Thinking Fellows

Eschatology is the study of the last things or end times. It is one of the most talked about and sensationalized topics in modern evangelical Christianity. On this Episode, the Fellows are joined by Dr. Dan van Voorhis as they break down and simplify what often becomes an overcomplicated doctrine. Sit back, relax, grab a drink as everything comes to an end.  Featured This Episode: Donate Virtue in the Wasteland Podcast Norman Cohn, The Pursuit if the Millennium Mark Brighton Commentary Virtue in the Wasteland T-shirts Facebook Twitter

The Thinking Fellows return to their Loci topics in episode 23. Drs. Keith, Rosenbladt, and Francisco discuss the history and purpose behind Two Kingdom theory while also covering its limitations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.  Featured: History, Law, and Christianity Caleb on the LCRL T-shirts  Facebook Twitter  

This week the Fellows celebrate the 486th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession. The Fellows go into the detail of the History, and Theology of the Augsburg Confession and how it can still be applied today. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.  Featured this Episode: Virtue in the Wasteland The Augsburg Confession Online Donate Facebook Twitter  

Fatherhood is an essential part of what shapes the minds and worldview of the Fellows. On this episode, the fellows talk about the fundamental nature of the father and his role as a mouthpiece of grace in the home. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the magic of fatherhood.  Featured this Episode: Donate Dr. Keith in MI. Facebook Twitter iTunes        

On Episode 20 the Fellows talk about the Church and what it means to be a member of the bride of Christ. Additionally, we answer a fan question for the first time. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find out why the Church is more than a building. Featured This Episode: Donate to the Show Listen to Virtue in the Wasteland Facebook Twitter

Episode 19 is a special show on preaching with guest Fellow pastor Paul Koch. The Fellows talk about what makes good preaching as well as what it means to be called to preach. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show.  PS: Listen for the bee Featured This Episode: Donate Dr. Keith in Cadillac Michigan. Fri, June 17, 6:00pm – 8:30pm Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 11198 E M 55, Cadillac, MI 49601, United States (map) Pastor Koch on The Jagged Word.   Theology is For Proclamation    The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel   The Jagged Word

The final episode in our Means of Grace series. We talk about the power of Christ's body and blood given to you for the forgiveness of sins. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find comfort in the body and blood of Christ.   Featured This Episode Donate To The Show Wittenberg VS Geneva Power in the Blood Facebook Twitter  

This week, the Fellows continue to talk about the Means of Grace by discussing Confession and Absolution. Confession and Absolution serve to soothe the troubled soul and calm the burdened conscience the proclamation of Christ's Forgiveness. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as the forgiveness of Christ comes from the lips of another. Featured this Episode: Donate to the Thinking Fellows Front Porch With The Fitzes Means of Grace Being Dad Jim Nestingen Confession and Absolution

Last week the Fellows talked about the Means of Grace, as a direct follow-up to that episode the Fellows now dive into Baptism. Why get Baptized? How does Baptism work? Who should be Baptized? Sit Back, relax, and grab a drink as the soothing waters of Baptism drown you in Christ.    Featured this Episode: Donate! Audio at 1517 Legacy Luther's Small Catechism Romans 6 Virtue in the Wasteland Imagine   

Early on in the show we dedicated a whole episode to the topic of grace. Now it is time to expand on the topic of grace and discuss how God delivers the saving Grace of Christ to His people. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as the grace of Christ soothes your troubled soul.   Featured This Episode: The Christian Life Cross or Glory? Donate to help the Thinking Fellows Facebook Twitter  

Lutherans can often be misunderstood as rejecting the existence or necessity of good works. On episode 14 the Thinking Fellows discuss why this common misconception is not true. Sit back, relax and grab a drink to find out why good works are a fruit of faith and not saving grace. Featured this Episode. Speakers Bureau  James Richard Melanchthon The Jagged Word

Do Lutherans even have a doctrine of predestination? I thought that was the Calvinists? This week, The Fellows discuss predestination, which is a little known or seldom talked about doctrine among Lutherans. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink to find out why predestination is a gift of assurance and not a tool to damn your neighbor. Featured this Episode: Wittenberg vs. Geneva Loci Translations Facebook Twitter Donate

On this episode, the Thinking Fellows do things differently. Deviating from the typical Loci topics, the guys interview Pastor Brian Thomas. Brian Thomas is the author of 1517 the Legacy Project's latest book Wittenberg vs. Geneva. The Fellows talk about the book and briefly cover how Lutheranism differs from Calvinism. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.   Featured this Episode: Wittenberg vs. Geneva Facebook Twitter Donate

The Thinking Fellows discuss the human will and ask some important questions. What role does the will have in or on the Christian life? What does it mean for the will to be bound? And does the will have anything to do with faith or salvation? As usual, the Fellows look to Scripture and the teachings of the Lutheran Reformation for the answer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.    Featured the Episode: The Bondage of the Will Where Christ is Present Article 18 of the Augsburg Confession 1517 Newsletter

The doctrine of conversion is highly debated among Christians. The Thinking Fellows find their answer not so surprisingly away from logic and back in Christ. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Featured This Episode:  Faith Founded on Fact Luther's Small Catechism Bondage of the Will

This week, the Thinking Fellows talk about the various theories of atonement. On their quest for clarity, the Fellows examine Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and join the conversation.    Featured this week: Virtue in the Wasteland 1517 Legacy Social Media Facebook Twitter Book of Concord Online

Last week we ran out of time and barely scratched the surface of the theology of the person and work of Christ. This week we continue our conversation and touch on active and passive obedience and other pieces of the "Godman" puzzle. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as we conquer our first "part 2" episode.   Featured this week: Audio at 1517 Legacy Thinking Fellows on Social Media Facebook Twitter http://www.thinkingfellows.com 

On episode 6 the Thinking Fellows talk about faith. Faith is one of the Solas of the Reformation, and is instrumental to salvation. Follow the good Drs. as they discuss why faith isn't a work and explain the difference between faith in worldly things and faith in God. Sit back, relax, grab a drink and enjoy the show. Featured this episode: Dr. Keith Loci Translation Myth, Allegory, and Gospel 1517 Legacy Blog

Every doctrine of Christianity hinges on the person and work of Christ. Sit back,relax and grab a drink as the fellows talk about whats truth and whats heresy concerning Christ.    Featured this episode: On Sacrifice Christ Hold Fast Rosenbladt on the Two Natures Outlines of Doctrinal Theology Two Natures in Christ Brand Luther Scriptural Baptism Know the Creeds and Councils  Lutheran Theology    

On episode 5 of the Thinking Fellows, we talk about Justification. Find out why justification is the article upon which the Church stands or falls. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink as Drs. Rosenbladt, Keith and Francisco explore this foundational doctrine.  Help us help you! Email thinkingfellows@1517legacy.com with any feedback or questions for the hosts or producer.    Featured this Episode: History, Law, and Christianity Donate to 1517 and the Thinking Fellows.