The Furiously Curious Show

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.com---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Episode Topics0:24 Intro2:46 Jeffrey Epstein9:46 Self-Denial Ain’t Fun13:17 Immigration’s a Mess25:51 Should Alberta Separate?32:53 Hope for the Future?42:08 Live Event & Help Wanted

How do you actually know you’re saved?Not “I grew up in church” saved.Not “I said the right prayer once” saved.But genuinely, biblically saved.In this episode, I sit down with Rob Best to talk honestly about assurance of salvation — how Scripture defines it, where people get it wrong, and why so many Christians live with quiet doubt they never talk about.We dig into false assurance, real repentance, belief versus behavior, and why following Jesus isn’t about feelings, religious effort, or checking the right boxes. This conversation is shaped by Scripture and lived experience. No fluff. No hype. Just real talk about eternity, repentance, and what it means to truly trust Christ.Enjoy -Kyle---🤝 *If you're enjoying this content and would like to support the show, click the link below* 👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*🎙 About The Show*Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---Do you know someone who would be a good guest for the podcast? Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.coThanks for watching, and God bless.

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Episode Topics1:11 Randy Savage 7:35 Leaving Church Like Leaving Jesus?24:55 Gold & Silver Prices 34:42 Beef Prices 40:28 Your Biggest Vice 53:29 Trade Deals with China59:39 Sports Betting1:05:29 Plan your sin?

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Episode Topics1:05 Wierks Contracting5:59 Philip Yancey Affair15:11 Tucker Carlson Interview20:01 Helping the Homeless33:46 Recruiting Ad36:12 Admiring your Dad47:03 ICE Protests52:39 Gun Buy Back

After the success of my last episode with Dr. Hawkins (90k plus downloads), Dr. Hawkins suggested we do a sequel on the impact of emotionally immature men, not on marriages like the first interview, but on the kids. Dr. Hawkins' colleague, Ernest Hart, also joins us, and we get brutally practical about what emotional immaturity and emotional abuse actually do to a family over time: how it becomes “normal”, why kids eventually detach, how it shows up in church, and so much more. I really enjoyed this one. I hope you guys do too. God Bless -Kyle---🤝 *If you're enjoying this content and would like to support the show, click the link below* 👇www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*🎙 About The Show*Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---Do you know someone who would be a good guest for the podcast? Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.coThanks for watching, and God bless.

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Episode Topics1:20 Silver Play Button5:34 Why I left my last church - Pulling Membership 15:58 Working VS Believing 20:44 A Revolution in Canada? 26:16 Gary & Marie Adoption Journey38:43 Recruiting Ad48:21 Gary & Marie Adoption Journey

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Weme. He has raised millions for Christian organizations, owned and sold a John Deere dealership, and walked closely with families navigating wealth, faith, and legacy.We talk about why money quietly shapes people spiritually, how wealth can drift from blessing to burden, and why generosity without clarity often does more harm than good. Paul shares what he has learned about cheerful giving, family inheritance, donor fatigue, and the simple but uncomfortable truth that God owns it all.If you have ever wondered how to handle money faithfully without letting it handle you, this chat will give you a lot to think about.Enjoy-Kyle---🤝 *If you're enjoying this content and would like to support the show, click the link below* 👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*🎙 About The Show*Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---Do you know someone who would be a good guest for the podcast? Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.coThanks for watching, and God bless.

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Intro1:00 Breeding Cows9:23 Chrystia Freeland & Ukraine16:47 Political Parties for Municipal Elections26:52 Mail Bag: Short Mission Trips34:21 Money, Possessions & Enternity40:09 World Juniors Hockey

In this conversation, I sit down with Madeleine Bula for an honest conversation about her career in non-profits, the personal loss of a stillborn child, and where we see things differently when it comes to abortion, gay rights, and living out Christian values. Madeleine currently serves as the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley,You can learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley at fraservalley.bigbrothersbigsisters.caEnjoy-Kyle---🤝 *If you're enjoying this content and would like to support the show, click the link below* 👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*🎙 About The Show*Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---Do you know someone who would be a good guest for the podcast? Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.coThanks for watching, and God bless.---*Chapters*0:00 Intro02:14 Getting into Non-Profit Work23:23 Working with Mourning Families46:31 Reno Work58:46 Big Brothers Big Sisters1:07:18 Problems with Non-Profits1:22:04 Coaching Ad1:24:08 Christian Ethics Debate

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Intro1:11 Listener Pushback3:50 Feedlot Concrete10:47 Calgary's New Mayor 15:57 Buying Your Wife Jeans?18:48 Why “Happy Camper” Dating Works21:07 Locking Your Phone28:03 Is Insurance a Faith Issue?38:10 A Servant’s Heart43:14 Alcohol: The Acceptable Drug

🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---🎙 *About The Show*The Briefcase and the Barn is a weekly series of The Furiously Curious Show with business brains, barn vibes, and Christian roots. The conversations that shaped us most didn’t happen in boardrooms—they happened in barns, coffee shops, trucks, and around kitchen tables. That’s the spirit of this show.Kyle & Gary, sit down, hit record, and go deep on the stuff that matters—faith, business, family, politics, culture—and crack a few jokes along the way.New episodes every Wednesday!Thanks for watching, and God bless.---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Intro0:44 New Year’s Eve Plans2:51 2025 Wins & Misses22:24 Coaching Ad24:28 Canada’s Financial Reckoning30:58 Value Over Profit37:11 Free From Accusation42:38 Dairy Industry Job44:08 The Key to Getting Ahead

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Intro2:12 Christmas Rules vs Traditions 12:50 Bondi Shooting & Antisemitism 30:57 Candace Owens Debate 33:47 Alberta Vote on Abortion 36:08 BC’s $150M “Stolen” Land 51:58 New Reformed Bookstore 57:29 Women in Ministry Debate

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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 (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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*1:30 Church Gossip13:14 Bill C-9 & the Gospel36:44 Resilient Kids45:44 Christmas & Hymns50:19 Marriage Fights | Mail Bag

Most of us grew up thinking spiritual warfare was either something dramatic and far away, or something we just weren’t supposed to talk about. Meanwhile, real life hits—shame, anger, addiction, anxiety, wounds we can’t explain—and we’re left wondering what’s actually going on under the surface. In this conversation, Gerry Breshears brings clarity in a way that's practical, biblical, and surprisingly simple. We talk about whether a Christian can be cursed, how Satan twists our wounds and habits, why accusation feels so heavy, and what freedom actually looks like for ordinary people trying to walk with God. This isn’t hype or fear-mongering—it’s a grounded look at the stuff most of us feel but haven’t had language for. If you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns won’t break, or why you feel pushed, pulled, or weighed down spiritually, this episode is going to give you a lot to think about.Enjoy -Kyle---🤝 *If you're enjoying this content and would like to support the show, click the link below* 👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*🎙 About The Show*Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---Do you know someone who would be a good guest for the podcast? Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.coThanks for watching, and God bless.

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Vet Bills & Feedback 7:04 Critical Spouse 28:04 Praying Together 33:59 Inheritance Money 49:24 Service Tech Job 51:39 Meat Prices | Mail Bag 53:59 Abortion in Canada 1:01:09 Rebirth VS Conversion | Mail Bag

In this episode, I get furiously curious with Steffan Moens from Sterling Oak Research & Investigations, a Canadian private investigator who spends his days tracking insurance fraud, infidelity, corporate sabotage, and even vetting political candidates. We talk about how you actually become a PI, what surveillance really looks like, why he sometimes says “no” to clients, what he can and can’t legally access, how the dark web and AI are changing the game, and what all of this reveals about human nature, trust, and power. Enjoy -Kylehttps://sterlingoakinvestigations.com/ ---🤝 If you're enjoying this content and would like to support the show, click the link below 👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞* Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*🎙 About The Show*Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---Do you know someone who would be a good guest for the podcast? Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.coThanks for watching, and God bless.

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, 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.*#ToGodBeTheGlory---🤝 *support the show here *👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/FuriouslyCuriousShowhttps://www.instagram.com/furiouslycuriousco/ ---*Got questions or feedback?*Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.co---*Chapters*0:00 Chaos & Guest Appearance3:49 Marriage Expectations10:45 Devils & Demons20:20 Genuine Faith & Young People27:35 Your Biggest Battle?!33:30 Debt & Buying a House42:20 Christian School Bubble?

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and Mike Feenstra, a former dairy farmer who sold the farm and stepped into full-time ministry with Power to Change. We talk about what it really costs to follow Jesus in an affluent Western church, why money so easily becomes an idol, and how to think about business, generosity, and “Freedom 55” when eternity is real. Mike shares how he went to church for 40 years without knowing how to clearly share the gospel, what finally changed, and why he now lives with the finish line in view—raising kids, fighting sin, choosing a church, and reading the Bible with eternity in mind. If you’ve ever felt the pull between comfort and calling, this conversation is for you. Enjoy -Kyle---🤝 If you're enjoying this content and would like to support the show, click the link below 👇 www.furiouslycurious.co/donate---📞 Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.coWebsite: https://www.furiouslycurious.co---*🎙 About The Show*Kyle Van Ruitenburg gets Furiously Curious with honest, raw, and sometimes laugh-out-loud chats about the stories, beliefs, and worldviews that shape how people see the world.From Business and Faith to Life and everything in between, no topic is off the table.---*Social Media:*Facebook: / furiouslycuriousshow Instagram: / furiouslycuriousco ---Do you know someone who would be a good guest for the podcast? Email Kyle at kyle@furiouslycurious.coThanks for watching, and God bless.