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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about the differences between the church in the 1990s vs. the church now. What are the impacts of the church growth movement? What about the lasting effects of "purity culture?" What about the rise contemporary worship music? What is something you wish we could take from the church in the 90s for today?

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about church items from the 90s.

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Barry and Isaac are joined by Tiffany Stein, author of newly released book, Mourning God. What is something about the immediate grief stage you have learned now? What is the relationship between suffering and our relationship with God? What is the dark night of the soul? What were some bad theology one-liners said to you during grieving? What advice do you have for people who can't find the goodness of God during their grief?

In light of Tiffany's husband (and friend of Barry & Isaac) having red hair, they finish the episode by listing their top three people in history with red hair.

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Barry and Isaac are joined by Shawn Small, author of newly released devotional, Via Lucis. What did the first days after the resurrection of Jesus look like? What is the season after Easter Sunday really about? What is a story that gets overlooked after the resurrection? What is some practical advice on how to finish a devotional?

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite places to travel out of country.

Shawn Small is the founder and executive director of Wonder Voyage. He is also the author of many books, including his latest release, Via Lucis.

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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are joined by former Dallas Mavericks CEO and former Senior Vice President of AT&T, Cynt Marshall. They talk about your faith being the foundation of your leadership in secular work settings, navigating the relationship of faith and ambition with your career, how to be a great leader, and more.

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite Easter candy and yes, Cynt likes peeps.

Cynt Marshall is the former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks after an illustrious 36-year career at AT&T where she ended up becoming the Senior Vice President. In 2021, she was named by Forbes as one of the 15 most inspiring female leaders in the world and holds numerous awards in business, sports, and leadership. She is the author of You've Been Chosen and currently the President and CEO of Marshalling Resources.

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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about if baptism is necessary. Why should someone get baptized? What if I was baptized as an infant, should I get re-baptized? Is it required for salvation? What does the water symbolize?

The crew wraps up the episode by voting on controversial food topics. Including how Sissy makes her peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back from a brief haitus and talking about the season of Lent. Why is this season for more people than just Catholics? Why do we give up things for Lent? What else happens during this season? Why is the liturgical calendar "cool?"

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about which winter olympic sport they would be best at and what their most athletic accomplishment in life is.

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How is being Catholic different and similar to being Protestant?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about Catholics and Protestants. How are the two similar? What about the differences? How did they both originate? What about purgatory and confession? What is a misconception Protestants have about Catholics?

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their experience being in the path of totality during the solar eclipse.

This episode originally aired on April 11, 2024

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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about how to read your Bible more in 2026. Why are Bible sales increasing year over year? What advice do you have for someone wanting to get back into reading their bible more? What about someone starting to read it for the first time? What plans or books have helped you?

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about words for their 2026 and Barry's scientific, nerdy way of reviewing his past year.

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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about things we commonly get wrong about the Christmas story. Was Jesus really born on December 25? What about the timing of magi visiting Jesus? What about the rooms in the inn? Was there a star in the sky?

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite and least favorite Christmas songs—and Sissy brings a song nobody in the studio has heard of before.

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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about the biggest issues facing the church today. They each bring three to the table and discuss their biggest concerns right now. Is shallow discipleship a problem? What about moral failures of pastors and political idolatry? Loneliness, mental health, and more.

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about the top 3 favorite Christmas movies and breaking news—Barry has never seen Home Alone.

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