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...

Land Marks and Mines: Part 1 | Episode 157

by | Jul 24, 2024

Barry starts a series about how Christ’s life and ministry should inform our lives, defining the destination and the journey. Buckle your seat belts as we ride the emotional roller coaster of theological pessimism, political failure, and ethical obligation.  ...

Bloated Stars: Part 2 | Episode 113

by | Sep 20, 2023

Imprecision may be the bane of our existence, but it is also the reason we have hope. Thank the Lord we have someone who can reach into our imperfect world and lives. So, what then is our job? Our job is to pursue the righteousness (justice) we know only He can...

A Good Show | Episode 64

by | Oct 12, 2022

Given the choice between duty and authenticity, Barry talks about faithfulness less as the power to overcome our old nature and more as living authentically as the person we are going to be than the person we used to be.       Book: Groundwork for the...

Self-Help for Society: Historical Tradition | Episode 53

by | Jul 27, 2022

Barry asks the question: What keeps society together even when life and conflict fray the social fabric? Ultimately, we must recognize and measure the difference between what we ought to be and what we are–the only way to pursue virtue; the only way to take one...