The Thinking Fellows weigh on one of the most tense issues that affect Churches. What are parents to do when their children's extracurricular activities get scheduled on Sunday? The Fellows discuss ways to increase parental and particularly paternal commitment to church attendance.&nbsp; Show Notes:               What’s New from 1517:            More from the hosts:               &nbsp;

The Struggle Between Church and Sports

In this episode, Dr. Paulson and Caleb go back yet again and discuss the events of the book of Exodus. Paulson uses the crossing of the Red Sea to demonstrate what it looks like to receive and be delivered by God's promises and what it looks like to stand in direct opposition to those same promises. This helps show why Luther so frequently referenced Pharoh while debating Erasmus.&nbsp; Show Notes:               What’s New from 1517:            More from the hosts:         &nbsp;

Crossing The Red Sea

Adiaphora is a theological term that means "indifference." It typically refers to practices that are neither commanded nor forbidden by God in Scripture. The Lutheran churches have historically used adiaphora as a method for explaining and allowing reasonable liturgical and personal piety differences between churches to exist while remaining unified around the core confessions of the church. The fellows discuss why understanding adiaphora is important and how it can benefit the church. Show Notes:               What’s New from 1517:            More from the hosts:               &nbsp;

The Place and Function of Adiaphora

The Thinking Fellows discuss the history and position of the Apocrypha for Lutherans. They present critical reasons for rejecting the Apocrypha from the biblical canon. Similarly, they discuss why the "removal" of the apocryphal books is not a strong polemic against Lutherans regarding Sola Scripture. However, they also discuss ways in which reading apocryphal books can be helpful.&nbsp; Show Notes:               What’s New from 1517:            More from the hosts:               &nbsp;  &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Apocrypha

Is your happiness an indicator of God's relationship with you? Are emotions a good indicator of divine revelation? The Thinking Fellows consider the purpose and place of happiness in the Christian life. In doing so, they discuss why it's essential to re-center our definition of happiness and preach the happiness of the Gospel while not relying upon emotions for divine revelation. Show Notes:               What’s New from 1517:            More from the hosts:               &nbsp;

Does God Want You To Be Happy?

Bruce, Adam, and Caleb discuss the textual and narrative differences between the four gospel accounts of Jesus' life and ministry. Should the differences worry Christians? How should Christians respond when confronted with supposed contradictions and errors in Scripture? Show Notes:               What’s New from 1517:            More from the hosts:               &nbsp;

Do The Four Gospels Contradict?

The Thinking Fellows discuss movies they enjoy watching. The conversation revolves around the presence of theological and moral meaning in film. How should we interpret movies, and are they valuable or edifying for Christians to analyze and use in analogy?&nbsp; Show Notes:                  What’s New from 1517:            More from the hosts:               &nbsp;

Movies with Meaning

Are accountability groups a good idea? The Thinking Fellows discuss the potential use of accountability groups in the church. They suggest some ways in which carving out space for strong male friendships is valued in the church while being cautious about issues surrounding discipline and sanctification.&nbsp; Show Notes:                  What’s New from 1517:            More from the hosts:               &nbsp;

Accountability

The Thinking Fellows revisit the topic of friendship. Who are your friends, and why do you need them? Can your spouse fulfill the entirety of your need for friends? Is there a distinction between Christian and non-Christian friends? The fellows explore these questions and more.&nbsp; Show Notes:                    What’s New from 1517:               More from the hosts:               &nbsp;

The Importance of Friendship

Dr. John Hoyum hosts an episode of the Thinking Fellows discussing virtue ethics. The Fellows first define virtue ethics and its resurgence in Christian conversations. They then ask if virtue ethics is a helpful and good way of approaching the Christian life.&nbsp; Show Notes:                    What’s New from 1517:               More from the hosts:               &nbsp;

Does God Want You To Be Happy?

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