Kitchen Table Theology

  "Some of the greatest truths, whether it be a song, book, or someone's testimony,  don't come from, 'Everything's great! God is good, my life is perfect.' Almost all the best ones always come out of woundedness, pain, suffering, because it's then when we've reached the end of our hoarded resources, our father's full giving has only begun." - Past...

  "The church isn't just some happenstance gathering of redeemed people who come together on their own. The building, the house of God is orderly, sophisticated, purposeful, divinely designed by the grand architect God Himself. And all of that united by one Lord, one faith, and one baptism." - Pastor Jeff Cranston Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! We’re your hosts, Jen Denton, an...

"The value of having a church family is being loved and loving others in a way that is different from how people in the secular world love. This love is to be sacrificial and unconditional like the love Jesus shows us." - Pastor Jeff Cranston Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! We’re your hosts, Jen Denton, and Pastor Jeff Cranston. This is our fifth episode in a new series on the Churc...

“When Christians who are His church, fail to live by His standards, and thereby fail to show our love to Him, it's concluded we don't love Him. But the root problem is that we fail to realize how much He loves us.” - Pastor Jeff Cranston Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! We’re your hosts, Jen Denton, and Pastor Jeff Cranston. This is our third episode in a new series on the Church. Th...

“A man can't be always defending the truth, there must be a time to feed on it.” C.S. Lewis  Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! We’re your hosts, Jen Denton, and Pastor Jeff Cranston. This is our third episode in a new series on the Church. The Doctrine of the Church is also known as the doctrine of Ecclesiology. Previously we’ve discussed how the church is like a flock and fellowship. Toda...

Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! We’re your hosts, Jen Denton, and Pastor Jeff Cranston. This is our second episode in a new series on the Church. The Doctrine of the Church is also known as the doctrine of Ecclesiology. And over the course of this series, we will delve into seven snapshots of what the New Testament teaches us about the church. The NT says that the Church is a flock, a fellows...

Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! We’re your hosts, Jen Denton, and Pastor Jeff Cranston. Today is our first episode of a new series on the Church. The Doctrine of the Church is also known as the doctrine of Ecclesiology. And over the course of this series, we will delve into seven snapshots of what the New Testament teaches us about the church. The NT says that the Church is a flock, a fellows...

Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! This is a special interview episode with Pastor Jeff Cranston and our guest, Dr. Dave Park Dr. Dave Park is the founder and president of Infusion and His Passion Ministries. Dave has ministered to pastors, youth leaders, parents, and students for over 25 years all over the world including Panama, Argentina, Germany, Ireland, and Israel. Dave and his team provid...

Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are wrapping up our study of understanding our identity in Christ. In previous podcasts we’ve talked about the believer’s position in Christ, and the doctrines of justification, sanctification, glorification, regeneration, and adoption. On today’s podcast we’re going to talk about the Doctrine of Reconciliation  [01:34] The M...

Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Today we are continuing our study of understanding our identity in Christ. In previous podcasts we’ve talked about the believer’s position in Christ, and the doctrines of justification, sanctification, glorification, and regeneration. And on today’s podcast we’re going to talk about the doctrine of adoption. [01:34] The Meaning of Adoption    The graceful and m...

“You must not do, you must not even try to do, the will of the Father unless you are prepared to know the doctrine.” - C. S. Lewis Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Today we are continuing our study of understanding who we are in Christ.   [01:37] Regeneration   Bishop John Taylor Smith and Evangelist George Whitefield on the importance of regeneration (in Christ’s words “You must be born again...

“Without sound doctrine, the church falls apart, releasing a torrent of false teaching and an onslaught of immaturity.” - Dr. Dustin Benge Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Today Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are continuing their study of understanding who we are in Christ. In today’s podcast, we’re going to talk about the topic of glorification.  [00:01 - 10:26] What is Glorification?  G...

“Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.” Hello Kitchen Table Theology Family! Today Pastor Jeff and Jen discuss the Doctrine of Sanctification: what it means to go from living self-like to Christ-like. [00:01 - 05:04] What is Sanctification?  It is a...

“For the Christian, justification is completely the work of God, which not only forgives our sins but also attributes to us the righteousness of Jesus. Justification can never be earned by our good works; it is only received by faith, based upon the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.”  In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, we will discuss the doctrine of Justification, the brevity of...

“The elevated status which is ours in the Kingdom is from Christ. It’s in the spiritual realm, in God’s Kingdom. That, however, doesn't mean that we wait until we get to heaven to have any authority or take our place of authority. We are there now.” This is the first episode of our new series, "Your Position In Christ". Today Jen and Pastor Jeff discuss what it means when the Bible...

In this special episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston has a conversation with Dr. Dana Goodnough. Dr. Goodnough is the Lead Pastor of Pittsford Community Church (New York), and has been a pastor in the church since 1985. He is also an author of an incredible book that we will discuss, entitled ‘Three Minute Theology.’ Watch here on my YouTube channel. Let’s dig in as we discuss the topic of theology and i...

When Jesus shed His blood, He purchased a place for us in heaven. In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will be continuing the study of ‘The Doctrine of Atonement'. We will be specifically looking at the topic of redemption. Here at KTT, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life.  Let’s dig in as we discuss the topic of redemption. [00:01 - 06...

Salvation has a great deal to do with our past, our present, and our future. In this 50th episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will be continuing the study of ‘The Doctrine of Atonement'.  We will be specifically looking at the topic of salvation in this episode. Through this podcast, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life.  [00:01 - 10:45] Openin...

“If the Lord did not get angry at sin, we could not affirm the other biblical teachings about his righteousness, goodness, or holiness. If he was not wrathful towards the unjust, these character traits would be hollow indeed.” Dr. R.C Sproul In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will be continuing the study of "The Doctrine of Atonement", and we will be specifically lookin...

“The price has been paid for our sin as the result of bringing sinful us together with the Holy God .”  In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will begin the discussion on a new series, ‘the doctrine of the Atonement’. Through this podcast, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life. Please keep listening to the end of the podcast because we have a h...

“if you worry that you have committed the unpardonable sin, that's a pretty reliable sign that you have not committed it.”  Here on Kitchen Table Theology, we try to make theology understandable and also applicable to our daily life.  In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton will be talking about something that has been troubled people for centuries, which is the unpardonable sin....

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are continuing their talk about The Holy Spirit and the incredible things that the Holy Spirit does in the lives of believers. This is Part 3 of a series that will cover how the Holy Spirit gives us the power and capacity for sharing our faith and capacity for ministry. [00:01 - 08:05] Opening Segment Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode...

Welcome to this bonus episode in which Pastor Jeff Cranston is going to suggest a few basic tools that you might want to use on a regular basis as you do your personal Bible study. Let’s dive into the episode and learn more about some Bible study tools. [00:01 - 04:34] Opening Segment Jen talks about the topic of today’s episode. Pastor Jeff gives a brief introduction to the Bible study tools. Dev...

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are continuing to talk about The Holy Spirit. Our discussion today is sponsored by Pastor Jeff’s book entitled "Happily Ever After". It is a book that Pastor Jeff wrote to help you to apply the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Beatitudes to your life. You can grab a copy of this book at the link below. This is part 2 of a series that...

In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton are continuing to talk about The Holy Spirit and what He does in the lives of God's children today.  Our discussion today is brought to you by Pastor Jeff’s book entitled, "Happily Ever After". It is a book that Pastor Jeff wrote to help you to apply the teachings of Jesus Christ and the beatitudes to your life. You can grab a cop...