The Axe and Scalpel Podcast
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Show overview
The Axe and Scalpel Podcast launched in 2025 and has put out 53 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 3 months ago. The busiest year was 2025, with 47 episodes published. Published by axeandscalpelmedia.
From the publisher
The Axe and Scalpel Podcast is here to give a voice to Wisconsin's Northwoods on matters of faith, politics and culture. Longtime radio voice Johnny Velebir hosts Physician and Theologian Dr. Rick Rapp and Dr. Jacob Smith, Practicing Veterinarian and Outdoorsman.
Latest Episodes
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S1 Ep 46Revelations Along The Road - Ep. 29 - Eleventh Hour Calling Part 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. Rate and review on your podcast app! Send us questions, suggestions, feedback, and ideas for guests to interview at [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 45Revelations Along The Road - Ep. 28 - Eleventh Hour Calling Part 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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 44Revelations Along The Road - Ep. 27 - Don't Blame The Apple
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 43Revelations Along the Road Ep. 26 - Abiding Word, Abiding Life
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 42Revelations Along The Road Ep. 25 - Enjoy U.
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 41Revelations Along the Road Ep. 24 - Trinity is Not a Duet
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 39Revelations Along the Road Ep. 23 - Master's Degree
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 40Revelations Along the Road - Bonus - What We're Reading
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 38Revelations Along the Road Ep. 22 - The Box
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 21Revelations Along the Road Ep. 21 - The Meanness of Me-ness
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 [email protected]. 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.
S2 Ep 3Axe and Scalpel - Tom Stamman - Horrors and Hope in Honduras
Johnny V, Dr. Jake, and special guest Tom Stamman of Impact Ministries International discuss his work in Honduras and America rescuing orphans, slaves of sex trafficking, overcoming extreme poverty, and the real toll of uncontrolled immigration. Hear how a justly focused non-profit is making real progress and eternal impact in the 2nd poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, as well as here in the U.S.A. Check out Impact Ministries International and get involved with your time, talent, treasure, and prayers at: https://tstamman.com/ Rate and review on your podcast app! Send us questions, suggestions, feedback, and ideas for guests to interview at [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 20Revelations Along the Road ep. 20 - Microwave or Moon
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 37Revelations Along the Road Ep. 19 - Glove of Love (Part 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. Rate and review on your podcast app! Send us questions, suggestions, feedback, and ideas for guests to interview at [email protected]. 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.
S2 Ep 2Are we in a "Civilizational Moment"? the wake of the Kirk Assassination
Dr. Rick is back to give his input on the Kirk Assassination and its relationship to the recently released documentary " Truth Rising", put out by Focus on the Family and The Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He and Dr. Jake discuss the idea that we are currently in a "Civilizational Moment". Are we as a society going to let Western Civilization fall? Or can we use tragedy as springboard for renewal of Western values? We recommend everyone check out the powerful documentary, "Truth Rising". You can, and should, watch this film at: http://www.truthrising.com or https://youtu.be/XXc5IhgSZkg?si=zUI13bI5-kNbG1uG Rate and review on your podcast app! Send us questions, suggestions, feedback, and ideas for guests to interview at [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 36Revelations Along the Road Ep. 18 - Glove of Love (Part 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 [email protected]. 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.
S2 Ep 1The Charlie Kirk Tragedy and his effect on the next generation
Johnny V, Dr. Jake, and special guest /resident young person Brooklyn Smith launch season 2 discussing the recent tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, his work and legacy, and the incredible, exponential growth of his mission amongst young Americans in the wake of his death. Rate and review on your podcast app! Send us questions, suggestions, feedback, and ideas for guests to interview at [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 35Revelations Along the Road Ep. 17 - Brigadoon
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 34Revelations Along the Road Ep 16 - The Two Switches
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 [email protected]. 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.
S1 Ep 33Revelations Along the Road Ep. 15 - The Trinity
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 [email protected]. 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.
Ep 32Revelations Along the Road Ep 14 - God's Sword
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 [email protected]. 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.