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102 - Shelby’s Selfish Prayer Syndrome (and Ridge’s Cure)
Season 1 Episode 102
In this thoughtful episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby opens up about a personal struggle with prayer—feeling selfish when recognizing how much h…
1 year ago
101 - What the Truck: Hauling Home History
Season 1 Episode 101
After ten years of trying, Shelby finally got his grandfather’s truck—a farm fixture that hasn’t run in over thirty years. While his grandfather owne…
1 year ago
100 - The Roast Episode and Reflection on a Century in The Barn
Season 1 Episode 100
In this milestone episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby and Ridge kick things off the only way that feels right—with a roast. Nothing says “friends…
1 year ago
99 - Are you the expert? Let’s Take a Step Back.
Season 1 Episode 99
In this episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby and Ridge take a hard look at what it means to be an “expert” these days. With the internet overflowi…
1 year ago
98 - Faith, Friendship, and a Few Forgotten Hymns
Season 1 Episode 98
In this roundtable-style episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby sits down with two of his favorite faith companions—his wife, Rita, and their friend…
1 year, 1 month ago
97 - The Man-tality Shift: Following Up on “Hey Man, Are You Okay?”
Season 1 Episode 97
Challenging the man-tallity. In this follow-up to Episode 54 – Hey Man, Are You Okay?, Ridge and Shelby revisit the challenge of guys asking each oth…
1 year, 1 month ago
96 - Back in the Barn Reunion: Fried Chicken, Family, and Fried Shelby
Season 1 Episode 96
In this episode of The Barn Philosopher, Ridge and Shelby reunite in the barn to debrief Shelby’s whirlwind adventure abroad. From Japan’s seafood an…
1 year, 1 month ago
95 - Brake Job Baptism: Ridge Takes the Wheel
Season 1 Episode 95
In this hands-on episode of The Barn Philosopher, the barn becomes more than just a recording studio—it’s a garage. Ridge takes on the challenge of c…
1 year, 1 month ago
94 - The Adventurous Life of Aunt Margie: From Acrobatics to Agriculture
Season 1 Episode 94
In this episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby sits down with Rita’s Aunt Margie during their trip to Guam for an unforgettable conversation that sp…
1 year, 1 month ago
93 - Rita’s Sister in Sync: Guam Grace, Nonprofit Passion, and a Family Conspiracy
Season 1 Episode 93
In this episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby sits down with his sister-in-law Juanita for a lively and meaningful conversation about life on Guam …
1 year, 1 month ago