The Good News: Recent Episodes
Ayebale Barigye
My name is Ayebale Barigye and I am the host of The Good News Podcast. Follow me on instagram and twitter @pray4ayebale
Flood Narratives & Baptisms of Repentance - Does God seem a little too human for our comfortability? More than likely, yes. Take a listen as we hope to make some sense of this chaos.
How has the Western world perverted the concept of Shabbat? How are we supposed to understand something appropriated from our Jewish brothers and sisters? In this sermon, a shift is proposed but by no means is there a pull explanation.
What do we think of prosperity and abundance in light of our inheritance as we follow the Way? What does it mean to be wise or foolish when it comes to the preparation for the bridegrooms arrival? Take a listen as we wrestle with these concepts.
What is the greatest commandment? Love for who? How? Take a listen as we try to make sense of what Jesus' words in Matthew 22 might mean for us.
How could an entire nation fall to worship a false god, claiming it's the one that brought them salvation/liberation? Perhaps we're not as far removed as we might think. Join us as we explore the challenges of liberation in contrast the perceived absence of God.
We all seek the mountain top experience, where God manifests in profound ways that change our lives forever. What do we do when we live life in the valley? I invite you to listen as we wrestle with this together!
My assumption is that we've heard many messages about bearing fruit before. Matthew 13 displays a sower who spreads seeds carelessly, and only those which land on good soil produce fruit. What is good soil? Join me as we seek to make some sense of this admonition to bear fruit.
Fear is like a powerful drug. It can distort reality, paralyze the body, and even keep us from being faithful. Jesus directs his followers to be aware of this as they embark on a journey that leads to the cross. What does this mean for us? Listen as we try to make sense of this chaos together!
Go and learn what this means, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice"... what an ambiguous admonition. Take a listen as we learn what this might mean for us as followers of Christ
John 17 gives a warning sign of glory and power. How should Christians understand these two concepts as something to be cautious of. Take a listen as we try to make sense of what's going on.
The road to Emmaus is one of my favorite stories in the entire bible. How can we learn to see Christ in the stranger? This is a question all Christians must be concerned with, listen as we try to make sense of this
What is the wilderness? Metaphorically speaking, many of us are more familiar with the wilderness than we often realize. What are the challenges and how do we navigate life in the wilderness? I invite you to listen as we try to make sense of this.
Jesus's temptation in the wilderness offers us many applications in our daily lives. However, the journey of following Christ is much more than defeating the most human experiences we face (temptations and sin). What new ways might we approach this famous text with that brings us new life? I invite you to listen as we attempt to make sense of this together.
What can one draw from the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain top? What is a possible application of this divinely perplexing text in our lives? Take a listen as we seek to make sense of this story!
What can we learn from an 8th century prophet about doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God? Our practice in doing this well begins with the very people we worship alongside as we are transformed to follow God together.
How does discipleship start? Who can be considered a disciple? What does it look like to disciple someone? This is how we share the good news of Christ with each other.
Texts that talk of the end times are cause for much speculation. When will it be? What will it look like? How can we apply these texts in a meaningful way without producing more fear than anticipation? I invite you to listen as we try to make sense of what's going on
The resurrection presents an affront to all logic within us. However, dead people aren't the only thing that the resurrection can apply to. What death do we experience in life that seems to far gone for God to resurrect?
Lazarus and the Rich man is a story we're all too familiar with. What does it look like to live in comfort while others suffer? What is Jesus trying to get at with this story? Could it be more than money? There are many questions one could ask about this passage of scripture. I invite you to wrestle with the application of this story.
Luke 15 can be rightfully dubbed as God's 'lost and found department'. What does it look like to be lost and what does it look like to be found? Should we cast ourselves into the parable as the lost sheep/coin in Luke 15? Perhaps we should wrestle with what it looks like to be lost and found.
I think it's safe to say we know exactly what division looks like in our personal lives. Perhaps we see it in families, cities, and even nations. The effects of division can get ugly pretty quick. So what does it mean when Jesus says he came "not to bring peace but division"?
What can we get from a message about a prophet, a prostitute, and the discipline of prayer? These are stories I consider to be double take messages, upon first glance they force you to double take and ask yourself what it is you are seeing. I invite you to listen as we try to make sense of this together
This story often dubbed, "the Good Samaritan" is a common one told. There are few parables as widely known as this one. So what is it about? How can we understand this parable in a way that forms us to be more like Christ? Take a listen as we unpack what it might mean for us modern day Christians
What does it take to be an angelic trouble maker? This may cost much more than we initially expect. What a journey!
I've come to realize that the strongest people aren't naturally strong, but have been strengthened by circumstances that could have and possibly should have broken them. What does this concept have to do with Christ and the Church? In this sermon I hope to at the very least explore the role of the Holy Spirit in the midst of our suffering
Post-resurrection Jesus seems to be hard to recognize. It seems that for the disciples, it was also difficult to recognize what to do next. What does it mean to be a follower of the way of Jesus Christ? To tend his lambs and feed His sheep is a good start!
Belief is the focal point of all Christians. Some pretty unbelievable things happen in the Bible and in our lives. What happens when we start questioning God? What is God's response when we have troubles believing the things we see and don't see? I invite you to listen as we dance with these ideas.
Often times, we focus on the death of Jesus as the monumental moment of love. However, the resurrection is just as important. How does the cross go from being an instrument of death and become a sign of hope? It's through the resurrection!
