Barry and Jason dig into what excellence in ministry really looks like, share their top five book series, and tackle a challenging conversation around multiple spouses in Scripture. Along the way, they blend thoughtful insight, personal perspective, and honest dialogue about faith lived out in the real world. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that’s engaging, reflective, and full of moments that will make you think long after the episode ends.
26 Aug 2025
Jesus is for Losers: Exploring Steve Taylor (S2E6)
Join Jason and Barry as they dive into a captivating conversation with Steve Taylor. Explore his projects, discuss accountability in Christian music, and discover their top 5 favorite songs. Plus, delve into Steve’s current beliefs that might challenge conventional views. Don’t miss this insightful and entertaining episode!
10 Jul 2025
Identity and Live Music (S2E5)
Main Topic: Barry & Jason dive into a brief discussion on identity in our culture and how you should see your identity as a follower of Jesus Christ.
Arts & Culture: Barry & Jason discuss their Top 5 concerts that they have attended. The discussion continues into concerts that they would love to see and other general rambling.
Barry provides an update on "Lost Potential".
Hope you enjoy this one.
1 May 2025
Commission Mankind (S2E4)
Barry and Jason welcome their first guest to the podcast. Joel Dicharry is the co-founder of Commission Mankind and he with his family are missionaries to the globe. Listen in while Joel shares his vision and passion for people around the world hearing the message of Jesus.
https://commissionmankind.com or you can find them Facebook and instagram.
7 Apr 2025
Religion vs Relationship, Secular Artists, & How Many Ways to God (S1E2)
Main Topic: Bumper Sticker Theology of Relgion or Relationship
Art in Culture: "secular" artists doing "Christian" music. Artists discussed: Lil Nas X, Kanye West, Katy Perry, Billy Corgan, Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Dylan, Alice Cooper, U2, John Davis (Superdrag), WASP, Brian "Head" Welch, Collective Soul.
Heresy of the Week: There are many ways to God
Links:
Lecrae's response to Lil Nas X https://youtu.be/Aso3wEC31VQsi=SeqFndTq7XNN7Fpg
Alice Cooper album Brutal Planet:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/brutal-planet/216046799 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/brutal-planet/216046799)
WASP album Golgotha:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/golgotha/1183582979 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/golgotha/1183582979)
State of Theology Evangelical Heresy Report:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/september-web-only/state-of-theology-evangelical-heresy-report-ligonier-survey.html (https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/september-web-only/state-of-theology-evangelical-heresy-report-ligonier-survey.html)
J.R.R. Tolkien poem Mythopoeia:
http://www.tolkien.ro/text/JRR%20Tolkien%20-%20Mythopoeia.pdf (http://www.tolkien.ro/text/JRR%20Tolkien%20-%20Mythopoeia.pdf)
31 Mar 2025
Plagiarism, Second Glances, and Ouija Board Prayers (S2E3)
Barry and Jason discus sermon plagiarism, their Bottom 5 Christian Movies, and the Holy Spirit Board (Christian Ouija Board)
18 Mar 2025
Hedges, Jazz, and Silence (S2E2)
Barry and Jason break down the prayer phrase, "Hedge of Protection" then switch gears for something different and list their top 5 Christian movies (go watch these if you haven't already). They close out this episode with a discussion on pastors and public platforms.
31 Jan 2025
How the West Was Won (S2E1)
Jason and Barry discuss Church Growth, 5 Christian Bands who crossed over to secular market, and the Heresy of the Month (worship of those in Authority).
16 Oct 2024
Episode 4: Lost Potential
Barry & Jason discuss Barry's project "Lost Potential" and provide a small of update about the prolonged silence.
Lost Potential Website: https://www.lostpotentialdoc.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF73K5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYVTP1mlwOX4ysA8n85bniahdGDj_Kk9HVIUDLnWMswJmeNHtfLMAR8HGw_aem_ZaRYceSxmOj9oR6id678Mw
Donate to Lost Potential: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lost-potential#/
27 Mar 2024
All Things Pirates - Bibles and Music
Barry and Jason embark on an in depth review of the Pirate Bible for the main topic of this episode and follow up the discussion with a little discussion on Pirate rock.
Episode Links:
The Pirate Bible: https://piratebible.com/ (https://piratebible.com/)
Pirate Bible Privacy: https://piratebible.com/policies/privacy-policy (https://piratebible.com/policies/privacy-policy)
Pirate Metal article: https://www.iheart.com/content/2017-09-19-yes-pirate-metal-is-a-real-thing-and-here-are-5-of-the-best-bands/ (https://www.iheart.com/content/2017-09-19-yes-pirate-metal-is-a-real-thing-and-here-are-5-of-the-best-bands/)
Alestorm: https://www.facebook.com/alestormband (https://www.facebook.com/alestormband)
24 Jan 2024
Not the Pilot
Welcome to Season 1 of Potpourri & Lagniappe. In this episode we introduce ourselves, discuss the name of the podcast, and what you can expect to hear. Spoiler alert! A lot of good fragrances for your ears. We discuss art in culture and what that may mean for Christians. We also dive into what it means when we call something a heresy.
Links:
Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer
https://a.co/d/6zr1Ws3
1 Nov 2023
Pilot
The pilot episode of Potpourri & Lagniappe.
What does Potpourri & Lagniappe mean anyway.
Topic of the Day: The Bill & Ted Paradox
Art in Culture: 50 years of Petra.
Heresy of the Week: Fringe Bible Translations (Novelty or Heresy)
Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Bill-Excellent-Adventure-Keanu-Reeves/dp/B0BYRGLSM3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HGW84AV85Z8J&keywords=bill+and+ted%27s+excellent+adventure&qid=1698800979&sprefix=bill+and+te%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Bill-Excellent-Adventure-Keanu-Reeves/dp/B0BYRGLSM3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HGW84AV85Z8J&keywords=bill+and+ted%27s+excellent+adventure&qid=1698800979&sprefix=bill+and+te%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1)
https://www.facebook.com/Petraband (https://www.facebook.com/Petraband)
https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-queen-james-bible.html (https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-queen-james-bible.html)
https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-kanye-west-bible-idUSL1N2T61MM (https://www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-kanye-west-bible-idUSL1N2T61MM)
https://piratebible.com/ (https://piratebible.com/)
25 Oct 2023
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