Author

  1. Augustine on the Modern Condition with Steve Kruschel

    book
    09/29/26
    6 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Steve Kruschel
    Kelsi chats with pastor and author, Steve Kruschel, about his latest devotional, ⁠A Year of Confession with Augustine: 365 Daily Devotions for the Restless Heart⁠.
    Augustine on the Modern Condition with Steve Kruschel

  2. Ephesians 1:11-23 (Episode 451)

    book
    09/04/26
    4 mins
    By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen | Caleb Keith
    Inheritance and Assurance
    Ephesians 1:11-23 (Episode 451)

  3. Ephesians 1:1-10 (Episode 450)

    book
    08/28/26
    4 mins
    By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen | Caleb Keith
    Election is a Gospel Word
    Ephesians 1:1-10 (Episode 450)

  4. 448: Marquart - Luther and Theosis

    book
    08/07/26
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    As Alive As You Need Me to Be. In this episode, we sit with Rev. Dr. Kurt Marquardt and listen as he teaches us about theosis, deification, justification, Christology, myth and ethics, materialism and rationalism, sacramentality, vocation, relational versus philosophical exegesis, sanctification, glorification, and much, much more.
    448: Marquart - Luther and Theosis

  5. Does God Have a Plan for Your Life?

    book
    05/05/26
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    The Thinking Fellows examine a common question about the Christian life and God’s power and plans.
    Does God Have a Plan for Your Life?

  6. Has Lutheranism Failed?

    book
    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.
    Has Lutheranism Failed?

  7. Grace and Absolution in Wake Up Dead Man with David Zahl

    book
    12/19/25
    3 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | David Zahl
    Kelsi chats with David Zahl about themes of faith and grace in Rian Johnson's newest film, Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man.
    Grace and Absolution in Wake Up Dead Man with David Zahl

  8. When Christians Contradict Themselves

    book
    12/01/25
    6 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman | Adam Francisco | Scott Keith
    The Thinking Fellows examine the Ligonier 2025 State of Theology Survey. They identify a major recurring theme: Christians are contradicting themselves.
    When Christians Contradict Themselves

  9. 417: Luther - A deep, evil corruption of nature that reason does not comprehend

    book
    11/21/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    How Deep Is Your Love! In this episode, we continue our reading of the Smalcald Articles, focusing our attention on sin and the law. What is sin? What does it do to us? What are its effects? And, in following, what is the relationship of the law to sin? Does the law empower us to sin less? Can the law produce good works and good fruits? What is the function of pastoral care in relation to sin and the law? All this and much, much more on this episode of the podcast.
    417: Luther - A deep, evil corruption of nature that reason does not comprehend

  10. Where Lutheranism Disagrees with Thomas Aquinas

    book
    11/18/25
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode of the Thinking Fellows, we take a closer look at the growing interest in Thomas Aquinas especially among younger evangelicals and even many Lutherans.
    Where Lutheranism Disagrees with Thomas Aquinas

  11. The Bondage of the Will: A Simple Overview

    book
    10/14/25
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    What led Martin Luther to write The Bondage of the Will? This podcast explores the historical background and central message of one of Luther’s most significant works.
    The Bondage of the Will: A Simple Overview

  12. 412: Forde - The gospel, and only the gospel, spells the end of the hidden God

    book
    10/11/25
    12 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    For What It’s Worth. In this episode, we conclude our reading of Gerhard Forde’s "Captivation of the Will." We discuss the conclusion of Luther’s treatise on the bound will, arriving at Christ and election, which reveals Erasmus’s fundamental error — his argument for the human will is actually the original sin, choosing between good and evil.
    412: Forde - The gospel, and only the gospel, spells the end of the hidden God