Denominational DTR | Episode 154

After a recent denominational convention, Barry discusses denominations and our interaction with them. He gives what are reasons to leave, what aren’t reasons to leave, and reasons not to leave. Believe it or not, that actually makes sense in the context.  ...

Down to a Fine Art: Part 4 | Episode 153

A discussion of profanity ends this series about art and a Christian. The focus here is not on the moral impact of using profanity, but an invitation to see the person behind the behavior and to consider that person’s message and value. Scriptures: Eph 5:4 Gal...

Down to a Fine Art: Part 3 | Episode 152

Barry continues the conversation of art and the Christian, adding to it a surprising challenge when it comes to the profane. To provide a steppingstone for a jump that may feel uncomfortable, he adds humor—no, actually, he adds a discussion about humor. Books: The Wit...

Wait, the Footprints Are Mine? | Episode 151

The bad news: there are times when things are so bad we can run out of words and faith. Good news: in those moments the Father, Christ, and his Spirit never run out of exactly what we need. God’s steps are on our path even when we can’t see them.      ...

Down to a Fine Art: Part 2 | Episode 150

Barry moves from the nature and importance of art to our individual and shared experience of it. It is those vulnerable moments, when we are surprised by beauty, irony, or humor that can open our souls to understanding and God.