The Amputated Baptist Podcast

The Amputated Baptist Podcast

Theology, Politics, and a Little Bit of Banjo

Episodes

July 15, 2025 3 mins

Yesterday evening Dr. John MacArthur went to be with his savior.  He had a profound influence on me and millions of others.  In this short bonus episode, I share a few reflections of this legendary preacher.

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The Macarthur New Testament Commentary (16 books)

The MacArthur Bible Commentary: A Faithful, Focused Commentary on the Whole Bible

MacArthur Study Bible 2nd Edition: Unleashing God's Truth One Verse at a...

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I've been waiting all summer and its finally here!  This week we are talking about the number one movie in the box office this week, Superman!  Joining us this week is fellow Superman fan Pastor and author Curtis King.  Pastor King and I talk about what we liked and didn't like about the movie and even through in some theology at the end.  WARNING - there will be some spoilers about halfway through the conversation, but I do give y...

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This week we continue our series with guests Ray Jewell and Dave Swanson.  In this episode we talk about loving others, the problem with labeling ourselves and what following Jesus actually looks like for us today.  

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This week we begin a four part series, Come Let Us Reason Together.  This series features four conversations with myself, Pastor Ray Jewell and Ray's longtime friend, David Swanson.  Our overall theme is engaging with those we may not always agree with.  This week we focus on the humility of listening to others.

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Afton Community Church

Harold Ford, Jr.

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This week I fight through a weak voice (overcoming a cold) to discuss the events of this past weekend, the political assignations in Minnesota.  Although a bit rambling at times, I wanted to share my heart with all of you.  My plea is that we tone down the rhetoric that leads to such violence and instead contend for the faith with love and truth.  

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Tip and the Gipper: When Politics Worked by Chris Matthews 

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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 Orientat...

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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 ch...

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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 attemp...

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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 fo...

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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...

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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

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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 be...

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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 ...

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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

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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!

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My Vote Wisconsin

 

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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 ...

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March 18, 2025 41 mins

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

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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 t...

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March 4, 2025 36 mins

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 Med...

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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...

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