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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 affirms God’s design while also confronting cultural distortions, calling His followers to truth, dignity, and faithfulness. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Tim: Tough Topics Thinkling Josh: Paradise Lost: A Biography Thinkling Andy: Considering Sparrows Thinkling Charlie: Preaching God’s Word 📖 Main Content A discussion of Jesus and genders, focusing on how the Gospels present Christ’s view of men and women, the restoration of God’s design, and the implications for discipleship today. The Thinklings reflect on how Jesus models both truth and grace in addressing questions of identity, calling, and community. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 Romans, Philippians, and 2 Corinthians, the conversation explores how worship, humility, and transformation belong together in the life of faith. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Carter: Discipleship Retreat Prep Thinkling Little: No Such Thing as Bad Words Thinkling Boyd: Middlemarch Thinkling Stearns: Godly Jealousy 📖 Main Content The Thinklings discuss worshipping the God who sanctifies, with attention to Romans 12, Philippians 2, and 2 Corinthians 4–5. Together they consider what it means to offer ourselves to God in worship, to follow Christ in humility, and to be transformed by grace into a life of faithful obedience and eternal perspective. 🌿 Final Meditation A closing meditation from Romans 12, Philippians 2, and 2 Corinthians 4–5, calling listeners to worship, humility, and steadfast faith in the sanctifying work of God. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 & Business, they turn their attention to Lewis’s reflections on glory, desire, and the Christian vision of eternity. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Carter: NCAA Tournament Thinkling Little: Front Porch to Backseat Thinkling Boyd: The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment Thinkling Stearns: Systematic Theology Study 📖 Main Content A discussion of The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis, considering its central themes of longing, eternal joy, and the deep human desire for something beyond this world. The Thinklings reflect on how Lewis helps readers understand glory, heaven, and the Christian life in light of God’s promises. 🌿 Final Meditation A closing meditation from 1 Peter 1, pointing listeners to the living hope, imperishable inheritance, and lasting joy found in Christ. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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....), and how think about spiritual formation and the spiritual disciplines, etc. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! Books & Business Celebration of the Disciplines — Thinkling Stearns Didache — Thinkling Carter Legitimate Hermeneutics — Thinkling Little Middlemarch — Thinkling Boyd Main Content A recap and discussion of Faith Pulpit Day, focusing on legalism and spiritual formation. Final Meditation A closing meditation from 2 Corinthians 3, highlighting the transforming work of the Spirit and the freedom found in Christ. Listen & Subscribe Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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, and moral responsibility, considering how Christians should think carefully and biblically about difficult ethical questions. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! Books & Business Lewis Essay Context — Thinkling Boyd The Redeemed Reader — Thinkling Stearns Vainglory (Chrysostom) — Thinkling Carter The Female Lover’s Foil — Thinkling Little Main Content A discussion of “Why I’m Not a Pacifist,” examining Lewis’s arguments about just war, moral reasoning, and the responsibilities of Christians in a fallen world. The Thinklings reflect on how to think clearly, charitably, and biblically about conflict, justice, and peace. Final Meditation A closing meditation from Matthew 5, grounding the discussion in Christ’s teaching on righteousness, love, and the heart. Listen & Subscribe Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 we understand the world and the Creator behind it. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Stearns: Louis L’Amour Thinkling Carter: This Is Happiness Thinkling Little: The Ball and the Cross Thinkling Boyd: Ulysses 📖 Main Content Andy guides a conversation on irreducible complexity, exploring how certain features of the natural world point to intentional design. The Thinklings reflect on how this concept fits within a broader Christian worldview and what it means for understanding creation and the nature of God. 🌿 Final Meditation A closing meditation from Romans 1, reminding listeners of God’s revelation through creation and humanity’s responsibility to respond rightly. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 287 The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 287 Transposition Welcome to Episode 287 of The Thinklings Podcast! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before turning to a discussion led by Thinkling Tim on C.S. Lewis’s essay “Transposition.” The conversation explores Lewis’s argument about how higher realities are expressed through lower mediums and how spiritual truths can be misunderstood when interpreted only through material categories. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Tim: Help! I Want to Be a Manly Man. Thinkling Josh: Oresteia Thinkling Andy: Prepping for Faith Pulpit Day Thinkling Charlie: Leisure 📖 Main Content Thinkling Tim guides the discussion through “Transposition” by C.S. Lewis, examining how spiritual experiences, worship, and divine realities may appear simple or ordinary when expressed through earthly forms. The Thinklings reflect on Lewis’s insight that misunderstanding often comes when we try to explain higher things only in terms of the lower. 🌿 Final Meditation Thinkling Tim closes the episode with a meditation from Psalm 145, directing our attention to the greatness and goodness of God. