The Thinklings Podcast – 286 – Leisure, The Basis of Culture, Part 1

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 […]

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The Thinklings Podast – 285 – Weight of Glory, Part 2, Is Theology Poetry?

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

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The Thinklings Podcast – 284 – Genders in Genesis: Fractured Families

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 284 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 284 Genders in Genesis: Fractured Families Welcome to Episode 284 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before returning to their discussion of Genders in Genesis, this time focusing on the theme of fractured families. From the

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The Thinklings Podcast – 283 – Weight of Glory, Part 1, The Inner Ring

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 283 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 283 The Inner Ring Welcome to Episode 283 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings turn their attention to “The Inner Ring”, C.S. Lewis’s penetrating essay found in The Weight of Glory. The conversation explores Lewis’s warning about the desire for insider

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The Thinklings Podcast – 282 – Huswifery by Edward Taylor

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 282 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 282 Huswifery and Holy Imagination Welcome to Episode 282 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before Josh leads a discussion on “Huswifery” by Edward Taylor. Together, they explore how Taylor’s poetic imagery helps shape a biblical

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The Thinklings Podcast – 281 – Thoughts on the 12 Disciples

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 281 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 281 Welcome to Episode 281 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before turning their attention to Jesus’ calling of the twelve disciples and how that calling connects to the Great Commission. Thanks for tuning in to

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The Thinklings Podcast – 280 – Intro Discussion of Weight of Glory

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

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The Thinklings Podcast – 279 – Genders in Genesis

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 279 Genders in Genesis Welcome to Episode 279 of The Thinklings Podcast! Before we dive in, a quick reminder: we’ll be reading through C.S. Lewis’s The Weight of Glory together this spring. If you don’t already have a copy, now is a great time to pick one up and read

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The Thinklings Podcast – 278 – Epiphany of Epiphanies

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

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The Thinklings Podcast – 277 – On the Incarnation, Athanasius

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 277 On the Incarnation Welcome to Episode 277 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before turning their attention to On the Incarnation by Athanasius. The main discussion centers on the rich metaphors and similes Athanasius employs to explain the work of Christ

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The Thinklings Podcast – 276 – Booxing Day 2025

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 276 Booxing Day Welcome to Episode 276 of The Thinklings Podcast! Why settle for boring Boxing Day when you could celebrate Booxing Day instead? In this special post-Christmas episode, the Thinklings exchange books with one another to read on December 26…turning the day after Christmas into a celebration of reading,

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The Thinklings Podcast – 275 – Chronicles of Christmas, Part 6

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 275 Christmas Reads: Books We’re Excited to Read Welcome to Episode 275 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings share the books they’re looking forward to reading now, over Christmas, and in the near future. It’s a forward-looking conversation about anticipation, curiosity, and the joy of planning good

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The Thinklings Podcast – 274 – Winter Episode 1: Always Christmas, Never Winter

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 274 It’s Always Christmas and Never Winter Welcome to Episode 274 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this winter-themed episode, the Thinklings lean into the spirit of the season with a mix of books, reflection, and festive frivolity. Drawing inspiration from C.S. Lewis’s famous line about Narnia, the conversation ranges from

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The Thinklings Podcast – 273 – Thinklings Answer Listener Questions #10

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 273 TALQ 9: Questions on Discipleship, Evangelism, Coffee, Anglican News, and Ezekiel Welcome to Episode 273 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings spend the entire show interacting with listener questions — theological, practical, humorous, and everything in between. From discipleship and evangelism to Anglican denominational shifts, Ezekiel’s

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 272 – Some Thinklings Thoughts on Luke 8

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 272 Some Thinklings Thoughts on Luke 8 Welcome to Episode 272 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings turn their attention to Luke 8, exploring several of Jesus’ parables and the rich theological and practical lessons they offer. From hearing the Word to responding in faith, the Thinklings

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The Thinklings Podcast, 270, Thanksgivlings 6, Feasting on Frivolity

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 270 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 270 Thanksgivlings 6 Welcome to Episode 270 of The Thinklings Podcast! It’s that time of year again — our annual Thanksgivlings episode! Now in its sixth installment, this special tradition is all about celebration, laughter, and gratitude. Each Thinkling brings “a dish to share”

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The Thinklings Podcast, Episode 269, Frankenstein, Part 4

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 269 Frankenstein, Part 4 Welcome to Episode 269 of The Thinklings Podcast!! In this episode, the Thinklings continue their journey through Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, turning their attention to the growing tension between Victor and the creature. As motives deepen and consequences rise, the Thinklings explore the moral, emotional, and spiritual

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The Thinklings Podcast – 268 – IRBC Young Adult Retreat, TALQ

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,

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The Thinklings Podcast – 267 – Frankenstein, Part 3

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 267 Frankenstein, Part 3 Welcome to Episode 267 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings continue their exploration of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, delving deeper into the creature’s story and the moral complexity that unfolds as creator and creation confront one another. Themes of justice, empathy, and alienation intertwine

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The Thinklings Podcast – 266 – The Collar by George Herbert

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 266 Boyd — “The Collar” Welcome to Episode 266 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Boyd leads the Thinklings through a poetic and theological reflection on “The Collar” by George Herbert — a powerful exploration of rebellion, restlessness, and the return to submission under God’s call. Together, the

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The Thinklings Podcast – 265 – Frankenstein, Part 2

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 265 Frankenstein, Part 2 Welcome to Episode 265 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings continue their journey through Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, picking up where Victor’s story begins to unfold in full. They reflect on how ambition, creation, and alienation shape both Victor and the creature —

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The Thinklings Podcast – 264 – Psalm 68 in Ephesians 4

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 264 Psalm 68 in Ephesians 4 Welcome to Episode 264 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings survey different views on the use of Psalm 68 in Ephesians 4. The conversation explores interpretive perspectives, theological implications, and how this passage fits into Paul’s larger message to the church.

