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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 296 Just a Dash of Basil Welcome to Episode 296 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings spend time discussing Basil the Great, reflecting on memorable quotes, theological insights, and practical wisdom from one of the early church fathers. Together, they consider how Basil’s life and teaching continue […]

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 295 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 295 Leisure, Part 2 Welcome to Episode 295 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings continue their discussion on leisure and the Christian life. Together, they consider how leisure relates to rest, worship, and rightly ordered enjoyment, reflecting on how Christians can

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 294 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 294 Godly Jealousy Welcome to Episode 294 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings talk about godly jealousy and what it means in the Christian life. Together, they reflect on how Scripture presents godly jealousy as a fitting response to God’s covenant

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 293 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 293 Jesus and Genders Welcome to Episode 293 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings turn their attention to Jesus and genders, exploring how Christ’s life, teaching, and interactions shape a biblical understanding of men and women. The conversation considers how Jesus

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 292 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 292 Worshipping the God Who Sanctifies Welcome to Episode 292 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings reflect on worship and sanctification, considering how the Christian life is shaped by the God who makes His people holy. Drawing from key passages in

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 291 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 291 Weight of Glory – where we actually talk about Weight of Glory Welcome to Episode 291 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings finally arrive at a direct discussion of The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis. After beginning with Books

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 290 Faith Pulpit Recap: Legalism and Spiritual Formation Welcome to Episode 290 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings recap Faith Pulpit Day, reflecting on themes of legalism and spiritual formation. The conversation considers how Christians can pursue holiness without falling into legalism (or what legalism actually is….),

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 289 Weight of Glory, Part 4: Why I’m Not a Pacifist Welcome to Episode 289 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings continue their series through The Weight of Glory, focusing on C.S. Lewis’s essay “Why I’m Not a Pacifist.” The conversation explores Lewis’s reasoning on war, justice,

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 288 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 288 Irreducible Complexity Welcome to Episode 288 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before Andy leads a discussion on irreducible complexity. Together, they consider questions of design, order, and the implications such ideas have for how

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 286 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 286 Leisure and the Contemplative Life Welcome to Episode 286 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings turn their attention to Josef Pieper’s Leisure and the idea of the contemplative life. What is true leisure? How does it differ from mere idleness

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 285 Is Theology Poetry? Welcome to Episode 285 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings explore a provocative and beautiful question: Is theology poetry? Together, they consider how language, metaphor, imagination, and doctrine relate—asking whether theological truth is merely propositional or whether it also carries poetic weight and

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 280 Legacy and The Weight of Glory Welcome to Episode 280 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before Andy introduces C.S. Lewis’s The Weight of Glory. From there, the conversation turns to questions of legacy—how we think about being remembered, what truly

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 278 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 278 Epiphany, New Beginnings, and Looking Ahead Welcome to Episode 278 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings mark Epiphany (January 6)—the close of the Twelve Days of Christmas—with a thoughtful and forward-looking conversation. Alongside seasonal reflection, the Thinklings also talk about

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 268 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 268 TALQ at IRBC: Thinklings Answer Listener Questions Welcome to Episode 268 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week’s episode is a special TALQ (Thinklings Answer Listener Questions) recorded live at the IRBC Young Adult Retreat in Ventura, Iowa! Surrounded by good coffee, great company,

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 262 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 262 Good Mornings, Harry Potter, and Hand-Raising Welcome to this week’s episode of The Thinklings Podcast! We begin with our regular Books & Business discussion, then move into a lively set of listener questions and literary reflections—from Gandalf and Bilbo’s “Good Morning” exchange in

Welcome to Episode 256 of The Thinklings Podcast! This episode is a bit unique! Each of the Thinklings brings a couple of book titles to discuss (and argue for), and at the end, we vote on which two we’ll read together—one in the fall and one in the spring. We hope you’ll grab these books