Author

  1. 360: Olson - Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti

    book
    08/09/24
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    We Worship & Adore… You? In this episode, we discuss the intersection of liturgy and politics as we read Oliver Olson’s essay, Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti. It’s a historical survey of liturgical practice and politics from ancient Israel to the present, discussing the importance of symbolism, meaning, and the purpose of liturgy for faith and life.
    360: Olson - Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti

  2. Sanctified by Faith not Works

    book
    07/09/24
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    The Thinking Fellows discuss sanctification, a doctrine from which Lutherans and other Protestants differ significantly.
    Sanctified by Faith not Works

  3. 358: Melanchthon - Commentary on Romans 3:21ff

    book
    06/28/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Tick, Tick, Boom. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss Romans 3 while reading Philip Melanchthon’s commentary on Paul’s epistle. The main topics of conversation are the limitations of the law, faith that saves, gratuitous forgiveness and the living, and the present tense power of the gospel.
    358: Melanchthon - Commentary on Romans 3:21ff

  4. Justified by Christ

    book
    06/27/24
    5 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Scott Keith | Bruce Hillman | Adam Francisco
    Justification is famously called the article upon which the church stands or falls. It is the article upon which The Lutheran Reformation stood boldly and confessed the Scriptural truth that we are made right before God by grace through faith on account of Christ alone.
    Justified by Christ

  5. Two Strong Wills

    book
    06/17/24
    7 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Amy Mantravadi
    In part 3 of Gretchen Ronnevik's conversation with Amy Mantravadi, they discuss specifically the unusual marriage of Martin Luther and Katharaina Von Bora.
    Two Strong Wills

  6. Allegorizing Scripture

    book
    06/08/24
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Paulson explains how allegory turns all Scripture into moral or legal lessons.
    Allegorizing Scripture

  7. Spiritual Anorexia

    book
    06/07/24
    6 mins
    By Amy Mantravadi | Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode Gretchen Ronnevik talks with Amy Mantravadi about the monastic life, and in particular, the nunnery of Katharina Von Bora, before she escaped and married Martin Luther.
    Spiritual Anorexia

  8. Reformation History with Amy Mantravadi

    book
    05/30/24
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Amy Mantravadi
    While Katie finishes up some family stuff, Gretchen invites on Amy Mantravadi to talk about writing about the reformation.
    Reformation History with Amy Mantravadi

  9. Preaching Letter and Spirit

    book
    05/29/24
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson begins an important conversation about distinguishing law and gospel.
    Preaching Letter and Spirit

  10. Humanity is Sinful and Unclean

    book
    05/27/24
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    The Thinking Fellows discuss the doctrine of man. What is humanity? What is human nature? What does it mean that man is sinful?
    Humanity is Sinful and Unclean

  11. The Attraction of Suffering

    book
    05/20/24
    5 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Paulson discusses modern issues with the theology of the cross. A progressive form of theology attempts to attract human will by describing Christ's suffering on the cross as similar to ours.
    The Attraction of Suffering

  12. Grace and Peace in Christ (Live Recording)

    book
    05/17/24
    5 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Scott Keith | Bob Hiller
    The Thinking Fellows are live from the Here We Still Stand regional event in North West Arkansas.
    Grace and Peace in Christ (Live Recording)