Perfectly Normal and Totally Strange: Part 2 | Episode 24

by Daisy Reynolds | Jan 5, 2022

Who knew we could mix culture and religion in so many ways! Barry describes extraordinary religion in this episode and challenges us to begin exploring what may be silly hills on which to die.     Book: America: Religions and Religion, Catherine Albanese...

Perfectly Normal and Totally Strange: Part 1 | Episode 23

by Daisy Reynolds | Dec 29, 2021

Barry starts a conversation about how we mix culture and religion. All groups and nations do it but being aware of it is important for us to live our Christianity.     Book: America: Religions and Religion, Catherine Albanese Poem: “The Gift Outright”,...

Merry Torn Veil Day! | Episode 22

by Daisy Reynolds | Dec 22, 2021

The good news of Christmas Day sweeps through the countryside and temple, past and present, and brings with it a promise as old as our wildest dreams—Emmanuel.     Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-3 Ruth 1-2 2 Chronicles 3:10-17 Luke 1:76-79, 2:4-14,...

Meek and Wild | Episode 21

by Daisy Reynolds | Dec 15, 2021

Barry talks about why sometimes we front-load the good news with bad news instead, and he offers a new way of thinking about our part in sharing the gospel.     Scriptures: Acts 14:8-17, 17:22-31, 3:13-15 Ephesians 4:15 Matthew 23 Ezekiel 34: 1-6 Luke...

Personal Faith: Just How Personal Is It? | Episode 20

by Daisy Reynolds | Dec 8, 2021

The sentiment, “If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself” doesn’t work when it comes to faith. Barry talks through James 5:12-20 and discusses the somewhat uncomfortable truth that our faith depends on others as much as theirs depends on us....