The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (& yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow. Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by The Furiously Curious Company.
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The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
#ToGodBeTheGlory
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🤝 *support the show here *👇
www.furiouslycurious.co/donate
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📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*
Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045
Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.co
Website: https://www.furiouslycurious.com
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:26 Can Pastors Quit?
11:07 Worship or Hype?
18:13 What We Sing
36:32 Songs for Suffering
43:45 Church on Autopilot
52:36 When Faith Feels Dead
Should Christians Fight for Their Rights—or Turn the Other Cheek? - Briefcase & The Barn EP 114
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 50:12
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The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
Do Your Kids Actually Need the Money You’re Leaving Them? - Briefcase & The Barn EP 113
The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
#ToGodBeTheGlory
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Some Christians Take Communion So the Elders Won’t Visit - Briefcase & The Barn EP 112
The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
#ToGodBeTheGlory
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🤝 *support the show here *👇
www.furiouslycurious.co/donate
Why Church Leaders Are So Afraid to Admit They’re Broken - Briefcase & The Barn EP 111
The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
#ToGodBeTheGlory
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Nitty Gritty Tiles
Money, Family & When Business Goes Sideways - Briefcase & The Barn EP 110
The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
#ToGodBeTheGlory
Why So Many Dutch Reformed People Never Feel Good Enough - Briefcase & The Barn EP 109
The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
The Bible Translation Reformed Christians Love to Hate - Briefcase & The Barn EP 108
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 43:40
The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
#ToGodBeTheGlory
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Nitty Gritty Tiles
Contact: Nick
Phone: 604-703-4148
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🤝 *support the show here *👇
www.furiouslycurious.co/donate
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📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*
Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045
Why Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Getting Canadian Pipelines Built - Briefcase & The Barn EP 107
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 53:19
The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
#ToGodBeTheGlory
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Nitty Gritty Tiles
Contact: Nick
Phone: 604-703-4148
---
🤝 *support the show here *👇
www.furiouslycurious.co/donate
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📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*
Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045
The Broad Way & The Narrow Way - Briefcase & The Barn EP 106
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 58:40
The Briefcase & The Barn is hosted by two Dutch Reformed misfits who’ve spent most of their lives in the church’s side-eye.
Kyle Van Ruitenburg is the PK and connections guy who’s been around the world (and yes—straight off the boat). Gary Baars is the money guy who’s been around just about every farm and cow.
Together, they have blunt, funny, real talk about business, life, faith, culture, and the stuff Christians usually don't talk about.
Recorded on the west coast of Canada in Chilliwack, BC.
New episodes every Wednesday at 5 am PST.
Created & produced by *The Furiously Curious Company.*
#ToGodBeTheGlory
---
🤝 *support the show here *👇
www.furiouslycurious.co/donate
---
📞 *Interested in Kyle's Coaching, Recruiting, or Employment Opportunities?*
Text Kyle: 1-604-703-9045
Email: kyle@furiouslycurious.co
Website: https://www.furiouslycurious.com
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