Down to a Fine Art: Part 3 | Episode 152

Barry continues the conversation of art and the Christian, adding to it a surprising challenge when it comes to the profane. To provide a steppingstone for a jump that may feel uncomfortable, he adds humor—no, actually, he adds a discussion about humor. Books: The Wit...

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.    

60 Years to Listen/Learn: Part 3 | Episode 85

Barry finishes this series pointing out what should be the main focus of ministry: people. Not simply the minister, the conflict, the moralism, or the popularity, but the people. That was Christ’s focus and it should be ours.   Scriptures: Eph 4:11-12 Micah 6:8...

I Can’t Unhear That | Episode 62

God knows how hard it is for us to hear what we need to acknowledge in order to change, which is why Jesus used the phrase “Let these words sink into your ears.” Barry talks about how challenging hearing can be for us, methods people use to be heard, and the lengths...