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Theology, Politics, and a Little Bit of Banjo
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.
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Oct 25, 2025
Oct 25, 2025
24 min
This week on the podcast we travel all the way to the Africa to learn about an important ministry helping both spirit and body. "Jonathan’s House Central Africa is a gospel-centered mission that exists to provide physical and spiritual help, hope and healing to vulnerable children and their community in the Central African Republic, so that they become self-sufficient, gospel-centered disciples of Jesus who are equipped to serve others." Joining us is Donna Bixby, the group's international director.
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Oct 19, 2025
Oct 19, 2025
33 min
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...
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Libertarian Party of Wisconsin
The Authoritarians by Dr. Bob Altemeyer
Oct 11, 2025
Oct 11, 2025
37 min
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!!!!!
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Unity in Weakness as the Body of Christ: The Message of the first Letter to the Corinthians by Ray Jewell
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
39 min
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!
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Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
31 min
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.
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Sep 9, 2025
Sep 9, 2025
28 min
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!
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Two Sermons Preached In Geneva by Charles Spurgeon (Author), Byron Varvel (Editor)
Sep 1, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
35 min
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.
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Aug 23, 2025
Aug 23, 2025
31 min
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!
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Forsakers of the Fatherless: The Secret Treachery of the "Pro-Life" Establishment by Ben Zeisloft