by Daisy Reynolds | Jul 29, 2026
Barry takes a deeper dive into the lawn gnome theology of Psalm 115 as he revisits gratitude. Gratitude is one of those things we know we’re supposed to have: say “yes ma’am” and “yes sir” and remember to send thank-you notes. But this psalm shows us that gratitude is...
by Daisy Reynolds | Jul 22, 2026
What do lawn gnomes, ancient idols, and our everyday lives have in common? More than you might think. Barry explores one of the sharpest—and funniest—critiques of idolatry, showing why the things we trust inevitably shape who we become. This ancient psalm reminds us...
by Daisy Reynolds | Jul 15, 2026
In the previous episode, Barry walked us through the process and tools he uses to interpret the Psalms. This time, we put those tools to work on Psalm 114, and uncover its tropes, motifs, parallels to find much more than a story about mountains, rocks, and runaway...
by Daisy Reynolds | Jul 8, 2026
The sea runs away, a river changes direction, and mountains start hopping like sheep. Welcome to Psalm 114. Barry explores one of the Bible’s most colorful psalms while giving pointers on how to read Psalms in general. Beneath all the geological excitement lies...
by Daisy Reynolds | Jul 1, 2026
Psalm 113 is a reminder that God is both higher than we can imagine and closer than we expect. In this episode, Barry discusses the Exodus, God’s humility, and why He willingly zooms in on our everyday struggles—even when He has to use the cosmic equivalent of a...