The Axe and Scalpel Podcast

Theos or Theory - Revelations Along The Road Ep. 2

Dr. Rick and his dad Tom Rapp discuss Tom's writings inspired from his morning walks with God along Starcke Road in Marble Falls, Texas.  These are devotional writings grounded in the Bible and inspiring for Christians wanting to grow deeper in their daily walk with God.
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Usable by God at all Ages - Revelations Along The Road Ep. 1

Dr. Rick and his dad Tom Rapp discuss Tom's writings inspired from his morning walks with God along Starcke Road in Marble Falls, Texas.  These are devotional writings grounded in the Bible and inspiring for Christians wanting to grow deeper in their daily walk with God.
Rate and review on your podcast app!  Send us questions, suggestions, feedback, and ideas for guests to interview at axeandscalpelmedia@gmail.com.  All opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and not any organizations they are affiliated with.  No medical information or opinions shared should be understood to be personal medical advice by the listener and you are encouraged to discuss your own healthcare needs with your own physician or veterinarian.

SportsCuts - The NFL Draft Experience

Johnny V, Dr. Jake, Dr. Rick and his dad Tom discuss Johnny's experience at the NFL draft in Green Bay, $21 Busch Latte's, dreams of a glorious, albeit delusional, Vikings championship, Johnny's ongoing draft slide and where he's looking to sign as an undrafted free agent.
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Episode #3 - A Life of Service with Tom Rapp

Johnny V, Dr. Jake, are joined by Dr. Rick and his Dad Tom from the mission field of central Texas to talk finding faith, passing on faith, leading a family, loving a wife, serving a community, and doing it all for the glory of God at all ages, but especially in retirement.  Sell your house of nearly 30 years, leave the city and town that you've spent 70 years in, move several thousand miles to a small town where you know nobody to serve God as essentially new missionaries at 70+ years of age.  Maybe he'll let some good stories slip about the young Dr. Rick???  Listen in to find out and be blessed!
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TheoCuts Episode #6 - Beatitudes part 2

We're back in the Beatitudes!  Jesus' great sermon on the mount giving unexpected answers to what makes a person "blessed" or happy.  Let's get merciful and satisfy our hunger and thirst for righteousness so we can be pure in heart!  In today's 3 beatitudes but there's so much to ponder but the payoff, seeing God, is the ultimate prize!
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Episode #2 - Easter and The Resurrection...We Believe it because it's true

Dr. Rick Rapp and Dr. Jacob Smith have spent their careers "Following the Science". Yet 2000 years ago this week, the world was forever changed by a "supernatural" event in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These two science guys are Believers, and they believe it's "evidence based" to do so.  Dr. Jake and Dr. Rick gather on Easter to discuss Christianity, Easter, and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from a perspective of rationality, logic, and other nerd-words.  The data doesn't lie...  Trust us... we're doctors!
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TheoCuts #5 - Holy Week - Jesus From Creation to Completion

In this special Monday episode of TheoCuts, Dr. Rick gives a history of Jesus from His presence in the creation story in Genesis to His final week before his crucifixion and resurrection, known to many as Holy Week, beginning on Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday.  This history shows how Jesus fulfills the promises or covenants God made with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David.  It shows how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah written hundreds of years before Jesus' life.  It shows how Jesus as both fully God and fully human lived a sinless human life, perfectly fulfilling the law and allowing Him to sacrifice His life so that we who believe in Him can have our sins forgiven, receive eternal life in heaven, and a full life here on earth.
 
If you have any questions about Jesus, desire to get to know Him better you can certainly email us at axeandscalpelmedia@gmail.com, contact a local church, pastor, or priest, or talk to a Christian friend or coworker.  You can also go to:
 
https://www.compellingtruth.org/personal-savior.html 
 
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TheoCuts #4 - Beatitudes and Happiness - Part 1

In this episode of TheoCuts, the guts delve into the concept of happiness as presented in the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. They explore the paradoxical nature of happiness in relation to being poor in spirit, mourning, and meekness while also breaking down what these terms mean. Through personal anecdotes and theological insights, they discuss how these teachings challenge conventional views of happiness and encourage a deeper understanding of spiritual fulfillment.
 
TAKEAWAYS:
Happiness is often found in unexpected places, such as humility and mourning.
The Beatitudes present a counter-cultural view of happiness.
Being poor in spirit means finding contentment in God rather than worldly wealth.
Mourning can lead to deeper spiritual growth and reliance on God.
Meekness is not weakness; it is strength under control.
True happiness comes from understanding and living out spiritual truths.
The Beatitudes encourage us to rethink our definitions of success and fulfillment.
Experiencing hardship can lead to profound lessons and growth.
The historical context of the Beatitudes enhances their meaning and relevance today.
Faith plays a crucial role in finding joy amidst life's challenges.
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Episode # 1- In Pursuit of Happiness

After an opening salvo in March touching on everything from politics to professional sports, The Axe and Scalpel Podcast turns towards its central theme. The intersection of Society, Culture and Faith. Long time radio man Johnny Velebir hosts Dr. Rick Rapp and Dr. Jacob Smith in a discussion on what it means to be happy. Media consumers are bludgeoned to death with self-help that promises to achieve happiness. There is even more opportunity to silence the effects of a lack of happiness through modern medicine. What exactly is happiness? The crew examines what exactly is meant by being happy in the 21st century, what it meant generations ago, and what Jesus said about the whole thing.
 
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HealthCuts- Dr. Todd Berry, The Last of the James Herriots

Many people know the heartwarming stories from James Herriot's famous books, All Creatures Great and Small. The books tell tales of a dying breed, the "do it all" country Veterinarian. Dr. Todd Berry is one of the last of that breed. He has been treating All Creatures on farm and in clinic in Northern Wisconsin for 25 years. In this episode, the crew gets to know Dr. Berry from his birth in New Orleans, to his service in the U.S Coast Guard, to the Barns of Wisconsin!
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