The Thinking Fellows

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Why is Luther's Bondage of the Will Ignored?

In this live episode of the Thinking Fellows, Caleb, Scott, Steve, and Adam discuss why Martin Luther’s The Bondage of the Will is one of the most important yet most overlooked works of the Reformation.

The Bondage of the Will: A Simple Overview

October 14, 2025 | 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.

Why Do Christians Sing Hymns? | Dr. Steve Mueller, Concordia University Irvine

October 2, 2025 | By Scott Keith, Caleb Keith
Singing is one of the most recognizable parts of Christian worship. But why do Christians sing hymns?

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What Christians Should Know About Islam

In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, the hosts engage in a comprehensive discussion about Islam, exploring its theology, the role of Muhammad, the authorship of the Quran, and the differences between Islamic and Christian beliefs.

C.F.W Walther: The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel

The Thinking Fellows podcast breaks down C.F.W. Walther’s classic work The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel.

Was Peter the First Pope?

July 25, 2025 | By Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco
Caleb, Scott, and Adam take up the question: was Peter the first pope?

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The Difference Between the Comfort of the Gospel and Therapeutic Language

July 15, 2025 | By Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Bruce Hillman
In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Bruce Hillman, Scott Keith, and I take a look at the difference between the comfort that comes from the gospel and the kind of therapeutic language that's become common in our culture.

Does Christianity Have a Reliable Morality?

In this episode, the hosts delve into the reliability of the Bible, with a particular focus on the moral content of scripture and its implications for one's faith.

Are Lutherans Protestant?

Lutherans started the Protestant Reformation. However, they shy away from the term today.

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Are Lutherans Evangelicals?

The Fellows continue their conversation about Lutheran identity. This time, they discuss the term "evangelical."

A Lutheran Identity Crisis

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.

Can You Make The Gospel Relevant?

In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, Bruce Hillman, and Scott Keith discuss the relevance of the gospel in contemporary society.

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Channel
1517 Podcast Network
Creator
1517 Podcasts
1517 Podcasts
2015 - 2023
Episodes
371
Rating
Clean