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The Thinklings Podcast


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 245 EPISODES

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    The Thinklings Podcast is a delightful and intellectually stimulating podcast that combines the love of books, deep thinking, and God's Word. The hosts, Charlie, Andy, and Tim, are not only well-read but also down-to-earth and hilarious. Every episode encourages and challenges listeners by exploring various books, discussing topics related to the mind and life, and ultimately drawing from the best Book of all - the Bible. Their conversations are engaging, thought-provoking, and filled with biblical wisdom.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diverse range of books discussed. From classics to contemporary works, the hosts offer insightful commentary on a wide variety of genres. This exposes listeners to new ideas and authors they may not have encountered otherwise. The discussions are in-depth yet accessible, making it enjoyable for both avid readers and those looking to cultivate a reading habit.

    Furthermore, the camaraderie between Charlie, Andy, and Tim adds an extra layer of entertainment to each episode. Their banter is lighthearted and playful while still maintaining a focus on thoughtfulness and contemplation. It feels like sitting in on a conversation among friends as they explore profound ideas together.

    The only downside to this podcast is that it will inevitably increase one's to-read list exponentially. The hosts recommend so many fascinating books that it can be overwhelming for someone already struggling to keep up with their reading goals. However, this is a small price to pay for the wealth of knowledge and inspiration gained from listening to The Thinklings Podcast.

    In conclusion, The Thinklings Podcast is an exceptional resource for anyone seeking intellectual stimulation grounded in biblical truth. It stands out amidst a sea of hot-takes and shallow ideas by championing thoughtfulness and contemplation. Listeners will find themselves encouraged, challenged, entertained while also gaining valuable insights into great books. Whether you're an avid reader or just starting your reading journey, this podcast is sure to inspire you to cultivate your mind and engage with the world of ideas.



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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:43


    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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 48:20


    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 this week's episode!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 56:47


    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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 57:02


    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!

    The Thinklings Podcast – 241 – Prayer by George Herbert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 57:42


    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!

    The Thinklings Podcast – 240 – The Misquotable Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 75:35


    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!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 52:54


    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!

    The Thinklings Podcast – 238 – Some Thoughts on Proverbs 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 45:00


    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 ☕

    The Thinklings Podcast – 237 – Death by George Herbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 50:31


    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 ☕

    The Thinklings Podcast – 236 – Hand Raising in Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 70:43


    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 ☕

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 57:26


    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

    The Thinklings Podcast – 234 – Godliness, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 71:11


    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

    The Thinklings Podcast – 233 – The Windows by George Herbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 44:32


    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

    The Thinklings Podcast – 232 – TALQ 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 60:53


    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 of Christianity Boyd - Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom Carter - Brothers Karamazov Main Content Here are a list of the questions we interact with on this episode: Is it helpful and edifying for Christians to be involved in sports? - 19:02 What is the best way to protect sexual purity? - 26:39 Why is drinking alcohol, typically, looked down upon in Christian circles? - 29:31 Do we as Christians believe that places can be haunted/how would we define haunted? - 35:43 If the High Priest wore a hat in the Holy of Holies, why is it wrong to wear a hat in the church? - 41:38 If I sometimes doubt the Bible and the existence of God, does this make me an unbeliever? - 45:02 What does the Bible teach about free will, and how do we reconcile that with the doctrine of "irresistible grace?" - 47:15 Speed RUN - a few questions about prayer! - 52:45 How do I focus on others rather than myself and my own feelings? - 56:06 Can you be friends with Christians who are continually rebelling? - 57:42 Final Meditation Since many of our questions interact with Scripture, there is no final meditation.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 47:23


    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 - Nightingale Series Little - 1 Samuel Commentaries… Boyd - Josh was off fighting cave trolls… Carter - The Annals of History Main Content Thinkling Carter starts a new series about an old Bible, its previous owner, and European theological history! Final Meditation Thinkling Stearns talks about 2 Peter 3:11.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 52:28


    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 to Be She: Reclaiming God's Plan for Femininity Boyd - Seeing Beauty and Saying Beautifully by Piper Carter - A History of German Baptist Brethren in Europe and America Main Content Thinkling Stearns leads part two of his godliness series! Final Meditation There is no final meditation because the content is in Scripture!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 59:01


    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 trolls… Carter - True Christianity (Quote) Main Content Thinkling Little discusses the adjuration refrain in Song of Songs. Final Meditation There is no final meditation because the content is in Scripture!