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The Thinklings Podcast – 263 – Frankenstein, Part 1

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 263 Frankenstein, Chapters 1–5 Welcome to Episode 263 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings begin their discussion of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, covering Chapters 1–5. Together, they explore themes of ambition, grief, and longing woven through Victor Frankenstein’s story — and how Shelley’s work still speaks to

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The Thinklings Podcast – 262 – Thinklings Answer Listener Questions #8

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

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 261 – When OT Prophecies Fail

Welcome to Episode 261 of The Thinklings Podcast! This is Episode 6 of Season 11! 🎉 We kick off with our usual Books & Business discussion, then move into the main content: Thinkling Little explores the topic of so-called “failed” Old Testament prophecies — digging into context, meaning, and application for today. Tune in for

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The Thinklings Podcast – 260 – A Little Theology of Exercise

Episode 260 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 260 of The Thinklings Podcast! This is Episode 5 of Season 11! 🎉 We start with our usual Books & Business segment before moving to the main content: Thinkling Stearns walks us through A Little Theology of Exercise, exploring how physical discipline and theology intersect. Thinkling

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The Thinklings Podcast – 259 – John Donne, A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning

Episode 259 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 259 of The Thinklings Podcast! This is Episode 4 of Season 11! 🎉 We kick things off with our regular Books & Business discussion before diving into the main content: Thinkling Boyd guides us through John Donne’s classic poem, A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning. 📚 Books &

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The Thinklings Podcast – 258 – Some Thinklings Thoughts on Maturity & Ephesians 4

Episode 258 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 258 of The Thinklings Podcast! This is Episode 3 of Season 11! 🎉 We begin with our regular Books & Business discussion, followed by the main content where Thinkling Carter starts a conversation in Ephesians 4, aimed at unpacking the theme of Christian maturity. Tune in

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The Thinklings Podcast – 257 – Should Christians Observe The Sabbath?

Welcome to Episode 257 of The Thinklings Podcast! This is Episode 2 of Season 11! 🎉 We kick things off with our regular Books & Business discussion, which includes a few great quotes and a review. Then, for the main content, Thinkling Little leads us through a handful of passages as we consider: Should Christians

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The Thinklings Podcast – 256 – The Threshing of Many Books

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

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The Thinklings Podcast – 255 – Warrior Poet Way & Psalm 90

Episode 255 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 255 of The Thinklings Podcast! We’re keeping the summer style series rolling with more books, conversation, and Scripture. Thinkling Carter and Little each share a book, and Thinkling Boyd brings the episode home with a reflection from Psalm 90. Thanks for joining us for another week

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The Thinklings Podcast – 254 – Deacons & Mark 10

Episode 254 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 254 of The Thinklings Podcast! We’re back with another summer style episode—a mix of books, banter, and Bible. Thinkling Boyd and Stearns each share what they’ve been reading, while Thinkling Carter wraps up the show with a reflection from Mark 10. Thanks for joining us this

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The Thinklings Podcast – 253 – The Great Gatsby & Deuteronomy

Episode 253 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 253 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week’s episode continues the summer style series—filled with books, reflections, and a bit of campfire humor. Thinkling Stearns and Carter each share about a book they’re reading, and Thinkling Little wraps things up with a devotional from Deuteronomy. Thanks for

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The Thinklings Podcast – 252 – I Cheerfully Refuse & Job

Episode 252 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 252 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week’s summer-style episode brings more books, more banter, and more Bible! Thinkling Boyd and Stearns each share a book they’ve been reading, and Thinkling Carter leads a devotional in the book of Job. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode!

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The Thinklings Podcast – 251 – Summer 7 – Jane Eyre & James 4

Episode 251 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 251 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week continues our summer style series with another fun and thoughtful episode. Thinkling Stearns and Little share what they’ve been reading, while Thinkling Boyd wraps up with a devotional from James 4:3. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! 📚

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The Thinklings Podcast – 250 – Summer 6 – Plato’s Republic & James 1

Episode 250 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 250 of The Thinklings Podcast! It’s a special one—our 250th episode! We continue the summer style with books, laughter, and Scripture. Thinkling Little and Boyd each share a book they’ve been reading, and Thinkling Carter brings us home with a devotional from James 1. Thanks for

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The Thinklings Podcast – 249 – Summer 5 – Strange Lyre & 1 Timothy 3

Episode 249 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 249 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week’s summer-style episode continues the fun, books, and Scripture rhythm! Thinkling Boyd and Carter each bring a book to discuss, and Thinkling Stearns wraps things up with a devotional from 1 Timothy 3. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode!

