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Trump, Ozempic & AI Sermons

The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.

Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.

Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.

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In this episode of The Briefcase and The Barn, Kyle and Gary dive into a mix of satire, controversy, and deep spiritual reflection. They kick off with a polarizing Trump clip about Ozempic and weight-loss drugs, sparking a conversation about body image, shortcuts to health, and the deeper need for self-discipline rooted in faith.

The episode explores the unsettling trend of AI-generated sermons and what it means for authenticity and truth in church leadership. Kyle shares a powerful testimony from Freedom Session, highlighting the journey from shame to surrender and the beauty of God’s mercy as described in Gentle and Lowly. The guys also wrestle with ego in ministry, therapy versus confession, and how earthly fathers shape our view of God. With humor, raw honesty, and grace, this episode reminds listeners of the call to live fully surrendered and authentically faithful lives.

Topics

0:00 Trump on Ozempic

7:30 Why Dutch People Beat the Wind

9:00 AI & ChatGPT: Good or Bad?

14:24 Book Report - "God the Father"

20:30 Helping Others or Feeding Ego?

23:35 Hard Lesson I Had to Unlearn

27:28 Your Desires Don’t Lie

31:05 Therapy vs. God – Where to Turn?

35:57 Kyle’s Freedom Session Testimony

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