Reclaiming the Faith

In episode 61, I begin a two-part series on what the early Christians believed happens to us when we die. This subject is relevant to us all, and though you may not agree with their teachings, their beliefs are rooted in the New Testament Scriptures. In part 2, I will look at various objections to these teachings of the early Christians.  My Patreon - patreon.com/philsbaker My book New: Wineskins...

Episode 60 is an audio version of chapter 13 of my book, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. Chapter 13 is entitled, ‘Miracles on the Third Day’, and it demonstrates how Jesus is one with the God of the Old and New Testaments. It also shows numerous connections between Genesis 1 and John chapters 1-2.  My Patreon - patreon.com/philsbaker My book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Ch...

In episode 59, I wrap up my series on the Beatitudes by looking at the what it means to be persecuted for the sake of righteousness. Also, I discuss the similarities between the first and last Beatitudes, and show how those bookend Beatitudes are displayed in the lives of the Apostle Paul and the Lord Jesus Christ. Finally, I describe why the early Christians viewed persecution as one of the most...

In episode 58, I explore what it means to be a peacemaker, and demonstrate how being a biblical peacemaker will often get one labeled as a troublemaker. I also look at how this Beatitude is in sharp contrast to what happened in Genesis 6, and how Jesus is the ultimate example of a biblical peacemaker. My Patreon - patreon.com/philsbaker The Love & War EP - https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/philbaker6  ...

For episode 57, I’m getting back into my series on the Beatitudes. This week I cover what it means to be pure of heart, and look at how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of this Beatitude.    My Patreon - patreon.com/philsbaker The Love & War EP - https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/philbaker6 My website – https://philsbaker.com My iTunes Channel - Reclaiming the Faith My book New: Wineskins and the Simpl...

At the request of one of my Patreon supporters, Episode 56 is a special show discussing the Trinity. I not only look at several biblical passages supporting this crucial doctrine, but also give an in depth look at one of the best early Christian analogies illustrating the relationship of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.   My Patreon - patreon.com/philsbaker The Love & War EP - https://store.cdbaby.c...

In Episode 55, I’m continuing my series on the Beatitudes. Here, I take a deep dive into the Beatitude, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” I use examples from the Gospel of Luke, Acts, and Romans to help illustrate this mindset of a citizen of heaven.  My Patreon - patreon.com/philsbaker The Love & War EP - https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/philbaker6   My website – https://philsba...

In Episode 54, I’m getting back into my series on the Beatitudes. Here, I discuss what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness, using examples from the Gospel of John to help illustrate this mindset of a citizen of heaven.  My Patreon - patreon.com/philsbaker New EP - The Love & War EP   My website – https://philsbaker.com My iTunes Channel - Reclaiming the Faith My book New: Wineskins and...

In Episode 53, I take a break from my series on the Beatitudes to give an audio version of chapter 12 of my book, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. The title of chapter 12 is ‘A Person of Influence’, and it looks at several ways that we can affect the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  New EP - The Love & War EP   My website – https://philsbaker.com My iTunes Channel - Reclai...

Meekness is not the same as weakness. In Episode 52, I demonstrate the interconnectedness of the first three Beatitudes through the 6th chapter of Isaiah. Also, I demonstrate how no one models the godly characteristic of meekness like King Jesus. New Single - War   My website – https://philsbaker.com My iTunes Channel - Reclaiming the Faith My book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ The...

Episode 51 contains Part 2 of my series on the Beatitudes. Here, we look at the blessings that come from mourning, and how King David, the Apostle Paul and the Lord Jesus modeled the truth of this Beatitude.  New Single - War   My website – https://philsbaker.com My iTunes Channel - Reclaiming the Faith My book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ The Faithful Podcast - https://faithfulpo...

In episode 50, I’m beginning a 9-part series on the Beatitudes. To understand what it means to be poor in spirit, I’ll examine stories from both the Old and New Testaments and demonstrate how Jesus is the ultimate example of this Beatitude.  My website – https://philsbaker.com New Single - War   My iTunes Channel - Reclaiming the Faith My book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ The Fait...

