Episodes

  • Thinking Fellows Live in Northwest Arkansas
    Jul 3 2025

    Caleb, Scott, and Adam recorded their annual live show at the Here We Still Stand regional conference in Northwest Arkansas. They cover multiple topics, including concerns about IVF advancements and technology, the Shroud of Turin, and the importance of family.

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    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi

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    • Scott Keith

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    53 mins
  • Our Pet Peeves
    Jun 26 2025

    The Thinking Fellows discuss their church pet peeves; habits or developments that get under their skin and why. This episode offers a chance to have a little fun as each host vents and explains their perspective.

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    What’s New from 1517:

    • Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi

    More from the hosts:

    • Caleb Keith

    • Scott Keith

    • Adam Francisco

    • Bruce Hilman

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    1 hr
  • Does Christianity Have a Reliable Morality?
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode, the hosts delve into the reliability of the Bible, with a particular focus on the moral content of scripture and its implications for one's faith. They discuss how younger generations perceive the Bible as unreliable due to its moral teachings, particularly in relation to contemporary cultural values. Christianity does have a clear moral vision, but most importantly, it finds its stability in Christ.

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    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi

    More from the hosts:

    • Caleb Keith

    • Scott Keith

    • Adam Francisco

    • Bruce Hilman

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Can You Trust the Bible?
    Jun 5 2025

    In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, and Bruce Hillman assert the trustworthiness of Scripture. They discuss the importance of biblical inerrancy, the implications of textual variants, and the transparency of the Christian tradition in handling manuscript evidence. The conversation underscores the importance of a thoughtful approach to understanding Scripture in the face of contemporary challenges to faith.

    Show Notes:

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    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi

    More from the hosts:

    • Caleb Keith

    • Scott Keith

    • Adam Francisco

    • Bruce Hilman

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    53 mins
  • Are Lutheran's Catholic?
    May 29 2025

    In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, the hosts explore the complexities of Lutheran identity, particularly in relation to Catholicism. They discuss the meanings of 'Catholic' in both small and large contexts. What are the historical implications and the ongoing challenges of using the word "catholic?" The fellows discuss the effectiveness and downfalls of ecumenical movements that rally around small c catholic identity and critique how they can overlook core theological differences, particularly regarding the gospel.

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    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi

    More from the hosts:

    • Caleb Keith

    • Scott Keith

    • Adam Francisco

    • Bruce Hilman

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    50 mins
  • Are Lutherans Protestant?
    May 21 2025

    Lutherans started the Protestant Reformation. However, they shy away from the term today. The Thinking Fellows discuss why the term became contentious but why Lutherans must still identify with it. The conversation highlights Lutherans' challenges in identifying themselves within the broader Christian community and the need for more effective engagement with other traditions. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of Lutheran identity and a teaser for the next episode.

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    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi

    More from the hosts:

    • Caleb Keith

    • Scott Keith

    • Adam Francisco

    • Bruce Hilman

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    46 mins
  • Are Lutherans Evangelicals?
    May 10 2025

    The Fellows continue their conversation about Lutheran identity. This time, they discuss the term "evangelical." Lutherans have used the term to describe themselves since the early Reformation. In recent times, confessional Lutherans have turned away from the term. Caleb, Scott, Adam, and Bruce discuss why the word is worth using and qualifying, even though it has come to gain new definitions in Western Christianity.

    Show Notes:

    • Support 1517 Podcast Network

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    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi

    More from the hosts:

    • Caleb Keith

    • Scott Keith

    • Adam Francisco

    • Bruce Hilman

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    47 mins
  • What is a Confessional Lutheran?
    May 2 2025

    The Thinking Fellows continue discussing the issue of a Lutheran identity crisis. This week, they deal with the moniker: confessional. They define confessional and explain why it is essential to Lutheranism. They also cover how the term has been used within specific movements in American Lutheranism, particularly the LCMS, to bludgeon people over a reasonable disagreement. Overall, Lutherans must subscribe to the Lutheran Confessions and thus be confessional, but it is not necessary to be involved in the gatekeeping that "confessional" movements can participate in today.

    Show Notes:

    • Support 1517 Podcast Network

    • 1517 Podcasts

    • 1517 on Youtube

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    • 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education

    What’s New from 1517:

    • Preorder Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug

    • The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley

    • Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes

    • Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi

    More from the hosts:

    • Caleb Keith

    • Scott Keith

    • Adam Francisco

    • Bruce Hilman

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    46 mins