The Self-ish: Part 1 | Episode 217

by | Sep 17, 2025

Barry admits three things: he is not omniscient (first time for everything), he is an individualist, and he spends a lot of time pondering cultural ethics. From personal identity, to Scripture, to the Overton Window, a lot of things come into play when thinking...

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.  

My Pencil Is Not My Neighbor | Episode 121

by | Nov 15, 2023

Barry heads to some uncomfortable scriptures to begin a conversation about community. Just when we think scripture limits itself, we realize the limit is the hardness of our hearts. Thank goodness (literally) God created community to soften those hearts by providing a...

Show xor Tell: Part 2 | Episode 110

by | Aug 30, 2023

Christianity is no less susceptible to Pharisaism than Judaism was. The second of two episodes on incarnation highlights Christ’s teaching that we are not better than others, just better together.       Scriptures: Gal 6:1-3, 14, 20, 6:9-10 Eph 3:17-19,...

The Funny Thing about Belief | Episode 68

by | Nov 9, 2022

Barry talks about the many influences on the development of beliefs in an individual, from genetics and environment to an existentialist’s will. However, most importantly, he points to the reason it’s worth wrestling to shape our beliefs: so that Christians attain to...