    The Thinklings Podcast – 228 – Friendship and Nicomachean Ethics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 57:05


    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 (Quote) Main Content Thinkling Boyd discusses ideas on friendship from Aristotle's Nichomachean Ethics. Final Meditation Thinkling Carter shares thoughts from James 1:19-26.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 77:44


    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 Dear Hemlock Boyd - Why Read Moby Dick? Carter - Bridge of San Luis Rey Main Content Thinkling Carter summarizes and reflects upon finishing The Bridge of San Luis Rey. Final Meditation Thinkling Stearns discusses Luke 13!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 59:19


    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! Books & Business: Thinkling Little - Entrusted to Lead Thinkling Boyd - Reduction of Art to Theology Thinkling Carter - The Bridge of San Luis Rey Thinkling Stearns - Adorning the Dark Main Content: Thinkling Stearns focuses on godliness! Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns' content gets us into Scripture!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 76:20


    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 for this episode where we discuss our recent reading endeavors during Books & Business, recap Booxing Day 2025, and share our reading and writing plans for 2025! Thanks for listening this week! Books & Business: Thinkling Little: Candide Thinkling Boyd: How to Read a Book Thinkling Carter: The Brothers Karamazov Thinkling Stearns: Adorning the Dark Main Content: Each Thinkling shares their reading and writing plans for 2025! Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter leads a meditation in Philippians 4 on reasonableness.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 63:45


    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 insights from 1 Peter 5 and 1 Timothy 3.

    The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 223 – TALQ 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 78:23


    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, and we will see you next year! Books & Business: Thinkling Little: The Fight for Female Thinkling Carter: The Stranger Thinkling Stearns: On Writing and Writers Main Content: Thinklings Answer Listener Questions: Question 1: What are “the Classics” when we talk about books? (25:19) Question 2: What books or other resources have you used to teach the Bible to your children/do you have a list of books you want your kids to read before leaving the home? (35:47) Question 3: In That Hideous Strength (CSL), what is the significance of Mark touching a spot on the ceiling - during his conditioning? (44:50) Question 4: Do the Thinklings have any thoughts on Ben Hur - the book? (50:48) Question 5: What are your thoughts on paraphrase Bible “translations”? (51:18) Question 6: What are the Thinklings' life verses? (1:08:34)

    The Thinkings Podcast – Bonus Episode – Booxing Day 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 22:28


    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 least the wonderful pages of Scripture. Main Content: In this special episode, we give each other books to be read on Booxing Day! Join us for a lighthearted and fun episode dedicated to our favorite reading holiday! Take this opportunity to unplug from the busy holiday season, grab a cozy spot, and dive into some wonderful books. And as always, don't forget the greatest book of all—the Bible! Happy Booxing Day, from all of us at The Thinklings Podcast!

    The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 221 – Joy in the Gospels

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 58:43


    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! Books & Business: Thinkling Little: Womanish Theology Thinkling Carter: Bible Doctrine II Thinkling Stearns: Lumen Main Content: Thinkling Carter leads a study from the gospels on Joy.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 68:12


    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 the end of January or email us a mailing address to receive their prize! Books & Business: Thinkling Little: Words are Not Enough Thinkling Carter: Theology Readings - Angelology Thinkling Stearns: Lumen Main Content: Thinkling Little leads a study in Isaiah 7.

    The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 219 – Thinking About Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 59:30


    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 need to visit the bookstore by the end of January or email us a mailing address to receive their prize! Books & Business: Thinkling Little: State of OT Studies Thinkling Carter: LOTR Thinkling Stearns: The Rise and Fall of Communism Main Content: Thinkling Carter leads a discussion on joy.

    The Thinklings Podcast – Chronicles of Christmas 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 66:02


    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 to enjoy this Christmas season! Books & Business: Thinkling Little: From Eden to Golgotha For Our Good Always Mapping Discipleship Finding Beauty in the Bible Message of Wisdom State of OT Studies Thinkling Stearns: The Treasure Principle Skipping Christmas Personality Brokers Story of the Trapp Family Singers An Otis Christmas (Children's Rec) Christmas Carols for the Kid's Heart (Children's Rec) When Santa Learned the Gospel (Children's Rec) Thinkling Carter: Hatchet My Side of the Mountain Christmas Carol I Cheerfully Refuse Personality Brokers Farewell to Arms Brothers Karamazov Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a final meditation from Philippians 4.

    The Thinklings Podcast – Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 12:13


    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 our favorite Thanksgiving traditions and what we're thankful for!