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The Thinklings Podcast – 248 – Summer 4 – The Conscience & Genesis 49

Episode 248 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 248 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we continue our summer style series with another blend of books, fun, and Scripture. Thinkling Boyd and Stearns each share about a book they’re reading, and Thinkling Little wraps up the episode with a devotional from Genesis 49.

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The Thinklings Podcast – 247 – Summer 3 – Poet Warriors & Proverbs 13

Welcome to Episode 247 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week brings another delightful summer style episode filled with surprises, literary insights, and biblical reflections. Thinkling Carter reads a surprising email from… Owen Barfield?! Thinkling Stearns and Little talk about some current reads, and Thinkling Boyd wraps it all up with a devotional. Thanks for listening

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The Thinklings Podcast – Summer 2 – Tale of Two Cities and Titus 3

Episode 246 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 246 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week’s episode continues our summer style format—relaxed, thoughtful, and filled with great conversation. We cover books, a bit of fun, and spend meaningful time in Scripture! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! 📚 Books & Business & Meditation Stearns:

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The Thinklings Podcast – 245 – Summer 1 – How Great was Gatsby and Ecclesiastes 9

Episode 245 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 245 of The Thinklings Podcast! We’re kicking off the summer episodes with a goofy intro, some literary reflection, and a final meditation! It’s a shorter book, a longer book, and a Scripture-rich close to the show. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! 📚 Books &

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The Thinklings Podcast – 244 – Thinklings Answer Listener Questions #7

Episode 244 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 244 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings return to the mailbag and tackle more listener questions—ranging from rededication to sin-leveling to the Garden of Eden. The episode wraps up with a devotional from Thinkling Stearns in 1 Timothy 3. Thanks for listening to

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The Thinklings Podcast – 243 – Some Thoughts on Faith and Works in James 2

Episode 243 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 243 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Carter leads a rich and thoughtful discussion on James 2. The team digs deep into Scripture, exploring faith, works, and the practical outworking of gospel truth. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! 📚 Books & Business

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The Thinklings Podcast – 242 – Thinklings Answer Listener Questions #6

Episode 242 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 242 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings take on a special edition of the show: Listener Questions! Thoughtful, theological, and sometimes tricky—these questions spark great discussion and reflection. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! 📚 Books & Business Stearns: Phantom Tollbooth Little:

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The Thinklings Podcast – 241 – Prayer by George Herbert

Welcome to Episode 241 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Boyd returns to the poetic brilliance of George Herbert, offering more reflections and analysis on the themes and beauty found in Herbert’s work. Thanks for joining us for this week’s episode! 📚 Books & Business Stearns: KJV Debates Little: Dracula Boyd: A George

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The Thinklings Podcast – 240 – The Misquotable Lewis

Welcome to Episode 240 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Stearns takes us into the world of C.S. Lewis with a discussion on Misquoting Lewis—exploring myths, misattributions, and the importance of accuracy when quoting the beloved author. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! 📚 Books & Business Stearns: Misquoting Lewis Little: Becoming

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The Thinklings Podcast – 239 – Jacob the Dunker, Part 3

Episode 239 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 239 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Carter wraps up his series on Jacob the Dunker! It’s the final installment in a thoughtful, quirky, and Scripture-rich journey through history and theology. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode! 📚 Books & Business Stearns:

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The Thinklings Podcast – 238 – Some Thoughts on Proverbs 31

Welcome to Episode 238 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Little leads a discussion on Proverbs 31—a beloved and often-quoted passage of Scripture. But first, as always, there’s some fun-nonsense, a little coffee, and a round of Books & Business ☕📚. Thanks for joining us for this week’s episode! 📚 Books & Business

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The Thinklings Podcast – 237 – Death by George Herbert

Welcome to Episode 237 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Boyd guides us through another work by the great poet George Herbert—this time, the poem Death. But first, we kick things off with some fun-nonsense, a little coffee talk, and a round of Books & Business ☕📚. Thanks for tuning in! 📚 Books

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The Thinklings Podcast – 236 – Hand Raising in Worship

Episode 236 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 236 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Little leads a thoughtful conversation about hand raising in worship. But before diving into that, we warm up with some fun-nonsense, coffee chatter, and the beloved segment: Books & Business ☕📚. Thanks for joining us for another

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The Thinklings Podcast – 235 – Jacob the Dunker, Part 2

Episode 235 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 235 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Carter continues his series on Jacob the Dunker! But before we dive in, there’s the usual fun-nonsense, coffee talk, and a round of Books & Business 📚☕. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! 📚 Books &

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The Thinklings Podcast – 234 – Godliness, Part 3

Episode 234 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 234 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Stearns completes his series on Godliness! But first, we dive into some fun nonsense, coffee discussions, and of course, Books & Business 📚. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode! 📚 Books & Business Stearns: How

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The Thinklings Podcast – 233 – The Windows by George Herbert

