Aus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church

When your kid messes up, what do you do? Show justice? Mercy? ...Both? 🎙️ Time to tackle the classic conundrum: If God is totally merciful, how can He also be just? Is it possible for God to forgive and hold people accountable? Can love and justice coexist without contradiction? This episode, we juggle with stories from the Bible and our own experiences. We consider Ezekiel, the Cross, and people...

“You’re in a cult!” …? 🎙️ This week’s episode dives into the spicy question: Is Christianity just a big cult? Think control, charismatic figures, and excessive devotion... Let's see if the comparison holds up. Along the way, we explore: 🧠 The psychology behind cult mentality 🙏 Church authority and where it can go wrong 📜 The Apostles' Creed vs. modern ‘creeds’ 👀 How to spot (and avoid) a toxic...

"Who the Pope is doesn't have any bearing on our relationship with God. That is direct between us and God; the Pope does not stand in that gap." - L.F. 🎙️ Hey Table Tribe! If you've been anywhere near the news, you'd have heard the Catholic bells ringing - there's a new pope!! This episode was recorded before the election of Pope Leo XIV - so tune in for the following: What went down in papal hist...

Ending on a meek note ✨ 🎙️ It's the end!! (Of a series) It's episode 6 of our "Fruits" series - here, we discuss the meekness equation (meekness = strength + control ≠ weakness), self-control as an essential for integrity, and a wrap-up of why these 'fruits of the Spirit' matter in the first place. Also, at around 3:15 we have a good chuckle over the mythical water haggis - don't miss out. Happy...

Commitment is no joke. 🎙️ Hey Table Tribe! Did you miss us? This Thursday, we're back with part 5 of the Spirit's 'fruits' 🍊 God's character is constant, and today, we explore different aspects of what that means. Plus, how do we mirror that? What can get in the way? Come with us as we get into the nitty-gritty of Christian life. Happy listening! 🔥🔥

Sometimes we end up in places we couldn't have dreamed of. 🎙️ This Thursday, we have a special guest! We've briefly stolen Sean Knapp from his holidays to ask: how crazy does PAMAS* missionary life get? As we bombard him with questions, get ready to be fully and utterly inspired. Stories of service, perseverance, and prayers being answered against all odds. Who knows - maybe YOU will be the next m...

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" "...I want to be kind." 🎙️ We're back! Turn it up as we continue our series on the Fruit of the Spirit - all about Who God is, and what He transforms us to be. What does it mean to be 'kind'? What does it mean to be 'good'? This is an hour full of anecdotes, examples, and silly stories. As we ping-pong thoughts across the table, join the discussion with u...

"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." - Leo Tolstoy 🎙️ This Thursday's topic: "Patience" - or as King James I liked to put it, "𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈". How do we wrestle with ideas of justice, power, and big-picture? Why do we have to 'suffer long'? Is there a proper way to be patient? How? Come with us as we look at Bible examples, personal experiences, and most importantly, the charact...

Joyful joyful, we're back for another Thursday! 🎙️ Christians aren't always all smiles. Why? Should they be? In this episode, we discuss the seemingly confusing and sometimes elusive ideas of 'joy' and 'peace'. What are they really, what is their function, and how is it lived out in front of our eyes? As we discuss, come and discover God with us - a Being we're persuaded is truly 'peaceful' and 'j...

What is love? Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me. No more. 🎤🎵 🎙️ Paul said "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow," ...and while it grows, we get fruit! Welcome to our fresh new series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We talk about 'love' - what is it? Why do we call it an 'alpha fruit'? And why is it so essential to God' Himself? Plus, we engage with your stories, q...

The Table is back, and with your voices. 🎙️ **Neurodivergent: (adjective) when someone's brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered "typical."** We're guided to be "of one mind" (Philippians 2:2 & 1 Peter 3:8) - but how about when minds work differently? Well, we listen. Tonight we feature voices from our beloved Tribe, lending our ears and hearts. With three diffe...

Welcome back to the Table! Get ready for some unexpected insights and some much-expected laughs ;) 🎙️ Reading the Bible and Mark 8 makes us wonder: what's an all-knowing Messiah doing, asking so many questions?? Are there answers, context clues, maybe deeper meanings? And what does it mean to have long nostrils? As we question the questions of Jesus, join us! Grab some mates, your Bibles, and let'...

With a new season comes new segments, new formats, new topics and ideas - welcome to ATT's live-stream era!! 🎙️ This Thursday, we discuss spiritual life & turbos. Where does community fit in to this? What are the essentials to be 'on fire'? How about spiritual burnout? And why are car mechanics a (strangely) perfect analogy? Along with all this, we read fresh stories from our Table Tribe (you guys...