    The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 216 – Thanksgivlings 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 39:37


    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 Speeding Ticket Change Your Heart? - Thinkling Stearns (Ranking) Online Class Prepping… - Thinkling Carter Main Content: Thinkling Stearns talks about the Thanksgiving holiday and forces Tim (or invites Charlie) to participate in trivia. Final Meditation: Thinkling Little shares a final meditation from Deuteronomy 12. Faith Publications: YOU can PREORDER Carter's NEW BOOK, Mapping Discipleship, at this link!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 57:02


    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 The Church's Bible - Thinkling Stearns (Ranking) A River Runs Through It - Thinkling Carter Main Content: Thinkling Carter shares about A River Runs Through It and explains why it's worth reading for the discerning/appropriately-aged reader. Final Meditation: Thinkling Little shares a final meditation from 2 Timothy 2:5. Faith Publications: YOU can PREORDER Carter's NEW BOOK, Mapping Discipleship, at this link!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 67:27


    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 Two Shall Become One Flesh - John Bergsma - Thinkling Little Born Again This Way - Rachel Gilson - Thinkling Stearns (Ranking) Hear, My Son - Daniel Estes Jr. - Thinkling Carter Main Content: Thinkling Stearns returns to his series, “An Ecclesiological Odyssey,” with the second part of a conversation about women pastors in the SBC. Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a final meditation from John 15. Faith Publications: YOU can PREORDER Carter's NEW BOOK, Mapping Discipleship, at this link!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 66:28


    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 - Scott Christensen - Thinkling Little Born Again This Way - Rachel Gilson - Thinkling Stearns Macbeth - Shakespeare - Thinkling Carter Main Content: Thinkling Stearns returns to his series, “An Ecclesiological Odyssey,” with the first part of a conversation about women pastors in the SBC. Final Meditation: Thinkling Little shares a final meditation from Isaiah 7:1-9.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 59:33


    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, Shelley - Byron, Keats, Shelley - Thinkling Stearns Hillbilly Elegy - J.D. Vance - Thinkling Carter Main Content: Thinkling Little leads a discussion on the “One Flesh” phrase in Scripture. Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a final meditation from John 15.

    The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 211 – The Christian Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 46:11


    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 - Thinkling Stearns The Healthy Pastor - Dean Tayler - Thinkling Little Main Content: Thinkling Carter discusses a book, The Christian Mind by Harry Blamires. Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns shares a final meditation from 2 Peter.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 58:29


    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 - Harry Blamires - Thinkling Carter Rescue Plan - Deepak Reju - Thinkling Little Screwtape's Favorite Song - Thinkling Stearns Main Content: Thinkling Stearns leads a discussion on Jesus Calling and the PCA meetings from this past summer. Final Meditation: Thinkling Little shares a final thought from Proverbs 12 & 16!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 61:38


    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 - Deepak Reju - Thinkling Little Calor - J.J. Fischer - Thinkling Stearns Main Content: Thinkling Little leads a discussion on Jewish history. Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns shares a final thought from 2 Peter!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 49:02


    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 All - Richard Belcher - Thinkling Little Calor - J.J. Fischer - Thinkling Stearns Main Content: Thinkling Carter leads a discussion about grace from multiple Scriptures.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 66:40


    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 - Thinkling Carter The OT as Literature - Longman - Thinkling Little Main Content: Thinkling Stearns describes an Ecclesiological Odyssey… Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a final thought from 1 Thessalonians 2!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 59:43


    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 Silver Trumpet - Owen Barfield - Thinkling Carter Main Topics: Surprised by Oxford - Carolyn Weber Psalm 66 Main Content: Thinklings & Carolyn discuss Surprised by Oxford. Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a final thought from Psalm 66!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 53:44


    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 & Business Pilgrim Prayers - Tim Challies Just Behave, Pablo Picasso A River Runs Through It - Norman Maclean Psalm 109 Psalm 119 Main Content: Thinkling Little begins a fall series discussing Jewish history! Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns shares from Psalm 109 and Psalm 119!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 58:15


    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, and Ecclesiastes 9-10! Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you find something you enjoy in today's episode! Main Topics in Episode 204: Books & Business Remarriage and Early Christianity – Andrew Das Tim's Chickens Philippians – John MacArthur Backyard Chickens for Beginners – R.J. Ruppenthal Ecclesiastes 9 Ecclesiastes 10 Main Content & Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares from Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:15!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 25:13


