Formed

Should Christians use cuss words? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac answering listener submitted questions in a "mailbag" format. They answer questions around cuss words, anxiety, vocational ministry, friendships between men and women, cheerleading, and more. The crew wraps up the episode by giving which three people in history they would pick to take a road trip with. Want to know more about who we are? -S...

With Mother's Day coming up, who are some of your favorite mothers in the Bible? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about mothers we can all learn from in the Bible. Who is an underrated mother in the Bible? Who is one mother everyone should know about in the Bible? What about Mary, the Mother of Jesus? The crew wraps up the episode by discussing their favorite vacation spots in the U.S. Want to know mo...

It has been over three years since March 2020, how has the church changed the most since then? Sissy and Isaac are joined by the Executive Pastor of IBC, Bryan Eck, to talk about changes in the church post-2020 and what other executive pastors are talking about regarding the state of the church as a whole. What about the hybrid church? What is one good way the church has adapted? What has surprise...

Conflict is inevitable, but _________. Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about how to navigate conflict and how the Bible can help us navigate it well. What are the 'dos and don'ts' of navigating conflict? How does the understanding of yourself factor into conflict resolution? When have you done it well or not well? The crew wraps up the episode by defining what their ideal sabbath day would look like....

Sabbath day is a day of rest...but is there more to it? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac dive deeper into what Sabbath'ing really means. Where does the idea come from? What does it look like practically? Why is it important to practice Sabbath? Barry also discusses an upcoming extended Sabbath and what he is excited about doing. The crew wraps up the episode by talking...pets. We are praying for a change o...

In a world of podcasts, YouTube, and social media, do we even need to be connected to a church? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the importance of church and why consuming content isn't enough. How has the church changed over the years? How is the church today similar to the church in Acts? What does church look like in 2023? What is your selling point of church to people who aren't connected to...

What is an Easter story fact that the average person might not know? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about lesser known parts of the Easter story, underrated people in the story, and how the resurrection changes our lives. They also give their takes on the Easter Bunny, Easter traditions, egg hunts, and more. The crew closes out the episode talking about Easter candy and why Sissy likes...peeps. Subm...

Whether we realize it or not, our attention has become a currency. Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about how easy it has become to be distracted on a daily basis. How do we know that we are too distracted? Do you ever have to neglect good things to focus on important things? What does withdrawing and resetting do for you? The crew wraps up the episode by going through their phones and looking at thei...

How does the Enneagram fit in the church? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about their journey with the Enneagram. What exactly is it? Is it biblical? How has it helped you learn more about yourself? What are the cons of it? The crew wraps up the episode by discussing what they would recommend to people visiting Dallas-Fort Worth.  To learn more about Irving Bible Church, visit irvingbible.org/new. Fo...

Does the Bible limit the way in which women should serve in the church? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about their backgrounds in regards to the role of women in the church and the discussions around popular passages of Scripture on the topic. In light of the recent Saddleback Church news, what does the Bible say about women's roles in the church? If you want to learn more about the topic, what reso...

Why is being busy so addicting?  Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the reasons why being busy is such a prominent answer to the question, "how are you?" Why does our culture glorify busyness so much? What does being busy say about the condition of our heart? How do you do a busyness audit? I know I'm too busy, but now what? The crew wraps up the episode by discussing flying etiquitte, dos & don't...

What about the revival at Asbury...and the reaction to it. Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about the revival at Asbury University and the reaction to it. What is the relationship between cynicism and curiosity? Why were their negative reactions to it online from other believers? What is the history of revival? What even is a revival? The crew wraps up the episode by ranking their favorite fast food f...

Why do we see ash crosses on people's foreheads at the beginning of Lent? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac dive into the heart behind Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. What is the meaning of the ashes? So, this isn't just a Catholic thing? Why do we wear the ashes all day? Why do we give up something for Lent? Why the color of purple for Lent?  The crew wraps up the episode with some talk about the las...

What if our limits aren't obstacles, but rather something to be embraced? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac discuss the topic of reaching your limits in a nonstop culture. Why are limits a gift from God and how do we embrace them? How do we know if a limit is to be embraced or something to be overcome? Why has our culture glorfied the "grind" and #teamnosleep? How does 2 Corinthians 12 play into this? The c...

What does it mean to be formed in the way of Jesus? Barry, Sissy, and Isaac give a brief introduction of who they are before diving into the spiritual formation process. Why are we trying to be formed in the way of Jesus? Is that formation for us or for a bigger purpose? We are all being formed by something, but how do we let Jesus do the forming? The crew wraps up the episode by giving their Supe...

Welcome to Formed. Where each week we navigate a relevant topic or question through honest conversations. We are three pastors with three different backgrounds on staff together at Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas.