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We believe that as Christians, we are constantly being formed in the way of Jesus for the sake of the world. We desire to be transformed people who experience vibrant spiritual growth and we want the Spirit of God to shape us more and more into the likeness of Jesus. Join Dr. Barry Jones, Sissy Mathew, and Isaac Harris each week as they navigate relevant topics through honest conversations.
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Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about things we commonly get wrong about the Christmas story. Was Jesus really born on December 25? What about the timing of magi visiting Jesus? What about the rooms in the inn? Was there a star in the sky? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite and least favorite Christmas songs—and Sissy brings a song nobody in the studio has heard of before. -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about the biggest issues facing the church today. They each bring three to the table and discuss their biggest concerns right now. Is shallow discipleship a problem? What about moral failures of pastors and political idolatry? Loneliness, mental health, and more. The crew wraps up the episode by talking about the top 3 favorite Christmas movies and breaking news—Barry has never seen Home Alone. -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about how we know the Bible is true. How are there no flaws when being passed down? What about the books written that weren't included in the Bible? What is the balance of having faith and wanting historical evidence? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about popular phobias and where they fall within them. -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy, and Isaac talk about Halloween and how Christians respond to it. What is the history of Halloween? Should Christians celebrate the holiday? But what about the glorification of demons and Satan? How can parents approach the subject with kids? The crew wraps up the episode by fantasy drafting their favorite Halloween candy. Does anyone else besides Isaac like candy corn? *this conversation previously aired on episode 35 in October 2023. -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and this time in front of a live audience as part of the discipleship program at Irving Bible Church. They take submitted questions about church scandals in DFW, the 'Billy Graham Rule," pastors on social media, and more. There is no recorded banter this week as they dedicated all the time to questions in the room. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and this time talking about immigration and the church. Why is immigration avoided as a topic in the church? How should Christians respond to illegal immigration? What is the biblical view of national borders? Why do people turn to politics over their faith to form their stance on immigration? What resources are there to learn from? They wrap up the episode by talking about the Fall season and Barry's disdain for pumpkin spice. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry and Isaac are joined by Jared Barnett, Men's Pastor at Irving Bible Church. They talk about the stages of church hurt and the response to it. Is church hurt on the rise? What is the spectrum of church hurt we can experience? How can we begin to heal from it? How can we support someone hurting from church hurt? They wrap up the episode by talking about the manliest thing they don't know how to do. *The physical wound analogy of healing was inspired by the work of Jonathan Kindler, Prof. of Biblical Counseling and Spiritual Formation Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy and Isaac are back talking about men and women in the church. Why is there an exodus of women in the church? Is there scripture that limits the roles of women in the church? What is the difference between how the early and current church view and treat women? What is the history of women in the church with IBC? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about what time period they would go back to live in and why. Barry has one key element that has to be present. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy and Isaac are back talking about the relationship between mental health and the church. Why has the church in general struggled to talk about mental health? Is your spiritual health and mental health the same? Where can you turn in scripture if you are struggling with your mental health? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about the most thrill seeking things they have done in their life and Sissy surprises Barry and Isaac. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy and Isaac are back talking about the relationship between politics and the church. What is the difference between patriotism and christian nationalism? Does the Bible talk about voting? How did the early church approach politics? Why is it dangerous for a church to connect to one party? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their favorite fictional politicians from movies and tv shows. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy and Isaac are back and talking about narratives around small churches and big churches. What do you wish you could tell people from both churches about the other? What are some of the pros and cons of both? How do our backgrounds shape how we feel about church size? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about their size preferences for concerts, vacation spots, and more. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry and Isaac are joined by Chad Golden, the discipleship pastor at Irving Bible Church, to talk about a recent framework to help navigate conversations around culturally sensitive topics. Is every topic our culture elevates have the same importance in the church? What can we do on our own to prepare for tough conversations? What is the cost of engaging in tough conversations unprepared? The crew wraps up the episode by talking about...the ocean. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, SISSY, and Isaac are all back together to talk about sabbath keeping and how it is a must for Christians. Why is a weekly sabbath important? Is it biblical? How is it different from a vacation or time off work? What are the components of a sabbath? Plus, the crew quizzes Sissy about her recent pastoral sabbatical and what it looked like. The crew wraps up the episode by imagining what a sabbatical would look like with a few funny parameters. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry and Isaac pair up for a conversation around spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit. What exactly are the gifts? What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Are the miraculous gifts still active today? How do we guard from past trauma forming our view of the Holy Spirit? They wrap up the episode with some banter around which superhero Barry is by taking a buzzfeed quiz. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry and Isaac are joined by Julie Wilding, the Kids Pastor at Irving Bible Church. They talk about being in kid in 2025 and the challenges that come with that. What are the differences in parenting today vs. 15 years ago? What is the number one issue facing kids today? What do kids need in a church? How do you have gospel conversations with kids? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around slang terms that kids are using today and the Barry/Julie duo does surprisingly well. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry and Isaac are joined by Michael Agnew, youth pastor at Irving Bible Church. What is it like being a teenager today? What is the number one issue facing teenagers today? What are teenagers looking for in church? How are relationships different for teenagers post-COVID? What should parents of teenagers know about them today? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around when each of the three were teenagers and we learn a surprising thing about teenage Barry. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry and Isaac are joined by Kim Jones, director of engagement at My Refuge House and wife of Barry. It is a fun conversation about 29 years of marriage between Kim and Barry. What does marriage look like before and after kids? What was your hardest season of marriage and how did you make it through? How do you "keep the spark alive" in your marriage? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around the Jones duo and we learn about something Barry is sneaky good at, but barely does. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry and Isaac are joined by Camille Holland, Young Adults Pastor at Irving Bible Church. They talk about the Gen Z generation and what the biggest challenges are facing young adults right now. What is a misconception about Gen Z? What advice for parents who have Gen Z children? What does Gen Z want in the church? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around recent tv shows or movies that they have watched. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about what it's like working in vocational ministry. What is the most rewarding part about ministry? What is the hardest part? What is a misconception about working in ministry? What advice would you have for someone going into ministry? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around their dream three-month vacation spots and Sissy's upcoming plans. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
Barry, Sissy, and Isaac are back and talking about environmental stewardship, climate change, and our role as Christians in those conversations. Should Christians care about climate change? Does our view on the end times affect our view on the environment? Is caring about climate change a way to love our neighbor? Why is this subject filled with tension and debate? The crew wraps up the episode with some banter around their Final Four of fast food restaurants. There is a heated debate on McDonalds. Want to know more about who we are? -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 info@irvingbible.org.
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