Barry talks with Dr. Scott Bridger about Christians in Gaza, their struggles during wartime, and why their presence is necessary if peace is ever to come to the region. We must cheer the gospel on as we see the teachings of Jesus offer the world peace through his ambassadors. Article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/november/israel-gaza-ceasefire-palestinian-christians-west-bank-evac.html  

Barry looks at Matthew 2’s account of the birth of the world’s King. His entry into the world brought down the powerful, lifted up the lowly, and invited in the outsider. And it still does.     Scriptures: Matt 2, 4:12-17 Micah 5:2 James 4:1-10 Eph 3:1-7 Hosea 11:1 Jer 31:15 Is 11 John 1:46

Barry finishes up his discussion of the hot topics free speech and vulnerable people groups. Despite the dilemmas and conflicts that emerge he reminds us to act first in the interest of others, and last in the interest of self. Article: https://connect.chronicle.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?email=OTMxLUVLQS0yMTgAAAGPsVZNuoEC5jsBfl4b6id1OmUecj3oc33DKDeJPyti36MGr0tl7v2JLKbNnio5jyQgo_x2wh4MD1JmAhcXgWYbE0e0V2qKIjDnVQ  

Barry brings up two hot topics: free speech and vulnerable people groups. How does a society protect both at the same time and, more importantly for us, how should Christians think of these topics in the light of our calling to be peacemakers? Scriptures: Lev 19:13-15, James 5 Referenced Episode: Terms of Peace Ep 1 […]

Barry walks us through Psalm 70, reminding us that humility is the best place from which to cry out to God. His ears are tuned to need—not because he wants to be needed, but because our true selves need.       Scriptures: Psalm 70, 13:1-2, 79:5-7, 89:46-47 Rev 6:9-11 2 Cor 12

Reminiscing about radio shows from back in the day, Barry and Daisy resurrect the “Free-For-All Friday” format to talk about common things for which to be thankful and what an attitude of thankfulness can do for us and could do for others. Article: Frontiers | The Cultivation of Pure Altruism via Gratitude: A Functional MRI […]

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 place to belong.       Scriptures: Judges 15:18-20 2 Chron 10:19 Gen […]

Barry follows up on the conversation with Rachael Denhollander and Tiffany Thigpen, asking why we sometimes find ourselves doing the opposite of our own chosen values? Two examples, racism and sexual abuse, provide the opportunity to look at this moral failure more closely—and find a strategy in Scripture to make the right decision. Scriptures: Luke […]

Barry interviews Rachael Denhollander and Tiffany Thigpen about the recent case in Kentucky and the amicus brief submitted by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Executive Committee of the SBC, and Lifeway. Hearing the witness of these women and the information and statistics they share will open your eyes and break your heart. Scriptures: Micah 6:8, […]

Barry highlights the limitations and importance of intellect, calling believers to acknowledge and baptize all parts of the Christian soul: volition, emotion, and reason. Scripture: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Rom 8: 29-35, 12:1-2; Psalm 65:11