The Amputated Baptist Podcast

067 - The Apostles Creed - Jesus Christ - His Son, Our Lord

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.  
Recommended Resources:
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 Marcus Peter Johnson 
Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin 
 

066 - The Apostles Creed - Creator of Heaven and Earth

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.
Recommended Resources:
Creation Today

065 - The Apostles Creed - Father Almighty

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.
Recommended Resources:
The Apostles' Creed: Discovering Authentic Christianity in an Age of Counterfeits by R. Albert Mohler
From the Father's Heart: A Glimpse of God's Nature and Ways by Charles Slagle 
God is My Dad Ministries
The Lakes Church

064 - The History of English Bible Translations

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 Bible translations and what separates from another - this episode is for you!
Recommended Resources:
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 by Joshua Barzon
barzonDESIGN 
Josh on X

063 - The Apostles Creed - I Believe

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.
Recommended Resources:
Wick and Whisper Substack
The Ache in the Ordinary: Finding God in Everyday Grief by Phil Allen
The Apostles' Creed: Discovering Authentic Christianity in an Age of Counterfeits by R. Albert Mohler
What We Believe: Understanding and Confessing the Apostles' Creed by R. C. Sproul 
 

062 - The Apostles Creed

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.
Recommended Resources:
The Creedal Imperative by Carl R. Trueman 
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman 
The Apostles' Creed: Discovering Authentic Christianity in an Age of Counterfeits by R. Albert Mohler Jr. 
The Mortification of Spin Podcast

061 - The Proposed Janesville Data Center

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.  Listen in we recorded a live interview at the Roxstar Bar in Janesville as Reese met with voters signing his petition.
Recommended Resources:
Reese Wood for Janesville City Council
No Janesville Data Center 
Roxstar Bar
 

060 - David Varnam for Lieutenant Governor

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.
Recommended Resources:
Varnam for Wisconsin

059 - The Gospel According to Christmas

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!!!
Recommended Resources:
The Gospel According to Christmas by Allen S. Nelson IV
Providence Baptist Church
Amputated Baptist Facebook Group

058 - Happy Thanksgiving!

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.  
Recommended Resource:
Gobble Gobble by Matthew West