Episodes 511
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (852)
Since Jan 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Thinking Fellows is a 45-minute podcast about theology, philosophy, Christian history, and apologetics. It is hosted by Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, and Bruce Hilman. The Thinking Fellows bring high-level subject matters to fun and insightful lay-level conversations each week.

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Certainty and Assurance

Jun 05, 2026 47m

The Thinking Fellows discuss proclimation, apologetics, and epistemology. What does it mean that the Christian faith is certain? How does certainty of God's word differ from analytic certainty like…

What Is the Athanasian Creed, and Why Does It Matter?

May 30, 2026 24m

Caleb Keith and John Hoyum discuss the content and purpose of the Athanasian Creed. What is this third ecumenical creed, and why do Lutherans still confess it today? More from 1517: Give to the…

How American Christianity Lost Baptism

May 25, 2026 44m

"America was designed to destroy baptism" is a famous quote from Dr. Steven Paulson and his appearance on the Thinking Fellows live show in 2017. Caleb and Scott are joined by Dan van Voorhis to…

What Do Christians Have to Say About Hell?

May 15, 2026 50m

The Thinking Fellows examine one of Christianity's most difficult and avoided topics: hell. In a world where many people either explain hell away or imagine it through the lens of Dante and Milton…

Does God Have a Plan for Your Life?

May 05, 2026 53m

The Thinking Fellows examine a common question about the Christian life and God's power and plans. What are common mistakes made when talking about God ordaining or planning the events and conditions…

Do I Have A Guardian Angel?

Apr 20, 2026 40m

The Bible is clear that angels exist. The question for Christians is: what does the Church need to confess about angels? What do popular depictions of guardian angels or miraculous encounters with…

Demons Are Real But Christians Don't Need to Be Afraid

Apr 10, 2026 49m

Contemporary Christianity often ignores or understates the realities and existence of spiritual warfare and spiritual beings. The naturalistic Western world views these things as superstitious. How…

Just War Theology and the Christian Conscience

Apr 03, 2026 1h 8m

Adam Francisco, Bruce Hilman, and Caleb Keith discuss just war theology. Just war attempts to give Christians a framework within which their conscience can find comfort as rulers, soldiers, and…

Go To Church

Mar 29, 2026 53m

What is the difference between habitually missing church or removing it from your life, and simply missing a service? In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the essential nature of gathering…

Did Jesus Claim to Be God?

Mar 19, 2026 47m

Did Jesus, in his ministry and preaching, ever claim to be God? Many anti-Christian voices today promote the false idea that Jesus neither claimed divinity nor sought to convince his followers of it.…

Confessional, Evangelical, and Catholic with Magnus Persson

Mar 11, 2026 44m

Scott and Caleb are joined by Magnus Persson to talk about what it means to be confessional. Magnus discusses the importance of the Lutheran Confessions and how the church is called to be both…

Thinking About a Post-Christian West

Mar 04, 2026 42m

The Thinking Fellows discuss various projects, essays, and books they have been working on. The connecting theme is how to proclaim and teach the Gospel in a post-Christian society: comforting and…

Reasons To Be Lutheran

Feb 26, 2026 49m

The Thinking Fellows list and discuss reasons to embrace Lutheranism in 2026. The hosts take turns outlining the compelling distinctives of the Lutheran confession of faith, from the Christ-centered…

A Reasoned Defense of the Faith

Feb 18, 2026 52m

In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Caleb Keith, Bruce Hillman, Adam Francisco, and Scott Keith discuss the new book 'A Reasoned Defense of the Faith' from 1517 publishing. The…

Identifying The Antichrist

Feb 10, 2026 49m

How can you know who the Antichrist is, or when he is coming? Many predictions focus on hidden signs, secret symbols, and unfolding world events. But Scripture speaks far less sensationally: the…

Abortion: Serious Questions Christians Should Be Prepared to Answer

Feb 03, 2026 54m

Christians should be prepared to give clear and faithful answers to hard questions about what they believe. When it comes to abortion, many Christians hold strong biblical convictions, yet find…

Are There Hidden Secrets in the Old Testament? Featuring Chad Bird

Jan 27, 2026 52m

Chad Bird joins the Thinking Fellows to challenge the popular idea that the Old Testament is a mysterious book filled with hidden codes and secret meanings waiting to be unlocked. Together, they…

Can Christians Use Lethal Force

Jan 20, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode of the Thinking Fellows podcast, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, Scott Keith, and Bruce Hillman discuss the ethics of self-defense from a Christian perspective. They explore the moral…

Has Lutheranism Failed?

Jan 12, 2026 1h 3m

Has Lutheranism Failed? In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the purpose and aim of the church to examine if Lutheranism in America has failed. The fellows assert the importance of defining…

How Education Problems Affect Handing Down the Faith

Dec 30, 2025 1h

Reading and education outcomes in the United States have been declining for decades. In this episode, the Thinking Fellows examine how these trends have impacted Christian education and what…

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