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How has global missions changed over the past 30 years?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about why global missions is just as relevant today as ever before. How has sharing the gospel globally changed? What are some concerns about global missions today? Why is it vital for the church? What are some personal mission trip stories that impacted you?

The crew wraps up the episode by talking Netflix's Love is Blind and their celebrity look-a-likes.

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What are your thoughts about the He Gets Us campaign?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the conversations happening around the He Gets Us campaign. What does the campaign get right about Jesus? What are some of the criticisms? Does Jesus need a reintroduction to the world?

The crew wraps up the episode by giving what (fun) law they each would pass if given the chance.

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Why do people give up something for Lent?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the season of Lent and the significance of Ash Wednesday. Why do we observe the liturgical calendar? What is the objective of Lent? What do the ashes on the forehead mean on Ash Wednesday? Where do the ashes come from?

The crew wraps up the episode by discussing "polarizing foods" and Isaac's lack of adventure with food.

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What is our role as believers in ending human trafficking?

Sissy, and Isaac are joined by Kim Jones, director of engagement at My Refuge House, to talk about the billion dollar industry of human trafficking. What are misconceptions around the reasons and solutions to trafficking? What does Hollywood get wrong about it? How can we play a part in ending it? Plus, Kim describes the origin story behind My Refuge House and how she got involved.

The crew wraps up the episode with some fun banter about Barry.

For more information about My Refuge House, a long-time partner of IBC, visit https://myrefugehouse.org.

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After five years of being a senior pastor, what lessons does Barry have to pass on?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about what Barry has learned after five years of being Senior Pastor at Irving Bible Church. He passes on four lessons and four questions that apply to us all whether you're in vocational ministry or not.

The crew wraps up the episode by playing a game—Taylor Swift lyric or verse from Lamentations?

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How do you approach the start of a new year?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about how 2023 will be remembered and starting a new year. What advice do you have for believers in 2024? If you want to read the Bible more this year, what are sustainable ways to do that? Do you do resolutions each year?

The crew wraps up the episode by recommending stuff for listeners to try in 2024.

Journal mentioned by Barry and Sissy - https://bestself.co/products/self-journal

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What does being in vocational ministry mean?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about their paths into ministry and what being in ministry consists of. What are some of the hardest parts about being in ministry? What are the rewarding parts? What are misconceptions about being in ministry?

The crew wraps up the episode by playing a little Christmas version of This or That.

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You know the gist of the Christmas story, but what are some parts of the story that are often overlooked?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the Christmas story in the Bible and parts of the story that are sometimes undervalued or overlooked. Who is an underrated person in the story? What is a part of the story that a lot of people don't know? How has the story changed your life?

Also, who is Santa Claus historically and how do you navigate that conversation with the Christmas story? (special note: if you listen with kids, you might need to skip this part)

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite Christmas movies. Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie?

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We've all heard the word, but what does Advent really mean?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the origination of Advent and what the season leading up to the birth of Jesus is meant for. What is the history behind the word Advent? What traditions are associated with the Advent season and the church? For people who didn't grow up recognizing Advent, why is it special to recognize it? What are the four words of Advent and their meaning?

The crew wraps up the episode by talking their favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs. Mariah Carey, I would skip this episode.

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Let's talk about religion and politics.

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the relationship between the church and politics. Why do some churches talk about politics and some don't? How did faith and politics intersect in the early church? Is there anything in the Bible about voting? How do we navigate the polarization over the last few years? How do we approach the next year ahead?

The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite movies or tv shows featuring politics.

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