Go and Do Likewise: Part 1 | Episode 181

Ever wondered what was meant by David being “a man after God’s own heart?” That sounds like a pretty good thing. But what is that thing in God’s heart? Barry starts a series about how God uses his sovereignty and power, and what would make our hearts more like His....

Christmas Syzygy: Part 2 | Episode 180

Barry continues the conversation about the incarnation and some of the ironies associated with our celebration of it as Christians and society. Every irony can lead us back to the unbelievable (and yet truest of all) story of a God willing to step into the filth of...

Christmas Syzygy: Part 1 | Episode 179

Barry attempts what may seem silly at first—a reconciliation of Christ and Christmas. He starts with a value, describes its opposite, acknowledges the divergence, and then ends up at a point of reconciliation. This may feel like a lot of work, but it is the work that...

Faith’s Nemesis: Part 2 | Episode 178

Barry finishes up his series on faith and pride, talking about the instances where pride creeps in to replace faith. Abraham is a great example for us as he was willing to give up the very thing (person in this case) that his faith birthed in order to maintain his...

Faith’s Nemesis: Part 1 | Episode 177

Barry begins a series on faith. There are common opposites to faith of which we ought to be wary: inconsistency, doubt, disobedience, and hypocrisy. However, Barry believes the one that has been left out undermines all else about faith.     Scriptures: Prov...