The King’s Table

Jonathan discusses the major differences between Catholic and Protestant teaching, the birth of the Protestant Reformation, and the 5 solas.

One of the marks of a healthy church is church membership; otherwise, how can a church really live out its calling to pursue unity, pursue holiness, and show accountability? This episode explains the biblical basis for membership and why it's necessary for living out the instructions of Scripture. 

Jonathan brings on Samuel Sey, a contributor to Confronting Injustice Wthout Compromising Truth and author of the blog, Slow to Write . They answer questions like, "Should Christians recommend books like White Fragility , what are the ideologies behind the Black Lives Matter Movement, and what truths of the Gospel unite rather than divide us?

The King's Hill staff discusses the call to purity, the wedding day for the church, and submissiveness to Christ as we await the Groom's return. 

An embassy is set up in a foreign country while it's representatives act in the interests and on behalf of its home country. The King's Hill staff discuss Christians as ambassadors and our calling to represent our King who has sent us into the world with his message.

King's Hill staff discuss the church as a family (not like a family) and discuss togetherness, affection, and responsibility within it. 

Our King's Hill ladies discuss the difficulty of leaving behind culture, community, and friends for the sake of the Gospel, the promises that have encouraged them forward, and rebuilding in a new place.

In this special episode, some ladies of King's Hill discuss serving the local church, seeking counsel from community to discover your spiritual gifts, and trusting God by stepping into "new" things. Spiritual gifts survey mentioned in episode that is used in discipleship cohorts.

How can a spouse be a dispenser of grace? How can you navigate the messiness of marital conflict? How can you experience greater intimacy that God designed in marriage? Jonathan interviews Sky and Karen Pratt from Prince Avenue Church in Athens, GA where they talk through these questions. 

What do we need in our lives to stay faithful to Jesus for the long haul? Even after decades of following Jesus, how can we avoid a "cruise control" faith? What are some of the advantages to "staying long" in one place for ministry? Jonathan interviews Sky Pratt, the missions pastor at Prince Avenue in Athens, GA, where they talk about these questions and more. 

Jonathan and Sheree talk about experiencing God in difficult circumstances, the hope we have in the midst of them, and how to be a source of encouragement for those grieving. 

Jonathan talks with Neil Shenvi about the worldivew of Social Justice compared to the truths of Scripture.

Jonathan and Monique discuss culture's models for reconciliation vs. the Bible's, the worldview of Social Justice, how the Bible offers a much better hope for unity and change, and Monique's new small group curriculum, Reconciled . 

Jonathan talks with Betsy about not needing to work for our worth in Christ and the amazing reality that God not only has dwelt among us but now dwells in us.

How do you keep your faith strong in college? How do you balance all of your responsibilities? Jonathan interviews two NEU students at Kings' Hill as they answer these questions and more.

Jonathan talks about how to preserve your witness and how to live by wisdom when asking whether or not you should live with your boyfriend or girlfriend.

Jonathan discusses the mission of marriage and looks at Jesus' words regarding whether or not there is marriage in heaven.

Jonathan discusses interracial marriages in the Bible, and how the bigger question to ask when considering a partner is not "What ethnicity are they?" but rather "What kingdom do they belong to?" 

Sam Allberry, author of 7 Myths of Singleness , shares misconceptions we might have of singleness, God's beautiful design for it, and how to pursue contentment in any season God has us in.

Sam Allberry, author of Is God Anti-Gay & Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With , talks about his journey with same-sex attraction, provides encouragement to those who deal with this temptation, and shares ways in which the church can be a place where we can be honest about our struggles.

Jonathan discusses 4 questions to keep in mind to honor God in your dating relationship. 

Kevin addresses polygamy in the Old Testament and the reasons for why it existed, the standard and design for marriage given by Jesus and the New Testament writers, and the overall sexual ethic for believers.

Kevin presents us with the Christian sexual ethic given to us consistent throughout the whole Bible. He looks at key passages that help us understand God's design for our sexuality in general, and specifically, how homosexuality is a distortion to this design.

Jonathan talks about what foundation to build a relationship on, the ebb and flow of chemistry in relationships, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring desire, and how the Bible defines love as something different than attraction.

Technology - good for helping us find a spouse? Jonathan addresses cautions when using dating apps but also ways to compensate for their weaknesses