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Welcome to Coffee with Hales! Here, we explore mini-homesteading, backyard chickens, conspiracies, technocracy, politics, and culture — all through a lens of curiosity and discernment, examining how a biblical worldview can shape practical living in everyday life. If you want to slow down, think clearly, and see the world from a different perspective, you’re in the right place — by asking thoughtful questions, considering alternative perspectives, and taking steps toward a more intentional way of living. If you would like to see more of my mini-homestead, check out my YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@coffeewithhales?si=sYTzrTjxoEAuCOD0

  1. 3D AGO

    I'm Choosing Self Reliance Over The System

    Why I Started Gardening (Exit & Build + Backyard Chickens)   In this Coffee with Hales episode, I share how my husband and I started gardening and raising backyard chickens after a 2020 “reality check” about grocery-store food, government overreach, and the doom-and-gloom alternative media cycle. We began with two garden beds as a small, positive way to channel frustration, build self-sufficiency, and opt out of supporting large corporations—without pretending it’s about saving money. That grew into chickens for eggs (and an egg stand), then buying meat locally, getting raw milk from a small farm, and applying an “exit and build” strategy to other areas like banking and entertainment. If you feel overwhelmed by constant bad news, I encourage you to “be where your feet are,” focus on what you can control, and take one small step—like a garden—toward more autonomy, healthier food, and a lifestyle rooted in faith and creation.   LINKS: The Conscious Resistance| Exit and Build: https://theconsciousresistance.com/?s... ‪@consciousresistance‬   NEWS MEDIA: https://www.thelastamericanvagabond.com/ https://corbettreport.com/ https://theconsciousresistance.com/   00:00 Welcome and Gardening Series 00:43 Waking Up in 2020 02:00 Two Beds to Rebellion 03:51 Chickens and Egg Stand 04:11 Doom and Gloom Media 05:37 Exit and Build Strategy 06:28 Local Meat and Raw Milk 07:38 Beyond Food Opting Out 08:18 Be Where Your Feet Are 08:59 Faith Time and Next Steps 10:34 Wrap Up and Subscribe

    11 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The Government Is Duping Protestants & Evangelicals

    Coffee with Hales: How Politics Captured Institutional Christianity (White House Faith Office, Easter, Propaganda) In this commentary episode, I argue that institutional Christianity—especially political evangelicalism/Protestantism—has been captured to manipulate believers into supporting a corrupt system and keeping the powerful in control. Triggered by the White House Easter event, I critique the White House Office of Faith (established February 2025) and its leader, Paula White, highlighting her claims of God-ordained authority, vague Christian buzzwords, and past teachings I view as unbiblical and manipulative. I also examine how the 2024 assassination attempt on Trump was framed to pressure Christians politically, and I react to Easter remarks comparing Trump’s trials to Jesus’ death and resurrection. Finally, I discuss Franklin Graham’s prayer about Iran/Israel as an example of politicized messaging entering churches, urging critical thinking, biblical discernment, and creative ways to opt out of the right-left paradigm. 00:00 Captured Christianity Claim 00:26 Why This Commentary Now 02:12 White House Faith Office 05:04 Paula White God Assignment 07:28 Assassination Narrative Spin 12:25 Buzzwords Not Bible 16:27 Paula White Teachings Exposed 21:36 Easter White House Speech 30:15 Franklin Graham Prayer Fallout 32:53 Propaganda In Churches 37:44 Opting Out And Next Steps 39:01 Closing Thoughts And Outro

