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Barry, Sissy and Isaac are back talking about men and women in the church. Why is there an exodus of women in the church? Is there scripture that limits the roles of women in the church? What is the difference between how the early and current church view and treat women? What is the history of women in the church with IBC? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about what time period they would...

Barry, Sissy and Isaac are back talking about the relationship between mental health and the church. Why has the church in general struggled to talk about mental health? Is your spiritual health and mental health the same? Where can you turn in scripture if you are struggling with your mental health?  The crew wraps up the episode by talking about the most thrill seeking things they have done in t...

Barry, Sissy and Isaac are back talking about the relationship between politics and the church. What is the difference between patriotism and christian nationalism? Does the Bible talk about voting? How did the early church approach politics? Why is it dangerous for a church to connect to one party? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite fictional politicians from movies and...

Barry, Sissy and Isaac are back and talking about narratives around small churches and big churches. What do you wish you could tell people from both churches about the other? What are some of the pros and cons of both? How do our backgrounds shape how we feel about church size? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their size preferences for concerts, vacation spots, and more. Want to kn...

Barry and Isaac are joined by Chad Golden, the discipleship pastor at Irving Bible Church, to talk about a recent framework to help navigate conversations around culturally sensitive topics. Is every topic our culture elevates have the same importance in the church? What can we do on our own to prepare for tough conversations? What is the cost of engaging in tough conversations unprepared? The cre...

Barry, SISSY, and Isaac are all back together to talk about sabbath keeping and how it is a must for Christians. Why is a weekly sabbath important? Is it biblical? How is it different from a vacation or time off work? What are the components of a sabbath? Plus, the crew quizzes Sissy about her recent pastoral sabbatical and what it looked like. The crew wraps up the episode by imagining what a sab...

Barry and Isaac pair up for a conversation around spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit. What exactly are the gifts? What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Are the miraculous gifts still active today? How do we guard from past trauma forming our view of the Holy Spirit?  They wrap up the episode with some banter around which superhero Barry is by taking a buzzfeed quiz.  Want to know more about who...

Barry and Isaac are joined by Julie Wilding, the Kids Pastor at Irving Bible Church. They talk about being in kid in 2025 and the challenges that come with that. What are the differences in parenting today vs. 15 years ago? What is the number one issue facing kids today? What do kids need in a church? How do you have gospel conversations with kids? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter ar...

Barry and Isaac are joined by Michael Agnew, youth pastor at Irving Bible Church. What is it like being a teenager today? What is the number one issue facing teenagers today? What are teenagers looking for in church? How are relationships different for teenagers post-COVID? What should parents of teenagers know about them today? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around when each of th...

Barry and Isaac are joined by Kim Jones, director of engagement at My Refuge House and wife of Barry. It is a fun conversation about 29 years of marriage between Kim and Barry. What does marriage look like before and after kids? What was your hardest season of marriage and how did you make it through? How do you "keep the spark alive" in your marriage? The crew wraps up the episode with some bante...

Barry and Isaac are joined by Camille Holland, Young Adults Pastor at Irving Bible Church. They talk about the Gen Z generation and what the biggest challenges are facing young adults right now. What is a misconception about Gen Z? What advice for parents who have Gen Z children? What does Gen Z want in the church? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around recent tv shows or movies tha...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about what it's like working in vocational ministry. What is the most rewarding part about ministry? What is the hardest part? What is a misconception about working in ministry? What advice would you have for someone going into ministry? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around their dream three-month vacation spots and Sissy's upcoming pla...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about environmental stewardship, climate change, and our role as Christians in those conversations. Should Christians care about climate change? Does our view on the end times affect our view on the environment? Is caring about climate change a way to love our neighbor? Why is this subject filled with tension and debate? The crew wraps up the episode wi...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about the traditions and meanings behind Lent. What is your history with Lent? Is it just for Catholics? Why do we put ashes on people's foreheads? Why do we give up things for Lent?  The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around the tv show Severence and who they would pick to be their ideal cubicle coworkers. Want to know more about who we are...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about translations of the Bible. What is your favorite translation and why? What translation do you have issues with? What is the problem with KJV only? What is your favorite book of the Bible? What book surprised you after reading it? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around their favorite rom coms and You've Got Mail gets plenty of love....

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about gambling. Is it ok for a Christian to gamble? Where do we see gambling as an example or addressed in the Bible? Why do churches shy away from addressing gambling? How do we know when something is an addiction? How do we help a friend struggling with a gambling addiction? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around their ideal performers...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about the process of finding the right church. What is the difference between church-hopping and church shopping? What is dangerous about church-hopping? When do we know it's time to leave a church? Does it matter if we committ to a church or can we just attend on Sunday?  The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around their biggest heartbreaks w...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about something that applies to us all—aging. As a Christian how should we approach aging and getting older? What advice do you have for people who are sad on birthdays? Did people really live that long in the OT? What is a misconception about getting older? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around birthdays, favorite decades, and why Barry...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back for their first episode of 2025. They talk about church trends in 2025, advice for believers in the new year, tips for reading the Bible, and more. The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around what they want listeners to try in 2025 and Barry's is a place to eat in 2025. Want to know more about who we are? -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want t...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back to answer questions around a plethora of topics. Left over questions from the Let's Talk About It series, the crew discusses why dinosaurs aren't in the Bible, if tattoos are a sin, the roles of a husband and wife in marriage, and more. The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around surprising facts about themselves and Sissy has a comedy career in her futur...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back to answer questions about the relationship between the church, our faith, and money. Why isn't generosity listed as a fruit of the spirit? Can Christians have luxury items? Is it better to give often or give more at once? Why did Jesus talk about money so much? What about a scarcity mindset?  This episode is in supplement to a recent sermon series at IBC called Let...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back to answer questions about the relationship between the church, our faith, and sexuality. Is there scripture on the topic of transgender? Is attending a wedding of someone engaging in sexual beliefs outside your own an endorsement? How can the church improve in talking about sexual education in church settings? What does the Bible say about masturbation?  Part one o...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back to answer questions about the relationship between the church, our faith, and sexuality. Is there scripture on the topic of homosexuality? What does God say about homosexuality and marriage? What about Jesus never talking about homosexuality? Can you live sexual lives outside the context of marriage and be Christian contributing to the mission of God? Part Two of t...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back to answer questions about the relationship between the church, your faith, and civility. What does disgreement feel so personal and attacking now? How do you respect differing beliefs while speaking truth? What can we learn from the church in Rome? How do we survive holidays with family members who feel the opposite of you? The crew wraps up the episode by giving t...

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back to answer questions about the relationship between the church, your faith, and relationships. Why is loneliness an epidemic? Can I just be alone? Why are relationships harder when you get older? How has social media changed relationships? How can an introvert have good relationships? The crew wraps up the episode by giving their top duos/friendships in movie or tv...