The Amputated Baptist Podcast
Theology, Politics, and a Little Bit of Banjo
Episodes
Another fun podcast for you. Ray Jewell and I are off on yet another road trip and this time we are chatting about his newest book - Unity in Weakness in the Body of Christ part 2. It's a great devotional commentary on II Corinthians written from a pastor's heart. Its encouraging and easy to read. So listen in as two good friends banter about the Bible while trying to stay on the road...
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! It's one of my favorite times of the year, when Chick-Fil-A gives teachers free meals. In recognition of this week I asked a fellow Christian school teacher to join me on the podcast to talk about what an educator's life is really like. Listen in as James Skidmore share a little bit about how God is working in his career and family.
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This was not the episode I planned to air this week. After last night's attempt on the President's life, I felt compelled to write about what a proper response should look like. So here are six points for your consideration.
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Read White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman Cole Allen’s full anti-Trump manifesto
In this episode, we welcome to Pastor Chris Brauns of the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, IL to talk about his recently released book, the Way of Repentance. Just what is repentance? What does repentance have to do with joy? Tune in and find out!
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The Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life by Chris Brauns
This week we are joined once again with Dr. Phil Allen. Phil is here is talk about his new book, the Ache in the Ordinary: Finding God in Everyday Grief. For several years now Phil has served as a hospice chaplain. This book explores the idea of Biblical lament and recognizing the reality of everyday troubles and sorrows that often seek to cover.
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The Ache in the Ordinary: Finding God in Everyday Grief by P...
So, I saved the best for last. I'm excited to endorse my friend and colleague Tom Morgan for Beloit City Council. Listen in and hear Tom's vision for Beloit and passion for help others and brining people together.
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April 7th (tomorrow) is a big day in the state of Wisconsin - local elections! You know how I feel about the importance of local election. Today we are featuring two episodes concerning a race here in Beloit. First up is Jim White. Jim is running for Beloit City Council and has my support. Listen in to find out why.
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Last week 8 million people attended a No Kings Rally - including Pastor Ray Jewell and I. In this episode, Ray and I discuss our experience and talk to a few folks we ran into. Listen in as we chat with State Senator Mark Spreitzer, Beloit City Counselman Yusuf Adama and Mandela Barnes - candidate for governor.
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In this short bonus episode, I had the change to ask a question of who is now the leading Democrat running for governor of Wisconsin - Francesca Hong. She is a self-identified democrats socialist and very pro-choice. So, I told her I'm a pro-life conservative. In age of division and hyper-partisanship, is common ground even possible? That's our quick discussion. Thank you to the Rogue Bookshop in Beloit for hosting the event.
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This week my friend Connor Powers joins me to talk about his race for Rock County Board of Supervisors. Not only do we get into what he wishes to accomplish as a supervisor, but we dive deeper into the issue of faith, politics and worldview.
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We continue our series on the Apostles Creed by talking about the deity and lordship of Jesus Christ. Joining us is my old co-worker who currently served as an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute, Ariel Fernandez.
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One with Christ: An Evangelical Theology of Salvation by Marcus Peter Johnson
The Incarnation of God: The Mystery of the Gospel as the Foundation of Evangelical Theology by John Clark and ...
This week we continue our series on the Apostles Creed with a conversation with Creationist Eric Hovind from Creation Today. Eric was such a gracious guest who was not only willing to talk about why he believes in young earth creationism but took time off air to spend time in prayer with me.
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This week we continue our series on the Apostles Creed. Of all the ways God could have revealed Himself to us, He chose to describe Himself as a father. What does is it mean to have God as a father? Join us as Pastor Logan Schwandt gives us his perspective.
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The Apostles' Creed: Discovering Authentic Christianity in an Age of Counterfeits by R. Albert Mohler
This week on the podcast I geek out about Bible translations with Josh Barzon. Josh just recently published his latest book, The History of English Bible Translations: A Simple Guide to the Story and Impact of English Bible Translations from the 14th Century to the 21st Century. This book is fascinating! But the best part is that it is short, accessible and easy to understand. If you've ever wondered about why there are so many...
This week we continue our look at the Apostles Creed by exploring the statement, "I Believe." Dr. Phil Allen joins us to unpack this seemingly unimportant phrase. Yet, by the end of the episode, I think Dr. Phil will have you convinced there is a lot of meaning in these two words.
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The Ache in the Ordinary: Finding God in Everyday Grief by Phil Allen
Happy New Year! We're starting off the new year with a new series. I can't tell you how excited I am to start airing this series, which I began recording before Covid! In this first episode, we chat about how the ancient creeds helped shape our beliefs and how they are still applicable to us today. We start this series with quite the heavy hitter, the one and only Dr. Carl Trueman.
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Across the country and even right here in Rock County, WI - new data centers are popping up and with them come quite a bit of controversy. Its tempting to dismiss these arguments as just the typical "not in my backyard" conjecture, but these are real people in real communities. They have a voice. Among those opposing this particular data center are my friends Pastor Ray Jewell and Janesville City Council candidate Reese Wood. L...
This week it was a thrill to have David Varnam on the program. David is running for Lieutenant Governor here in Wisconsin. You will want to hear his story of how he went from a theology major in Bible college in California to the mayor of a rural town in Wisconsin and along the way bumps into James Dobson! He's a great candidate with a great message.
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Merry Christmas! But, wait, do we really understand what Christmas is about? Is it possible to know the story of Christ's birth front and back but still "miss the plot"? Joining me on the Podcast this week is Pastor Allen Nelson, IV who is going to chat with us about his new book, The Gospel According to Christmas. Check out our Facebook group in order to for a chance to win a free copy!!!
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Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode three of my boys join me on the podcast to not only tell us what they are thankful but to read a few things you all said you were thankful on our social media pages.
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Gobble Gobble by Matthew West
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