Jimmy’s Table Podcast

Why do bad things happen to good people? How can we explain suffering? What about when we can't explain the reasons for our suffering? In today's podcast, I attempt to wrestle with some of the hardest questions in life regarding the dark times we face...

Fears about coronavirus, plunges in the stock market, and political turmoil make the world feel a bit apocalyptic. In today's podcast, I examine Revelation 18, and how we ought to live as an apocalyptic people...

Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover is a popular self-help program for getting out of debt and becoming wealthy. Biblically and financially, however, it has some flaws. In today's podcast, I critique some areas where I feel Dave Ramsey gets it wrong...

What is art? Art is the "unique flavor" that we bring to this world that helps free people from the cages they live in. In today's podcast, I talk to musician John Howey about the nature of art, its place in our culture, and in the church.

I realized after I published my most recent podcast this week that Valentine's Day was coming up, and I missed a great opportunity to put together a little something on the the issue of love and marriage. So, at the suggestion of my wife Meagan, I have decided to publish an extra "bonus episode" this week with my podcast. The following are 3 simple keys to a better marriage. Be sure to listen to t...

"Power" is about the ability to exercise your will over others without restraint. Sometimes this is through brute force, but other times, it comes by climbing certain social hierarchies, whether it be in academics, business, politics, or religion. I believe Jesus has called us to flip our power dynamics upside down...

Over the years I've been quite the argumentative type. While this was once a badge of honor to me, the longer I live the more I've begun to see this isn't a positive quality to have. Today's podcast is dedicated to better learning the art of discussion, and preventing heated arguments.

Bill Fehr's career as a professional bike messenger is nothing short of unconventional. After a cosmic experience moved his soul, Bill left his career in corporate America, and took a path less traveled. In today's podcast, I interview Bill to talk about his unusual journey...

How do faith and politics intersect? What relationship should exist between church and state? To what degree do they go together, or should they be entirely separate? Is Jesus a Republican or Democrat? Should churches and pastors be outwardly political?

Does God still speak today? And if so, how? In today's podcast, I look at several ways that I believe that God still speaks to us today.

After watching The Rise Of Skywalker, I have searched my feelings and know it to be true: Disney's Star Wars trilogy is better than George Lucas's original Star Wars trilogy...

It's become hip in American Christianity to enshrine doubt over dogma. Many are deconstructing their faith, and consider themsleves #Exvangelical. I believe as the church we need to take a different approach, and allow for a generous curiosity, as people journey on their faith in Jesus.

A spirit of discontent often causes us to seek out "greener pastures" on the other side of the fence. This is really common at New Years. In my latest podcast, I look at Psalm 23, and show how the Lord helps us navigate all the comings and goings of life.

Hope isn't always a good thing. Hope can drive a man insane and make his heart sick. In today's podcast, I explore both the good and bad sides of hope, and explore where our deepest of hopes needs to ultimatley be found.

"Jesus is the reason for the season," and we do need to put "Christ back into Christmas." But that doesn't mean we shouldn't be materialistic at Christmas. In today's podcast, I look at why I believe Christmas needs to be a materialistic holiday...

"Cancel culture" isn't just a pop culture phenomenon in America, but is something that has existed in the church for a long time. In today's podcast, I look at cancel culture in the context of pastoral ministry, and how we must look to make whole again, those who have been removed from ministry.

Should you celebrate Christmas before Thanksgiving? On today's show, Corey Forsyth comes on to defend the practice of celebrating Christmas before Thanksgiving...

This past week, at the ripe old age of 37, I had a brush with death as the result of a pulmonary embolism (blood clot) being formed in my lungs. In today's podcast, I talk about how this suddenly happened, how I sought emergency medical treatment, and how I wrestled with my own mortality. I also share about how my faith in Jesus Christ brought comfort to me in the situation.

Should you start celebrating Christmas before Thanksgiving? In today's podcast, I provide 9 reasons I HATE Christmas festivities prior to Thanksgiving.

For much of our history, Christianity has been often been a one man show. There has always been a Pope type figure reigning supreme, and calling all the shots. Today's podcast envisions a church without any Popes.

As Christians, we love anytime Christians become celebrities or celebrities become Christians. Kayne West's recent conversion is a lesson in this. Today's podcast explores the dangers associated with our Christian celebrity culture, and the alternative culture I believe we need to cultivate.

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren may dream of a time in which Jimmy Hoffa is resurrected from the dead. But are things really as bad as they say? Do we really need to overhaul our current system and replace it with a Democtractic Socialist utopia?

The Amber Guyger murder trial of Botham Jean is a powerful reminder that justice AND mercy are not opposing concepts, but are rooted in the nature of God, and an expression of the cross of Jesus Christ.

‪I grew up a shy and sheltered homeschooler. I was afraid of a lot of things in my life. Those fears crippled me. But as I grew, I would eventually overcome my fears through faith, hope, and love. ‬Today’s podcast is all about embracing and overcoming fear.

I recently broke my leg while doing some high school youth ministry. Such has taught me a few painful life lessons that I would like to share with you...