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Episode 309 - Changed Into His Likeness
6d ago00:25:58Tap to summarizeThe Thinklings Podcast — Episode 309 — Changed Into His LikenessWelcome to Episode 309 of The Thinklings Podcast!This week we announce our August Substack giveaway and an upcoming Thinklings appearance at the IRBC Young Adult Retreat. In Books & Business, we review Changed Into His Likeness by J. Gary Millar, discussing its biblical theology of sanctification, some helpful observations, and several significant theological concerns. We conclude with Romans 12 and what it means to offer our entire lives to God as living sacrifices.⏱️ Chapters* 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction* 4:25 — August Substack Giveaway* 5:17 — IRBC Young Adult Retreat Announcement* 7:17 — Frivolities & Josh Update* 8:11 — Books & Business: Changed Into His Likeness* 20:13 — Final Meditation: Romans 12📚 Books & Business📖 Changed Into His Likeness: A Biblical Theology of Personal Transformation — J. Gary MillarWe work through Millar’s biblical theology of personal transformation and sanctification. While the book offers some helpful thoughts about the gospel, perseverance, and God’s work in changing believers, we raise concerns about its starting point, treatment of the Old Testament, and understanding of regeneration and the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, it receives a 1 on the Thinklings Goodness Scale.🌿 Final MeditationRomans 12:1–2We consider Paul’s command to present our bodies as a “living sacrifice” to God. Unlike an Old Testament sacrifice, the Christian continues living—and therefore must continually choose to offer every part of life to God. The question for us is simple: Are we offering our whole lives to God?🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content.JOIN THE THINKLINGS ON SUBSTACK@thethinklingspodcast@profstearns@timlittle00@thinklingcarter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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Episode 308 — The Total Money Makeover
2w ago00:42:25Tap to summarizeThe Thinklings Podcast — Episode 308 — The Total Money MakeoverWelcome to Episode 308 of The Thinklings Podcast!This week the Thinklings welcome new listeners, announce the July Substack book giveaway, and spend the bulk of the episode discussing Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover. The conversation explores biblical stewardship, debt, generosity, and practical wisdom for managing money before concluding with a meditation from 1 Kings 1–2 on authority, mercy, and receiving God’s grace well.⏱️ Chapters* 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction* 2:49 — Listener Spotlight & Podcast Updates* 4:28 — July Substack Book Giveaway* 6:15 — Frivolities & Josh Update* 8:11 — Books & Business* 20:45 — Final Meditation (1 Kings 1–2)📚 Books & BusinessThinkling Carter📖 The Total Money Makeover — Dave RamseyCharlie revisits Dave Ramsey’s classic after nearly twenty years and explains why it has shaped the way he thinks about money. The discussion covers Ramsey’s “baby steps,” paying off debt, budgeting, generosity, and why financial stewardship is ultimately about honoring God rather than simply building wealth.🌿 Final Meditation1 Kings 1–2Andy reflects on the transition from David to Solomon and Adonijah’s repeated attempts to seize the throne. The Thinklings discuss authority, mercy, and the consequences of rejecting grace. The episode closes by encouraging believers to receive God’s mercy with humility instead of continuing to pursue their own way.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content.JOIN THE THINKLINGS ON SUBSTACK@thethinklingspodcast@profstearns@timlittle00@thinklingcarter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 307
