Kyle Van Ruitenburg & Gary Baars | Furiously Curious Company

Briefcase and The Barn

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The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (& yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about. Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC. New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST. Created & produced by The Furiously Curious Company.

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Kyle Van Ruitenburg & Gary Baars | Furiously Curious Company

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Unforgivable Sin, Epstein Lies, & Why 16-Year-Olds Shouldn’t Vote | The Briefcase & The Barn - Ep 54 29.04.2026

This one’s a ride. We talk about losing listeners over “offensive” takes, whether the God of the Old Testament is really different, and how shame and secrecy are wrecking people. We get into the Coldplay cheating scandal, spiritual warfare, parenting rants, and even why I think 16-year-olds shouldn’t vote. I also share the wild story of how coaching changed my life—and how it’s now changing others...

John MacArthur, Mark Driscoll & The Christian Celebrity Problem | The Briefcase and The Barn - Ep 53 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

"Half the people in Church aren't actual Christians" – Matt Kean – The Briefcase & The Barn - Ep 52 29.04.2026

Gary’s off this week, so I sat down with my good friend Matt Kean, pastor of a Salvation Army Church. We talk about why he thinks half the people in church might not even be saved, what it really means to follow Jesus, and what to do when you don’t feel anything toward God anymore. We also hit on devotions, free will, and some thoughts on Mark Carney vs. Trudeau. -- The Briefcase & The Barn is...

The Gospel Isn’t About Trying Harder - The Briefcase and The Barn - Ep 51 29.04.2026

Kyle and Gary delve into a wide-ranging conversation about parenting struggles, spiritual growth, church culture, and how legalism often overlooks the heart of the gospel. Kyle opens up about his upbringing in the NRC and his faith, reflecting on the difference between behavior modification and genuine heart transformation. -- The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits wh...

Israel, Iran, & Tax Loopholes - The Briefcase and The Barn - Ep 50 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

How Can I Know I’m Saved? - The Briefcase and The Barn - Ep 49 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

BOOMERS ARE DYING. WHO GETS THE MONEY? - The Briefcase and The Barn - Ep 48 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Nicole Gets Real – Q&A with Kyle’s Wife – The Briefcase and the Barn – Ep 47 29.04.2026

Special Episode: With Nicole Van Ruitenburg! The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real...

Tithing & Sex: How Much, How Often? - The Briefcase and the Barn - Ep 46 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Serial Killer Obsession, Property Crashes, & Self-Love – The Briefcase and the Barn – Ep 45 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Trump, Ozempic & AI Sermons – The Briefcase and the Barn – Ep 44 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Oil Prices, Guy Talk, & Holy Spirts Power – The Briefcase and the Barn – Ep 43 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Brutal Honesty, Imposter Syndrome, & Successful Realtors - The Briefcase and the Barn - Ep 42 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Reactions to 2025 Canadian Federal Election Results - The Briefcase and the Barn - Ep 41 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Poaching Employees, Election Predictions, & Feminists - The Briefcase and the Barn - Ep 40 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Federal Election, Auction Fraud, & Boring Family Devotions? - The Briefcase and the Barn - Ep 39 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Being Crushed, Fostering, & Kyle's Lawyer Journey - The Briefcase and the Barn - Episode 38 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Greed, Smelling Salts, & Real Estate "Buy" Zones - The Briefcase and the Barn - Ep 37 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Narcissistic Parents, Praying for Trump, & Baby Announcement! - Briefcase and the Barn - EP 36 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Trade Wars, Controlling Political Parties, & A Golfing Life Lesson - The Briefcase & The Barn - EP 35 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Government Funded News, Bible Reading, & Stressing Out - The Briefcase and the Barn - EP 34 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Sin Levels, Anime, & Blended Families - The Briefcase and the Barn - EP 33 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Israeli Hostages, Freedom, & The Happiness of Christ - The Briefcase and the Barn - EP 32 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Breaking Soul Ties, Treasuring Your Wife & Inheritance Money - The Briefcase and the Barn - EP 31 29.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

Christs Heart, Conspiracy Theory's & Trump VS Canada - The Briefcase and the Barn - Episode 30 28.04.2026

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye. Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, an...

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