Welcome to Episode 233 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Boyd walks us through a poem by George Herbert: The Windows. But first, we kick things off with our usual segments: “What Coffee Are We Drinking?” ☕ A banterful, segue-enriching Books & Business 📚 Main Content – The Windows by Herbert Final Meditation

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The Thinklings Podcast – 232 – TALQ 5

Welcome to Episode 232 of The Thinklings Podcast! This is a TALQ episode, where we answer listeners’ questions! Some of these questions were emailed in and some were submitted by Thinkling Stearns & Thinkling Carter’s Christian Experience students. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Books & Business Stearns – Deacons Little – The Destruction

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The Thinklings Podcast – 231 – Jacob the Dunker, Part 1

Welcome to Episode 231 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Carter begins a series on Jacob Brower, the previous owner of a large Bible that Charlie was gifted. As always, or mostly always, the content is after some Books & Business! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Books & Business Stearns –

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 230 – What is Godliness, Part 2 (The Path of Discernment)

Welcome to Episode 230 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Stearns continues his series on godliness with part 2. As always, or mostly always, the content is subsequent to some Books & Business! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Books & Business Stearns – Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands Little – Made

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 229 – The Adjuration Refrain in the Song of Songs

Welcome to Episode 229 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Little discusses the adjuration refrain in Song of Songs, after Books & Business of course! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Books & Business Stearns – Poem (Writing) Little – Reexamining the Adjuration Refrain (Quote) Boyd – Off defending the school from

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The Thinklings Podcast – 228 – Friendship and Nicomachean Ethics

Welcome to Episode 228 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Boyd discusses Nichomachean Ethics by Aristotle (and his ideas regarding friendship). Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Books & Business Stearns – Apologetical Ethics (Quote) Little – Recovering from Purity Culture (Comment/Review) Boyd – Nichomachean Ethics (Main Content) Carter – Brothers Karamazov

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 227 – The Bridge of San Luis Rey & Luke 13

Welcome to Episode 227 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Carter discusses The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder…after a good hearty dose of Books & Business, of course. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Books & Business Stearns – Memoria (Fischer) & I Cheerfully Refuse (Unger) Little – My

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 226 – What is Godliness, Part 1

Welcome to Episode 226 of The Thinklings Podcast! All four of us are into* the swing of 2025 classes! In this episode, we each discuss some reading we have been doing in our Books & Business segment! The main content of the episode is Thinkling Stearns discussing godliness (part 1)! Thanks for listening this week!

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 225 – Reading & Writing Plans for 2025

Welcome to Episode 225 of The Thinklings Podcast! Did you know that 25% of people read 225 and think that it’s 25% of the way to 1000? While that is a made-up statistic, 225 is not 25% of the way to 1000. However, it still feels significant in some way! We have all four Thinklings

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 224 – A Conversation of Jewish History, Part 3

Welcome to Episode 224 of The Thinklings Podcast! After Books & Business, Thinkling Little returns to his series on Jewish History! Books & Business: Thinkling Little: The Message Thinkling Carter: The Enduring Hills Thinkling Stearns: Then Sings My Soul Main Content: Thinkling Little continues his fascinating series on Jewish History! Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns shares

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 223 – TALQ 4

Episode 223 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 223 of The Thinklings Podcast! This is the last podcast for a whole year (yes… we know…)! After Books & Business, we commence TALQ 4 (Thinklings Answer Listener Questions). We hope you will be helped and edified as we answer these questions! Thank you for listening,

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The Thinkings Podcast – Bonus Episode – Booxing Day 2024

Welcome to Episode 222 of The Thinklings Podcast! Merry Booxing Day! Here is our second annual celebration of “Booxing Day,” a day to read the boox (books) gifted to you at Christmas! We hope you have a wonderful day recovering from Christmas festivities by immersing yourself into a fun novel, informative biography, or at the

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 221 – Joy in the Gospels

Welcome to Episode 221 of The Thinklings Podcast! Merry Christmas from the Thinklings! Announcement: If you are selected as a 200 for 200 Giveaway winner, we will announce those winners in this episode! Winners will need to visit the bookstore by the end of January or email us a mailing address to receive their prize!

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 220 – Immanuel, God with Us

Welcome to Episode 220 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our normal Books & Business and Thinkling Little walks through Isaiah 7! Announcement: If you are selected as a 200 for 200 Giveaway winner, we will announce those winners on the December 24th episode! Winners will need to visit the bookstore by

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 219 – Thinking About Joy

Welcome to Episode 219 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our normal Books & Business and discuss the topic of joy in the main content of the episode! Announcement: If you are selected as a 200 for 200 Giveaway winner, we will announce those winners on the December 24th episode! Winners will

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The Thinklings Podcast – Chronicles of Christmas 5

Welcome to Episode 218 of The Thinklings Podcast! This episode is our annual Chronicles of Christmas episode, where we discuss books we recommend for the Christmas season (or books we look forward to reading or gifting). We have a long list of books here, and we hope you’ll grab a copy of one or more

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The Thinklings Podcast – Bonus Episode

BONUS EPISODE! Happy Thanksgiving! The Thinklings thought it fit to conduct a little official business and share a bonus episode. May this be a wonderful side dish to the main event of family, turkeys, football, and most importantly—giving thanks to God for all His many blessings to us! Main Content: We talk about some of

