Caleb is joined by John Hoyum and Kelsi Klembara to talk about Luther’s explanation of the first article of the Apostles Creed. The first part of the Creed emphasizes God’s care for his creation. Luther, focuses on how God is not just an ambiguous creator but our Heavenly Father. Show Notes:   &nbsp;

I Believe in God the Father Almighty

Following the introduction to C.S. Lewis and his conversion, the Thinking Fellows speak to the impact and scope of his written works. The charm of Lewis was his ability to communicate both from highly educated positions and with a tone that allowed for lay readability. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Support the Show

Reading C.S. Lewis

The Thinking Fellows discuss the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien's fantasy worlds have helped shape and define the entire fantasy genre of literature as it is read today. As a devout Roman Catholic, Tolkien kept a philosophy of religion central to his use and understanding of literature.   &nbsp;

J.R.R. Tolkien

Caleb, Scott, and Adam introduce the&nbsp;Chronicles of Narnia. The Chronicles of Narnia&nbsp;is a seven-book series by C.S. Lewis. These books are not only highly influential in the genre of fantasy but are deeply and explicitly Christian in their content. This episode is the first of eight that will explore the series.&nbsp;   &nbsp;

The Chronicles of Narnia

Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss and comment on the first book in the&nbsp;Chronicles of Narnia. The Fellows outline the basic story of the book while pointing out the Christian themes and literary significance of the work. Merry Christmas.

The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

Scott and Caleb discuss&nbsp;Prince Caspian, the second book authored by C.S. Lewis in the&nbsp;Chronicles of Narnia.&nbsp;They propose that the predominant Christian theme in the book is the truth of the Gospel and having faith in "old things" even as the human race progresses. To this end, Caleb and Scott suggest that&nbsp;Prince Caspian&nbsp;is at heart a charge against modernism.

Prince Caspian

The Thinking Fellows comment on the fourth book in the&nbsp;Chronicles of Narnia.&nbsp;When they were first published, this was the first book in the series to not feature the Pevensie children. While some consider the&nbsp;Silver Chair&nbsp;strange, it presents a colorful expansion of the world of Narnia.

The Silver Chair

The Horse and His Boy&nbsp;was the fifth book written in the Chronicles of Narnia. The story takes place in the adjacent lands surrounding Narnia when the Pevensie children and their reign over Narnia. Here, Lewis gives a less on-the-nose image of Christian life after conversion.

The Horse and His Boy

The Magicians Nephew&nbsp;is the first book chronologically in&nbsp;The Chronicles of Narnia. In this work, Lewis creatively envisions the creation of Narnia and the introduction of evil into the world.&nbsp; Support 1517 &nbsp;

The Magician's Nephew

The Thinking Fellows conclude their reading of&nbsp;The Abolition of Man&nbsp;by C.S. Lewis. This work ends with a brutal prognosis of society and the loss of objective truth. The Fellows note the prophetic realities of Lewis' writing. The episode ends with a hint at the following episode highlighting a Christian response through vocation.

The Abolition of Man

Happy Easter from the Thinking Fellows. This week, Scott, Adam, and Caleb talk about the centrality and reliability of the Ressurection of Jesus Christ. They discuss the need to present the case for the resurrection while preserving the proclamation of the personal forgiveness of sins.&nbsp;

Why You Should Believe in The Ressurection of Jesus Christ

The Thinking Fellows revisit the doctrine of sin. They discuss why Christians should not be surprised by cultural immorality. The fellows close by asserting that the Gospel does not require a world of "good people" to survive.

Why You Should Have a Low Anthropology

The Fellows discuss the importance of the Reformation. Not only does the Reformation contain religious significance, but it is an ignition point for the progress of all human history.&nbsp;

Why You Should Learn About the Reformation

Caleb and Scott ask Adam questions about Islam. Why should the average person know something about this quickly growing global religion? Do the way Islam and Christianity differ in culture matter?

Why You Should Know Something About Islam

Caleb, Scott, and Adam discuss the idea that everybody has a theology and that it is essential to understand the why and what of your theology. They look at examples of secular religion and the importance of existential storytelling. They also explore the difference between good and bad theologies.&nbsp;

Why You Should Have a Theology

The Thinking Fellows revisit the distinction between Law and Gospel. They discuss the consequences of confusing God's two words and why each word must be precisely taught and preached.

Why You Should Distinguish Law and Gospel

Caleb and Scott are joined by Dr. Dan Deen to discuss the relevance of studying philosophy. Why is the love of wisdom essential, and how does it impact your life? They also discuss the limits of philosophy and why theology and philosophy are distinct.   &nbsp;

Why You Should Study Philosophy

Dan Deen returns to do one more episode on why you should read and study philosophy. This time Dan moves away from the ancient world and points us to how philosophy changed the world after the Reformation.&nbsp;

Why You Should Read a Little More Philosophy

The Thinking Fellows talk about the importance and relevance of studying history. Dr. Francisco makes a case for why all people should in some way be students of history.   &nbsp; &nbsp;

Why You Should Study History

The Thinking Fellows talk about confirmation bias. Is there a benefit to regularly engaging with disagreeable ideas? Can information be neutral, or can you be honest about your preferences and alegences?

