The Amputated Baptist Podcast

028 - A School Board Candidate Willing to Listen with Juan Romero

This weekend I will be posting several episodes focusing on Wisconsin's Spiring Elections on Tuesday.  First, I welcome Beloit School Board Candidate Juan Romero.  If you live in the area, you know this is a politically-charged election with much on the line.  Whatever you do, please do not ignore this election.  This will have a huge impact on the children in our area.  So, listen in a Juan walks us through his plan not to ram an agenda down the public's throat but actually listen to our teachers and students first and then look for steps to actually solve some of the issues we face.
Recommended Resources:
Juan Romero For Beloit Schools
My Vote Wisconsin

027 - Meth-Fueled Crocodiles and Gumbo

This week we are joined by Austin Brown, missionary to Germany.  Listen in as we chat about his testimony, his creative and unique ministry opportunities and Germany's slide from the 17 century Reformation to modern day secularism. 
Recommended Resources:
Austin & Shanda Brown
Life Church

026 - The Taboo of the Tattoo with Dayton Bennett

Is it a sin to get a tattoo?  Are hesitations regarding tattoos just a vestige old-fashioned legalism or does the Bible condemn the practice?  As many in Reformed circles embrace tatting up themselves in Greek Scripture passages and Trinitarian symbols, should we give pause and give this a little more thought?  Join my friend entrepreneur Dayton Bennett and I as we discuss this controversial issue this week on the podcast.  Share this with your friends!
Recommended Resources:
Dabadooya and Company
Amy Bennett Tattoo Artist
House of Lexx

025 - The Scandal of Schism

We all desire doctrinal clarity and purity.  But in our efforts to distinguish ourselves from other denominations, groups and teachers we believe to be mistaken, are we forgetting about Christ's desire to have a unified church?  Are purity and unity mutually exclusive?  Can you seek unity without sacrificing Biblical doctrine.  This week we are exploring the book The Scandal of Schism by Chris Anderson, the head of Church Works Media.  Listen in as Chris describes his struggle with these issues growing up and searching for Biblical truth within modern day fundamentalism.  
 
Recommended Resources:
The Scandal of Schism: A Journey from Sinful Division to Biblical Fidelity by Chris Anderson
Church Works Media

024 - Three Lines in the Evangelical Sand with Joel Tetreau

The word "fundamentalist" is often thrown around to describe anyone from Billy Graham to radical Islamic sects.  But, to those of us who grew up self-identifying as one, the term has a whole different meaning.  But even among this group, not all fundamentalists are equal.  So, joining us this week is Dr. Joel Tetreau of the Institute of Biblical Leadership.  Dr. Tetreau is here to chat about his book, Three Lines in the Evangelical Sand: Types A, B, C Fundamentalism.
Recommended Resources:
Three Lines in the Evangelical Sand: Types A, B, C Fundamentalism by Joel Tetreau
The Institute of Biblical Leadership

023 - The Book of Job with A Twang

This week we welcome author and pastor Curtis King.  As we chat about his book, Understanding the Book of Job.  We have quite the conversation which covers such topics as Willy Wonka, turning the book of Job into a country music musical and giving Mrs. Job a long deserved break.  
Recommended Resource:
Understanding the Book of Job by Curtis King

022 - Scripture Alive and Moody Bible Institute

This week we have two guests on the podcast.  First, we have Jeremy Kluth from Scripture Alive Ministries.  Jeremy has a passion to help people see the importance and relevance by providing helpful Scripture techniques and entertaining dramatic presentations of Scripture.  You will want to learn more about this young man!
Second, we welcome Seth Taylor, an admissions counselor with Moody Bible Institute.  Both Jeremy and Seth work for Moody and talk about its historic tradition of training students for gospel ministry.   
 
Recommended Resources:
Scripture Alive Ministries
Moody Bible Institute 

021 - Bullying and the Bible

With another school shooting in the news, there is a renewed conversation about bullying.  What does the Bible have to say about this?  Listen in as I welcome back Pastor Joe Walls (People's Church - Beloit, WI) to chat about this unpleasant reality.  Join us as we open up God's Word and even share some of our own personal experiences. 
Recommended Resources:
Stop Bullying
What does the Bible teach us about bullying? by Neal Hardin
How should a Christian respond to bullying? by GotQuestions

020 - A Festivus for the Rest of Us!

Join me for our Fesitvus celebration with the airing grievances.   Let me know if you agree or disagree with my conclusions.  Hear me talk about such things as:
What did Mary Know and When Did She Know It?
Why I Don't Believe We Need to Put the Christ Back in Christmas
Jesus Wasn't White and It Doesn't Matter
Recommended Resources:
What Does “Xmas” Mean? by R.C. Sproul
 

A Short Prayer for Abundant Life Christian School

Today, a tragic school shooting took place at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI - near where I teach.  Like many of you, I was shocked and horrified.  These are brothers and sisters in Christ.  They are family. This is just a quick prayer, a pouring out of my heart to the Lord.