3w ago00:38:30Tap to summarizeWelcome to Episode 307 of The Thinklings Podcast!This week, Tim reviews Douglas Wilson’s How to Exasperate Your Wife, leading to a practical discussion about biblical marriage, household leadership, parenting, love, respect, and masculine responsibility. The episode concludes with a meditation from Acts 7 on receiving biblical correction with humility.⏱️ Chapters* 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction* 0:50 — Opening Conversation: Christian Art & Substack* 6:02 — Announcements & July Book Giveaway* 7:09 — Frivolities & Josh’s Absence* 8:44 — Books & Business: How to Exasperate Your Wife* 9:03 — The Wife as Ruler of the Home* 14:05 — Should a Husband Do the Dishes?* 20:21 — Teaching Boys Responsibility* 22:54 — Love, Respect & Servant Leadership* 25:28 — Strength, Tenderness & the “Two-by-Six” Husband* 27:21 — Thinklings Goodness Scale* 28:03 — Final Meditation: Receiving Correction from Acts 7📚 Books & BusinessThinkling Little📖 How to Exasperate Your Wife — Douglas WilsonTim reviews Wilson’s practical book on marriage and gives it a 6 on the Thinklings Goodness Scale. The discussion focuses on the wife’s authority in managing the home, the husband’s responsibility to lead without constantly undermining her, and the difference between servant leadership and overbearing control. The Thinklings also discuss household responsibilities, raising boys to embrace greater responsibility, and the need for husbands to balance strength with tenderness.🌿 Final MeditationActs 7Andy reflects on Stephen’s sermon before the Sanhedrin and the leaders’ violent response to biblical correction. The passage raises a practical question: How do we respond when a pastor, mentor, parent, or faithful friend tells us something difficult but true? Humility is essential for sanctification, and believers should be willing to receive biblical correction rather than destroy relationships to avoid it.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content.JOIN THE THINKLINGS ON SUBSTACK@thethinklingspodcast@profstearns@timlittle00@thinklingcarter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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Abounding Grace Festschrift
4w ago00:23:19Tap to summarizeThe Thinklings Podcast — Episode 306Abounding Grace, Great Books, & the Bitter Taste of SinWelcome to Episode 306 of The Thinklings Podcast!This week the Thinklings celebrate the release of Abounding Grace, the Festschrift honoring Dr. Myron Houghton, reflect on his lifelong love of theology, great books, and Tolkien, and conclude with a meditation from Proverbs 5 on why temptation often appears sweet before revealing its bitter end.⏱️ Chapters* 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction* 2:01 — Announcements* 3:21 — Substack Giveaway* 4:56 — Frivolities* 6:49 — Books & Business* 15:00 — Final Meditation (Proverbs 5)📚 Books & BusinessThinkling Little📖 Abounding Grace: A Festschrift in Honor of Dr. Myron HoughtonTim introduces the newly released Festschrift honoring Dr. Myron Houghton, highlighting its contributors, several standout chapters from Romans, and the influence Dr. Houghton had as a theologian, teacher, reader, and lifelong learner. The conversation also reflects on his remarkable library, his love for the Great Books and Tolkien, and the example he set of cultivating both the mind and the Christian life.🌿 Final MeditationProverbs 5:3–5Andy considers Solomon’s warning about temptation. Sin often appears attractive—its words are “sweeter than honey” and “smoother than oil”—but its end is bitter and destructive. Believers are encouraged to distrust the initial appeal of temptation, seek wise counsel, and remember that what looks pleasant in the moment often leads to regret if pursued apart from God’s wisdom.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content.JOIN THE THINKLINGS ON SUBSTACK* @thethinklingspodcast* @profstearns* @timlittle00* @thinklingcarter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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Episode 305 - Parenting, Great Books, and 1 Thessalonians 4
Jul 1300:29:02Tap to summarizeThe Thinklings Podcast — Episode 305Parenting, Great Books, & the Hobbit VerseWelcome to Episode 305 of The Thinklings Podcast!This week the Thinklings announce a new Substack giveaway, share a book recommendation on biblical parenting, reflect on the purpose of education, and conclude with Charlie’s “Hobbit verse” from 1 Thessalonians 4, encouraging believers to aspire to a quiet, servant-hearted life.⏱️ Chapters* 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction* 1:33 — Substack Book Giveaway* 2:28 — Announcements & Josh Update* 3:26 — Books & Business* 10:24 — Great Books & Education* 13:37 — Final Meditation (1 Thessalonians 4)📚 Books & BusinessThinkling Stearns📖 Parenting Essentials — Andreas & Margaret KöstenbergerAndy reviews this practical guide to biblical parenting, highlighting the importance of presence, loving leadership, and raising children with intentionality and wisdom.