Reclaiming the Faith

In Episode 111, I discuss the CIA’s MK-Ultra program, and how it compares to the Calvinistic doctrine of Compatibilism. Compatibilism states that while God determines all things, mankind maintains free will. Definition of Compatibilism Article on Sirhan Sirhan & MK-Ultra   Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Bo...

In Episode 110 I interview Dr. Leighton Flowers about Soteriology, and how a distorted view of God’s sovereignty can lead to many unbiblical beliefs and actions. You can find links to Dr. Flowers’ resources at his website, soteriology101.com and his YouTube channel, Soteriology 101 . Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming t...

Episode 77 is part one of my interview with Chuck Pike. In this episode, Chuck discusses several shadows of Christ in the Old Testament. Chuck Pike is an environmental engineer whose professional career has focused on water and wastewater treatment. He has been actively involved in Bible teaching for three decades. His ministry has focused mainly on expository teaching, along with prophecy-based a...

In Episode 109 I interview Dr. Judd Burton about the origin and significance of the Apocrypha. You can find links to Dr. Burton’s classes on the Apocrypha and other important subject matters at his websites, burtonbeyond.com and tioba.org .  Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Book New: Wineskins and the Simple...

In Episode 108 I discuss a rather unfortunate comment made by Mark Driscoll several years ago about some of his hearers being matchsticks. I then examine writings of Martin Luther and John Calvin that could have contributed to Mark’s thought process. Finally, I discuss how the idea of unconditional election played a role in shaping the Puritans' views and treatment of Native Americans. You can hea...

Episode 107 is about three areas of the early Church’s writings. First, I discuss what they viewed as absolutes for Christians to believe and practice. Then, I highlight two obvious errors by major early Christian writers. Finally, I talk about two issues the New Testament is silent about that one early Christian tried to treat like essential areas of the faith.  Phil’s Website – https://philsbake...

In Episode 106, Dr. Judd Burton joins me to talk about his upcoming book on witchcraft, The Book of the Grey. We not only talk about ancient witchcraft, but modern forms as well, and discuss how God’s people of past and present times have fallen into syncretistic involvement with this forbidden practice. You can find links to this book and all his resources on his websites, tioba.org and burtonbey...

In Episode 105, I am blessed to interview Stephanie Quick, one of the producers of the Sheep Among Wolves II, which is a documentary about the Church in Iran. This interview will shock, amaze and inspire you to live out your faith with more love and less fear. Check out sheepamongwolvesfilm.com for more details.  Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple P...

In Episode 104, I had a conversation with my beautiful wife, Stephanie Baker, about a disturbing trend in the Church. So many Christians with various platforms are either falling away from the faith or falling into serious sin. Stephanie and I explore why this may be happening, and what we can do to prevent following in their steps. Please make sure to check out Stephanie’s show, The Faithful Podc...

In Episode 103, I was blessed to interview Dr. Judd Burton about Demonology. This was such an informative and inspirational conversation. Dr. Burton offers a course on Demonology on his website, tioba.org . Contact him at professorburton@yahoo.com to find out more information about that and many other courses he offers.  Contact Dr. Burton - professorburton@yahoo.com Phil’s Website – https://phils...

In Episode 102, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Eric Hankins about his article on Romans 9 and Reprobation, which was published in the Journal of Baptist Theology and Ministry. Dr. Hankins is the pastor of First Baptist Fairhope in Fairhope, Alabama. If you have a question for Dr. Hankins, feel free to email him at ehankins@fbcfairhope.org. Dr. Hankins' Article on Romans 9 & Reprobation - ...

Episode 101 is the last of my two-part series on how the teachings of Augustine compare and contrast to those of the early Christians. Here we see why and how Augustine began to justify the Church torturing and condemning its opponents of the 5th Century. Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Book New: Wineskins...

