Reclaiming the Faith

Judas & Jesus

In Episode 20, I’m going to be getting back into my book, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. As with chapters 1-4, I’ll be giving you an audio version of Chapter 5, which is called Judas & Jesus. And here in chapter 5, I discuss how if it was prophesied that Judas would betray Jesus, did he really have a shot at having faith in Jesus and receiving eternal life? If not, what does that say about God, who supposedly so loves the world? You will discover that the early Christians’ view on the issues of God’s sovereignty and mankind’s free will are neither Calvinistic nor Arminian, yet they are absolutely biblical.
You can find this book on Amazon, and if it’s a blessing to you, please leave an honest review there.
Similarly, if you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4thWatch Radio Networkalong with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at http://www.fourthwatchradio.comor on the 4thwatch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.
Chapter 5 Bibliography
This is a modified version of an illustration given by David Bercot in “What the Early Christians Believed About Predestination and Free Will,” Scroll Publishing, accessed May 25, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXbXadet10k.
Ignatius, cited in Maxwell Staniforth, Early Christian Writings (New York: Dorset Press, 1986), p. 103.
Irenaeus, cited in David Bercot, ed., A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1998), p. 629.
Clement of Alexandria, Ibid., p. 629.
Origen, Ibid., p. 631.
Cyprian, Ibid., p. 631.
Ignatius, Ibid., p. 295.
Justin Martyr, Ibid., p. 285.
Irenaeus, Ibid., p. 286.
Hippolytus, Ibid., p. 288.
Origen, Ibid., p. 290.
Methodius, Ibid., p. 292.
Perhaps the best example of a non-Christian being able to perform good works by God’s grace is found in the story of Cornelius in Acts 10, particularly in verses 1-4 where unregenerate Cornelius is told by an angel from God that his prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial before God. These good deeds were clearly pleasing to God, yet Cornelius’s righteous acts could not save him.
Randy L. Maddox, Responsible Grace: John Wesley’s Practical Theology (Nashville, TN: Kingswood Books, 1994), p. 74. Maddox describes the Eastern view of the effects of the Fall: “The true significance of the Fall was our loss of the Spirit’s immediate Presence, resulting in the introduction of mortality into human life. This mortality weakened our human faculties and effaced our moral Likeness of God. Thus, the Fall did render us prone to sin, but not incapable of co-operating with God’s offer of healing. As a result, we only become guilty when we reject the offered grace of God, like Adam and Eve did.”
Bible Hub, δουλεύοντες, accessed March 2, 2015, http://biblehub.com/greek/douleuontes_1398.htm.
Bible Hub, douleuó, accessed March 2, 2015, http://biblehub.com/greek/1398.htm.
David Bercot, “What the Early Christians Believed About Imputed Righteousness,” Scroll Publishing, accessed May 25, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58p0iLmUrDE.
To see what I believe is Paul’s own testimony of this processes taking place in his life as a child, read Romans 7:7-12.
C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (New York: Collier Books, 1970).
Bercot, A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs, p. 295.
Origen, cited in The Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 2, 756-757 [CD ROM (Henderson, TX: Scroll Publishing).
The Epistle of Barnabas, cited in Staniforth, Early Christian Writings, p. 220.

WTH, Pope Francis?

In Episode 19, I discuss recent reports that Pope Francis denied the existence of hell, and how the media has tried to spin his remarks. I also examine the doctrine of hell from a New Testament perspective, and highlight what the early Christians believed about it.  
https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2018/03/there-is-no-hell-new-francis-revelation.html
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/pope-francis-there-no-hell
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2018-03/pope-francis-article-repubblica-press-release.html
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/cardinal-burke-popes-no-hell-comments-beyond-tolerable-profound-scandal
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/pope-to-teen-girl-proselytism-is-the-strongest-poison-against-the-ecumenica
http://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2014/in-latest-interview-pope-francis-reveals-top-10-secrets-to-happiness.cfm
https://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2013/05/29/187009384/Pope-Francis-Even-Atheists-Can-Be-Redeemed
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
In 2016 I wrote a book called New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. You can find this book on Amazon, and if it’s a blessing to you, please leave an honest review there.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4thWatch Radio Networkalong with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. You can contact BDK and at Omegafrequency.com, and you can send in questions for that Q&A show there. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4thwatch radio website (fourthwatchradio.com) or on the 4thwatch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Reclaiming Revival With BDK Pt. 4

Episode 18 is the fourth and final installment of my series on genuine, historic revivals, where I interview my podcasting partner, BDK, of Omega Frequency. In part 4, we ask the question: If a revival happens amongst a body of believers, how does it maintain itself? Also, what are a few things that can quench revival?
These are the books BDK cites:
The Ten Greatest Revivals Ever – by Elmer L. Towns
Handbook of Revivals – by Henry Clay Fish
The Great Revival in Wales – by SB Shaw
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
In 2016 I wrote a book called New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. You can find this book on Amazon, and if it’s a blessing to you, please leave an honest review there.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. You can contact BDK and at Omegafrequency.com, and you can send in questions for that Q&A show there. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Reclaiming Revival With BDK Pt. 3