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 216 – Thanksgivlings 5

Welcome to Episode 216 of The Thinklings Podcast! Happy Thanksgivlings! In this episode, we have our Books & Business segment, followed by Thinkling Stearns discussing the Thanksgiving holiday and its history. Thinkling Little closes the podcast with a final meditation from Deuteronomy 12. Books & Business: Who Owns the Land? – Thinkling Little Can A

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 215 – A Podcast Runs Through It

Welcome to Episode 215 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business segment, followed by Thinkling Carter discussing the book A River Runs Through It, and Thinkling Little closing the podcast with a final meditation from 2 Timothy 2:5. Books & Business: Lingua Latina – Thinkling Little Today’s Christian and

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 214 – An Ecclesiological Odyssey, Part 3.5 – Women Pastors in the SBC Part 2

Welcome to Episode 214 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business segment, followed by Thinkling Stearns continuing his discussion on the Southern Baptist Convention’s recent deliberations on women pastors. Thinkling Carter closes the podcast with a final meditation from John 15. Books & Business: The Bible and Marriage: The

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The Thinkings Podcast – Episode 213 – An Ecclesiological Odyssey, Part 3 – Women Pastors in the SBC

Welcome to Episode 213 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business segment, followed by Thinkling Stearns beginning a discussion on the Southern Baptist Convention’s recent deliberations on women pastors. Thinkling Little closes the podcast with a final meditation from Isaiah 7. Books & Business: What About Free Will –

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 212 – Discussion of “One Flesh” in Genesis 2 & Ephesians 5

Welcome to Episode 212 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business, Thinkling Little discusses “one flesh” throughout Scripture, and Thinkling Carter ends the podcast with a final meditation in John 15. Books & Business: New Testament Nuptial Imagery – Richard Baty – Thinkling Little Selected Poems of Byron, Keats,

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 211 – The Christian Mind

Welcome to Episode 211 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business, and Thinkling Carter discusses The Christian Mind by Harry Blamires, and Thinkling Stearns ends the podcast with a final meditation in 2 Peter. Books & Business: Another Gospel – Alisa Childers – Thinkling Carter Lumen – J.J. Fischer

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InkThings #5- Time to Write

Time to Write: Of the Making of Many Books, There is No End Dr. Tim Little is an Assistant Professor at  Faith Baptist Theological Seminary. Tim also manages the bookstore and frequently podcasts with Andy & Charlie! Main Ideas in this Article Song of Solomon Publishing Books Writing Christian Authors Christian Publishing “Of the making

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 210 – Ecclesiological Odyssey, Part 2 – Jesus Calling…the Presbyterians

Welcome to Episode 210 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business, and Thinkling Stearns returns to his series, “Ecclesiological Odyssey,” to discuss Jesus Calling and the PCA. We end the podcast with a final meditation from Thinkling Little from Proverbs 12 & 16! Books & Business: The Christian Mind

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 209 – A Conversation of Jewish History, Part 2

Welcome to Episode 209 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business, and Thinkling Little returns to his series on Jewish history! We end the podcast with a final meditation from Thinkling Stearns from 2 Peter! Books & Business: Mere Discipleship – Alister McGrath – Thinkling Carter Rescue Plan –

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 208 – Thinking About God’s Grace

Welcome to Episode 208 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business, and Thinkling Carter spends some time discussing the idea of grace from Scripture. Books & Business: A River Runs Through It – Norm Macleod – Thinkling Carter The Christian Mind – Harry Blamires – Thinkling Carter Christ Fulfills

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 207 – An Ecclesiological Odyssey, The 2024 UMC General Conference

Welcome to Episode 207 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we have our Books & Business, Thinkling Stearns discusses what he calls “An Ecclesiological Odyssey,” and Thinkling Carter shares a few thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 2! Books & Business: Packing Up Boxes is Easier Than Packing Away Memories – Thinkling Stearns Preach – Dever

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The Thinklings Podcast – Special Guest – Carolyn Weber, Author of Surprised by Oxford

Welcome to episode 206 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Surprised by Oxford by Carolyn Weber… …with Carolyn Weber! We hope you enjoy it! Books & Business: A Severe Mercy – Sheldon Vanauken – Thinkling Stearns A Severe Mercy – Carolyn Weber The OT as Literature – Longman – Thinkling Little The

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 205 – A Conversation of Jewish History, Part 1

Welcome to Episode 205 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we discuss some books, discuss Jewish history, and conclude with a meditation on God’s word! Books & Business: Pilgrim Prayers – Tim Challies – Thinkling Little Just Behave, Pablo Picasso – Thinkling Stearns A River Runs Through It – Thinkling Carter Main Topics: Books

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The Thinklings Podcast – Season 9 – Episode 204 – Shouting Fools and Quiet Wisdom

Welcome to Season 9! Fall is upon us, with new classes at school and Starbucks pumpkin drinks to order! That also means a new season of The Thinklings Podcast! We return to our standard, lengthier discourse, including our typical elements. In today’s episode, we talk about the onset of fall, Tim’s Chickens, Books & Business,

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 202 – Summer 12 – Tim’s Chickens & Deuteronomy 7