In episode 100, I begin a two-part series on how the teachings of Augustine compare and contrast to those of the early Christians. You may be quite surprised by how unorthodox both his spiritual and doctrinal journeys were. Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ B...

In Episode 99, Stephanie and I conclude our two-part study on the book of Jude. Please check out her podcast, The Faithful Podcast with Stephanie Baker. Stephanie’s Podcast - https://faithfulpodcast.podbean.com/ Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ BDK - www.ome...

In Episode 98, my wife and I begin our two-part study on the book of Jude. Please check out her podcast, The Faithful Podcast with Stephanie Baker. Stephanie’s Podcast - https://faithfulpodcast.podbean.com/ Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ BDK - www.omegafre...

In Episode 97, I dig into the book of Romans to explore what Paul meant in Romans 9:13, “Jacob I have loved, Esau I have hated.” Was Paul teaching us the doctrine of Unconditional Election, or did he have something completely different in mind?    Dr. Erik Hankins’ Article on Romans 9 -  https://soteriology101.com/2018/04/09/romans-9-and-the-calvinist-doctrine-of-reprobation/ Phil’s Website – http...

In Episode 96, I had the privilege of interviewing Matthew Marcel about how he got introduced to the earliest Christian writings, and how those writings changed his life. Phil’s Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ BDK - www.omegafrequency.com Contact me – emailphilsba...

Episode 95, is part three of a three-part series on how the early Christians would respond to the five points of Calvinism known by the acronym TULIP. In this episode, we look at the doctrines of Irresistible Grace and Perseverance of the Saints. To define each of the five points, I use long citations from both John Calvin’s own writings and John Piper’s book Five Points. Links to both are in the...

Episode 94, is part two of a three-part series on how the early Christians would respond to the five points of Calvinism known by the acronym TULIP. In this episode, we look at the doctrines of Unconditional Election and Limited Atonement. To define each of the five points, I use long citations from both John Calvin’s own writings and John Piper’s book Five Points. Links to both are in the shown n...

Episode 93, is part one of a three-part series on how the early Christians would respond to the five points of Calvinism known by the acronym TULIP. To define each of the five points, I use long citations from both John Calvin’s own writings and John Piper’s book Five Points. Links to both are in the shown notes. Also, I preview a new song on my upcoming album, Kingdom Come, which will be availabl...

In Episode 92, I highlight several implications of Jesus’ incarnation found in the writings of the early Christians. I also preview a new song on my upcoming album, Kingdom Come, which will be available January 15th, 2021. Website – https://philsbaker.com Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Book - New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ BDK - w...

Episode 91 is part two of my interview with Daniel Willis, the founder of the Sound Faith YouTube channel. Daniel was a missionary in China who began to question his interpretation of the Bible as he read through the Scriptures with the members of his Chinese house church. In part two, Daniel finishes his testimony, and talks about his YouTube channel, Sound Faith. Sound Faith YouTube Channel - ht...

Episode 90 is part one of my interview with Daniel Willis, the founder of the Sound Faith YouTube channel. Daniel was a missionary in China who began to question his interpretation of the Bible as he read through the Scriptures with the members of his Chinese house church. In part one, Daniel gives his testimony, which is an incredible story don’t want to miss. Sound Faith YouTube Channel - https:...

In Episode 89, at the request of one of my Patreon subscribers, I dive into how the early Christians used preaching and living the Sermon on the Mount as a primary evangelism strategy.  Patreon Page - patreon.com/philsbaker Website – https://philsbaker.com Apple Podcasts Channel - Reclaiming the Faith Book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ BDK - www.omegafrequency.com Contact me – emai...

In Episode 88, BDK and I interview returning guest, David Bercot, on predestination & politics by looking at three commonly misunderstood passages in Romans. Please check out all of David’s resources on the Scroll Publishing website, including his new teaching CDs and his outstanding commentary on the book of Matthew.  David Bercot Resources - https://scrollpublishing.com My Patreon - patreon.com/...