Reach is a unique term to describe the core eternal mission of the church. Coy and Deon Anders join Barron to talk about a ministry that focuses on reaching the community outside of the church house and connecting with those inside. This power couple takes us on a journey that will help anyone anywhere become a better Christian and fulfill our kingdom mandate. Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Join our monthly newsletter for a 10% off thank...
Mar 18, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 9
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. These "Would You Rather" questions are a small sample of the type of fun and discussions we have behind the scenes. You can get access to all this material by checking us out on Patreon <- click here . Visit our website: Th...
Mar 12, 2025•2 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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 things to think about as you listen. These "Would You Rather" questio...
Mar 05, 2025•2 min
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 an invaluable resource for any leader in the church. Visit our website: TheBot...
Mar 04, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 8
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. These "Would You Rather" questions are a small sample of the type of fun and discussions we have behind the scenes. You can get access to all this material by checking us out on Patreon <- click here . Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Join our monthly newsletter for a 10% off thank you coupon. Check out our bookstore...
Feb 26, 2025•1 min
Exciting news! Time travel is suddenly possible, but you can only travel to the past or the future. Which direction are you heading? These "Would You Rather" questions are a small sample of the type of fun and discussions we have behind the scenes. You can get access to all this material by checking us out on Patreon <- click here . Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Join our monthly newsletter for a 10% off thank you coupon. Check out ou...
Feb 19, 2025•1 min
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 define the culture of a church. Billy and Bridget share lessons learned from cha...
Feb 18, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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. These "Would You Rather" questions are a small sample of the type of fun and discussions we have behind the scenes. You can get access to all this material by checking us out on Patreon <- click here . Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Join ...
Feb 12, 2025•1 min
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 role and actively and effectively lead a service. Visit our website: TheBottomHal...
Feb 11, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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 feels called to become a worship leader. Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.co...
Feb 04, 2025•41 min•Ep. 13
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. Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Join our monthly newsletter for a 10% off thank you coupon. Check out our bookstore. The Bottom Half is Red Bookstore We have partnered with Bookshop.org to support small in...
Jan 24, 2025•7 min
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. Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Join our monthly newsletter for a 10% off thank you coupon. Chec...
Jan 21, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 subconscious habits. Discover how a conversation that started with a simple question end up conne...
Jan 14, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 challenges of bringing hope and light to places hostile to faith, examine the Ame...
Jan 07, 2025•29 min•Ep. 12
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. Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Join our monthly newsletter for a 10% off thank you coupon. Check out our book...
Dec 27, 2024•4 min
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. Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Join our monthly newsletter for a 10% off thank you coupon. Ch...
Dec 24, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 ethical engagement with someone during their altar experience. V...
Aug 13, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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. Resources Mentioned: Google.com/business “Google My Business” YouVersion Bible App - YouVersion.church Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interesting articles and great merchandise. Jo...
Jul 09, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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. TBHIR Show Notes Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for great merchandise. Join our monthly news...
Jul 02, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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, being a good steward of our physical body ensures we're always ready to tackle life's twists and...
Jun 25, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 7
No matter whether you are the CEO of the largest company in the world, King of the Galaxy, or Chief Bottle Washer at a small restaurant in Nowhere, USA, you are a leader. Barron and Rustin bring two incredible books that will help you see the art of influence in a whole different light. This is a short episode, but it packs a punch—strap in for the last episode in the Books, Books, Books conversation. Each of the books mentioned in this episode are available in our TBHIR Bookstore . <- click ...
Jun 18, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Why should I read fiction? Fiction takes us on a journey of imagination that would not be possible in reality. Jesus understood the value of fiction and made up stories in his parables to illustrate some of the most important lessons that we have from him. Join Barron, Rustin, and Dave as they discuss some of their favorite fiction books. Each of the books mentioned in this episode are available in our TBHIR Bookstore . <- click here to get a new book while supporting The Bottom Half is Red. ...
Jun 11, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 5
What book should I read next? Barron, Rustin, and David dive into all things books in this three part series. This first episode discusses nonfiction. Even if you are not a reader there is a lot of value to be gained from this episode. Each of the books mentioned in this episode are available in our TBHIR Bookstore . <- click here to get a new book while supporting The Bottom Half is Red. TBHIR Show Notes Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for great merchandise. Join our monthly newsle...
Jun 04, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
How do I handle conflict? Conflict is an inevitable part of life, and resolving it is crucial to establishing strong relationships. Sometimes, a resolution requires responding through confrontation. Barron and Justin Anthony, Lead Pastor of Bethel Christian Ministries, discuss The Art of Confrontation. Justin explains how to approach a conflict and what we must know before confronting a situation. This episode will force leaders of all levels to reevaluate their engagement in confrontation and p...
May 21, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 3
How do I gain eternal life? Jesus's answer to this question in Luke 10 is the origin of the story of The Good Samaritan. Nowadays the term Good Samaritan is commonly used to describe someone who helps those in need. Barron and David look at this well known parable from a different angle. They discuss the question "who is my neighbor?" and dig into why neighbors matter. TBHIR Show Notes Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for great merchandise. Join our monthly newsletter for a 10% off than...
May 14, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Do you love TED talks? Have you ever wanted a front row seat to learn from a world-class educator? It's here in this episode. Rayna Longstreth talks to Dr. Janice Sjöstrand about strategies to defend our homes from the outside world. The home should be more than a place you eat and sleep between times when you're at work and church. It is meant to be a place of peace and safety. Dr. Sjöstrand offers incredible insights on how to set boundaries and what to do when they are challenged. This episod...
May 07, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Barron and Rayna sit down with Chris Rumph to discuss his ongoing journey through the wilderness of grief. This is an emotionally heavy episode where Chris speaks candidly about the death of his wife and his brother, which brought him to the lowest point in his life. The story doesn’t end there; he shares his methods to deal with indescribable pain. Chris also offers advice on how to best help someone in the middle of grief. TBHIR Show Notes Visit our website: TheBottomHalfisRed.com for interest...
Jan 23, 2024•49 min
No matter where you are in your walk with God or what leadership position you hold, this episode will challenge, inspire, and equip you to be better. Barron and Mark Morgan begin the journey to identify your role in the spiritual warfare battle. Are you still fighting in the trenches when you should be directing the assault? David started the tradition of giant killing, but he saw his position change from fighter to commander as he moved through life. One of David’s lessons from fighting the lio...
Jan 09, 2024•47 min
Teams aren’t just for sports. They are the key ingredient for a healthy organization that can grow and continuously improve. Barron and Dr. Eric Monsebais discuss why team-based models outperform other organizational methods. They talk about the importance of a shared vision and how, just like in sports, there are teams within a team, but they are all driving for the same shared goal. Dr. Monsebais brings a practical and systematic approach to explaining how to best create and employ a team. Pic...
Dec 26, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The discussion of the personality continues as Barron talks with Josh Krebs not about the origin but rather the impact of the day-to-day living of concept on his life. Josh is now the pastor of one of The Church Today’s campuses, but his story didn’t start there. Like all great stories, Josh was in a place he didn’t want to be looking for that thing that could change his life. What he came across was excellence lived daily. A person who dared to be different and show Josh through the highs and t...
Dec 19, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
