A Poor Substitute: Part 1 | Episode 144

by | Apr 24, 2024

Barry invites us to a poignant moment between David and Solomon, when the man after God’s heart passes the kingdom to his son. His number one reminder is to follow God through obeying his law, and what that law centers on is perhaps a little surprising.    ...

Power to the People | Episode 143

by | Apr 17, 2024

Barry talks about the advantages and disadvantages of democracy. While it is certainly most comfortable blaming leadership, we must admit, our leadership simply reflects our desires and fickle decision-making. People may be the problem, but people are also the...

What Not to Wear: Part 2 | Episode 142

by | Apr 10, 2024

Barry concludes the story of 1 Samuel 16-21 focusing on the Chosen one and how others respond to him. We do have a choice, which both Saul and Jonathan evidenced, but thank God there is no overcoming His purposes. Scriptures: 1 Sam 16-21 Luke 12:49-53 Gen 12:1-3...

What Not to Wear: Part 1 | Episode 141

by | Apr 3, 2024

Barry highlights a few details in the story of David and Goliath that may surprise us. David’s strength lies in taking up the tasks he has been given and leaving God’s tasks to God. Waiting on God is sometimes the most challenging task of all. Scripture: 1 Samuel...

Donne with Death: Part 2 | Episode 140

by | Mar 27, 2024

Barry reads The Day from poet John Donne, where we are reminded of our value and God’s promises through the most somber of occasions. Funerals are just a believer’s step toward what’s next.       Poems/Book: The Day, John Donne Scriptures: Psalm 44,...