Barrett's Swaggy Life Talks
This podcast is all about my life's challenges and speaking topics. Topics include the outlook on life from someone with disabilities, and we cover spiritual matters.
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Barrett's Swaggy Life Talks
Latest Episodes
Pray For The Deeper Thing
Most people mean well when they say, “I’ll pray for you.” But what if the prayer you’re offering is really for your comfort, your assumptions, or the outcome you prefer? We start with a simple question that turns unexpectedly deep: how should s...
Look Me In The Eye
People don’t always mean harm, but harm still happens. One of the most common moments is painfully ordinary: you ask a disabled person a question, yet your eyes drift to their friend like they’re the translator. We name that reflex, where it co...
Approach Me
Most of us want to be kind, but the moment we meet someone with a disability, we tense up and overthink every word. We sit down with Barrett to name that discomfort out loud and replace it with something better: simple, respectful curiosity. We...
Tragedy Is A Reminder
Tragedy can bring out the best in us, and it can also expose a hard truth: we care intensely for a few days, then we drift back to normal. We wrestle with that pattern and ask what it would look like to keep compassion alive after the attention...
Redefining the Church's Role in Times of Crisis
Can the church truly reclaim its role as a cornerstone of community support during crises like hurricanes? Join us for an engaging conversation with our guest as we challenge the misplaced reliance on political figures and urge the church to em...