🌿 Final Meditation1 Thessalonians 4:9–12Charlie reflects on Paul’s exhortation to “aspire to live quietly.” Far from encouraging laziness or isolation, Christians are called to pursue lives marked by humble service, faithful work, brotherly love, and a testimony that points others to Christ.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content.JOIN THE THINKLINGS ON SUBSTACK* @thethinklingspodcast* @profstearns* @timlittle00* @thinklingcarterIf you subscribe to any of these Substack accounts in the month of July, you will be entered to win Abounding Grace—the Myron Houghton Festschrift! If you don’t want to do Substack, but you do want to buy a copy—head on over to FBBCbooks! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 304
Jul 700:31:12Tap to summarizeContentment Can Be LearnedWelcome to Episode 304 of The Thinklings Podcast!This week the Thinklings catch up on summer projects, publications, and Fourth of July plans before Charlie reviews a book on biblical exegesis. The episode concludes with a meditation on Philippians 4 and the biblical secret of contentment.JOIN THE THINKLINGS ON SUBSTACK:The Thinklings Podcast (@thethinklingspodcast)Andy Stearns (@profstearns)Timothy Little (@timlittle00)Charlie Carter (@thinklingcarter)WIN A THINKLINGS MUGYou can still tag us on social media with a picture of you and a non-thinklings mug, and you can win a new thinklings diner mug!⏱️ Chapters* 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction* 0:21 — Substack Update* 1:51 — Thinklings Diner Mug Giveaway* 2:01 — Summer Updates & Announcements* 4:58 — Books & Business* 9:56 — Final Meditation📚 Books & BusinessThinkling Carter📖 Biblical Exegesis: A Beginner’s Handbook — John H. Hayes & Carl R. HolladayCharlie reviews the book from the perspective of a Bible teacher, discussing its strengths, concerns, and why discernment is important when reading academic biblical scholarship.🌿 Final MeditationPhilippians 4:10–13Charlie considers Paul’s famous statement, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” in its original context. Rather than a promise of unlimited achievement, Paul teaches that contentment is a virtue learned through trusting Christ in both abundance and need.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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Episode 303 - This Is Happiness & Psalm 150
Jun 3000:31:39Tap to summarizeThe Thinklings Podcast — Episode 303Welcome to Episode 303 of The Thinklings Podcast!This week the Thinklings share a few podcast updates, celebrate the arrival of a new book honoring Dr. Myron Howden, enjoy some listener frivolity, and then Charlie gives his full review of This Is Happiness by Niall Williams. The episode closes with a meditation from Psalm 150 on cultivating a life of joyful praise.⏱️ Chapters* 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction* 0:22 — Substack Update* 2:02 — Announcements* 3:12 — Thinklings Diner Mug Giveaway* 4:00 — Listener Frivolities* 6:05 — Books & Business* 26:57 — Final Meditation📚 Books & BusinessThinkling Carter📖 This Is Happiness — Niall WilliamsCharlie shares his thoughts after finishing the novel, discussing its themes of contentment, place, community, forgiveness, and the beauty of ordinary life. He explains why it’s an ideal summer read and reflects on one of the book’s most memorable passages.🌿 Final MeditationPsalm 150Andy reflects on the biblical call to praise God with joy and celebration. Looking at Psalm 150, he encourages listeners to marvel at God’s mighty works and cultivate hearts that naturally respond to His greatness with worship.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content.::: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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The Thinklings Podcast - Episode 302 - That Hideous Strength & 1 Timothy & Titus
