In this powerful episode of the Transitional Clay Podcast, Barry sits down with Tamara Barker from Awaken Church to unpack what true freedom really looks like.

This conversation goes deeper than surface-level change—it reveals how to heal the root causes of pain, addiction, and emotional wounds.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Why behavior change alone doesn’t work
• The difference between fruit and root issues
• How forgiveness unlocks freedom
• The role of the Holy Spirit in healing
• Practical steps to begin your healing journey

If you’ve been stuck in cycles of addiction, pain, or emotional wounds, this episode will give you clarity—and a path forward.

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(00:00) Introduction & Meet Tamara Barker

(01:04) First Meeting & Transformation Story

(03:26) What It Means to Walk by Faith

(05:48) Moving Without a Plan

(08:12) Letting Go of What You Built

(09:41) How to Hear God Clearly

(11:54) Why Faith Sometimes Fails

(13:11) Building Trust with God

(14:28) Tamara’s Salvation Story

(16:46) Radical Transformation

(19:25) God’s Love & Acceptance

(20:53) Encouragement for Struggling Faith

(22:45) Obedience Unlocks Clarity

(24:12) Understanding Freedom & Healing

(26:23) Fruit vs Root Explained

(27:53) Identifying Your Wounds

(29:17) The Power of Forgiveness

(30:43) Healing the Heart

(33:29) Future Vision: Freedom by Design

(35:20) Final Encouragement

In this episode of the Transitional Clay Podcast, Barry dives into one of the most powerful habits that has transformed his life—getting into the Word of God.

This isn’t about religion. It’s about relationship, growth, and truth.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Why reading the Word is essential for growth
• How the Bible becomes a living, active guide
• The role of the Holy Spirit in understanding Scripture
• Practical ways to build a daily habit
• How the Word impacts your marriage, career, and mindset

Barry shares real-life examples of how consistently reading the Bible has brought clarity, peace, and elevation in every area of his life.

👉 If you’re ready to grow spiritually and get grounded in truth, this episode is for you.

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(00:00) Life Change Through the Word

(00:24) Introduction & Encouragement

(02:00) Why Reading the Word Matters

(02:47) The Bible as Love

(03:30) Finding Truth in a Noisy World

(05:07) The Role of the Holy Spirit

(06:30) When You Don’t Understand the Word

(07:39) Bible Translations Explained

(09:00) Building a Relationship Through Scripture

(10:05) Reading Before Bed & Peace

(12:33) Where to Start in the Bible

(13:30) When It Doesn’t Feel Powerful

(14:00) Staying in One Chapter

(15:01) The Podcast & Obedience

(16:40) Trusting God’s Direction

(17:28) Real Life Transformation

(18:30) Staying Grounded in Truth

(19:30) Final Encouragement

In this deeply personal episode of the Transitional Clay Podcast, Barry opens up about his life journey—from growing up in Inglewood, losing his father at a young age, battling addiction, and running from God… to ultimately finding freedom, purpose, and calling through Christ.

This is more than a story—it’s a testimony of transformation.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• How pain can lead to purpose
• The reality of addiction and spiritual warfare
• Why God never leaves—even when you run
• The power of community and servitude
• What obedience to the Holy Spirit really looks like

If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, anger, loss, or feeling disconnected from God… this episode will speak directly to you.

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(00:00) Opening: Losing My Father

(00:23) Introduction & Episode Overview

(01:30) Growing Up in Inglewood

(02:42) Faith Foundation from Grandparents

(03:30) Rebellion & Anger Toward God

(05:06) Addiction & Destructive Choices

(06:11) Losing My Father at 16

(07:34) Pain, Anger, and Numbing

(08:43) College & Continued Struggles

(09:33) Feeling Lost as an Adult

(09:57) Meeting My Wife

(10:29) Realizing God’s Love

(11:58) Breaking Down Walls

(12:55) Choosing Christ

(14:30) Power of Community

(15:21) From Brokenness to Servitude

(16:40) Freedom from Addiction

(17:47) Called to Do More

(20:12) The Podcast Calling

(22:35) Obedience Over Comfort

(24:56) God’s Love & Grace

(27:22) Final Encouragement

In this powerful episode of the Transitional Clay Podcast, Pastor Sean Burroughs (Awaken Church Boise) dives deep into what it really means to follow Christ in today’s world.From leading your family spiritually to breaking free from comfort and numbness, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to step into the calling God has placed on your life.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Why your faith shouldn’t stay private
• How to lead your home through example
• The danger of “numbing” instead of growing
• Moving from spiritual milk to maturity
• The powerful question: “How’s your soul?”