    39 min

  3. APR 13

    Handle This, & Watch Your Relationships Change

    In this light “Coffee with Hales” episode, I walk through practical lessons from Proverbs aimed especially at women: a gracious/kindhearted woman attains honor (Prov. 11:16–17), beauty without discretion is worthless (Prov. 11:22), and a wise woman builds her house while a foolish one tears it down (Prov. 14:1). I also unpack how an excellent wife strengthens her husband while shaming words rot relationships (Prov. 12:4; 17:22), then connect this to friendships, work, and family by challenging us to bring refreshment rather than rottenness through our speech. I highlight warnings about bad company, gossip, and unguarded tongues (Prov. 13:20; 20:19; 21:23; 1 Cor. 15:33), and close with contentment and peace versus envy (Prov. 14:30) and the healing power of pleasant words (Prov. 16:24). 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:45 Graciousness Over Wealth 02:15 Beauty and Discretion 04:23 Build or Tear Down 06:11 Excellent Wife and Joy 08:18 Refresh or Rotten Relationships 09:57 Choose Wise Company 10:18 Guard Your Tongue 11:03 Contentment Beats Envy 12:43 Pleasant Words Challenge 13:30 Final Proverbs Charge

    14 min

  4. APR 7

    Break Me, Lord: Interview With Lillie Grace Strickland on Suffering, Lament, and Healing

    In this Coffee with Hales episode, I chat with my friend Lilie Grace Strickland about her new book, Break Me, Lord, and the story behind writing it during her freshman year at Liberty University. Lily shares how journaling turned into a book, how her dad’s stroke and other trauma led her into both unhealthy and healthy lament, and how naming emotions helped her process pain and pray honestly. We talk about unmet expectations, bitterness toward God, and how suffering can deepen intimacy with Jesus while exposing pride and self-righteousness. Order Her Book: Break Me, Lord: https://www.amazon.com/Break-Me-Lord-persistent-redemptive/dp/B0GQLD6N8D   00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:51 Lily’s Background and Book Origin 02:31 From Dad’s Story to Her Own 04:08 Broken Mind and Lament 07:18 Unmet Expectations and Bitterness 10:24 Suffering as Intimacy with Christ 12:54 Surrendering Pain Practically 15:10 Tick Analogy and Self-Righteousness 19:16 Lyme Update and Bee Venom Therapy 21:39 Next Book and Future Plans 22:52 Where to Buy and Final Encouragement

    24 min

  5. APR 3

    How Isaiah 53 tells the Good Friday Story | Preparing Our Hearts For Easter

    I’m closing out the Preparing a Heart for Easter series on Good Friday by walking through Isaiah 53 and how it prophesies Jesus as the Suffering Servant—written 700–750 years before the gospels. I cover the Messiah’s unlikely beginnings, his rejection and suffering, and how his punishment was substitutionary: pierced for our transgressions so we can have peace, healing, and redemption. I connect Isaiah’s words to New Testament fulfillment in Jesus’ silence before accusation, his unjust death, and his burial with a rich man through Joseph of Arimathea. I also reflect on the meaning of “it pleased the Lord to crush him” as God’s will accomplishing salvation, not delight in pain. I end with three reflection questions on suffering, obedience, and living forgiven. 00:00 Welcome and Series Finale 00:26 Isaiah 53 Overview 01:04 Humble Beginnings 02:03 Despised and Rejected 03:24 Bearing Our Suffering 06:22 Pierced for Our Sin 09:12 Silent Before Accusers 10:05 Death and Burial Prophecy 12:34 It Pleased the Lord 14:55 Redemption and Exaltation 17:09 Living Forgiven 18:52 Three Reflection Points 19:50 Easter Closing Blessing

    20 min

  6. APR 1

    Final Prayer Before the Cross | Preparing Our Hearts For Easter

    John 17: Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer (Holy Week) — Glory, Sanctification, and Unity In this Holy Week episode of Coffee with Hales, I continue the Easter series by walking through John 17—the High Priestly Prayer—set just before Jesus goes to Gethsemane and the crucifixion. I unpack how Jesus prays for mutual glorification with the Father, explaining “glory” as revealing what was hidden—God’s plan of salvation through the cross and Jesus as Messiah. I then cover Jesus’ prayer for the disciples: not removal from the world, but protection from the evil one and sanctification in truth, emphasizing that God’s word counters the world’s philosophy. Finally, I focus on Jesus’ prayer for the future church—unity in shared truth (Scripture), shared power drawn from Yahweh rather than culture, and shared spiritual life in Christ—ending with a practical look at biblical love from Philippians 2 and reflection questions for daily dependence on God’s word. 00:00 Welcome and Easter Series 00:26 John 17 Context 01:51 Glory and Salvation 03:53 Disciples Keep the Word 05:38 Kingdom Living 06:29 Prayer for Protection 09:40 Prayer for Church Unity 11:56 Truth Over Culture 17:56 Unity in Suffering 21:01 Biblical Love Defined 22:35 Holy Week Reflection 24:05 Closing and Next Episode