Welcome to Episode 203 of the Thinklings Podcast! We noticed the audio of this episode was cut off at the end, so we have updated the audio! If you want to remove the download from your phone and redownload it, the full episode should now be available! This is our last summer episode, so next

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 202 – Summer 11 – The Minister as Shepherd & Psalm 14

Welcome to Episode 202 of the Thinklings Podcast! Here’s a trivia question for all of our savvy listeners: What is required to post a podcast episode??? Internet! Sorry for the delay today. We can thank Metronet for the long wait for your podcast episode! In today’s episode, Thinkling Carter discusses The Minister as Shepherd by

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 201 – Summer 10

Welcome to Episode 201 of the Thinklings Podcast! The Summer is drawing to a close, and we only have a few more Summer episodes before we return to our standard season format! In today’s episode, Thinkling Little continues discussing his book about Chaim Weitzman and gives it a rating. Thinking Stearns mentions a quote from

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 200 – Some Thoughts on Suits and Friends

Welcome to Episode 200 of the Thinklings Podcast! It is an age of few men, even less cats, but at least a few podcasts. Thank you for all of your support on the road to 200 podcast episodes. We understand that not all episodes were created equal (with respect to length, content, and/or quality), so

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InkThings #4 – Cliff Notes on Suits & Friends

Cliff Notes on Suits Thinkling Carter works at Blue Cow Moving & Storage, teaches as an adjunct faculty at Faith Baptist Bible College, and loves podcasting with Andy & Tim! Here’s More about Charlie! “We want friendships to always feel nice and comfy, but they sometimes feel like an old suit. When this happens with

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 199 – Summer 9 – Wisdom of Bullfrogs and Psalm 84

Welcome to Episode 199 of the Thinklings Podcast! We hope your summer is going super well and you’re reading tons of great books and discussing them with your friends! For Books & Business, Thinkling Carter mentions Reading Biblical Poetry by J.P. Fokkelman. We get a glimpse of Random Tim, and Thinkling Stearns gives his final

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The Thinklings Podcast – Summer 8 – Chaim Weitzman & Psalm 119

Welcome to Episode 198 of the Thinklings Podcast! We hope your summer is going super well and you’re reading tons of great books and discussing them with your friends! For Books & Business, Thinkling Little discusses Chaim Weitzman: A Biography, Thinkling Stearns discusses a few more C.S. Lewis quotes from Quotable Lewis, and Thinkling Carter

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 197 – Summer 7

Welcome to Episode 197 of the Thinklings Podcast! We hope your summer is going super well and you’re reading tons of great books and discussing them with your friends! We were notified of a few glitches in this recording, so we have edited the file. If you are experiencing that. Try deleting the podcast off

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 196 – Summer 6 – Bullfrogs and Psalm 1

Welcome to Episode 196 of the Thinklings Podcast! We hope your summer is going super well and you’re reading tons of great books and discussing them with your friends! Welcome back, Random Tim! For Books & Business, Thinkling Stearns discusses Wisdom of the Bullfrog by William H. McRaven, Thinklings Carter mentions a Ransom Cycle guidebook

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The Thinklings Podcast – Summer 5 – Public Library, Poetry, and Romans 1

Welcome to Episode 195 of the Thinklings Podcast! A quick heads up: there is a moment or two in the episode where you will experience some feedback. We did not realize this was happening until after the fact, and a few portions were unavoidable in the editing process. Thank you for your patience in enduring

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 194 – Summer 4 – An Albatross & 1 Timothy 1

Welcome to Episode 194 of the Thinklings Podcast! We hope your summer is going super well and you’re reading tons of great books and discussing them with your friends! We do our normal things in this summer episode! Thinkling Little does the best introduction you’ve ever heard, Thinkling Carter talks about shooting wild birds (an

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The Thinklings Podcast – Summer 3 – Poetic Diction & Ecclesiastes 11

Welcome to Episode 193 of the Thinklings Podcast! Is Andy back from his honeymoon? What is Tim doing on his “home”-ie moon? These are questions we address in this awesome Summer episode! After Books & Business, Thinkling Little discusses Ecclesiastes 11! Thanks for listening this week! Main Topics in Episode 193: Books & Business Letters

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The Thinklings Podcast – Summer 2 – Random Tim & Psalm 84

Welcome to Episode 192 of the Thinklings Podcast! After a few moments of introductory fun, led by Thinkling Little due to it being a summer episode, we cover our normal bases. During Books & Business, we get a few book thoughts as well as Tim’s conception of what “random” means (truly a “summer in left

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The Thinklings Podcast – Summer 2024 #1 – 2 Chronicles 33 & Books

Welcome to Episode 191 of the Thinklings Podcast! Episode 191 is our first Summer episode of 2024! As you will hear a handful of times in this week’s episode, Summer episodes are truncated. We still do most of our usual things, but we intentionally try to be brief so we can all run along to

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 190 – Jesus is That Guy, Part 4 (Hebrews 1:8-12

Welcome to Episode 190 of the Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we conclude (for now) the recent Hebrews 1 study focusing on the seven OT passages that describe Jesus. This conversation, led by Thinkling Carter, follows a bright and bouncy opening to the podcast, which features all our normal frivolity, books, business, sponsors, and bad

