The Table Podcast

In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Timothy Yoder, and Paul Smalley discuss free will and predestination, exploring their existence in Scripture and the tension that arises between these two ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kasey Olander, Brian Chan, Rebecca Carrell, and Aaron Switzer as they explore a Christian perspective on horror films, discussing the role of fear, spiritual discernment, and how the genre can unexpectedly reveal truth and beauty.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Darrell Bock, and Michael Svigel discuss why eschatology is important and the direct correlation it has on how we live our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does your spiritual life feel like a bed of cold ashes? Join Dr. Mark Yarbrough, Bill Hendricks, and Dr. Darrell Bock as they discuss how to navigate the mundane struggles of daily life and apply six spiritual essentials to rekindle your heart for God Time Codes 3:50  The Rekindled Heart 8:11  Faith in the Mundane Life 11:25  Knowledge vs. Transformation: The Goal of Bible Study 17:20  Rekindled D...

Join Darrell Bock and Jake Prochaska as they explore the resilience of the church in Sudan and South Sudan as indigenous leaders navigate persecution and extreme poverty to build self-sustaining communities centered on the gospel Time codes: 1:37  Background to Sudan and South Sudan 9:32  Building a Community with the Church 14:54  The Ripple Effect of Church Planting 16:52  The Importance of Indi...

In this classic episode, Darrell Bock, Eric Mason, Elizabeth Woodson, and Bryan Carter discuss the church’s role in biblical racial reconciliation. Time codes 00:15 Mason’s ministry of reconciliation in Philadelphia 05:08 Woodson’s ministry of reconciliation in Dallas 06:39 Carter’s ministry of reconciliation in Dallas 08:56 Carter’s message: Recognize distinctives that shape faith for African Ame...

Join Kasey Olander, Sam Won and Rebecca Carrell as they explore why the church needs to recover the lost art of lament by showing how biblical lament serves as a vital tool for navigating loss while affirming the compatibility of deep grief and Christian hope   Time codes: 9:52  Misconceptions About Grief in the Church 18:16  The Structure of a Lament Psalm 22:23  The Honesty of Biblical Lament 24...

Join Kasey Olander, Kelley Mathews, and Jessica Hooten Wilson as they unpack how the books we read shape our imagination, desires, and empathy, as well as providing practical habits for making reading a life-forming spiritual practice.  Time codes 3:58  Reading as Counter-Cultural   6:35  How Christians Should Think about Reading  12:05  Reading Books Other than the Bible  15:00  How to Decide Wha...

Who cares for the pastor? Join Kasey Olander, Robert Duckworth, and Roger Sharp as they talk about the pastoral burnout crisis—why pastors so often isolate, misidentify their needs, and suffer in silence—and offer practical solutions and healthy rhythms to care for those who care for others.     Time codes 1:17  Why Pastors Burn Out  13:30  Common Anxieties for Pastors  17:05  Confidentiality and...

In this special extended episode, Todd Agnew, Sarah Griffith, and Kasey Olander Speak Now about Taylor Swift—cultural phenomenon born in 1989 whose Reputation was bolstered by the Eras tour—discussing why fans are so inspiRed by this musician and how Christians can engage thoughtfully and Fearlessly with art while pointing to the ultimate Lover, Christ, whose affections endure Evermore. This versi...

Join Kymberli Cook, Michael Svigel, and Paul Weaver as they unpack how the early church understood the End Times and why those views still shape Christian life today.  Time codes 4:15  Why Early Fathers’ View on Eschatology Matters Today  9:54  The Background of New Testament Eschatology  14:12  The Other Early Christians on the End Times  17:19  Guidelines Around Understanding the End Times   25:...

Join Kasey Olander, Darrell Bock, and Mikel Del Rosario as they explore the historical Jesus—His titles, teachings, works, and what they reveal about His claims to divinity.  Time codes 6:17  Jesus as Prophet  9:38  Jesus as Son of Man  11:26  Jesus as Christ  14:01  Christ’s Actions Demonstrating His Divinity/Christ Authority and Miracles  20:20  The Healing of the Paralytic  22:53  The Other Con...

In this classic episode, Darrell Bock, Sandra Glahn, and Gary Hoag discuss the world of Ephesus and how understanding the context gives unique insight into the world of the New Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kasey Olander with creative writing professors Brian Chan and Reg Grant for a conversation about creative writing, the discipline behind the craft, and how stories can shape culture and Christian faith.   Time codes 2:01  What is Creative Writing?  8:42  Transforming Power of Stories  14:22  Embodiment of Story  17:40  How Stories Draw us in  23:42  How to Craft a Story  30:16  Giving Life to...

