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Author: Barry Creamer

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Coffee with Creamer, where you get to sit down with our host, Dr. Barry Creamer, for a conversation about faith, life, and culture. We’ll look at old ideas through a new lens, turn the culture wars on their head, and paint a picture of the way things could be. If you like your thinking deep, and your coffee hot, pull up a chair—you’re in the right place.
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Barry reads The Day from poet John Donne, where we are reminded of our value and God’s promises through the most somber of occasions. Funerals are just a believer’s step toward what’s next.       Poems/Book: The Day, John Donne Scriptures: Psalm 44, 116; Mark 8:34-38
Barry explores John Donne’s poetry, revealing the dangers and hope associated with death. These poems are a great reminder of why Christ-followers celebrate Easter. Poems/Book: The Day, John Donne, Holy Sonnets 10 and 17, John Donne  
Barry discusses something we should all know but can sometimes easily forget. The more we learn about things like belief, truth, relationships, wisdom, and maturity, the more we begin to realize all the things we don’t know about those same topics. Humility is what we need if we want to be lifelong students.     […]
Barry talks about a less than pleasant human behavior—allowing fear to lead us to control others through rhetoric and conflictual interactions. Acknowledging God’s sovereignty allows us to let go of the “control” that we really don’t have anyway.       Scripture: Philippians 4 Article: 2023 SBC: Constitutional amendment on women serving as pastors approved […]
Barry covers Psalm 71, highlighting that in David’s very best moments, what might have looked like his apparent strength to others was actually his dependence on God. In this description of David’s “strength” we see a golden nugget: the further we seem to be from God’s presence, the nearer we are to experiencing his power. […]
Barry covers the very good news of the gospel: God loves you. This love is the grounding for the commandment and invitation to love others. This “others” will include all kinds: those who are easy to love, those we are afraid to love, and those who don’t love us. If we don’t love others this […]
On this Valentine’s Day, Barry starts a series focused on love. How important is this thing anyway? What is it not? What does it produce? And what drives it? God answers all these questions in his son, and we ought to be taking notes in preparation for how we treat our neighbors.       […]
Barry walks us through an addendum to the On Purpose episode (131), highlighting the differences between being human and being a human. While all humans are equally valuable, God’s purpose for each sets them apart. Scriptures: Psalm 139, 116; Gen 9; Lev 19; Acts 3, 2 Cor 1:4-6; Mk 5  
We may prefer our day-to-day experiences, to understand and measure out our lives with coffee spoons. But Barry reminds us that God is beyond understanding. The fact that our relationship with God is the most fulfilling thing we can experience means we must also be intentional to welcome inexplicable encounters.  
Barry revisits a well-known set of verses in a somewhat less known Psalm for Sanctity of Life week. While Psalm 139 does indicate that our beginning is “fearful and wonderful” it also explains why our end is sacred.     Scriptures: Psalm 139, 119:105 Job 38:1-4 James 1:16-18 Gen 3:16
Barry highlights newsworthy events from 1984 to the present. These events gave shape to America. Will only the events shape 2024, or will we determine the outcome? Articles: The Biggest News Story Every Year Since 1950, 24/7 Wall St.; A Guide to Middle East Politics in 2014, The Guardian  
Barry walks down Decade Lane a bit, starting with 1954 to talk about events occurring in the world that shaped America. As we look at our future through the past, a question comes to mind: is time hurtling us down the path, or do we have a say in the matter? Referenced Episode: Colorblindness Rehab […]
In Psalm 63, Barry traces a pattern that leads to praise through some very difficult times. Picture the context of a wilderness with the strength of a memory that enables us to relive the faithfulness of God. It’s strange that the loss of something creates room for its memory, which then opens a hidden path […]
Barry talks with Dr. Scott Bridger about Christians in Gaza, their struggles during wartime, and why their presence is necessary if peace is ever to come to the region. We must cheer the gospel on as we see the teachings of Jesus offer the world peace through his ambassadors. Article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/november/israel-gaza-ceasefire-palestinian-christians-west-bank-evac.html  
Barry looks at Matthew 2’s account of the birth of the world’s King. His entry into the world brought down the powerful, lifted up the lowly, and invited in the outsider. And it still does.     Scriptures: Matt 2, 4:12-17 Micah 5:2 James 4:1-10 Eph 3:1-7 Hosea 11:1 Jer 31:15 Is 11 John 1:46
Barry finishes up his discussion of the hot topics free speech and vulnerable people groups. Despite the dilemmas and conflicts that emerge he reminds us to act first in the interest of others, and last in the interest of self. Article: https://connect.chronicle.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?email=OTMxLUVLQS0yMTgAAAGPsVZNuoEC5jsBfl4b6id1OmUecj3oc33DKDeJPyti36MGr0tl7v2JLKbNnio5jyQgo_x2wh4MD1JmAhcXgWYbE0e0V2qKIjDnVQ  
Barry brings up two hot topics: free speech and vulnerable people groups. How does a society protect both at the same time and, more importantly for us, how should Christians think of these topics in the light of our calling to be peacemakers? Scriptures: Lev 19:13-15, James 5 Referenced Episode: Terms of Peace Ep 1 […]
Barry walks us through Psalm 70, reminding us that humility is the best place from which to cry out to God. His ears are tuned to need—not because he wants to be needed, but because our true selves need.       Scriptures: Psalm 70, 13:1-2, 79:5-7, 89:46-47 Rev 6:9-11 2 Cor 12
Reminiscing about radio shows from back in the day, Barry and Daisy resurrect the “Free-For-All Friday” format to talk about common things for which to be thankful and what an attitude of thankfulness can do for us and could do for others. Article: Frontiers | The Cultivation of Pure Altruism via Gratitude: A Functional MRI […]
Barry heads to some uncomfortable scriptures to begin a conversation about community. Just when we think scripture limits itself, we realize the limit is the hardness of our hearts. Thank goodness (literally) God created community to soften those hearts by providing a place to belong.       Scriptures: Judges 15:18-20 2 Chron 10:19 Gen […]
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