Author

  1. A finely tuned cosmos and its implications

    book
    09/27/23
    6 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam are back at it, exploring the ramifications of philosophy and modern science on the question of God’s existence.
    A finely tuned cosmos and its implications

  2. 322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

    book
    09/23/23
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
    322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

  3. Contingency, the cosmos, and God's existence

    book
    09/20/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam begin their series on the various arguments for (and reasons to believe in) God’s existence.
    Contingency, the cosmos, and God's existence

  4. 321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

    book
    09/16/23
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.
    321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

  5. Reason through the ages

    book
    09/13/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam discuss how reason’s competence (with respect to the Christian tradition) has changed over the centuries.
    Reason through the ages

  6. What is fideism?

    book
    09/06/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    What is fideism? David and Adam define fideism and discuss its problematic place in the epistemology of much contemporary Christian thought.
    What is fideism?

  7. 319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

    book
    09/02/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    We Need to Get Ba’aled Out. In this episode, we read Warren Graff’s article, "Baalism in the Life of the Church," and discuss the roots of Baal worship in Israel and its consequences for Israel and churches today.
    319: Graff - Baalism in the Life of the Church

  8. Defining faith and reason

    book
    08/30/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    David and Adam bring some nuance to the issues surrounding faith and reason by discussing the different ways the terms are used (and misused) in academic and popular discourse.
    Defining faith and reason

  9. Accountability

    book
    08/27/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    Are accountability groups a good idea? The Thinking Fellows discuss the potential use of accountability groups in the church.
    Accountability

  10. Afflicting your comfort

    book
    08/25/23
    4 mins
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    There is a paradox between the reality of you always taking comfort in your salvation and you nevertheless being able to reject the faith.
    Afflicting your comfort

  11. What does faith have to do with reason?

    book
    08/23/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | David Andersen
    What does faith have to do with reason?
    What does faith have to do with reason?

  12. Anti faith in Christ (1 John 2:15-27)

    book
    08/23/23
    4 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery price delve into a thought-provoking understanding of 1 John 2:15-27. In this passage, the apostle John, writing with pastoral concern, warns believers against the dangers of worldly temptations and false teachings.
    Anti faith in Christ (1 John 2:15-27)