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The podcast has a halloween theme this week. Barry and Jonathan discuss costumes, candy, and zombies. We hope this is fun - and a little helpful.

In our final week of focusing on parables, we will discuss the parable of the workers. Each worker begins at a different time for the same wage. In the end, the characters in the story are upset. And through this, Jesus teaches us deep truths.

The podcast is back this week discussing Tesla's flying car, winter clothing, and sermon preparation.

This week, we focus on Jesus' parable about the kingdom of God being like a treasure that was found in a field. What are we willing to give up to have this treasure?

Jesus told the parable of the ten virgins as an illustration of the kingdom of God. We will compare their waiting for the wedding feast to the waiting we experience in our lives and as we wait for Christ. We will see how waiting can positively inform and impact our lives.

Barry and Jonathan chat about all of the things they are reading and listening to recently. They also discuss an article from Christianity Today called "AI is Weakening Pastors' Authority." If you would like to read that article you can find it at: www.christianitytoday.com/2026/10/ai-is-weakening-pastors-authority/

Barry and Jonathan reflect on the Builders Meeting and the end of September. They engage in discussion around topics relating to the sermon from this past Sunday on the barren fig tree and different ways we can understand the Bible.

In the parable of the barren fig tree, Jesus reminds us that God’s patience is greater than we often imagine, giving us space to grow, change, and bear fruit. This space provides us the invitation to receive God’s care and grow in grace, mercy, and love.

Barry and Jonathan discuss the sermon from this past Sunday, focusing on the parable of the rich fool. Following that, they discuss economic systems like capitalism and socialism.

In a world that tells us we need more to be secure, Jesus invites us to consider what we are really asking our possessions to provide. Through the parable of the rich fool, we’ll explore what it means to trust God enough to hold what we have differently.

Jonathan loves parables! He and Barry talk about that some and the sermon from last week. They also spend a few moments reflecting on the anniversary of September 11.

We begin our study of the parables through the story of the persistent widow. Jesus invites us to consider what it means to keep praying when answers don’t come quickly or circumstances don’t change. We are reminded that prayer is an ongoing posture of trust in God.

Barry and Jonathan discuss odd news as well as reflect on a podcast that Barry enjoys, focusing on the teachings of none other than Thomas Merton.  News stories mentioned: - Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest - British police try to track down theft of 70,000 pints worth of Guinness stout Turning to the Mystics Podcast (Season 1, Episode 5) - Turning to the Mystics — CAC Podcast with James Finley

We conclude Roman's by Paul recognizing all of the ordinary people who were extraordinarily important in his ministry. We will reflect on these people and share the stories of the ordinary people who have made an extraordinary impact in our lives as well.