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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back on the green couch and talking about singleness and dating. What has the church got wrong and right about singles? How can we celebrate marriage without making singles feel like life is incomplete? What has the church got wrong about dating? Is a dating checklist bad or helpful? The crew finishes the episode by talking about what they would do if they were on the dating show, Love is Blind. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back on the green couch and talking about celebrity pastors. When does a large platform turn into celebrity culture? Why are Christians drawn to charismatic, recognizable leaders? Why do moral failures of celebrity pastors rock people's faith? What qualities of leaders are overlooked in Scripture? The crew finishes the episode by taking a quiz to see who knows more about football. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back on the green couch and talking about a recent study on four relevant trends in the church today. What is the dangers of people being discipled by AI instead of in the church? Why is it hard for disicpleship to keep up in a world of spiritual openness? Why are young men increasingly coming to church? Why are young women not coming? The crew finishes the episode by taking a quiz to see if they would survive a zombie apocalypse. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back on the green couch and talking about the upcoming midterm elections and the church. What is the number one thing to remember as a believer heading into election season? Why is it dangerous to associate Christianity with one political party? What is the difference between being political and partisan? What did Jesus say about politics? The crew finishes the episode by drafting their favorite appetizers.  -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back on the green couch talking about the grip that money can have on our lives. What is the difference between financial wisdom and trusting money? Is financial independence a Christian goal? What is a practice we can start to loosen the grip of money on our lives? The crew finishes the episode by talking about their scariest and most proud purchases they've ever made. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back on the green couch recapping some of their favorite things from the summer months. After a long break from the podcast, they talk about their favorite podcasts, books, movies, tv shows, vacations, and more from the summer that they would recommend. The crew finishes the episode by answering some back to school questions including what subjects go with what color of folders. For more information regarding this topic at Irving Bible Church, visit irvingbible.org/menandwomen. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back on the green couch talking about the prosperity gospel. What exactly is it and how can it be damaging? Why is it so appealing to people? Did God ever make promises like this? How can it sneak into our lives? Did Jesus ever talk about it? The crew wraps up the episode talking about the upcoming World Cup and Barry faces off against Sissy in a soccer trivia game.  -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us?

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back on the green couch talking about sexuality, gender, and roles in the home. They talk about a recent change in men and women leadership in the church and the slippery slope concern that comes up as a response. They also discuss the blessed alliance between men and women regarding roles in the home and stereotypes surrounding both masculinity and femininity. The crew finishes the episode by talk about Sissy and Isaac's recent trips and the food they "enjoyed." For more information regarding this topic at Irving Bible Church, visit irvingbible.org/menandwomen. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry is back and joined by three members of the elder board at Irving Bible Church. They talk about the process of making a change in men and women in leadership in the church, along with what it means for the church and their personal journeys around the topic.  For more information regarding this topic at Irving Bible Church, visit irvingbible.org/menandwomen. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry and Isaac are back and talking about men and women in leadership positions at church. What are some of the biblical passages that have been revisited over the years at Irving Bible Church? What does the process look like to make a change in leadership like this? What are the practical and missional implications? What does it NOT mean? For more information regarding this topic at Irving Bible Church, visit irvingbible.org/menandwomen. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about the differences between the church in the 1990s vs. the church now. What are the impacts of the church growth movement? What about the lasting effects of "purity culture?" What about the rise contemporary worship music? What is something you wish we could take from the church in the 90s for today? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about church items from the 90s. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry and Isaac are joined by Tiffany Stein, author of newly released book, Mourning God. What is something about the immediate grief stage you have learned now? What is the relationship between suffering and our relationship with God? What is the dark night of the soul? What were some bad theology one-liners said to you during grieving? What advice do you have for people who can't find the goodness of God during their grief? In light of Tiffany's husband (and friend of Barry & Isaac) having red hair, they finish the episode by listing their top three people in history with red hair. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry and Isaac are joined by Shawn Small, author of newly released devotional, Via Lucis. What did the first days after the resurrection of Jesus look like? What is the season after Easter Sunday really about? What is a story that gets overlooked after the resurrection? What is some practical advice on how to finish a devotional? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite places to travel out of country. Shawn Small is the founder and executive director of Wonder Voyage. He is also the author of many books, including his latest release, Via Lucis.  -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are joined by former Dallas Mavericks CEO and former Senior Vice President of AT&T, Cynt Marshall. They talk about your faith being the foundation of your leadership in secular work settings, navigating the relationship of faith and ambition with your career, how to be a great leader, and more. The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite Easter candy and yes, Cynt likes peeps. Cynt Marshall is the former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks after an illustrious 36-year career at AT&T where she ended up becoming the Senior Vice President. In 2021, she was named by Forbes as one of the 15 most inspiring female leaders in the world and holds numerous awards in business, sports, and leadership. She is the author of You've Been Chosen and currently the President and CEO of Marshalling Resources. -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].

Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about if baptism is necessary. Why should someone get baptized? What if I was baptized as an infant, should I get re-baptized? Is it required for salvation? What does the water symbolize? The crew wraps up the episode by voting on controversial food topics. Including how Sissy makes her peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  -Start here: http://www.irvingbible.org/new Want to follow us on social media? -Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irvingbible -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvingbiblechurch Have a question for us? -Email us at [email protected].