The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 34The Four Loves & Discerning Our Loves

Welcome to Episode 34 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, the Thinklings explore C.S. Lewis’s Four Loves and discuss how Christians can wisely discern the shape, direction, and ordering of their affections. From friendship and affection to charity and eros, the Thinklings consider how Scripture forms the way we love—and how misplaced loves can distort the Christian life.

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Books & Business

Robinson Crusoe — Thinkling Little

Preaching Christ from the Old Testament — Thinkling Carter

Do More Better — Thinkling Stearns

Main Content

A rich discussion on The Four Loves, how each operates in daily life, and how believers can discern and rightly order their loves in obedience to Christ.

Final Meditation

Multiple closing meditations from Scripture focusing on love, holiness, and properly ordered desires.

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 33Why is Biblical Archaeology Important?

Welcome to Episode 33 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, Thinkling Little leads a fascinating conversation on the importance of biblical archaeology—how it supports Scripture, enriches our understanding of the ancient world, and strengthens the believer’s confidence in the historical reliability of the Bible.

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Books & Business

Advances in the Study of Greek — Thinkling Stearns

That Little Voice Inside Your Head — Thinkling Little

Every Moment Holy — Thinkling Carter

Main Content

Thinkling Little discusses the significance of archaeology, its value for biblical studies, and how archaeological discoveries illuminate and confirm the world of Scripture.

Final Meditation

Thinkling Stearns closes the episode with a meditation from Ephesians 5:1–2.

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 32Contentment

Welcome to Episode 32 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, we begin with our regular Books & Business segment before turning to a thoughtful discussion on contentment. Thinkling Andy leads the way as the Thinklings reflect on what biblical contentment looks like, how it forms in the Christian life, and why it matters for spiritual stability and joy.

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Books & Business

A Grief Observed — Thinkling Stearns

Song of Songs (Jeff Johnson) — Thinkling Little

George MacDonald — Thinkling Carter

Main Content

Thinkling Andy discusses the theme of contentment—what Scripture teaches, how believers grow in it, and why it stands as a vital virtue in a restless age.

Final Meditation

Thinkling Carter closes the episode with a meditation on contentment, grounding the discussion in God’s Word.

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 031 — How Wives Shape Ministry

Welcome to Episode 31 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, the Thinklings reflect on an important question: How has your wife impacted your ministry? With both personal stories and prerecorded contributions from Dr. Jeff Newman, Dr. Doug Brown, and Dr. Kevin Bauder, the conversation highlights the essential role of godly wives in ministry — from practical support to spiritual encouragement, from hospitality to wisdom and prayer.

The Thinklings also take time to balance the discussion, reminding listeners that singleness is equally a God-honoring path in ministry. Both marriage and singleness can be stewarded for Christ’s glory, and Scripture provides examples of faithfulness in both.

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Books & Business

* When the Ape Outgrows His Trousers — Paper by Thinkling Charlie

* The Making of an Atheist — Thinkling Tim (rated 9/10)

* The Things of Earth — Joe Rigney (started by Thinkling Andy)

* The Lord of the Rings (read aloud to children) — Thinkling Josh

* Various studies in the Song of Songs — Thinkling Little

Main Content

* How wives provide support in unseen ways: managing households, freeing husbands to serve, and offering spiritual partnership.

* Wives as encouragers: helping ministers persevere through discouragement, offering honest feedback, and modeling godliness.

* The balance of singleness: a reminder that single men and women can fully serve the Lord, with examples from Scripture and ministry.

* Guest perspectives: Dr. Newman, Dr. Brown, and Dr. Bauder share surprising and heartfelt testimonies of their wives’ impact on ministry.

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 030 — Truth Up There, Out There, or In Here?

Welcome to Episode 30 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Bauder joins the Thinklings to walk through the big picture of Western intellectual history — from premodernism to modernism to postmodernism. Together, we explore how ideas about truth, reality, and morality have shifted, and why these questions matter so much for faith and culture today.

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Books & BusinessNone in this episode — all of our focus is on the big discussion!

Main Content

* Premodernism: Truth is grounded in transcendent reality, rooted in the eternal mind of God, who ordered both the material and moral universe.

* Modernism: A shift toward imminent reality — truth is sought in facts, reason, and empirical observation. But this move gradually eroded belief in transcendence and morality, leading to skepticism and relativism.

* Postmodernism: Truth becomes subjective and person-relative — not “out there” but “in here.” Reality is shaped by language, culture, or the self, fueling today’s debates about identity and meaning.

* Personal Reflections: Dr. Bauder shares lessons from his own academic journey, including the importance of starting early, applying oneself, and cultivating discipline in study.

* Encouragement to Listeners: Get serious about life and learning — and never underestimate the importance of pursuing truth and wisdom with humility.

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 029 — Special Guest, Dr. Kevin Bauder

Welcome to Episode 29 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Kevin Bauder to join the Thinklings for a wide-ranging discussion on books, scholarship, reading habits, and more.

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Books & Business

The Making of an Atheist — Thinkling Tim

Baptist Distinctives — Thinkling Andy

Your Guide to Writing Quality Research Papers — Thinkling Charlie

History of the Synoptic Tradition — Dr. Kevin Bauder

Main Content

A conversation with Dr. Kevin Bauder on teaching, the Inklings’ influence (Barfield, Williams, Tolkien, Lewis), personal reading programs, advice for students, and reflections on writing, blogging, and publishing.

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 028 — Special Guest, Dr. Doug Brown, Part 3

Welcome to Episode 28 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Doug Brown!

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Main Content

A continuation of our discussion with Dr. Doug Brown about life, ministry, and much more!

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 027 — Special Guest, Dr. Doug Brown, Part 2

Welcome to Episode 27 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Doug Brown!

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Main Content

A continuation of our discussion with Dr. Doug Brown about life, ministry, and much more!

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 026 — Special Guest, Dr. Doug Brown

Welcome to Episode 26 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this series of episodes, we invited a guest to join us: Dr. Doug Brown!

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Books & Business

Beren & Luthien — Thinkling Little

James Commentary; A Biblical Worldview — Dr. Brown

Flags Out Front — Thinkling Stearns

The Everlasting Man — Thinkling Carter

Main Content

This episode is mainly Books & Business, and just the beginning of a conversation about life, ministry, and much more with Dr. Doug Brown!

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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 025 — Special Guest, Dr. Jeff Newman, Part 3

Welcome to Episode 25 of The Thinklings Podcast!

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Jeff Newman.

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Main Content

A continuation of our discussion with Dr. Jeff Newman about life, counseling, ministry, and much more!

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