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  1. Is Israel God's Chosen Nation?

    book
    12/06/23
    7 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith
    Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023; the bloody conflict leaves some Christians asking theological questions about the modern state of Israel.
    Is Israel God's Chosen Nation?

  2. Ordinary Barbie

    book
    08/31/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Gretchen and Katie both saw the Barbie movie, and want to talk about it the cultural statements made in this movie.
    Ordinary Barbie

  3. Movies with Meaning

    book
    08/19/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    The Thinking Fellows discuss movies they enjoy watching. The conversation revolves around the presence of theological and moral meaning in film.
    Movies with Meaning

  4. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

    book
    07/15/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  5. Talking Back to Purity Culture

    book
    07/06/23
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    To continue our conversation of legalism that becomes cultish, we brought on Rachel Joy Welcher who wrote a book on the purity culture movement.
    Talking Back to Purity Culture

  6. Illusions of Safety-Shiny Happy People

    book
    06/27/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    How can we stay safe in our faith? In Part 2 of our discussion of the documentary "Shiny Happy People" we are discussing homeschooling and the umbrellas of protection.
    Illusions of Safety-Shiny Happy People

  7. Shiny Happy People

    book
    06/22/23
    4 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode we talk about the documentary of "Shiny Happy People" and this part of American Church history with an explosion of legalistic ideals that lacked Christ.
    Shiny Happy People

  8. Low Anthropology BONUS Episode

    book
    05/31/23
    3 mins
    By Katie Koplin | David Zahl | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are excited to discuss David Zahl's book "Low Anthropology." Gretchen Ronnevik and Katie Koplin heard him speak last fall.
    Low Anthropology BONUS Episode

  9. Episode 230: How We See Ourselves (Paradigms for People) and the Guys Get WELSy

    book
    05/18/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY, Mike, Jason, Wade discuss how human beings see themselves (for example, as consumers, producers, students, etc.) and how such paradigms are helpful or problematic.
    Episode 230: How We See Ourselves (Paradigms for People) and the Guys Get WELSy

  10. The Tower of Babel, Anthropology, Part 12

    book
    05/12/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE, Mike, Jason, Wade, and Mark Braun continue the guys’ discussion of anthropology with the final episode in the series, now talking about the Tower of Babel.
    The Tower of Babel, Anthropology, Part 12

  11. Drunk Noah and God’s Messy Saints (Genesis 9), Anthropology, Part 11

    book
    04/14/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX, Mike, Jason, Wade, and Mark Braun continue the guys’ discussion of anthropology, now talking about Noah’s drunkenness, why Moses would include that in Genesis, and the messy nature of the Christian past. We hope you enjoy the episode!
    Drunk Noah and God’s Messy Saints (Genesis 9), Anthropology, Part 11

  12. Life after the Flood, and Maundy Thursday (Genesis 9), Anthropology, Part 10

    book
    04/04/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE, Mike, Jason, and Wade continue the guys’ discussion of anthropology, now taking up life after the Flood, lifeblood, and the Lord’s Supper.
    Life after the Flood, and Maundy Thursday (Genesis 9), Anthropology, Part 10