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, worn out, or ready for something deeper.

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(00:00) Introduction & Meet Pastor Sean(00:52) Journey to Calling & Marketplace Ministry(03:12) Feeling Stuck, Worn Out, and Lost(04:53) Personal Faith & Spiritual Discipline(07:06) Leading Your Family by Example(09:22) Real Faith vs Performance Christianity(11:42) Holy Spirit & Spiritual Growth(14:04) Faith in the Marketplace(17:11) From Duty to Purpose(19:39) The Question: “How’s Your Soul?”(21:21) Helping Men Open Up(23:18) Numbing vs True Rest(25:11) Recharge vs Escape(30:06) Sitting at the Right Table(34:33) From Receiving to Contributing(36:22) Don’t Despise Small Beginnings(40:00) From Milk to Meat(41:06) Prayer Requests & Final Thoughts

In Episode 43 of the Transitional Clay Podcast, Barry Harper sits down with Mitchel Arce for a powerful conversation about faith, endurance, and what it looks like to stand strong when life gets difficult.

Every believer will face seasons of testing—but those seasons are not meant to break you, they are meant to build you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How trials strengthen your faith
• Why pressure reveals what’s inside you
• How to trust God in difficult seasons
• The importance of endurance
• What God is building through hardship

This episode is for anyone walking through a challenging season and needing encouragement to stay faithful.

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(00:00) Introducing Mitchel Arce

(01:28) Walking Through Hard Seasons

(04:12) When Faith Gets Tested

(07:36) Pressure Reveals What’s Inside

(10:05) Trusting God in Difficulty

(13:44) Building Endurance

(17:08) Lessons from the Fire

(20:22) Staying Faithful

(23:40) Encouragement for Tough Seasons

(27:05) Final Thoughts and Prayer

In Episode 42 of the Transitional Clay Podcast, Barry Harper shares a powerful message about choosing obedience over outcome.

Too often, we measure success by results, progress, and visible wins. But in God’s Kingdom, obedience is the true measure of faith.

In this episode, Barry breaks down what it means to trust God even when the outcome is unclear—and why obedience positions you for long-term growth, purpose, and impact.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why obedience matters more than results
• How to trust God without seeing the full picture
• The danger of outcome-driven faith
• How obedience builds spiritual maturity
• Why God is responsible for the results

This message is for anyone struggling with control, uncertainty, or waiting on God.

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Where Transformation Begins.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:28) Why We Focus on Outcomes

(02:45) What Obedience Really Means

(05:12) Trusting God Without Clarity

(07:38) The Danger of Outcome-Driven Faith

(10:04) Letting Go of Control

(12:26) How Obedience Builds Maturity

(15:10) Faith Before Results

(17:42) Encouragement for the Waiting Season

(20:05) Final Thoughts and Prayer

In Episode 41 of the Transitional Clay Podcast, Barry Harper sits down with Brent DeArmond to talk about leadership, integrity, and living a life that reflects your faith.

This conversation focuses on the importance of character, discipline, and consistency — especially in the areas no one else sees.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why integrity is the foundation of true leadership
• How character shapes your influence
• The importance of leading your family well
• How discipline strengthens your faith
• Why what you do in private matters most

This episode is for leaders, fathers, and anyone who wants to grow in faith, responsibility, and purpose.

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(00:00) Introducing Brent DeArmond

(01:35) What Integrity Really Means

(04:12) Leadership Begins Within

(07:05) The Importance of Discipline

(10:28) Leading Your Family Well

(14:06) Private Life vs Public Life

(18:22) Building Consistency

(22:47) Character Over Talent

(26:15) Lessons in Leadership

(29:40) Final Encouragement

In Episode 40 of the Transitional Clay Podcast, Barry Harper reflects on his recent basketball season coaching JV and the powerful lessons God revealed through the journey.

After starting the season 0–3, the team faced adversity, tough competition, and moments that could have easily led to discouragement. But through hard work, trust in the fundamentals, and belief in each other, the team grew together and finished the season strong.

Barry shares how the same principles that build great athletes also build strong faith — consistency, trust, perseverance, and spiritual discipline.

This episode is a reminder that it's not where you start — it's where you finish.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:21) Reflecting on the basketball season

(02:30) Starting the season with tough losses

(04:54) Learning through adversity

(07:19) Hitting rock bottom and responding

(09:46) Building fundamentals and discipline

(12:08) Developing spiritual muscle memory

(14:18) Trusting God in the process

(16:44) Finishing the season strong

(19:08) Lessons for athletes and young people

(21:34) Encouragement to keep growing