The Thinklings Podcast

The Thinklings Podcast

Good Books. Good Thoughts. Good Conversation. thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

  1. 4h ago

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 307

    Welcome 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 & Business Thinkling Little📖 How to Exasperate Your Wife — Douglas Wilson Tim 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 Meditation Acts 7 Andy 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 & Subscribe Follow 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 thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 307
  2. 6d ago

    Abounding Grace Festschrift

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 306 Abounding Grace, Great Books, & the Bitter Taste of Sin Welcome 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 & Business Thinkling Little📖 Abounding Grace: A Festschrift in Honor of Dr. Myron Houghton Tim 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 Meditation Proverbs 5:3–5 Andy 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 & Subscribe Follow 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 thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    Abounding Grace Festschrift
  3. Jul 13

    Episode 305 - Parenting, Great Books, and 1 Thessalonians 4

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 305 Parenting, Great Books, & the Hobbit Verse Welcome 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 & Business Thinkling Stearns📖 Parenting Essentials — Andreas & Margaret Köstenberger Andy reviews this practical guide to biblical parenting, highlighting the importance of presence, loving leadership, and raising children with intentionality and wisdom. 🌿 Final Meditation 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 Charlie 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 & Subscribe Follow 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 If 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 thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    Episode 305 - Parenting, Great Books, and 1 Thessalonians 4
  4. Jul 7

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 304

    Contentment Can Be Learned Welcome 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 MUG You 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 & Business Thinkling Carter📖 Biblical Exegesis: A Beginner’s Handbook — John H. Hayes & Carl R. Holladay Charlie 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 Meditation Philippians 4:10–13 Charlie 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 & Subscribe Follow 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 thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 304
  5. Jun 30

    Episode 303 - This Is Happiness & Psalm 150

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 303 Welcome 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 & Business Thinkling Carter📖 This Is Happiness — Niall Williams Charlie 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 Meditation Psalm 150 Andy 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 & Subscribe Follow 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 thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    Episode 303 - This Is Happiness & Psalm 150
  6. Jun 16

    Episode 301 - This is Happiness and Deuteronomy 33

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 301 Hobbit Types, Diner Mugs, and Wholehearted Love for the Lord Welcome 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. ⏱️ Timestamps 6:43 — Thinklings Diner Mug Giveaway Want 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 Williams Charlie 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 Else Tim 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 & Subscribe Follow 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 thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    Episode 301 - This is Happiness and Deuteronomy 33
  7. Jun 8

    Episode 300 - Win a Free Mug - A Place at the Table & Colossians 1

    The Thinklings Podcast — Episode 300 Wow, 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 Giveaway Want 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 & Business Thinkling Stearns * A Place at the Table 🌿 Final Meditation A closing meditation from Colossians 1, reflecting on the supremacy of Christ, His work of reconciliation, and the hope believers have in Him. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Follow 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 thethinklingspodcast.substack.com

    Episode 300 - Win a Free Mug - A Place at the Table & Colossians 1
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