    Welcome to Episode 203 of the Thinklings Podcast! This is our last summer episode, so next week we will return to less truncated episodes. In today's episode, we do a brief summer recap along with our regular Books & Business! Thinkling Stearns discusses The Moscow Rules, a book about the Cold War. Random Tim reveals some random chickens, and Thinkling Carter mentions Fox and the Hound, A River Runs Through It, and Lord of the Rings! Main Topics in Episode 203: Books & Business The Moscow Rules – Jonna Mendez Tim's Chickens Fox and the Hound A River Runs Through It Lord of the Rings – Tolkien Deuteronomy 7 Final Meditation: Thinkling Little shares a meditation from Deuteronomy 7!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 28:02


    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 Charles Jefferson and gives it a rating. Thinkling Stearns puts a book on the shack stack, and Thinkling Little mentions Redeeming Sex and Marriage by Scott Mehl. Thinkling Stearns ends the episode with a meditation from Psalm 14! Main Topics in Episode 202: Books & Business The Minister as Shepherd – Charles Jefferson Redeeming Sex and Marriage – Scott Mehl Psalm 14 Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns shares a meditation from Psalm 14.

    The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 201 – Summer 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 25:59


    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 C.S. Lewis, and Thinkling Carter talks about moving to Grimes, IA, and Psalm 103! Main Topics in Episode 201: Books & Business Chaim Weitzman: A Biography Quotable Lewis – C.S. Lewis Psalm 103 Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a meditation from Psalm 103.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 25:10


    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 those of you who have journeyed with us—we love and appreciate you. We look forward to continuing our podcast another 200! Main Topics in Episode 200: Books & Business Dr. Josh Boyd John Ronald's Dragons - Carolyn McAlister Jewish History - A Very Short Introduction - David Myers Thinking Christian - James Spencer Cliff Notes on Suits & Friends Ecclesiastes 4 Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a meditation from Ecclesiastes 4.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 43:52


    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 analysis of Wisdom of the Bullfrog, which he mentioned first a few episodes back. Thinkling Carter wraps up the episode with a final meditation from Psalm 84. Main Topics in Episode 199: Books & Business Reading Biblical Poetry - J.P. Fokkelman Wisdom of the Bullfrog - William H. McRaven Random Tim Psalm 84 Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a final meditation from Psalm 84.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 31:54


    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 mentions a random blog he is working on (and will be posted soon)! Thinkling Stearns wraps up the episode with a final meditation from Psalm 119. Main Topics in Episode 198: Books & Business Chaim Weitzman: A Biography Quotable Lewis - C.S. Lewis Cliff Notes on Suits Psalm 119 Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns shares a final meditation from Psalm 119.

    The Thinklings Podcast – Episode 197 – Summer 7 – Wedding Poems & the Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 39:31


    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! For Books & Business, Thinkling Carter discusses the Wedding Wisdom poem he crafted for Andy's Wedding, Thinklings Little mentions The Phoenix and The Carpet by E. Nesbit, and Thinkling Stearns shares a few more C.S. Lewis quotes and mentions a book he has started, The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott R. Swain! Thinkling Little wraps up the episode with a final meditation on wedding metaphors in Scripture, focusing on the Song and Ephesians 5, etc.! Main Topics in Episode 197: Books & Business Poetry The Phoenix and The Carpet - E. Nesbit C.S. Lewis The Trinity: An Introduction - Scott R. Swain Song of Solomon Ephesians 5 Final Meditation: Thinkling Little shares a final meditation from The Song and Ephesians 5.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 44:28


    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 he is reading, and Thinkling Little discusses Faith Publications! Thinkling Stearns wraps up the episode with a final meditation on Romans 1! Main Topics in Episode 196: Books & Business Wisdom of the Bullfrog - William H. McRaven A Compass for Deep Heaven - Diana Glyer To Be a Jew Today Random Tim Faith Publications Psalm 1 Final Meditation: Thinkling Carter shares a final meditation from Psalm 1.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 35:33


    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 these as you listen. We hope they will be few and short! We hope your summer is going super well and you're reading tons of great books and discussing them with your friends! This was the first episode we recorded after Thinklings Stearns' wedding! The front end involves a good bit of catching up. There are a handful of fun stories and tidbits before we get to Books & Business! For Books & Business, Thinkling Little discusses To Be a Jew Today by Noah Feldman (a title he picked up at the public library!), Thinklings Stearns reflects on a recent blog and shares a couple more C.S. Lewis quotes, and Thinkling Carter reads a poem he wrote around and for Andy's wedding! Thinkling Stearns wraps up the episode with a final meditation on Romans 1! Main Topics in Episode 195: Books & Business Brickhouse Coffee Co. An Experiment in Criticism - C.S. Lewis To Be a Jew Today - Noah Feldman Romans 1 Final Meditation: Thinkling Stearns shares a final meditation from Romans 1.

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