Yes, the wait is over - ATT is back with Season 3. At our table, it's *all* about conversation. ...Even when topics get tricky. Much like Tolstoy, this discussion is about war and peace. What does it mean for a churchgoer to be a 'pacifist'? How does murder feature in the Bible? And what is the exact salary of a WWE fighter? Join us as we 'kick' off our latest season (ba-dum tssh). Welcome back, a...

[LAST EPISODE FOR THIS SEASON ✅✅] Hey, do you ever get a sense of déjà vu? Like you’ve read this story before? Us too! The Bible is chock-full of repeating patterns, connected themes, and moments that make you go, "Wait a minute… isn’t that just like ____?" In this episode, we’re unravel the rainbow-like threads that tell the WHOLE story! ...Well, we were supposed to, but we chased a few rabbit...

They say imitation is the best form of flattery - shall we call this the exception? Welcome to the LAST part of our Strategies series!! 😱😱. History's storybook divulges 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 Enemy tactics, including Satan's intriguing hobby as a counterfeit artist 🤔... Are there patterns we can reveal? How do we avoid him pulling the wool over 𝘰𝘶𝘳 eyes? And knowing this, how do we interact with our reality...

Deception. Pride. Division. (And a lot of dissing.) These aren’t new ideas—they’ve been in play since the veeery start 👀. Surprise!! The series hasn't finished yet! This week, we’re turning the spotlight on the Enemy 😨. Backtrack with us to the very beginning, starting with Lucifer’s fall, and tracking Satan’s Old Testament techniques he’s used to deceive, divide, and derail God’s (very perfect)...

Plans fulfilled, strategies ever unfolding, and a new creation on the horizon. God’s work is far from done! 💪 This week, we’re wrapping up the series (...or are we?)!! Join us for a closer look at God’s ultimate renewal of... well, everything. From fulfilled prophecies to the hope of new creation, what’s God working on right now? And what’s He waiting for? 👀 Let’s explore the final chapter toget...

Strategies — it's one thing to trust God has a plan. But what if I told you, He's WAY more intentional than you might've thought? What's up ATT fam! The series continues, and the puzzle pieces are starting to fall into place. In this second-last episode, we dig into the next layer of God’s incredible plan. How is He still moving behind the scenes? And what does it mean for us as the story continue...

Prophecies—mysterious, poetic, and sometimes downright puzzling. But for God? It’s all part of the plan. Hey ATT fam! In this episode, we’re taking a close look at the ancient prophecies that pointed straight to Jesus: from His birth to the miracle of the incarnation, His death, and the ultimate hope of resurrection. These weren’t just random predictions—they were divine promises with a purpose. W...

Laws - do they feel rigid, limiting, maybe even ancient? What if I told you they were strategic...? 👀 Welcome back, ATT fam! This week, we dive deep into the Bible’s laws and the prophets who spoke before Jesus. Why all the rules, and what purpose did they serve? And what about those who paved the way, guiding people long before the Messiah came? Join us as we dig into some heavy questions: Are G...

War - what does your imagination conjure? Smoky battlefields, clanging metal, the smell of man's blood. For God? Not quite. Welcome back to another episode of ATT! This week, we discuss war - but not your typical kind. We believe in a battle between good and evil, and each troop has its own strategies. We also believe our God is fighting for us! - But how? Join us as we get into the Bible nitty-gr...

(Disclaimer: Would you be kind to the audio? Technical difficulties have affected its quality, so thanks extra for listening!) UFOs? UAPs?? Today's topic is a fun one for sure 🛸🛸 So what's the deal with aliens?! Are they Biblical? Do they have a role? Should we even talk about it? In this podcast episode, we discuss all of the above - with a good sprinkling of stories, laughs, and furious flippi...

Hey ATT fam! We’re BACK, and trust us – this one’s extra spicy. 🥵🔥 In today’s episode, we dive headfirst into intense territory – radical Bible obedience. We’re talking Nahab and Abihu (the guys who went up in flames) and that time Dagon hit the floor, face-first. 😳 What does God’s holiness really mean, and how far is He willing to go for it? What about our own obedience – can God still work wi...

Looking for a guy to handle your money? Take Jesus' example: Hire the bloke you know will betray you and have you killed! 😁👍 (...This is 100% a joke, please.) ❗❗❗Hi ATT fam! Long time, no see - welcome back to our Season 3!!! 🥳 🥳 🥳 We're beyond excited. In this episode, we tackle a burning question: If money was his vice, then why did Jesus put Judas in charge?? You - yes you - we want you...