This episode is in more of a podcast format than the usual content I put out on The Good News Podcast. Cooper, a great friend of mine had me on his podcast, The Youth Experience Podcast (YEP!). We explored our various experiences and thoughts on Christianity and Ministry. Take a listen for our raw authentic views on navigating such a space at a young age
Love thy enemy.. A concept most of us are well aware of, yet it's not one we like practicing. What does our enemy look like? What have they done to become our enemy? Luke 6 makes it clear that loving our enemy is something Jesus calls us to do.
Love God, love neighbor, make disciples. That's what it's all about! What does making disciples look like in a modern context? Why make efforts to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ? These are some of the things addressed in this sermon
What does it take to know God? How does God speak to us? These are questions that young Christians and mature Christians alike may find themselves asking. In this message, we analyze Nehemiah 8 and Luke 4 to help us get a hopefully clearer depiction!
John chapter 1 is a head scratcher of a text for many Christ followers. Whether you've been a Christian all your life, or this is brand new to you.. this text is confusing. Join as we try to make sense of what this might mean for us!
Who was John the Baptist and what did he do? During the season of Advent, John's ministry gives us a potent reminder on what it looks like to prepare for God to be with us.
The Passion Narrative of Jesus Christ is marked by love for a sinful people. What characteristics can we take from this? How does this apply to our lives today in the here and now? Take a listen as we try to make sense of all of this together!
What does it mean to serve a God who is the defender of the orphan and a protector of the widow? Take a listen as we try to make sense of this concept together!
Perhaps this is the question surrounding all of Christianity; "who is Jesus Christ". The answer varies depending on who you ask, but all Christians profess Jesus as the Son of David. What does this mean? Take a listen as we work through this profession together!
In our series of suffering, what does it mean to suffer as we follow Christ? There's many afflictions we face as a part of our natural reality, most which we look to avoid. However, there are some forms of suffering which we are called to carry.
Human sexuality is such a tricky topic to talk about in the pulpit. As faithful Christians, this is a conversation we must have. How should the Church respond to the LGBTQ community? How would Jesus respond to this particular community?
Who is the Holy Spirit? What role does the Holy Spirit play in our lives? Often times, the Holy Spirit is the overlooked part of the Trinity - explore with me why the Day of Pentecost is crucial for faithful worship and witness!
Everyone has at least one sin that they think they could never give in to. My guess is that the list of sins you promised yourself you'd never commit as a child has only continued to shrink as you grow older. I think Eli the high priest we read about in 1 Samuel 3:1-20 can relate. Tune in to hear about his situation and how it may relate to you.
What does it mean to serve in a kingdom of action? What actions are we supposed to take? These are crucial questions we must ask ourselves daily.
Time is what I consider our most valuable currency. It's something none of us can speed up or slow down. However, what we spend our time on often defines who we are and who we become. What does this concept of time have to do with Christianity or one's relationship with God? Click play to hear my take on it all!
Thank God we are not bound to live by the Laws of Moses, right!? What do these laws mean for us today? Are they still relevant? In this sermon, I explore these concepts to better help us understand the application of laws given to God's chosen people thousands of years ago!
Since the beginning of this podcast I've been careful not to tip the boat. The main reason being a question I ask myself daily. How does a professing Christian call out the shortcomings of the Church as a whole in a way that is productive. We are all "Living Pharisees" to an extent and it takes some humility and grace to admit that and move forward. Join me as I find my voice in trying to give voice to matters that often are swept under the rug by gospel lovers. This is the "Good News".
Some of you may care, most of you probably wont. I break my silence on The Good News Podcast to inform you of my exodus from Mark to Ayebale, I refuse to go by the name in the language of our colonizers. I also refuse to apologize if this type of blackness poses an inconvenience to you.
In this short episode, we explore how the identity of Phoebe may help us unlock the words of Paul and realize that women have been in ministry since the Church began. A little bit of apologetics, something slight!
Martha and Mary are contrasting individuals that reveal to us our own tendencies. What can we learn from their interaction with Jesus Christ? As we look to answer that question, we must reflect on how they embody the same characteristics we often do. This story is a mirror for us to look into!
Women in Scripture: What can we learn from an Old Testament prostitute about our relationship with God? Rahab is an important biblical character, often overlooked because her story truly only spans one chapter. Join us as we explore what radical faith looks like!
Women in Scripture: As we enter our 'Women in Scripture' series, we start off with Eve. This is a story of lost accountability and what comes out of the disunity not only between man and God, but man and woman as well. In this episode we explore the human condition as we ask ourselves the ever so relevant question... What is our role in reconciliation?
Why should we care about the women we read about in scripture? What is the importance of representation? In this episode, we will explore why the upcoming series of "Women in Scripture" is relevant to us all as we strive to love God and neighbor!
What is "scripture"? How was it formed? What is the importance of scripture in knowing who God is? In this scripture-ception episode, we talk about the importance of scripture by using scripture!
Having a disciplined prayer life is hard, yet it's what we are called too. What is the point of prayer, how does it help me know God more? How are we even supposed to pray? These are all questions I explore in this episode of TGNP!
In this episode of The Good News, I address what it means to be born again in the lens of faith. This is the beginning of a three part series called Major Keys, which is all about how to cultivate our relationship with God.