The Odd Artifact: Part 2 | Episode 171

by | Oct 30, 2024

Barry concludes his series on the artifacts of higher education and church life. We have so much to gain from being involved in faith and learning communities, as we all need someone else to tug on our bootstraps from time to time.  

The Odd Artifact: Part 1 | Episode 170

by | Oct 23, 2024

Barry describes the odd artifact of many Sunday morning services, where we all sit looking toward the front as the preacher tells us things that (hopefully) we already know. It is similar to a college class and the interaction between professor and student. What is it...

Make the Sun Run | Episode 169

by | Oct 16, 2024

Barry reads some poetry to remind us that time’s winged chariot is hurrying near, and we best make the most of what we have. Whether it’s acknowledging the importance of people who are living, people we have lost, or the people we are to become in our remaining time,...

Prayer Gets a Body | Episode 168

by | Oct 9, 2024

Barry explores a story in the Old Testament that reminds us of a glorious truth in the New Testament. In his peaceful comfort in Persia, Nehemiah begins with heartfelt intercession for the people in Jerusalem, and then moves to incarnation as he goes himself, and...

God’s Couch | Episode 167

by | Oct 2, 2024

Barry heads to Psalm 82 for a productive counseling session with God. Just as when we go to counseling to talk about all those people that are at fault, there is always that awkward moment in the session when the counselor (in this case, God) turns the focus to you,...