The Amputated Baptist Podcast

053 - We Three No Kings

Yesterday, millions of people came out to thousands of No Kings protests across the nation.  I attended one myself and have been asked by several people, why?  Why would I, as a conservative evangelical, attend such a rally?  Well, in this episode, I want to answer that question.  Joining me are two others that attended the same rally, Vivian Creekmore (Democrat) and Reese Wood (Libertarian).  Three people, three different political ideologies but one message - no kings.  We talk about what it means to protest a "king" within a constitutional republic, the experience we had and even get into the Epstein files a bit...
Recommended Resources:
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin
The Authoritarians by Dr. Bob Altemeyer
Stateline Youth Conference

052 - Unity in Weakness as the Body of Christ

This week I interview my old friend, Pastor Ray Jewell.  Ray has published his first book, a devotional commentary on the book of I Corinthians.  I was honored to write the forward.  So listen in this week as we chat about the book and lot of things old friends chat about aw well.  Also, BUY THE BOOK!!!!!
Recommended Resources:
Unity in Weakness as the Body of Christ: The Message of the first Letter to the Corinthians by Ray Jewell 

051 - How Firm A Foundation

This week I am joined by Konnor David Arnaud-Leblanc, the youth minister at Faith Fellowship in South Beloit, IL.  Konnor joins us to chat about the upcoming youth conference on October 25.  We have a fun chat about the importance of local churches working together, the state of youth ministry in general and about what makes this conference much different from others.  Of course, the best thing about this conference - The Amputated Baptist Podcast will be there!  Come and get your FREE merch and stick around for a live recording!
Recommended Resources:
The Stateline Youth Conference
The By Faith Podcast
Essential Ecclesiology
Redeemer Institute Podcast
Reftoons

050 - From Costa Rica with Love

This episode has been recorded in front of a live studio audience...  Join the podcast this week to hear from the Chaves Family from Costa Rica, missionaries in Paraguay.  Hear Juan and Lucre share their testimonies and their missionary burden.  They hail from a church I have visited on a missions trip myself many years ago.  We also have some fun and chat about life while on deputation.  
Recommended Resources:
Chaves Ministry Website 

049 - Two Sermons Preached In Geneva

What would it be like to preach from behind the same pulpit of a great preacher in Christian history?  I have been privileged to preach from stages once held by D.L. Moody and Billy Sunday.  But this week's podcast describes a moment greater than that.  Take a look back when Charles Spurgeon, the great Prince of Preachers, took to the pulpit once held by the great theologian John Calvin.  In his first book, Pastor Byron Varvel gives the two sermons preached by Spurgeon while in Geneva.  In addition to the two messages, Varvel gives us helpful commentary, explanation and background.  You won't want to miss this conversation!
Recommended Resources:
Two Sermons Preached In Geneva by Charles Spurgeon (Author), Byron Varvel (Editor)
 

048 - Vote Richard Reid For Mayor

This week our guest is Richard Reid, a Republican running for mayor of Brockton, Massachusetts.  If you live in Brockton, this is the man to vote for!  Richard serves as the pastor of North Baptist Church where he and I once worked together.  We chat not only about his race but also about the role of Christians in politics and how to engage your local community.  
Recommended Resources:
Committee to Elect Richard Reid
North Baptist Church

047 - Forsakers of the Fatherless

This week we welcome Ben Zeisloft on the podcast to talk about his new book, Forsakers of the Fatherless:  The Secret Treachery of the "Pro-Life" Establishment.  In this book, Ben makes the case that the mainstream pro-life movement is actually working against bill and legislation to end and criminalize abortion.  These bills and those who support them are part of the growing abolitionist movement.  Learn more by listening today!
Recommended Resources:
Forsakers of the Fatherless:  The Secret Treachery of the "Pro-Life" Establishment by Ben Zeisloft
The Republic Sentinel 
The Foundation to Abolish Abortion
Ben's X Account

046 - Should We Stand With Ukraine?

As I am posting this episode, President Trump is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine.  As we pray for a cease-fire, many wonder if we should be taking sides.  Joining me this week is Yuri Rashkin.  Yuri is a Rock County Supervisor, professor, talented musician and immigrant from Russia.  He is also the host of the Rashkin Report, a popular podcast featuring, "conversations about Russian and American politics and culture with people who know it best: scholars, journalists, artists, politicians, and human rights activists."
Recommended Resources:
The Rashkin Report on YouTube
The Rashkin Report on Facebook

045 - Release the Epstein Files!

Just what is in the Epstein Files?  Did Jeffery Epstein hang himself?  Are there rich and powerful names on a client list guilty of heinous crime against young women?  Is Ghislaine Maxwell complicit in sex trafficking?  We won't know until the Epstein files are taken from Pam Bondi's desk and released for us to see.  Its a subject everyone is talking about but one person has decided to do something about it.  Wisconsin Representative Clinton Anderson has introduced a resolution calling for the release of these files.  He has heard the voice of his constituents and leaped into action. He joins us this week to chat about his resolution.  Oh, and at the end I almost got him kicked out of office...
Recommended Resources:
Rep. Anderson: Introduces resolution calling for release of Epstein Files
Wisconsin Democrats push for full release of Epstein files, demand transparency
Second Annual Sully Sundae Fundraiser
 

044 - Come, Let Us Reason Together part 4

In this final episode in this Come, Let Us Reason Together series, Ray Jewell and I listen to Dave Swanson share his testimony of how he came to Christ from a life of purposelessness and drug abuse.  We also talk about evangelism, worship and growing in our knowledge of God.
Recommended Resources:
A thinker ahead of his time: remembering James D. Strauss
Taking Every Thought Captive: Essays in Honor of James D. Strauss by John D. Castelein
Christian Faith and Scientific Revolution by James D. Strauss