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 189 – TALQ 3

Welcome to episode 189 of the Thinklings Podcast! This is a TALQ episode, where Thinklings Answer Listener Questions (get it?). We also have our normal items, with a lot of folly and Books & Business! Key ideas in Episode 189 – Proverbs 31 Books & Business Exodus 1-18 Carolyn Weber Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 188 – Proverbs 31

Welcome to episode 188 of the Thinklings Podcast! We have a full slate of great things in this podcast: Folly – a bunch of jokes and laughing Coffee Sponsors Weekly Wisdom Books & Business Proverbs 31 Key ideas in Episode 188 – Proverbs 31 Books & Business Exodus 1-18 Every Woman a Theologian – Phylicia

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 187 – TALQ 2

Welcome to Episode 187 of the Thinklings Podcast! This is a TALQ episode where we answer listener questions! Here are the questions we discuss in this episode, after Books & Business, of course: What kind of interlinear would you recommend? What Greek textbook does FBBC use, and what books would you recommend for a student

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The Thinklings Podcast – Special Guest – S.D. Smith, Author of Green Ember

Welcome to Episode 186 of the Thinklings Podcast! Special Guest Alert! We were thrilled to have S.D. Smith (Sam), author of Green Ember and other titles, as a guest on this episode. After Sam participates in some Books & Business, we dive into his writing process and philosophy! You do not want to miss out

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 185 – Jesus is That Guy, Hebrews 1:7 (Part 3)

Welcome to Episode 185 of the Thinklings Podcast! This week’s episode discusses Hebrews 1:7 and its quotation from Psalm 104! This is the third episode of the series “Jesus is That Guy,” and you can go back and listen to those previous episodes if you missed them (Ep. 166 from December 2023 & Ep. 174

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 184 – Does the OT teach there are multiple gods?

Episode 184 – The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 184 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Little explores the idea of “gods” in the OT; does the OT teach that there are multiple Gods? Have you ever wondered which LOTR character the Thinklings would be? We also discuss that in this episode, followed

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 183 – Ask for Wisdom in Faith

Welcome to Episode 183 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Carter walks us through James 1:5-8. Of course, we do all our normal things, including weekly wisdom from Thinkling Stearns, listener interaction with Thinkling Little, and Books & Business! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Key ideas in Episode 183 – Ask

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 182 – The Proverbs 26 Fool

Welcome to Episode 182 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Stearns walks us through Proverbs 26. Of course, we do all of our normal things, including some introductory folly, weekly wisdom from Thinkling Little, listener interaction, and Books & Business! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! Key ideas in Episode 181 –

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The Thinklings Podcast – 181 – Thinklings Answer Listener Questions (TALQ #1)

Welcome to Episode 181 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, after a nice, hearty dose of our regular activities, we answer some questions about the Christian life! This TALQ (Thinklings answer listener questions) will be a template we will follow in future episodes in which we answer more questions from listeners! Thanks for listening

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 180 – When I Consider How My Light is Spent (John Milton) with Dr. Josh Boyd

Welcome to Episode 180 of The Thinklings Podcast! We have the most honored Dr. Josh Boyd joining us in this episode to civilize our proceedings. Before the main content of the episode, where Josh walks us through John Milton’s Sonnet 19, we do our usual things: drink coffee, talk about books, and even have a

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 179

Welcome to Episode 179 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, which we recorded outside of our usual time (leading to a bit of frivolity…as if that is anything new), Thinkling Little shares some Weekly Wisdom, we eventually get around to discussing some writing projects, and Thinkling Stearns walks us through a recent Electronic Ink

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 178 – Discovering Dispensationalism with Dr. Cory Marsh & Dr. James Fazio

Welcome to Episode 178 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we discuss a new book – Discovering Dispensationalism – with two of the book’s contributors/editors. They are Dr. Cory Marsh and Dr. James Fazio from Southern California Seminary. After our typical activities, we discuss ideas and portions of the book. Thanks for listening to

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The Thinklings Podcast, Episode 177 – Sertified Reading Rules

Welcome to Episode 177 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we discuss a few books, talk about recent writing projects we’ve inked, and talk about ways to improve in our reading! We recently had some Electronic Ink hit the page (web), and if you would like to see those you can follow this link

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InkThings #3 – Cliff Notes on Cars

Cliff Notes on Cars Thinkling Carter works at Blue Cow Moving & Storage, teaches as an adjunct faculty at Faith Baptist Bible College, and loves podcasting with Andy & Tim! Here’s More about Charlie! “Cars and cancer teach us that when death knocks at the door, we cannot lock him out.” I’ve never been a

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 176 – Guest: Dr. Doug Brown – God’s Expectations to Honor Aging Parents

Welcome to Episode 176 In this episode of The Thinklings Podcast, we have a friend of the podcast with us for another guest episode: Dr. Doug Brown of Faith Baptist Theological Seminary. The main content of the podcast is Dr. Brown sharing ideas from a recent Faith Pulpit article he wrote earlier this month! The

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 175 – Marriage: Contract or Covenant?