Episode 17 is the third installment of my four-part series on genuine, historic revivals, where I interview my podcasting partner, BDK, of Omega Frequency. In part three, we discuss various hallmarks of true, biblical revival. This is an awesome episode that you may want to listen to a few times to make sure you really soak up all that is discussed.
These are the books BDK cites:
The Ten Greatest Revivals Ever – by Elmer L. Towns
Handbook of Revivals – by Henry Clay Fish
The Great Revival in Wales – by SB Shaw
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
In 2016 I wrote a book called New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. You can find this book on Amazon, and if it’s a blessing to you, please leave an honest review there.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. You can contact BDK and at Omegafrequency.com, and you can send in questions for that Q&A show there. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Reclaiming Revival with BDK Pt. 2

Episode 16 is the second installment of my eye-opening, four-part series on genuine, historic revivals with my podcasting partner, BDK, of Omega Frequency. In part two, we look at both Scripture and history to determine a few key things that precede revival. This is an awesome episode that you may want to listen to a few times to make sure you really soak up all that is discussed.
These are the books BDK cites:
The Ten Greatest Revivals Ever – by Elmer L. Towns
Handbook of Revivals – by Henry Clay Fish
The Great Revival in Wales – by SB Shaw
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
In 2016 I wrote a book called New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. You can find this book on Amazon, and if it’s a blessing to you, please leave an honest review there.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. You can contact BDK and at Omegafrequency.com, and you can send in questions for that Q&A show there. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Reclaiming Revival with BDK Pt. 1

Episode 15 is the first of an awesome, four-part series on genuine, historic revival with my podcasting partner, BDK, of Omega Frequency. In part one, we explore the question: What is Revival? The word ‘revival’ means so many different things to so many people, so we take the time to nail down what a genuine revival looks like from a historic perspective. 
These are the books BDK cites:
The Ten Greatest Revivals Ever – by Elmer L. Towns
Handbook of Revivals – by Henry Clay Fish
The Great Revival in Wales – by SB Shaw
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com. 
In 2016 I wrote a book called New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. You can find this book on Amazon, and if it’s a blessing to you, please leave an honest review there.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. You can contact BDK and at Omegafrequency.com, and you can send in questions for that Q&A show there. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
 
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Falling Forward with Chad Meadows

In Episode 14 I’m blessed to be joined by Chad Meadows to have a conversation about worship. Chad is a worship leader, song writer, and the creator of Falling Forward. In conjunction with the issue of worship, we’ll discuss a new single Chad has written and video for that song called, I’ll Rise, which hits on powerful truths about the gospel and what a right response to the good news looks like. You can check out this song, video and more info about Falling Forward at fallingforwardmusic.com
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
In 2016 I wrote a book called New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. You can find this book on Amazon, and if it’s a blessing to you, please leave an honest review there.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Hyperbolic Jesus

In Episode 13, I’m diving back into my book, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. This is an audio version of Chapter 4, which is called Hyperbolic Jesus. In the previous chapter, I began to discuss how the earliest Christians took Jesus’ words very simply and seriously, even when it came to loving their enemies. Now in chapter 4, I continue to examine that approach to reading the Bible, specifically as it pertains to Jesus’ command to cut off our hands and pluck out our eyes if they cause us to sin.
You can find this book on Amazon, and if it’s a blessing to you, please leave an honest review there.
Similarly, if you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Peter‘s Attractional Christianity

In Episode 12, I’m going to be discussing what the Apostle Peter meant in chapter 2:12 of his first letter when he commanded us to keep our behavior excellent among the gentiles. I’ll also be hitting on the influence Jesus had on Peter making that statement, and shedding some light on the way the early Christians behaved in the world. Much emphasis is given on being attractional in today’s Western Church, but what would attractional Christianity look like to Peter?
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.
 

John Wayne and Jesus

Episode 11 is a special episode, where I’m give the listener an audio version of chapter three of my book, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. The title of this chapter is: John Wayne and Jesus, where I examine the way our various traditions and preferences that filter our view of Jesus and His teachings affect the way we approach Jesus’ command to love our enemies. I also discuss how using the game of Telephone backwards can help us determine what the orthodox position of the Church actually was concerning this command of our Christ.
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Power for Change

In Episode 10, I’m going to be discussing the vital need for Christians to believe in the power of regeneration. It’s one thing to say we’re born again, but what does that mean for us in a practical day-to-day sense. I’ll also touch on the subject of homosexuality and Jesus’ interaction with a disabled man in John 5. 
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com. 
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast. 
In 2016 I wrote a book called, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. If you’d like to get a copy, you can purchase it on Amazon, and again, if it’s a blessing to you, please leave me an honest review there.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.
 
