Author

  1. Philosophy amidst theology (with Dr. Dan Deen)

    book
    05/14/25
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen | Daniel Deen
    Dr. Dan Deen of Concordia University Irvine joins David and Adam to discuss how he approaches philosophy at a college dominated by theology.
    Philosophy amidst theology (with Dr. Dan Deen)

  2. Are Lutherans Evangelicals?

    book
    05/10/25
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman | Adam Francisco
    The Fellows continue their conversation about Lutheran identity. This time, they discuss the term "evangelical."
    Are Lutherans Evangelicals?

  3. A Lutheran Identity Crisis

    book
    04/22/25
    5 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman | Scott Keith
    In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, Bruce Hillman, and Scott Keith engage discuss an ongoing identity crisis within Lutheranism.
    A Lutheran Identity Crisis

  4. 386: Pastoral Debrief with a bit of Flacius

    book
    04/04/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Kick Out the Jams. In this episode, we focus on the raw, real work of life in the parish—the ordinary burdens, the hidden insecurities, and the quiet faith that holds it all together. We explore the distinction between philosophy and theology and why attempts to fuse them often leave both diminished. There’s talk of reformation—its drama, its necessity, and its cost. We reflect on the pervasive victim-perpetrator dynamic that shapes so much of modern life and how the gospel when rightly preached, breaks that cycle. At the heart of it all is this: the power of Christ’s mercy to open what we’ve shut tight, to drive out the bitterness we’ve made into habit, and to speak a word stronger than shame.
    386: Pastoral Debrief with a bit of Flacius

  5. Should We Still Send Our Kids to College?

    book
    02/26/25
    6 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco
    In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Caleb Keith, Scott Keith, and Adam Francisco engage in a friendly discussion about the current state of university education.
    Should We Still Send Our Kids to College?

  6. A Theology of Addiction with Donavon Riley

    book
    02/25/25
    11 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Donavon Riley
    Kelsi chats with pastor and author, Donavon Riley, about his forthcoming book, ⁠The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction⁠.
    A Theology of Addiction with Donavon Riley

  7. Did Martin Luther Start a New Religion?

    book
    02/17/25
    6 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, the Fellows answer, "Did Martin Luther invent a new religion?"
    Did Martin Luther Start a New Religion?

  8. Episode 309: Lutheran Ethics?

    book
    02/04/25
    7 mins
    By Wade Johnston | Michael Berg
    In episode THREE HUNDRED AND NINE, using a chapter from Mark Mattes' Law & Gospel in Action, Mike, Jason, and Wade discuss whether there is such a thing as a Lutheran ethic and, if so, what it looks like (and what it doesn't)?
    Episode 309: Lutheran Ethics?

  9. The Limits of Worldview and the Utility of Epistemology

    book
    01/24/25
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Scott Keith
    In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Caleb Keith, Scott Keith, and Adam Francisco discuss the relevance of epistemology versus worldview in the context of Christian engagement with culture and society.
    The Limits of Worldview and the Utility of Epistemology

  10. Crusades

    book
    01/17/25
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, the Fellows explore the complex history of the Crusades, their origins, motivations, and the theological implications that arise from them.
    Crusades

  11. 375: A New Year and the Same Old Stuff (Pliny, Clement, and Justin)

    book
    01/04/25
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Same Old Story.. In this episode, we read various Christian and non-Christian sources from the first two centuries, discussing their understandings of Jesus Christ, the church, law, and the Gospel, and the effect of the Christian faith on people in Roman society.
    375: A New Year and the Same Old Stuff (Pliny, Clement, and Justin)

  12. What is theology?

    book
    12/11/24
    5 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    What is theology? Is it akin, adjacent, or perhaps inimical to philosophy? How does it relate to a worldview?
    What is theology?