Welcome to Episode 175 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we do our usual things: we drink coffee, we talk about recent events and listener interaction, we get around to Books & Business, and we discuss Divorce & Remarriage in the main content. For Books & Business, Thinkling Little discusses Knowable Word by Peter

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 174 – Jesus is That Guy, Hebrews 1:6 (Part 2)

Welcome to Episode 174 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we do our normal things: we drink coffee, we talk about recent events and listener interaction, we get around to Books & Business, and we discuss Hebrews 1:6. For Books & Business, Thinkling Carter discusses a book gifted to him from Thinkling Stearns, The

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 173 – The Crowd & The Cloud

Welcome to Episode 173 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we start by sipping great coffee in some awesome coffee mugs. Thinkling Stearns walks us through a recent Electronic Ink work he has written (others call these sorts of writings “blogs”). Also introductory, we interact with a listener email regarding “learning your rules.” Thinkling

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 172 – The Thinklings’ Mood

Episode 172 – The Thinklings’ Mood Welcome to Episode One-Hundred Seventy-Two of The Thinklings Podcast! First things first – Happy 8th Day of Balrog! For your singing pleasure, to the tune of “12 Days of Christmas,” here are the lyrics: On the tenth day of Balrog, Gandalf said to me What do you mean?, Is

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InkThings #2 – When God’s Grace Is Unexpected

When God’s Grace is Unexpected Thinkling Stearn’s regularly contributes to his personal blog.       Thoughts Worth Thinking  Related Links Sunday Leftovers Anchors for the Soul: The Cloud of Witnesses and the Crowd of Witnesses Good Books. Good Thoughts. Good Conversation.

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InkThings #1 – The Thinklings Plan to “Ink” Things

The Thinklings Plan to Ink Things (Write) Learn More About UsWith future posts, we will have the author’s picture and biographical information here. Our group’s name, “The Thinklings,” draws inspiration from the renowned writers known as “The Inklings.” Our collective aspiration has always been to explore writing as an integral aspect of the intellectual life

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 47 – Pursuing Contentment

Welcome to Episode 47 In this episode of The Thinklings Podcast, we engage in our usual activities. We discuss the books we’ve been reading during Books & Business, continue Thinkling Stearns’ contentment series, and conclude with a final thought from God’s Word by Thinkling Carter. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode! Key Ideas

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 9 – “Do Books Make You Weary?”

Welcome to Episode 9 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, Thinkling Little discusses Ecclesiastes 12 and how many books may make you weary. Spoiler alert…that might be a good thing! Books & Business Stearns – Knowledge and Christian Belief – Plantinga Little – Ecclesiastes Commentaries Here are some approximate time stamps: Time stamps: 1:06

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Thinklings Podcast – Episode 8 – Some Thinklings Thoughts on…What Makes a Book Good?

Welcome to Episode 8 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, The Thinklings discuss “What Makes a Good Book?” The discussion is designed to help us think through what books we should choose to read, reread, stop reading, and recommend reading. Here are some approximate time stamps: 1:50 – An Excerpt to Prime the Pump

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Thinklings Podcast – Episode 007 – “Careful Observations”

Welcome to Episode 007 In this episode of The Thinklings Podcast, we discuss some books, delve into making “Careful Observations” when studying the Bible, and conclude with a quick thought from Colossians. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode! Key Ideas in Episode 47 – Pursuing Contentment Reading Books & Business The Missing Gospels

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 6 – “Some thinklings Thoughts on Reading”

Welcome to Episode 6 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we stray from our typical structure. Against every bone in Tim’s body, we will not have a Books & Business in this episode. We will pause for a moment of silence. Thank you for your pause. So, what we do discuss in this episode

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 5 – “Where Mentoring Came From, Part 2”

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, we do our usual things: we discuss some books during Books & Business, we have some nonsense (12:45…cough…), and we continue discussing The Adventures of Telemachus. For Books & Business, Thinking Stearns discusses How to Read Slowly by James Sire, Thinkling Little discusses The

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 4 – “Where Mentoring Came From, Part 1”

Episode 4 – The Thinklings Podcast Where Mentoring Came From, Part 1 Welcome, to episode four of The Thinklings Podcast! Have you ever wondered about where the idea of “mentoring” originated? The idea or task has existed from the beginning, but we discuss one way to answer this question in this episode! After Books &

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 3 – “Learning the Fear of the Lord”

Episode 3 – The Thinklings Podcast Learning the Fear of the Lord Welcome, to episode three of The Thinklings Podcast! This episode, officially, makes Books & Business a tradition. We return to discussing some of the books we have been reading recently. There are a few good quotes from them about reading and thinking, too!

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 2 – “Don’t Read Into This Title”

Don’t Read Into This Title Welcome to episode two of The Thinklings Podcast! Something extraordinary is born in this episode, something Thinklings will do until the end of life on this earth: Books & Business. Boom – a new podcast segment was born! During this segment, we talk about books we have been reading (or

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The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 1 – “Pilot”

The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 1 – “Pilot” The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 1 – “Pilot” Podcast / By thinklingspodcast What is a “Thinkling?” Welcome to the first episode of The Thinklings Podcast! You might be wondering what “Thinklings” actually means! The podcast’s title is a dedication and homage to a few great writers and

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