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/06/10/gay-christian-rock-star-accepts-that-coming-out-as-gay-after-20-years-might-damage-his-career/
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/08/14/christian-rock-star-vicky-beeching-comes-out-as-gay-god-loves-me-just-the-way-i-am/
 

The Imitation of Christ with Adam Hawks

In Episode 9, I’m joined by one of my best friends, Adam Hawks, to have a discussion about evangelism, discipleship, and our calling to imitate Jesus Christ. Adam is currently the Student minister at Sugar Land First United Methodist Church and has a Masters in Youth Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary. 
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
In 2016 I wrote a book called, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. If you’d like to get a copy, you can purchase it on Amazon, and again, if it’s a blessing to you, please leave me an honest review there.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Sepia Jesus

Episode 8 is a special episode, where I give the listener an audio version of chapter two of my book, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. The title of this chapter is: Sepia Jesus because I believe that every Christian comes to faith in Jesus with various traditions and preferences that filter his or her view of Jesus and His teachings. Jesus, however, calls us to make Him the lens by which we view everything else.
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Derek Webb, Fate & Faith

In Episode 7, I’m going to be discussing a heartbreaking, fate-based, false dilemma that I believe musician Derek Webb is currently walking through. Many of you will recognize Derek from his outstanding solo albums, as well as the many years he spent as a cofounder of the Christian band, Caedmon’s Call.
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com. 
I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
In 2016 I wrote a book called, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. If you’d like to get a copy, you can purchase it on Amazon, and again, if it’s a blessing to you, please leave me an honest review there.
Finally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.

Adopting His Heart

In Episode 6, I’m going to be joined by my beautiful wife, Stephanie Baker, to have a discussion about adoption. Three years ago, Stephanie and I adopted two siblings that were ages 10 and 5 at the time. Stephanie is the author of the blog, Adopting His Heart, which you can find at adoptinghisheart.blogspot.com.
Generally, the early Christian quotes I use can be found on the CD-ROM version of the Ante-Nicene Fathers. You can purchase your copy for $5 on the Scroll Publishing website.
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
 I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network along with BDK of Omega Frequency, who I do a monthly Q&A show with called Ready with an answer. In addition to our own channels, you can find each of our podcasts at the 4th watch radio website or on the 4th watch radio podcast.
Finally, in 2016 I wrote a book called, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. If you’d like to get a copy, you can purchase it on Amazon, and again, if it’s a blessing to you, please leave me an honest review there.

The Perfect Podcast

In Episode 5, I’m going to discuss Matthew 5:48, where Jesus commanded His disciples, “Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect.” How does the context surrounding that verse help us understand what Jesus meant? I’ll also look at how modern teachers have used the hyper grace message to disregard this command of Jesus, and finally how the earliest Christians embraced Jesus’ teaching on this matter.
 
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I’m blessed to be a part of Justen Faull’s 4th Watch Radio Network, along with BDK of Omega Frequency.
 
https://www.josephprince.org/blog/daily-grace-inspirations/you-are-perfect-in-gods-eyes
 
https://www.scrollpublishing.com/store/more-CD-ANF.html

New: Wineskins & the Simple Words of Christ - Ch. 1

In Episode 4, I’m going to share with you the first chapter of my book, New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. In this chapter, I talk about what it means to truly make Jesus the Lord of our lives. And I also give a couple of quotes from the earliest Christians that clearly demonstrate how they believed that Jesus is God, and that we should therefore relate to Him as Lord in all that we do.
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at my website, reclaimingthefaith.podbean.com. Or email me at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com.
Finally, Reclaiming the Faith is honored to be a part of the Fourth Watch Radio Network. You can find all the awesome content my brothers are putting out at Fouthwatchradio.com.

Youth Ministry Then and Now

In Episode 3, I’m blessed to be joined by one of my best friends, Tyler Bryan, who has been in youth ministry for nearly a decade. On the shores of Lake Travis in Austin, TX, we discuss youth ministry from an early Christian perspective, and particularly the role parents play in shaping their kids’ spiritual development.
If you’re blessed by this episode, I’d really appreciate it if you’d leave an honest review on my iTunes channel, Reclaiming the Faith. Also, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me on my website at emailphilsbaker@gmail.com. 
Finally, last year I wrote a book about this journey Jesus and the early Christians have taken me on. It’s called New: Wineskins and the Simple Words of Christ. You can purchase it on Amazon, and again, if it’s a blessing to you, please leave me an honest review there.
A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs is the best introduction to the beliefs and values of the Ante-Nicene Christians. Get a copy today! 
 

Hearing From God

In episode 2, I discuss how to hear from God, and how to make room for Him to speak on both an individual and corporate basis. And like always, I’m going to be doing this from an early Christian perspective, with testimonies from the leaders of our faith during the first three centuries of the Church sprinkled in to help frame the conversation. 
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