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.
Thinking Fellows
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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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Recent Episodes
May 30, 2026
What Is the Athanasian Creed, and Why Does It Matter?
Caleb Keith and John Hoyum explore the Athanasian Creed's content and enduring significance for Lutherans in this interview.
May 25, 2026
How American Christianity Lost Baptism
Dan van Voorhis interviews Caleb and Scott Keith, exploring Dr. Steven Paulson's assertion that America's design led to the rejection of infant baptism and the transformation of faith into works.
May 15, 2026
What Do Christians Have to Say About Hell?
<p>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 rather than Scripture, the Fellows discuss what Christians can seriously and straightforwardly confess about eternal judgment. Looking especially to the teaching and ministry of Jesus Christ, the conversation explores how Christians can speak honestly about hell without falling into speculation, sensationalism, or silence.<br /> <br /></p> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts">Support 1517 Podcast Network</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/articles//taking-hell-seriously">Taking Hell Seriously</a></li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "http://www.1517.org/podcasts">1517 Podcasts</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDdMiZJv8oYMJQQx2vHSzg">1517 on Youtube</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370"> 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/events">1517 Events Schedule</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://academy.1517.org/">1517 Academy - Free Theological Education</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">What's New from 1517:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781967920013-by-water-and-the-word?srsltid=AfmBOopBUXbtbkYK0o6UHbWQm8_6UA7hG6B4RXYSeMxos6wbtbxX3Hnk"> By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419961-being-family?srsltid=AfmBOooZqqK-X8KqD64jZn1qUUrqiRwO-l3S4Z_WtIcfayMLAlTyHgoN"> Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/collections/coming-soon/products/9781964419879-a-reasoned-defense-of-the-faith"> A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419381-stretched">Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419121-the-essential-nestingen"> The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">More from the hosts:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/contributors/caleb-keith">Caleb Keith</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/contributors/scott-keith">Scott Keith</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/contributors/adam-francisco">Adam Francisco</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.1517.org/contributors/bruce-hillman">Bruce Hilman</a></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>
505 total episodes available with 34 transcripts
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