    25 min

  7. MAR 27

    How the Old Testament Shows Yahweh Ordained the Cross | Preparing Our Hearts For Easter

    Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus’ Death & Resurrection (Preparing Our Hearts for Easter) Today on Coffee with Hales, I continue the “Preparing Our Hearts for Easter” series by looking at Old Testament prophecies and themes that point to Jesus’ death and resurrection. I explain how prophecy shows Yahweh is a promise keeper and that Scripture has one divine author, then connect Exodus 12 (Passover lamb with unbroken bones) with Psalm 34 and Zechariah 12:10, and show how John records Jesus’ bones were not broken and his side was pierced. I also highlight Isaiah 52–53’s suffering servant, describing the Messiah’s disfigurement and suffering, alongside the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ beating and crucifixion. Finally, I trace the “third day” theme (Genesis 22, Exodus 19) and Jesus’ own predictions of rising on the third day, ending with reflection questions for the weekend. 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 01:02 Why Prophecy Matters 01:52 Passover Lamb Fulfillment 04:06 Crucifixion Details Explained 06:40 Suffering Servant Prophecy 10:35 Cross vs Empty Tomb 12:36 Third Day Pattern 16:41 Resurrection as Turning Point 19:31 Reflection Questions 21:12 Closing and Next Episodes The Gospel Collation Resources I refer to: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/old-testament-third-day/

    22 min

  8. MAR 25

    Can You Find Easter In the Old Testament | Biblical Typology

    Finding Jesus in the Old Testament: Biblical Typology (Types & Antitypes) | Preparing for Easter In this Coffee with Hales episode, the host continues a “Preparing Our Hearts for Easter” series by explaining biblical typology—real Old Testament events divinely ordained as prophetic pictures fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament. Using a clip from pastor David Curtis, she defines type vs. antitype as shadow vs. reality and distinguishes typology (identified by the New Testament) from reader-made illustrations (such as Isaac). She gives key examples tied to Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday: the bronze serpent lifted on a pole (Numbers 21) fulfilled by Jesus being lifted up (John 3), the temple veil limiting access to God fulfilled by the veil tearing at Jesus’ death and believers entering God’s presence through Christ (Matthew 27; Hebrews 10), and Adam as a type fulfilled by Jesus as the last Adam bringing resurrection and life (1 Corinthians 15; Romans 5). She ends with reflection questions and a practical highlighting study method to connect Old and New Testament passages. 00:00 Welcome and Easter Series 00:46 What Is Typology 02:02 Pastor Clip Explained 04:59 Type vs Antitype Shadow 07:10 Types vs Illustrations 09:32 Why Typology Matters 10:42 Bronze Serpent Example 12:33 Temple Veil Torn 15:23 Second Adam Fulfillment 17:49 Reflection and Study Activity 21:02 Final Thoughts and Outro

    22 min
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Welcome to Coffee with Hales! Here, we explore mini-homesteading, backyard chickens, conspiracies, technocracy, politics, and culture — all through a lens of curiosity and discernment, examining how a biblical worldview can shape practical living in everyday life. If you want to slow down, think clearly, and see the world from a different perspective, you’re in the right place — by asking thoughtful questions, considering alternative perspectives, and taking steps toward a more intentional way of living. If you would like to see more of my mini-homestead, check out my YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@coffeewithhales?si=sYTzrTjxoEAuCOD0

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    haleyabarker
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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