The Bottom Half is Red

Would you find your destiny wielding ancient primordial forces or take up the mantle as a crime fighting human with some type of augmented ability. This one gets a little wild and is a whole lot of fun. You might even see a side of Barron and Rayna you didn't know existed.

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Intellect versus physical prowess is a question that will elicit strong opinions. This was certainly the case when I posed the question. There are a few things I wish I had asked as follow-up questions to see if they made a difference in the choices made. For example, what if it was all or nothing. If you are the athlete, you’re also dumb as a rock; if you’re the smartest person, you’re wheelchair-bound and helpless. Just some thin...

Faces of Culture is a series examining a church's various positions that help shape its unique and creative identity. Senior Pastor Justin Anthony joins Barron to discuss the senior pastor's impact on the church's culture. Pastor Anthony's answer to the question, "What is your biggest challenge as a senior pastor?" was surprising and thought-provoking. While this episode focuses on the role of the senior pastor, it is...

Access to the world wide web and technology as a whole or the bliss of cold air on those hot days. You can only have one.

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Exciting news! Time travel is suddenly possible, but you can only travel to the past or the future. Which direction are you heading?

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Faces of Culture is a series examining a church's various positions that help shape its unique and creative identity. In this third episode, we look at the Sunday School department. Sometimes mistaken as Sunday morning babysitting, Sunday School is critical in the spiritual development of young children. Billy and Bridget Richardson join Barron Longstreth in discussing how the children’s educational department helps d...

Ladies, if you are ever at a loss to start a conversation with a male version of the human species ask them this question. Strong opinions are virtually guaranteed and the answers might surprise you.

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Faces of Culture is a series examining a church's various positions that help shape its unique and creative identity. In this second episode, we look at the role of service leader. The service leader is far more than just an event MC or a schedule coordinator. The service leaders sets the tone for the entire corporate experience. Pastors Rustin Young and Barron Longstreth examine what it takes to fill this critical ro...

Faces of Culture is a series examining a church's various positions that help shape its unique and creative identity. In this first episode, worship leaders Rayna Longstreth and Brooke Young share their perspectives on this highly visible position. They discuss essential preparation and the challenges involved in leading the congregation into worship. These dynamic women conclude with powerful advice for anyone who fe...

What is the most effective form of leadership? Servant leadership. Barron and Rustin discuss Jesus cooking breakfast for his disciples. They explore the transformative power of Jesus knowing what his disciples feet looked and felt like.

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With the US Presidential inauguration having just taken place, this is an excellent time to remind ourselves what it means to be a Christ-like leader. This episode was recorded in 2023, but the topic of leadership has never been more relevant. Barron and Rustin examine the principle of leadership and discuss how to be a truly effective leader.

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What Does the Fox Say? When asked this question, most people instantly respond with the iconic “Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding!” from the viral 2013 song. This automatic reaction, a kind of Pavlovian response, highlights the power of cultural references.

In this episode, Barron and David explore how natural processes can integrate spiritual principles into our daily lives, transforming them into subc...

What makes for the perfect first live audience podcast? How about an episode packed with dangerous destinations, secret underground meetings, miraculous angelic interventions, and bold, controversial truths? In this riveting debut, Barron and Rayna sit down with a special guest who shares their passion for reaching a people group often misunderstood—and even despised—by many Americans. Together, they delve into the ch...

Who was the American spy the Gestapo feared most? The answer might surprise you. In this Red Moment, Barron tells the story of WWII’s most dangerous—and underestimated—spy, revealing lessons you can apply to everyday life. At under four minutes, this episode punches well above its weight and will definitely be one that you enjoy.

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What is the true meaning of Christmas? There are so many different answers, from overly simple to mind-bogglingly complex. Join us as Barron and Dave look at the guys typically relegated to the side of the manger scene. The Wisemen provided proof of the proper path to participate in prostrating ourselves in true worship before the King of Kings. 

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What is the most vulnerable part of a church visitor's experience? It’s when they come to the altar. Biblically speaking, the altar is a place of death and sacrifice. During a live session, Barron discusses how to interact with people during this highly intimate and deeply personal moment when they reveal their flaws and insecurities. Barron shares best practices and highlights actions that should be avoided to ensure effective and...

How many restaurants have you ever visited for the first time without looking them up online? Probably none. The church is no exception to this practice. Barron talks with Baron Carson marketing expert and pastor of the Paris Centre church in France about how to effectively market and brand your church.

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Have you ever made significant life decisions based on a single word from the Lord? Barron talks with Dan and Hailey MacLeod about how a chance meeting at a Bible School dormitory led to founding a church in Halifax, Canada and then on to the missions field. 

The journey of the MacLeod family is a powerful reminder that God is in control and what he needs from us is to say "Yes" to the Kingdom.

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Why is it important to prioritize physical self-care? Barron and Dave talk about how taking care of our physical health is honoring The Creator who gave us our bodies. To do otherwise is to squander the resources inwhich we were given.

Taking care of yourself physically is like maintaining a high-performance vehicle; you wouldn't drive a Ferrari on empty, so why treat your body any differently? Plus, bei...