The Amputated Baptist Podcast
Theology, Politics, and a Little Bit of Banjo
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They say there’s two subjects never to bring up in polite conversation - religion and politics. Well, that’s exactly what this podcast is going to cover - my two favorite subjects. Throw in a little bit of banjo music and you’ve got a great listening experience coming your way.
I urge you to learn along with me. I don’t claim to be an expert in any field, but I do desire to explore exciting concepts and ideas that shape our lives, culture and relationship with God. That’s why I seek to bring on a variety of different guests, even a few folks I’m going to have sharp disagreements with from time to time. We might talk about anything ranging from reformed theology to the electoral college. My hope is that God might use this podcast to deepen your faith, broaden your mind, and have a little fun while doing so.
Episodes
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
If your social media feed is anything like mine, it is filled with arguments concerning pride month. This podcast doesn't shy away from controversial issues and topics. This week the podcast welcomes Dr. Jared Moore, Pastor of Homesteads Baptist Church and was a candidate for the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Moore will be discussing his book, The Lust of the Flesh: Thinking Biblically About “Sexual Orientation,” Attraction, and Temptation.
Recommended Resources:
The Lust of the Flesh: Thinking Biblically About “Sexual Orientation,” Attraction, and Temptation by Dr. Jared Moore
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Election and after election and are left asking, '"Are these really the best candidates we can get?" And even if they are the best we can get, do campaigns really have to be so nasty and ugly? There has to be a better way. This week on the podcast listen in as Wisconsin Representative Clinton Anderson discuss what I believe to be an exciting alternative that is beginning to pick up steam in various parts of the country - rank choice voting. Listen in and learn more. It can get complicated and controversial, but I believe the pro's outweigh the cons. But, hey its already brought me ( a conservative) and Rep. Anderson (a progressive Democrat) together!
Recommended Resources:
Find more about Sully Sunday's here on Facebook
Ranked Choice Voting
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
This week I got the chance to interview a journalist I love following, Chris Cillizza. You may have read his columns in the Washington Post or seen him on CNN or NewsNation. Chris is now an independent journalist simply, as he says, calling balls and strikes no matter what uniform is at bat. We chatted about possible bias in the media and then spoke a little bit about the controversy surrounding accusations of a cover-up attempting to hide the mental and physical decline of former President Joe Biden. It was just a thrill to chat with the one and only Chris Cilliza!
Recommended Resources:
Chris Cilliza on Substack
Chris Cilliza on YouTube
Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency by by Chris Cillizza
Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
This has been teacher appreciation week, and I want to take the time to introduce you to a man who has taught me much throughout the years and has been a huge source of encouragement to me. Allow me to introduce to you the ministry of Evangelist Don Woodward. Tune in this week as Dr. Don and I chat about his testimony and passion for reaching people for Christ. Right now, as this is being posted, our brother is headed to Haiti for a missions trip. Let's keep him in prayer!
Recommended Resources:
Life Relationships
Life's About Relationships: A Foundation for Good Relationships by Dr. Don Woodard
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
This week we welcome royalty to the podcast! The self-proclaimed king of Amillennialism is joining us to talk about how to maintain and proclaim our Baptist distinctives while engaging with other denominations. Keith (or Your Calvinist) is known for his hilarious denominational meeting videos. We chat about subjects like what does it mean to be a Baptist, how to engage with fellow Christians in other denomination and finally how important is it fellowship with those outside our own traditions. We recorded this the day Pope Francis died, so we also had some thoughts about Roman Catholicism as well.
Recommended Resources:
Keith's Website
YourCalvinist YouTube Channel
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
He is Risen! He is risen indeed! Happy Resurrection Sunday, everyone. As we reflect on the significance of this event that changed everything forever, on this podcast I walk through the events of Matthew 27:50-54. Yes, we're going to talk about zombies roaming the streets of Jerusalem.
Recommended Resources:
Holy Week: The Week That Changed the World by R.C. Sproul
Easter Stories for Children by Kevin DeYoung
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
I love having former students come on the podcast and share what God is doing in their lives. This week's podcast features Rebecca Meier who works with DOOR International reaching the deaf community for Christ. This interview opened my eyes to the unreached people that live among us everyday. I'm also ashamed to say that much of my understanding of the needs of the deaf community needed to be corrected. Truly the student has become the master... Also, listen in as she talks about her interior design company. Wife, Mother, Missionary and entrepreneur...
Recommended Resources:
DOOR International
Gathered Together
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
The entire nation is now focused on the state of Wisconsin and our race Supreme Court Justice. Conservative Bard Schimel faces liberal Susan Crawford in a race where abortion and crime have taken center stage. But, another issue that the court will most certainly face is school choice. In other words, my job is at stake in this election which is why I support Brad Schimel who is also pro-life and is an adoptive father. while I didn't get the opportunity to ask Judge Crawford any questions I did attend one of her rallies. So, I will play a few clips of her thoughts about abortion.
Recommended Resources:
Brad Schimel for Supreme Court
The Facts about Brad Schimel: Answering the Lies
School Choice Is On The Ballot
A Review of the Book Homeschooling: The History and Philosophy of a Controversial Practice by Dwyer and Peters
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
This is our third Spring election episode. Today, the unthinkable has happened, a Muslim is talking with a Baptist! Welcome Yusuf Adama to our podcast. Yusuf Adama is running for re-election to the Beloit City Council. Listen in as we chat about the importance of community engagement and his thoughts on the issues facing the city of Beloit.
Recommended Resources:
Yusuf For Beloit City Council
My Vote Wisconsin
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Our special election weekend continues to roll on! This episode features Kim Schneider and her bid to join the Beloit City Council. Kim shares a positive vision of Beloit measured by her ideas for improvements that can make our city even better. Please remember to vote on Tuesday!
Recommended Resources:
My Vote Wisconsin