Today the Fellows are joined by special guest Dr. John Norton. Dr. Norton is a professor and chair of the English department at Concordia University Irvine. He recently published Killing Physicians: Shakespeare's Blind Heroes and Reformation Saints with 1517 Publishing. The conversation turns toward the sinful nature of man as observed in, Hamlet, Macbeth, King Leer, and other famous works. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Killing Physicians: 1517 shop

Killing Physicians: Amazon

Shakespeare collection.

As the last confession in the Book of Concord, the Formula of Concord strove to unite a Lutherans around a standard set of answers regarding doctrinal controversy. The Fellows discuss the content and history of the Formula to get listeners up to speed on the Lutheran Confessions. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. 

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You are Forgiven Radio

The Book of Concord online

Kolb Wengert BoC

Sources and Context of the BoC

CPH BoC

Tapert BoC

The Theology of the Cross is a recurring theme on the Thinking Fellows. This fundamental concept regarding Christ and his work originated from Luther's 1518 Heidelberg Disputation. Today we flush this concept out a little further and explain why it is so fundamental to our show. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Here We Still Stand

On Being a Theologian of the Cross

McGrath: Luther's Theology of the Cross 

Heidelberg Disputation online

This week, the Fellows cover the Anglican theologian Thomas Cranmer. Cranmer was a reformation theologian influenced early on by Martin Luther. Cranmer was Martyr burned at the stake by Queen Mary and is most well known as the author of the Book of Common Prayer. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. 

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You are Forgiven Radio

39 Articles

The Book of Common Prayer

Thomas Cranmer a Life

Emblem of Faith Untouched

The Collects of Thomas Cranmer

Thinking Fellows come into their monthly Q&A episodes with a big question about interpreting Romans chapter nine. After the break, the fellows talk about what books they are currently reading. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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Wittenberg vs. Geneva

The Worlds of Medevil Europe

The Great Lie

Praying the Catechism

Between Wittenberg and Geneva

The Anarchists Tool Chest

Bear Grylls Survival Handbook

The Freedom of the Hills

The Happiness of Pursuit

On Being a Theologian of the Cross

Christus Victor

The Nordic Theory of Everything

Bede A History of the English Church

Today, the fellows dive back into apologetics. Talking about epistemology, we discuss the necessary link between historical data and theological knowledge. The discussion also leads to a passionate argument against the weaknesses in neo-orthodoxy and the giving up of Christianity's historical high ground. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. 

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Sensible Christianity

History, Law, and Christianity

Why Should Anybody Believe Anything At All

The Idea of A University

The Killing of History

In Defense of History

Church Dogmatics (Barth)

Paul Maier, Skeleton in God’s Closet

Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty

Thinking Fellows: Introduction to Apologetics

Today we dive into what is probably Luther's most influential work. The Small Catechism was a tool for pastors and families to learn the essential doctrine of the Chrisitan faith. The fellows breakdown the history and context of this little work and then briefly explain each section. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. 

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Meeting Melanchthon

Small Catechsim on Amazon

The Book of Concord online

Praying the Catechism

Catechism Free

Nestingen Audio

Ever since Christ's ascension into heaven, Christians have been arguing about who Jesus is. The Thinking Fellows talk about the Scriptural proclamation that Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man. Commonly referred to as the two natures in Christ this doctrine is foundational to Christian belief and has profound implications regarding atonement and justification. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. 

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Dr. Rosenbladt on the Two Natures

The Two Natures in Christ Martin Chemnitz

The City of God

Cur Deus Homo

Chytraeus on Sacrifice

On the Incarnation 

FF Bruce the Defense of the Gospel in the NT

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

C.S. Lewis was one of the most prolific Christian authors of the 20th century. As an adult convert, he delivered a powerful apologetic to the Christian faith. On this episode, we talk about the history, theology, and impact of this great thinker. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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The 4 Loves Audiobook Mere Christianity The Great Divorce The Screwtape Letters Abolition of Man George Macdonald poetry GK Orthodoxy The Everlasting Man Phantastes The Fellowship C.S. Lewis a life Problem of Pain Miracles The Space Trilogy

As we begin recording into the new year, the Thinking Fellows take time to answer two big listener questions. Over the course of 2017 over 15 listeners asked nearly the same questions. One topic weighing heavily on people at home is the concept of infant baptism. We take the first half of the show to tackle this issue of assurance and faith. Then for the second half of the show, we talk about apostasy and faith as a gift. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show. 

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Thinking Fellows Bundle

Scriptural Baptism

Night Driving With Chad Bird

Luther's Small Catechism