In episode 49, I will be giving an audio version of chapter 11 of my book, “New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ.” This chapter is entitled, “Giving Keys to Thieves,” and discusses several reasons that people can be demonized. It also details the power of repentance in gaining victory over the powers of darkness.  My book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ My website – https://...

In the last podcast, I gave an overview of what a typical early Christian gathering would look like. In episode 48 I want to provide for you a profile of a typical early Christian. How did they view the commands of Christ? What affect did their view on Judgment Day have on their daily lives? How did they view their responsibility to the world? All these questions and more will be answered on today...

Today in episode 47, we’re going to look at what an early Christian worship service looked like. We’ll also discuss some core reasons why their services had such a drastically different approach as modern services. Finally, we’ll look at why the early Christians were so effective at reaching the world for Christ without having the material resources that we rely on today.  My website – https://phi...

In Episode 46, we’re going to be looking at how Matthew 24 corresponds to the books of 1 & 2 Maccabees. In Matthew 24, Jesus opens the disciples’ eyes to what things will look like in the last days. However, did you know that many phrases He uses in Matthew 24 can be directly tied to 1 & 2 Maccabees? Therefore, is it possible that what happened in those days is a shadow of what is coming upon the...

In Episode 45, I’ll be giving you an audio version of chapter 10 of my book, New Wineskins and the Simple words of Christ. Chapter 10 is entitled Trailers for the Main Attraction, and it deals with the issue of spiritual gifts. I’ll answer questions such as: What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit? What is the nature of the gifts? What are the purposes of the gifts? What is the duration of the gifts...

Episode 44 is part 3 of my interview with BDK of Omega Frequency on 21st century Pharisaism. This final chapter exposes how pride and Machiavellianism have almost been normalized in the modern American Church, and what Church leaders can do to help remedy this tragic trend in Christendom. BDK’s Omega Frequency My website – https://philsbaker.com My iTunes Channel - Reclaiming the Faith The Faithfu...

In episode 43, we delve into part 2 of my interview with BDK of Omega Frequency on 21st century Pharisaism. This challenging episode will explore the connection between the way discipleship is being approached by the modern American Church, and the traditions the Church has developed in its relationship earthly governments. BDK’s Omega Frequency My website – https://philsbaker.com My iTunes Channe...

I am blessed to be joined by BDK of Omega Frequency for a three part episode on 21stCentury Pharisaism. Here in episode 42, we begin part 1 of this eye-opening interview by looking at the human traditions surrounding discipleship, and how these miss the mark of what Jesus calls His followers to in the Great Commission. BDK’s Omega Frequency My website – https://philsbaker.com My iTunes Channel - R...

Today we’re jumping into chapter 9 of my book ‘New Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ’. When we become born again into Jesus’s kingdom, it can feel like He is turning our worldview upside down. However, it’s crucial to remember we all enter life with an inverted perspective of reality. Jesus is actually helping to set everything right side up again. Here in Chapter 9, we look at how adopting...

In Episode 40, we’re looking at the theme of conspiracy, and tracing that idea from Genesis to Revelation, the Ante Nicene era to modern times. We’ll also look at how we as 21st century humans have been conditioned to dismiss conspiracies outright. This is definitely a show you don’t want to miss, but the powers that be would love for you to scoff at. https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-02-23/1967...

Today we’re jumping into chapter 8 of my book ‘New Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ’. This chapter begins the second part my book, where I look at the subjects of the Holy Spirit and spiritual warfare. Chapter 8 discusses what the doctrine of the Holy Spirit teaches us about how we are to live. My book New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ My iTunes Channel - Reclaiming the Faith T...

This is part two of my interview with Dr. Michael Bennet, aka Dr. Future. In this episode, Dr. Future takes us back in time as we look at some unfortunate aspects of Church history. This is sure to be a challenging listen, so we definitely want to encourage you to hold nothing but Jesus above critique. A major storm hit my neck of the woods during the last couple of minutes of the interview, so I...

It was my honor to interview Dr. Michael Bennet, aka Dr. Future. He was host of the tremendously influential FutureQuake radio show, and is the author of both The Two Spies Report blog and the soon-to-be-published Holy War Chronicles: A Spiritual View of the War on Terror. This two-part interview will give you a transparent view into the life of Dr. Future, and will challenge you to hold nothing b...