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 or entertainment? And why might leisure be essential to culture, worship, and spiritual health? The Thinklings explore these questions and consider how recovering a biblical understanding of leisure shapes the Christian life. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Josh: Leisure & Meditations in a Toolshed Thinkling Andy: Mere Christianity Thinkling Charlie: Galatians Commentary Thinkling Tim: Complementarity 📖 Main Content A discussion of Josef Pieper’s vision of leisure, focusing on rest, contemplation, worship, and the relationship between work and wonder. The Thinklings reflect on how leisure connects to truth, beauty, and the life of faith. 🌿 Final Meditation A closing meditation from Galatians 5:13–15, reminding listeners to use their freedom not for self-indulgence, but to serve one another in love. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 beauty. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Carter: Is Theology Poetry? Thinkling Little: Complementarity & Only the Lover Sings Thinkling Boyd: The Death of Ivan Ilyich Thinkling Stearns: Biblical Exegesis: A Beginner’s Guide 📖 Main Content A discussion on whether theology should be understood as poetic in nature—examining the role of metaphor, beauty, and imagination in articulating doctrinal truth. The Thinklings reflect on how Scripture itself employs poetic forms and how faithful theology must hold together precision and wonder. 🌿 Final Meditation Thinkling Stearns closes with a meditation from Ephesians 6, encouraging listeners to stand firm in truth while living faithfully in a world that needs both clarity and beauty. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 fall onward, Genesis presents both the beauty of God’s design and the painful distortion of relationships through sin. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Little: Christian Theology Thinkling Boyd: Constancy (George Herbert) Thinkling Stearns: Membership — C.S. Lewis Thinkling Carter: Sonnet #3 📖 Main Content A continued study of Genesis, exploring how sin fractures families and distorts God’s good design for men and women. The Thinklings reflect on the theological and practical implications of broken relationships, generational patterns of sin, and the hope of restoration found in God’s redemptive plan. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 status, belonging, and recognition—and how that desire subtly shapes human behavior, temptation, and faithfulness in the Christian life. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Stearns: The Inner Ring & Mid-Winter Couples Retreat Thinkling Carter: The Dark Is Rising Series Thinkling Little: Complementarity Thinkling Boyd: The Iliad 📖 Main Content A discussion of “The Inner Ring”, focusing on Lewis’s insights into social temptation, pride, and the quiet pull of exclusion and inclusion. The Thinklings reflect on how Christians are called to resist the lure of the inner circle and instead pursue humility, faithfulness, and love of neighbor. 🌿 Final Meditation A closing meditation from Luke 18 on persistent prayer, reminding listeners to seek God’s approval above all others. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 imagination—drawing connections between craftsmanship, sanctification, and the Christian life. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Josh: Huswifery Thinkling Andy: Left Field Thinkling Charlie: The Company We Keep Thinkling Tim: “In the Beginning” (Hebrew Article) 📖 Main Content Josh guides the Thinklings through Edward Taylor’s Huswifery, unpacking its metaphors and theological depth. The conversation reflects on how poetry can illuminate spiritual formation and the work of God in shaping His people. 🌿 Final Meditation A closing meditation from Ephesians, grounding the discussion in Scripture and the ongoing work of God in the believer’s life. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Charlie: The Company We Keep Thinkling Tim: Biblical Hebrew Syntax Manual Thinkling Josh: Beyond Biblical Integration Thinkling Stearns: If I Built a Town (Shack Stack!) 📖 Main Content A discussion of Jesus’ calling of the twelve disciples, considering their backgrounds, Christ’s purpose in choosing them, and how their formation prepares the way for the Great Commission. The Thinklings reflect on discipleship as both a call to follow and a call to go. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!

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 lasts, and how a Christian understanding of glory reshapes our priorities and hopes. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Andy: The Weight of Glory Thinkling Charlie: The Silmarillion Thinkling Tim: The Clay Pot Conspiracy Thinkling Josh: God in the Dock 📖 Main Content Andy introduces The Weight of Glory, setting the stage for a discussion about legacy, remembrance, and what it means to live in light of eternal glory rather than temporary recognition. The Thinklings reflect on how Scripture and Lewis’s insights challenge common ideas about success and significance. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!  

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 along with us! In this episode, the Thinklings begin with Books & Business before turning to a thoughtful discussion of Genesis 2, focusing on what Scripture teaches about gender, creation order, and the goodness of God’s design. Thanks for tuning in to this week’s conversation! 📚 Books & Business Thinkling Little: Ball and the Cross Thinkling Josh: Narnia: The Horse and His Boy Thinkling Andy: Top 5 Books of 2025 Thinkling Charlie: 12 Ordinary Men 📖 Main Content A discussion of gender in Genesis 2, examining the creation of man and woman, the complementary nature of their design, and the theological implications of God’s purposes in creation. The Thinklings reflect on how careful reading of the text helps ground contemporary conversations in biblical clarity and wisdom. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Follow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, and the Christian life!