As background for a discussion about equity and peacemaking, Barry gives us a history lesson through the twists and turns of JFKs Affirmative Action. A major stop on the way is colorblindness, and wh

Barry compares two psalms that are nearly identical, highlighting the different applications for different groups. Often we embrace the idea that to come to God we need to clean ourselves up quite a b

Using the topics of cremation, political pandering, and apologetics, Barry concludes our series on cleverness. He reminds us that having a faith based in grace should center all of our confidence in C

Who is crazy enough to talk about women as preachers, Rick Warren and Al Mohler, and infant salvation all in one 45-minute podcast? I think we all know who. These topics all stir numerous pots and nee

Everybody wants to be clever, right? While cleverness might seem like a good thing, at times it can cloak the truth. Barry begins a new series and introduces the concept by means of his Junior High de

Barry takes us on a journey through various aspects of identity, highlighting the importance of acknowledging differences while extending moral equality. Ethics is in the same line of work as the good

This second episode of our series about real change has something for everyone: gnats, hermeneutics, corn shucking, and camels. Barry provides a few more instances of the ways in which we pitch our te

Barry begins a series about real change and how sometimes we stop short of it: instead of crossing a bridge, we pitch our tents in the middle. In this episode he lays that groundwork by citing some re

Barry covers Psalm 51 in part two of our series on Davids (the man after Gods heart) most famous failures. In this song he points out the insanely good deal we are offered (good news): we beg for me

Barry starts a new series on King Davids famous failures and points out aspects of those failures that we commit regularly. Psalm 50 reminds us that while we prefer a talisman what we really need is