Thinking Fellows

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss the trending claim that Jesus never claimed to be God, examining it from Islamic, quasi-Aryan, and secular critical perspectives.

The podcast discusses how Christians from evangelical backgrounds who convert to Lutheranism encounter differences in the usage of common theological terms and doctrines.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss their network fundraiser, aiming to raise $200,000 to support free, ad-free content and production resources including a transition to video.

This episode offers a Christian perspective on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, focusing on the personal tragedy for his family and the broader threat to freedom of speech in society.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast debates whether Lutheranism has failed, focusing on declining church attendance and closures in the U.S.

This episode features a discussion with Todd Haynes about Martin Luther's Rule of Faith and its implications for Lutheran theology.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss Christian morality by addressing common questions Christians ask online about what behaviors are acceptable or forbidden.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss whether and how the gospel can be made relevant in modern American churches, exploring evangelism, apologetics, and church practices.

This episode explores why Christians sing hymns, featuring an interview with Dr.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts record live at a regional event in Arkansas, promoting their new book 'Sinner Saint' which explores theological concepts of being simultaneously sinner and saint.

This episode features scholar Chad Bird discussing the resurgence of beliefs about hidden secrets and ancient Hebrew wisdom in the Old Testament, including topics like numerology.

This episode discusses abortion as a critical moral issue for Christians, exploring questions about church support, legal combat, and providing alternatives in light of the Roe v.

The hosts discuss whether the university system is dead, exploring frustrations with higher education and its social impacts in America.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss and critique the worst phrases Christians use, exploring how certain religious language can undermine theology and faith confessions.

The Thinking Fellows podcast continues a discussion on whether Christianity has a reliable morality, building on a previous episode about trusting the Bible and scripture reliability.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss whether Christians can use lethal force, referencing past episodes on Mormonism and Islam.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast features a discussion on Islam from a Christian perspective, led by host Caleb Keith with guests including Adam Francisco, exploring subtopics for an upcoming short-form video series.

This episode introduces a discussion on trusting the Bible while promoting the 1517 Podcast Network's fundraising campaign and previewing an upcoming pastor's conference.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast features an interview with Magnus Persson discussing Christianity in Europe and his experiences in the United States.

The Thinking Fellows podcast discusses challenges in Christian education and catechesis, focusing on how to effectively teach faith to children amid broader educational declines in reading ability.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts debate whether Lutherans should be considered Protestants, exploring theological identity and historical context in their series on Lutheran identity crisis.

This episode explores the pivotal influence of the Book of Romans on the Reformation, featuring a discussion among hosts about its theological significance and historical impact.

The Thinking Fellows podcast discusses Lutheran identity and whether Lutherans can be considered Catholic, exploring historical and theological descriptors.

The hosts of the Thinking Fellows podcast promote their show, YouTube channel, and the 1517 podcast network while engaging in light banter about their recent promotional efforts.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss Martin Luther's 'The Freedom of a Christian' and share personal experiences with studying and teaching his works.

The hosts review the 2025 faith-based children's movie 'David' from Angel Studios, covering its biblical story from 1 and 2 Samuel and discussing why they chose to review this particular film.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast discusses Augustine of Hippo, his writings, and his influence on the Christian community and the Reformation.

This episode discusses a survey by Ligonier and Lifeway Publishing on the state of Christianity in America and the West, focusing on doctrinal beliefs and contradictions among Christians.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast continues a micro-series on Lutheran identity by defining what it means to be a confessional Lutheran, building on previous discussions about terms like evangelical and Catholic.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss their current theological work, including a new book on defending the faith and an upcoming apologetics conference, exploring ideas in a post-Christian context.

The Thinking Fellows podcast discusses the rising popularity of Thomas Aquinas among evangelicals, Reformed Christians, and certain Lutherans who identify as scholastics.

This episode explores the ongoing identity crisis within Lutheranism, examining various labels like confessional, missional, and Evangelical Catholic, and questioning which terms Lutherans should embrace.

The hosts discuss the best reasons to be or become Lutheran in 2026, offering encouragement and insights into Lutheran theology for both Lutheran and non-Lutheran listeners.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast discusses C.F.W.

This episode explores why Mormonism is considered distinct from Christianity by examining theological contradictions and discussing trending search data that shows increasing public association between the two.

This episode of the Thinking Fellows Podcast explores the historical and theological question of whether Peter was the first Pope, featuring a discussion among hosts Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, and Scott Keith.

The Thinking Fellows podcast discusses a new book from 1517 Publishing titled 'A Reasoned Defense of the Faith', which is a collection of essays on Christian apologetics written by Adam Francisco over many years.

The Thinking Fellows podcast hosts discuss why Martin Luther's concept of the bondage of the will is largely ignored in contemporary theological conversations, even among Lutherans.

This episode discusses the theological debate around infant baptism, featuring responses to questions and accusations from credo Baptist perspectives.

This episode introduces Martin Luther's theological work 'The Bondage of the Will' and provides an overview for listeners, especially those attending the Here We Still Stand conference.

This episode explores the distinction between the comfort offered by the gospel and therapeutic language within church contexts, continuing discussions on identity questions.

This episode explores whether Lutherans can be considered Evangelicals, part of a series examining Lutheran identity and theological terms.

The Thinking Fellows podcast introduces a new format where hosts take turns presenting topics they're currently thinking about, such as research, writing, or books, for open discussion among the panel.

This episode explores the concept of the Antichrist, examining its biblical origins, connections to other apocalyptic figures, and how Christians in America interpret and identify it.

This episode discusses Christian hypocrisy, particularly regarding uneven standards in applying God's law to sexual sins, based on real-life examples and Bible study questions.

The hosts explore whether Martin Luther created a new religion, discussing Catholic-Protestant tensions, scriptural disputes involving Wes Huff, and coining terms like 'Protestant derangement syndrome' to frame the debate.

The Thinking Fellows discuss the limitations of technology in addressing fundamental human issues like death, blending theology and cultural analysis.

The Thinking Fellows discuss whether epistemology is a more useful category than worldview for Christians engaging with culture, politics, and vocation, exploring definitions and practical implications in a humorous and insightful conversation.