Barr's argument: personal stories overrule any theological distinction — 'nice try, tell that to my story' — all nuance and distinction between pagan patriarchy and complementarianism is erased.

Mike highlights how Barr dismisses all nuance: any version of gender-role differences is equated with messed-up pagan patriarchy. If someone presents verses, policies, or theological arguments, the response is 'nice try — tell that to my story.' The story overrules all scripture and theological reasoning, becoming the policy for viewing these issues through the lens of pain.