Podcast Overview

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Lethal Force

01/20/26

6 mins

By Caleb Keith | Scott Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman

In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, Scott Keith, and Bruce Hillman discuss the ethics of self-defense from a Christian perspective. They explore the moral complexity of using deadly force, particularly in situations involving the defense of oneself or others.
- Cultural Exegesis
- Vocation
Understanding the American Religious Landscape with Ryan Burge

01/13/26

5 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

Kelsi is joined by data analyst, Ryan Burge, to discuss the current American Religious Landscape as well as his newest book, The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us.Dr. Ryan Burge is an associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University.
Has Lutheranism Failed?

01/11/26

5 mins

By Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman | Scott Keith

Has Lutheranism Failed? In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the purpose and aim of the church to examine if Lutheranism in America has failed.
The Quiet Ambition with Ryan Tinetti

11/19/25

5 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Ryan Tinetti

Kelsi chats with professor, pastor, and author Ryan Tinetti about his new book, The Quiet Ambition: Scripture's Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, The Quiet Ambition argues the life of the Christian often has much less to do with changing the world than it does faithfully trusting our work matters because we matter to God.
Kids and Parenting in the Digital Age with Erica Sorensen

11/04/25

9 mins

By Kelsi Klembara | Erica Sorensen

Kelsi talks with Erica Sorensen about her experience in youth ministry and the affects of our current digital age on parenting and kids.
The Significance of Singleness with Dani Treweek

10/07/25

11 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

The Significance of Singleness with Dani Treweek
On Apathy and Excuses

09/10/25

4 mins

By Adam Francisco | David Andersen

David and Adam discuss religious apathy and the excuses people give for avoiding church.
406: Giertz - The Parish Church

08/30/25

9 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Take Me to Church. In this episode, we read Bo Giertz’s "Christ’s Church: Her Biblical Roots, Her Dramatic History, Her Saving Presence, Her Glorious Future." The Church, who is she? What kind of life is present within the church walls? Who wants to understand that life better and know more about it? We read Christ's Church and take you on a walk from her biblical roots toward her glorious future.
Lost in Interpretation (Acts 2:1-24 and 1 Corinthians 14:1-5)

08/28/25

5 mins

By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price

In this episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Price dive into the often misunderstood topic of speaking in tongues, focusing on Acts 2:1-24 and 1 Corinthians 14:1-5.
Peter's packed pericope for pastors

08/28/25

4 mins

By Craig Donofrio | Troy Neujahr

Peter--the apostle--exhorts pastors to be humble, and he leads by example.
- Ministry of the Church
- Humility
Christian Identity and Vocation in Belfast

07/25/25

9 mins

By Kelsi Klembara

In the final Summer Break episode, Kelsi chats with Caleb and Nathan from ⁠ @theologyontherise ⁠ the 2021 movie, Belfast, and what it means to be given and identity rather than create one.
Tips on suffering well for the positionally righteous

07/23/25

4 mins

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

How can we be righteous even in the face of evil?