Join Bill Hendricks and Carl Laney as they talk about expository preaching, its definition, its role, and its impact on the church today.     Time codes 7:05  What is Bible Exposition?   10:26  How Does Scripture Apply to Our Lives?  13:49  Bridging the Gap to the World of the Text    19:24  What About Topical Preaching?  26:50  How to Become a Better Preacher and Teacher    32:39  The Benefits an...

Join Milyce Pipkin, Bill Hendricks, and Rebecca Jowers as they unpack how honest storytelling reframes trauma and reveals us as God’s handiwork, made in His beautiful image.    Time codes 7:32  Processing Trauma Through Story    14:58  The Importance of Being Kind to Yourself   17:32  Co-Authoring Your Story with God  25:31  Reframing our Story  35:53  Poiema’s Mission   Learn more about your ad c...

Join Darrell Bock and David Hoehner as they discuss international aid, its role, and its Christian ethos.     Time codes2:17  Time in Russia and Ukraine   7:53  After Ukraine  12:25  How to Strengthen Governance   16:37  What is USAID?  19:37  Impact of Closing USAID  32:04  A Reconfiguration of International Development   35:59  Post International Development  38:51  The Implicit Christian Justic...

Join Kymberli Cook, Amy Peeler, and Mike Balbier as they explore the role of prophets in Scripture and discuss how Christians today can wisely navigate modern prophecy in the church.  Time codes 5:54  What is a Prophet?  12:15  Guidelines Around Prophets  17:53  Old Testament Prophets  22:26  New Testament Prophets  24:57  The Difference Between New and Old Testament Prophets  27:26  The role of t...

Join Darrell Bock and Walter Kim as they explore the mission, context, challenges, and potential solutions of American evangelicalism.   Time codes 5:33  What is the National Association of Evangelicals?  12:45  Examples of the NAE’s Work  19:43  Key Challenges Facing the Evangelical Movement  30:57  Potential Solutions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kasey Olander, Neil Coulter, and Todd Agnew as they explore why the arts matter for Christian life and worship—from the creative process to art’s role in community, theology, and incarnational praise. Time codes 5:37  What is Art?  10:26  Enjoyment in the Process   17:00  The Role of Art in our Worship with God  24:13  The Impact of Worldview on the Meaning of Art  41:31  Advice for Appreciat...

Join Milyce Pipkin and Myron Butler as they discuss his faith journey—from musical success to family life to spiritual battles—and what true worship looks like.   Time codes 1:53  Myron’s Early Life  4:37  Winning the Grammy  14:43  Chasing Success for a Father's Approval  20:15  Not Letting your Family be a Victim of Ministry   27:33  Spiritual Warfare  33:31  A Praise and Worship Lifestyle   41:...

Join Todd Agnew, Sarah Griffith, and Kasey Olander as they Speak Now about Taylor Swift—cultural phenomenon and Mastermind of the Eras tour—discussing why fans are so Enchanted by this artist and how Christians can engage thoughtfully and Fearlessly with art while pointing to Christ.   Time codes 5:41  Reasons for Extraordinary Popularity of Taylor Swift   12:30  The Gospel’s Relationship to Human...

Join Darrell Bock, Kasey Olander, and Ryann Heim for a conversation on Sundance and film in which they discuss how powerful storytelling can spark empathy, challenge assumptions, and transform lives.   Time codes 1:50  What is Windrider?   4:47  What is Sundance Film Festival?   5:36  What is the Value of Sundance?   21:04  Why does Film Evoke Emotion?  24:49  The Value of Empathy  29:48  The Tran...

Join Darrell Bock, Amy Peeler, and Mariam Kovalishyn for a conversation showing how reading the New Testament through a multiethnic, context-aware lens reshapes interpretation, teaching, and everyday Christian practice toward embodied love of neighbor.   Time codes 7:31  Why a Multiethnic Reading of Scripture Matters  17:32  Challenges to a Multiethnic Church  20:07  Theological, Biblical Foundati...

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Keeney Dickenson explore Charles Spurgeon’s cultural engagement as a way of living out the gospel.  Time codes 6:44  Overview of Charles Spurgeon  9:31  Spurgeon’s Public and Cultural Ministry   17:22  Spurgeon’s Influence on American Preachers  21:30  Cultural Engagement as Part of the Gospel  23:37  Empowering Power of Prayer in Spurgeon’s Life  30:40  Spurgeon’...