Formed

"Whatever you continue to worry about is the clearest indication of what you have yet to surrender to God" - Dallas Willard

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac dive into the topic of worry and how it can control our lives. What is the difference between worry, fear, and anxiety? What is the relationship between worry and our faith? Is the solution to worry…surrender? What are some practical steps to eliminate worry from our lives?

The crew wraps up the episode by discussing church pet peeves. And one pet peeve of Barry's teaching that his mom points out every time.

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A prayer of surrender by Richard Foster:

Today, O Lord, I yield myself to you. May your will be my delight today. May you have perfect sway in me. May your love be the pattern of my living. I surrender to you my hopes, my dreams, my ambitions. Do with them what you will, when you will, as you will. I place into your loving care my family, my friends, my future. Care for them with a care that I can never give. I release into Your hands my need to control, my craving for status, my fear of obscurity. Eradicate the evil, purify the good, and establish your kingdom on earth. For Jesus' sake. Amen.

What are the signs that you need to take a break?

Barry is back! Barry, Sissy, and Isaac discuss Barry's three month, pastoral sabbitcal and how God refined him in the break. They then talk about warning signs for when we all need breaks, the dos & don'ts during time away, entering back into the real world, and what breaks looked like for Jesus.

The crew wraps up the episode by getting Barry's takes on some things that happened in the world over the last three months.

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Is there really that big of a difference between being a believer in the North vs. the South?

Sissy and Isaac ride as a duo this week as they talk about how Christianity looks in the Northeast parts of the United States vs. the South. What does hospitality look like? Does evangelism changed based off region? Which states are the most unchurched states in the country? Growing up with your faith as the lifestyle vs. faith as an option.

Sissy and Isaac wrap up the episode by talking about the prices of hot sauce and common items you would pay more for.

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What is 1 Timothy 2 really saying about the role of women?

Sissy and Isaac are joined by Dr. Sandra Glahn, professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary, to talk about her upcoming book, Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament. Glahn shares her personal experience with this passage and finding her purpose as a woman. What does a greek goddess have to do with this? Why now is a good time for people to revisit their view of women in ministry.

The crew wraps up the episode by playing a little game of this or that.

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How long has "cancel culture" been around?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the rise of cancel culture and what it actually means. Why is it so dangerous? How do we ride the balance of accountability and grace? How do you navigate having a different opinion than someone? What is the difference between cancel culture and biblical separation?

The crew wraps up the episode by sharing their most unpopular opinions.

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How should we approach artificial intelligence?

Sissy and Isaac are joined by John Dyer, VP of enrollment services and educational technology; assistant professor of theological studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. They talk about why AI seems to be getting more popular, ways the church is using it for the good, the dangers of it, and more. Plus, how can we view technology through the lens of the Bible?

The crew wraps up the episode by taking a technology quiz

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Do angels have free will?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac answer listener submitted questions in a "mailbag" format. They answer questions around what the church looks like in 5-10 years, Christian leaders doing well, multi-ethnic churches, free will, fashion trends, and more.

The crew wraps up the episode discussing their favorite class.

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With Father's Day coming up, who are some of your favorite fathers in the Bible?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about fathers we can all learn from in the Bible. Who is an underrated father in the Bible? Who is the most famous father in the Bible? How has the relationship with your father impacted your faith?

The crew wraps up the episode by discussing their favorite international places to visit.

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Why is it important to grieve properly?

Sissy and Isaac are joined by Trey Grant, Lead Pastor of The Well Church in Keller, Texas. They discuss the difficult, but important topic of grief and mourning. What does it mean to "give yourself permission" to grieve? Is there a healthy way to mourn? Are there any practices to help mourn and grieve? How can the church integrate lament into their practices?

The crew wraps up the episode by giving an update on what they are watching, reading, or listening to at the moment.

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Resources

The SPECS Movement - http://www.thespecsmovement.org

How is the Holy Spirit active in present day?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac answering listener submitted questions in a "mailbag" format. They answer questions around the role of the Holy Spirit, the reputation of the American Church, the phrase "God won't give you more than you can handle", gross food, and more.

The crew wraps up the episode discussing their first car and what annoys them about other drivers.

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