Why You Should Read Things With Which You Disagree

The Thinking Fellows address the idea that it is good to have children. They try to tackle modern social dilemmas and look and the theological command to be fruitful and multiply. In what ways are children a blessing from God?

Why You Should Have Children

On episode 27 the Thinking Fellows cover the last regularly scheduled Loci topic, vocation. While most systematics end with Eschatology, the Fellows go a different route. Vocation is where the theological rubber meets the road. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Christ Hold Fast Vocation Talks: Working For Our Neighbor:&nbsp; Where Christ Is Present: God At Work: The Gospel For Those Broken By The Church:

Vocation

Almost every episode of the Thinking Fellows has a handfull of books linked in the show notes. On this episode, we set aside some time to compile a long list of books that listeners should consider reading if they want to learn more about church doctrine, apologetics, and history. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and find a new book to enjoy.&nbsp; Show Notes: 1517 Store: Code (Thinking Fellows 18) 1517 Podcast Network Doctrine:  Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis  Lutheran Theology Steve Paulson  Called to Believe Steve Mueller  Martin Luther’s Theology Lohse  In Understanding Be Men T.C. Hammond  Know the Truth: A Handbook to Christian Belief  The Genius of Luther's Theology  Hallmarks of Lutheran Identity  A Summary of Christian Doctrine  Christian Dogmatics J.T. Mueller Christian Dogmatics Pieper History:  Peter Brown the Rise of Western Christendom  Steven Ozman the Age of Reform  Christianity the First 3,000 years  Louis Berkhof History of Christian Doctrines  The Early Church Chadwick Apologetics:  The Case For Christianity  Sensible Christianity  History, Law, and Christianity  The Defense of the Gospel in the New Testament  Paul Little: Know Why You Believe  The Defense Never Rests  The Authority of the Bible John Stott  Your Mind Matters  Why Should Anyone Believe Anything at all  Religion on Trial  Tactics Greg Kokul  Tractatus Logico Theologicus  The Resurrection Fact Philosophy:  John Hospers: An introduction to Philosophy  The Universe Next Door  Language, Truth, and Logic  The Basic Works of Aristotle  Questions that Matter  Nicomachean Ethics  Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction What The Fellows Are Reading:  Men Without Work America’s Invisible Crisis  Essentialism by Greg Mcallen  The Dumb Ox  Orthodoxy  The Strange Death of Europe  Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration  The Art of War  Martin Luther's Augustinian Theology of the Cross

Book Recommendations: Spring 2018

Pastors Riley and Gillespie can't get enough of Robert Capon's "The Astonished Heart," so this week, they talk about the roots of American Christianity, and how to establish churches that function without the Gospel.&nbsp; Our Text:&nbsp;The Astonished Heart: Reclaiming the Good News from the Lost-and-Found of Church History by Robert Farrar Capon, pp. 74-75 Show Notes:&nbsp; The Search for General Tso (2014) Jefferson Bible “From a&nbsp; Distance” - Bette Midler Gangs of New York — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517legacy.com. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple Podcasts:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the  1517 Reformation Roast. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Find out more at 1517.

11: Pump the moralistic, therapeutic, deism brakes, American Christianity.

Scott and Caleb are joined by pastors Bob Hiller and Paul Koch to talk about their new project The Craft of Preaching. The Craft of Preaching is a resource for pastors that focuses on sermon writing and delivery. This unique approach focuses on proclaiming and distinguishing law and gospel while helping pastors work through weekly texts. Sit back relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Our Sponsor:Great Commission Design The Craft of Preaching 1517 Podcast Network

The Craft of Preaching

On this episode, the Fellows address a listener’s question about what it means when somebody calls themselves Reformed. The conversation leads to a little bit of history and systematics. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes: Support the Show  Calvin’s Institutes&nbsp; Heidelberg Catechism&nbsp;  Thinking Fellows on Facebook Thinking Fellows on Twitter Caleb on Twitter Adam on Twitter  Scott on Facebook &nbsp;

Reformed?

On this episode, the Fellows have a conversation about historical methodology and why it is important for the practice of theology but also daily life. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes:  Donate to 1517 Signup for HWSS  Ken Ham and Bill Nye

Historical Methodology

The Fellows talk about Islamic apologetic method and common questions from young people. Adam lays out the presuppositional arguments that are common in Islam, while Scott talks about some of the problems facing younger generations. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. Show Notes:   &nbsp;

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