What does it mean to model Christ better than you instruct your children?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry kick off the "Parenting" series, exploring the foundation that matters more than any technique. Drawing from Colossians 3, the hosts emphasize that identity in Christ comes before instruction—and your own faith journey is the load-bearing wall of parenting. We discuss why modern parenting techniques (from attachment parenting to free-range parenting) matter far less than becoming someone your kids can actually see living out Christ's character. We explore Paul's metaphor of "clothing yourself" with virtues like patience and compassion, and wrestle with whether that feels like wearing a costume or if it becomes natural over time through practice. We also reexamine Proverbs 22:6 ("train up a child")—not as a formula guaranteeing outcomes, but as an invitation to model the way your children should go. Finally, we discover that your role isn't to control your child's faith or identity, but to sow seeds of character and devotion to Christ, trusting that the Spirit is at work in both you and them.

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How do we practice gratitude when our circumstances haven't changed and pain is still unresolved?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry wrap up the "Remember" series on Psalm 107, exploring why gratitude must be practiced as a discipline, not just a feeling. We discover how the psalm shifts from past-tense rescue stories to present-tense descriptions of God's character, anchoring our thanksgiving in God's unfailing love (khesed) rather than our circumstances. We explore the power of corporate gratitude—how hearing others' stories of faith helps us maintain a posture of thankfulness during our own unresolved storms. We also analyze the difference between redemption and rescue, and what redemption looks like for those in power. Finally, we reflect on the year's recurring theme: God's abiding presence and loyal love.

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When disaster strikes, do we ask why or do we ask who?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry tackle the fourth story in Psalm 107 about sailors in a storm, amid the context of the historic flooding devastating central Indiana. We explore why ancient people feared the sea as chaos, wrestle with whether God causes or allows suffering, and discover the critical shift from asking "why is this happening?" to asking "who is with me in it?" We discuss how our modern, individualistic worldview shapes our questions about suffering, explore what unfailing love (hesed) means when paired with testing, and discover practical ways to represent Christ's compassion to our neighbors—bringing help rather than explanations. Finally, we anchor everything in the hope of new creation, where all suffering will be redeemed and remade into something beautiful.

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What does gratitude look like when you're redeemed from your own mistakes?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into week two of the "Remember" series with Maron's sermon on Psalm 107. We explore the psychological concept of benefit appraisal—gratitude through comparison—and how looking back at where God has brought us builds resilience. Maron focuses on the prisoners and fools in Psalm 107, people suffering from their own choices, and how God rescues them with the same unfailing love as those suffering from circumstances. We unpack the shepherd's imagery: the rod protecting us from external enemies (shame, despair, depression) and the hook gently retrieving us when we wander into our own prisons. Finally, we discuss how sharing our redemption stories in vulnerable community strengthens faith across generations.

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What if gratitude literally rewires your brain away from anxiety and toward trust in God?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry launch the new four-week "Remember" series based on Psalm 107, exploring how practicing gratitude transforms us. We dive into the neuroscience of neuroplasticity and how our brains change based on our thoughts and habits. We look at the first story in Psalm 107 about wanderers in the wilderness, exploring why gratitude for God's character matters more than gratitude for our circumstances. We wrestle with hard questions: how can we be grateful when facing depression, chronic pain, or suffering? And we discover why sharing our gratitude in community builds collective faith and hope.

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How can practicing gratitude rewire our brains away from anxiety and toward trust in God?

In this solo episode, Barry previews the upcoming gratitude series based on Psalm 107. We explore the neuroscience of how our brains are shaped by our habits and thoughts, and why practicing gratitude is like exercise for our faith. We dive into four scenarios in Psalm 107 where God delivers people in different circumstances—wanderers, prisoners, the sick, and sailors—and how sharing these stories in community builds collective trust and counteracts the anxiety-inducing narratives of social media and doom-scrolling. Head into Sunday prepared by reading Psalm 107 and reflecting on where God has shown up in your life.

What if we hold baptism practice loosely but baptism theology tightly?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry unpack the history, theology, and practice of baptism. We explore why Christians baptize once while Jewish mikvah required repeated washing, what Jesus' baptism actually meant, and the difference between infant and adult baptism. Barry digs into whether baptism is merely symbolic or something more transformative, connecting it to Old Testament concepts like the Red Sea and exploring debates about baptism for the dead. We wrestle with questions like: can you be a Christian without baptism? What does it mean if someone is baptized but later rejects faith? And what's the significance of someone choosing baptism at age nine?

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Is power evil, or is it how we use it that matters?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive deep into power and dominion from Genesis to Revelation. We unpack the difference between dominion and stewardship, explore how Jesus demonstrates self-giving love as the model for power, and wrestle with how the church historically aligned with empires instead of following Jesus's teachings. We also address listener questions about Jesus as a warrior in Revelation, when force is justified, and the painful reality of power abuse. Each host shares their personal relationship with power, control, and surrender.

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Why do our souls crave beauty, and what is it pointing us toward?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry dive into beauty from the "What If It's True?" series. We explore why humans yearn for beauty, trace beauty from the Garden of Eden to the tabernacle to Jesus as the new creation, and wrestle with the evolutionary vs. theological explanations for why we appreciate beauty. We discuss counterfeit beauty as an idol, how transcendent moments of beauty lift us from our lowest points, the need for sacred spaces, and practical ways to pursue beauty through intentional walks, art, food, and nature. We also explore why Jesus is called "the Word" in John's Gospel and what it means that believers are mobile temples.

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What is the difference between believing in Jesus and actually living as His disciple?

In this episode Tyler, Maron, and Barry sit down with guest Amy Christie to unpack her sermon on freedom from John 8. We dig into why true freedom isn't doing whatever you want but rather abiding in Jesus. We explore the difference between being a believer and being a disciple, why sin is like a powerful current rather than just a bad habit, and how community and accountability help us walk in freedom. We also wrestle with whether the church has lost the plot on sin, the power of confession and bringing sin into the light, and why freedom is a lifelong journey of sanctification.

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