary people praising other ordinary people for just doing their job.
The Craft of Preaching
Scott and Caleb are joined by Bob Hiller to discuss the 1517 project, The Craft of Preaching. The conversation leads toward the importance of preaching and why the preacher should take his vocation seriously. Sit back, relax, grab a drink…
Are You Afraid?
Scott and Caleb are joined by Donavon Riley to talk about fear. Is there a Christian response to fear? Should Christians be afraid? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
COVID-19
Caleb and Scott are joined by Dan Price to talk about the impact and response to the Corona Virus. They look at Martin Luther’s letters on the Plague and talk about vocation and proclamation in these trying times. Sit back…
Christ in the Straw
Scott and Caleb are joined by pastor Bob Hiller to talk about his book Christ in the Straw. The book serves as a devotional commentary through James. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
Happiness
The Thinking Fellows are once again joined by David Andersen. The topic of this episode leans more philosophical and asks the question, are you happy? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
Apologetics and Your Neighbor
The episode ends with a conversation about how vocation and the service of neighbor works toward apologetics.
The Empty Tomb
On this episode of the Thinking Fellows, Scott, Adam, and Caleb talk about objections to Christ’s divinity and how they deal with the empty tomb.
Faithless to Fearless
The Thinking Fellows sit down with David Andersen to talk about his apologetic book Faithless to Fearless.
Common Objections to Christianity
Drs. Rod Rosenbladt and Scott Keith sit down with Caleb to dive to the heart of why apologetics matters.
Christian Apologetics?
On this episode, the Fellows define what Christian apologetics is as a category of theology and lay the groundwork for how to approach it.
Sharing the Faith and Other Questions From January
Scott and Caleb take a look at listener questions from the month of January. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
Where Two or Three are Gathered
Dr. Scott Keith and Caleb Keith sit down and talk about Scott’s latest book, titled, Where Two or Three Are Gathered.
New Year’s Resolutions
The Thinking Fellows closeout 2019 with a discussion about New Year’s resolutions.
Merry Christmas
The Thinking Fellows talk about Christmas platitudes, comfort at Christmas, and share some personal Christmas stories.
The Gospel in the Old Testament
Scott and Caleb are joined by Chad Bird to talk about the Old Testament.
Why Do We Worship?
The Thinking Fellows are joined by Dr. Jonathan Mumme to discuss the purpose and practice of Christian worship?
The State of the Thinking Fellows
Scott and Caleb Keith take this time to update listeners of the Thinking Fellows and ask for their support.
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