Jun 2300:36:18Tap to summarizeWelcome to Episode 302 of The Thinklings Podcast!This week the Thinklings begin with some podcast updates, discuss the new Thinklings Diner Mugs, debate which season of hobbit life best fits each person, and enjoy a conversation about C.S. Lewis before turning to a discussion of pastoral qualifications and the importance of guarding sound doctrine in the local church.⏱️ Chapters0:00 — Welcome & Introduction1:55 — Thinklings Diner Mug Giveaway2:53 — Coffee, Diner Mugs & Hobbit Seasons9:32 — Books & Business19:50 — Final Meditation📚 Books & BusinessThinkling LittleThat Hideous Strength — C.S. LewisTim shares thoughts after revisiting Lewis’s final Ransom Trilogy novel, leading to a conversation about modernity, technology, imagination, and some of Lewis’s recurring themes throughout his fiction.🌿 Final MeditationAndy reflects on pastoral qualifications from 1 Timothy and Titus, discussing the responsibility pastors have to guard sound doctrine, teach faithfully, and shepherd God’s people according to Scripture.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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Episode 301 - This is Happiness and Deuteronomy 33
Jun 1600:29:29Tap to summarizeThe Thinklings Podcast — Episode 301Hobbit Types, Diner Mugs, and Wholehearted Love for the LordWelcome to Episode 301 of The Thinklings Podcast!This episode begins with the Thinklings choosing what kind of hobbit they would be: cozy hobbit, seven-meals-a-day hobbit, gardening hobbit, adventure hobbit, or party hobbit. After that, there’s a quick reminder about the Thinklings Diner Mug giveaway, a Books & Business discussion, and a final meditation from God’s Word.⏱️ Timestamps6:43 — Thinklings Diner Mug GiveawayWant to win a Thinklings Diner Mug?Take a picture of yourself with a regular, non-Thinklings mug while looking appropriately sad that it isn’t a Thinklings Diner Mug.Post it on Facebook and/or Instagram by July 4.Tag The Thinklings Podcast.Wait in eager anticipation.(Two posts = two entries.)7:32 — Books & Business📚 This Is Happiness — Niall WilliamsCharlie discusses This Is Happiness, a slow and thoughtful novel about a young man returning home to a small town as electricity arrives. The conversation touches on happiness, beauty, friendship, life, and the way good stories can awaken us to what is true and meaningful.20:33 — Final Meditation🌿 Loving the Lord Above All ElseTim reflects on passages from Deuteronomy, Exodus, Zechariah, and the teaching of Jesus to emphasize that love for God must be supreme over every other love. The meditation calls listeners to examine their hearts, repent where needed, and cultivate a wholehearted devotion to the Lord.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast on Substack, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.Subscribe on Substack for show notes, updates, and future Thinklings content. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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Episode 300 - Win a Free Mug - A Place at the Table & Colossians 1
Jun 800:39:15Tap to summarizeThe Thinklings Podcast — Episode 300Wow, 300!Welcome to Episode 300 of The Thinklings Podcast!Three hundred episodes later, the Thinklings are still gathering around microphones to talk about books, ideas, theology, and the Christian life. In this milestone episode, the conversation begins with some classic Thinklings banter before turning to reflections on reaching 300 episodes and what the podcast has meant over the years.And because 300 episodes deserves a celebration, the Thinklings are giving away some Thinklings Diner Mugs!☕ Thinklings Diner Mug GiveawayWant a chance to win a Thinklings Diner Mug?Here’s what you do:* Take a picture of yourself with a regular, non-Thinklings mug while looking absolutely dejected that you don’t own a Thinklings Diner Mug.* Post the picture on Facebook and/or Instagram by July 4. (Two posts = two entries!)* Tag The Thinklings Podcast in your post.* Wait in eager anticipation to discover whether you’ve won a mug!🎙️ Episode Highlights* Opening banter and summer conversation* Reflections on 300 episodes of The Thinklings Podcast* Favorite memories, lessons learned, and gratitude for listeners who have joined the journey along the way📚 Books & BusinessThinkling Stearns* A Place at the Table🌿 Final MeditationA closing meditation from Colossians 1, reflecting on the supremacy of Christ, His work of reconciliation, and the hope believers have in Him.🎧 Listen & SubscribeFollow The Thinklings Podcast for weekly conversations on books, theology, education, and the Christian life. Thanks for joining us for 300 episodes—and here’s to the next 300! 🎉 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thinklingspodcast.com
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