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  

Barry covers Psalm 66, choosing an Old Testament account in Israel’s history to highlight the fact that God is good, powerful, and loves us. God uses difficult times to make us holy and for the world to see his power in our transformation. Someone may want to create singing telegrams to remind us of these […]

Barry speaks about the Israel-Hamas conflict with Dr. Scott Bridger, Dr. Sarah Spring, and Jenna Coombs, who spent time in Israel and Palestine recently as part of Criswell College’s Global Learning and Service Experience. The conversation hinges on how meeting human beings changes our engagement with the affairs affecting them. Article: Hamas-Israel Conflict: Here’s What […]

Barry relieves our discomfort by finishing up the dinner table discussion of religion and politics. However, he invites us to keep the tension going by acknowledging the inherent contrast between multiple values Christians hold: personal liberty, benevolence, and submission to authorities. Believe it or not, holding that tension in humble hands can bring about peace. […]