Removing Barriers

A Tennessee grandmother spent more than five months in jail after an AI facial-recognition match linked her to Fargo, North Dakota crimes, and the hosts note that police acknowledged a few errors without issuing a direct apology.

Bolivia's Catholic-indigenous mix is the clearest thread in Courtney Mattis's story, from Pachamama incense on first Fridays to trinkets burned for houses, cars, passports, or money.

Eric Harrell shares his testimony of coming to faith in Jesus Christ after seeking peace and identity in the world.

Jay and MCG discuss the Save America Act, which requires proof of U.S.

Evangelist David Sommerdorf discusses his new book 'Legalism, Liberty, and Lawlessness' and the motivation behind it.

David Somerdorf and Deb use episode 224 of Removing Barriers to explain how a 40-plus-year marriage survived courtship rules, Alaska hardship, and self-centeredness.

["Jay and MCG use Removing Barriers episode 223 to argue over Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old VA nurse killed by US Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis on Jan 24, 2026.", "They read an ABC News article that calls Pretti a victim and contrast it with a commentator clip that says he quit his job, scrubbed social media, carried a loaded gun, and was \"looking for a fight.\"", "Jay says the footage looks like a \"goat rodeo,\" describes Pretti stepping into a federal operation after an agent pushed a woman, and debates whether pepper spray, a concealed handgun, or possible AI-edited video changed the scene.", "The conversation widens to protest-versus-riot language, Tim Walz and Jacob Frey's responses, and a Fox News argument that the Second Amendment is a right but still comes with carry responsibilities."]

Will Clausen says the biggest barrier in his field is getting people to 'see themselves as a sinner,' and Jay and MCG open episode 222 of Removing Barriers around that claim.

Missionaries Shane and Emily Tasker discuss their calling and work sharing the gospel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Missionary Bud Steadman shares his transition to a missions mentor role and discusses his ministry calling on the Removing Barriers podcast.

Missionaries John and Cathy O'Brien discuss their 26 years of church planting ministry in war-torn Ukraine, where people face immense loss and are acutely aware of eternity.

Missionary David Gates shares his calling, family, and experiences on the mission field in Dearborn, Michigan.

Missionary Geoffrey Fahringer shares his testimony and calling to serve in Chile, where there is no Bible-preaching church.