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.    

Down to a Fine Art: Part 1 | Episode 149

Barry starts a new series about a Christian and art. In his description of art, he indicates that it is expressive, subtle, and relatable. It’s that last element that allows for more than information to pass from one more-than-rational-being to another. Art: Guernica...

Plains, Ukraines, and Automobiles | Episode 148

Barry heads to Psalm 75 for what seems to be a summary of a hundred other passages. In this case, we get a lesson on geography: while mountains and valleys may beautify the earth’s surface, they mar the complexion of mankind. Scriptures: Psalm 75 Gen 4:10 Luke...

Sacred Center: Rerouting… | Episode 147

Barry covers Psalm 74 where we have significant grief coupled with significant hope. As you might imagine, we bring the grief to this equation and God the hope. We are also introduced to this strange truth: the wall that separates us from harm can be the very place...

Caution: Uneven Path | Episode 146

Barry leads us down Asaph’s path (Psalm 73), as we embark on a journey fraught with confusion and envy, doubt and worry. What’s shocking is how common this journey is for believers and how welcoming God is when you finally reach home. Scripture: Psalm 73...