Did C.S. Lewis believe dogs were bad at arithmetic?

Did C.S. Lewis believe dogs were bad at arithmetic?

Author: 1517 November 15, 2023 Duration: 18:27

Ted asks about C.S. Lewis' rhetorical comment in one of his letters, in which he mentions dogs and arithmetic. Rod talks about critical thinking, what Lewis faced when he made claims with his mentor, William Kirkpatrick, and the difference between making simple assertions versus making an evidence based argument for a position, such as with Christian apologetics.

Produced by: Rick Ritchie

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Martin Luther's "Small Catechism" - https://bookofconcord.org/small-catechism/small-catechism-pdf/

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With a surprising blend of contributors, 1517 Music proudly presents "Freedom Lessons", its latest musical creation. "Freedom Lessons" delves into the core teachings of Luther's Small Catechism through the medium of music, offering a fresh and innovative way to convey the Reformation's enduring truths. This album is a testament to 1517 Music's commitment to conveying the profound truths of the Reformation in a creative and captivating manner.

This record explores the chief parts of Luther's Small Catechism through music. It features performances by Flame, LOSO, and many other highly talented musicians. Bookmark the page linked above, as we will have more freedom lessons resources, like a study guide, a limited podcast, and more coming soon.

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Your God Is Too Glorious reminds readers that while a quiet life may look unimpressive to the world, it's the regular, everyday people that God tends to use to do his most important work. 

Now available in a second edition, Chad Bird invites the reader to go deeper into the pursuit of the faithful, ordinary life with study questions at the end of each chapter for personal or corporate use.

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In the spirit of those free-flowing back deck conversations in Irvine, Talks with Dad Rod captures the essence of long talks about life, faith, and everything in between. This podcast is a continuation of that tradition, now hosted by Rod and his son, Ted. Each brief episode distills the warmth and depth of those discussions into a six-minute format, offering a moment of reflection amidst daily routines. Listeners will hear candid exchanges rooted in a Christian worldview, yet broadly engaging with culture, philosophy, and the nuances of modern society. It’s less a formal lecture and more like pulling up a chair to listen in on a thoughtful dialogue between a father and son. The podcast naturally explores spirituality and personal experience, aiming to provide genuine connection and insight one short talk at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 198

Talks with Dad Rod
Podcast Episodes
Do the Ten Commandments still apply to Christians? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:23
Ted asks about how God's law in the Ten Commandments still applies to Christian believers. Rod talks about how rough God's law is for sinners, the relationship between the law and Christ's Gospel, and points to the book…
I've been backsliding for a while now. What should I do? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:13
Ted asks about struggling with sin in the faith. Rod talks about what the Gospel of Jesus Christ is and why His Gospel is important for sinners who also confess ongoing sin in the faith as St. Paul did in Romans 7, and w…
What would it mean for a sermon to be an absolution? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:54
Ted asks about what it would mean for sinners to hear their sins absolved in the sermon every week. Rod talks about what pastors are called to do from the pulpit, the truth of the relationship between sinners and God's l…
Are Law and Gospel basically a carrot and a stick? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:02
Ted asks about how sinners should perceive the law and the Gospel. Rod talks about the claims of the law and what it does to all sinners' standing before God, across all cultures, St. Paul's teachings about the works of…
I keep asking God what He wants me to do. Why is He always silent? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:21
Ted asks about struggling to determine God's plan for my life and for work. Rod talks about 'talking to God' and getting answers back, how Reformation thinkers approached questions like these, and the idea of 'breaking t…
Dad, how did you come back to the faith after being an agnostic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:12
Ted asks about Rod's path of faith after becoming an agnostic after his church experience. Rod talks about going to the University of Washington as an agnostic, what turned him back to the idea of theism, the idea of a c…
What was your childhood church like, Dad? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:26
Ted asks about Rod's experience in church in his youth and what it did to his faith. Rod talks about Lutheran pietism and how law-focused and improvement-focused teaching and preaching affected him, and how that church e…