Kitchen Table Theology

In this episode, Daniel Lucas, Lead Pastor of Better Life Church , joins us to discuss the powerful experience of attending the Asbury Revival. Pastor Jeff Cranston and Daniel explore the power of revival and how it can spark transformation when hearts are open to hearing from God. Discover the difference between revival and awakening and how social media has helped spread the word about revivals...

In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Tiffany Coker and Pastor Jeff Cranston explore the biblical figure of Melchizedek and his relation to Jesus Christ. Melchizedek means "king of righteousness" and is mentioned in Genesis and Psalms. They discuss why Abraham gave a tithe to Melchizedek and how David mentions him as a type of Christ in Psalm 1:10. They also talk about Christophanie...

The Kitchen Table Theology Podcast's latest episode delves into how to incorporate faith into our work lives, introducing the concept of "workship" or worshipping during work. Hosts Pastor Jeff Cranston and Tiffany Coker emphasize the importance of prayer and service to show love towards coworkers and customers, while also cultivating excellence in work as a form of respect     [00:...

In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Tiffany Coker dive into the theology of worship. They explore key terms like ordinances, sacraments, hallelujah, amen and prayer, aimed at helping listeners deepen their understanding of the Bible and strengthen their faith. They explain the differences between Roman Catholic sacraments and Protestant ordinances and their role as...

On this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Tiffany Coker dive into the topic of worship, exploring what it means to truly worship God and how it extends beyond just singing on Sunday mornings. They discuss the concept of liturgy and why scripture doesn't prescribe a specific way to worship. They also introduce their new partner, Columbia International University, whic...

Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jordan Magelssen return to explore the theological implications of lyrics in contemporary Christian worship songs. Through their conversation, listeners are challenged to examine their own approach to worship and encouraged to ensure that it is rooted firmly in scripture. They discuss how some lyrics are focused on God's desire to save mankind rather than a more indiv...

Pastor Jeff Cranston and special guest Jordan Magelssen discuss the importance of true worship. From Jordan's personal story of discovering faith as a 12-year-old, to his journey from high school through college and beyond, he shares how God was at work in his life, calling him to serve His kingdom. Hear about how Jordan felt a strong call to lead people in worship at a summer conference duri...

Pastor Jeff Cranston returns to explore the topic of worship and the importance of building our understanding of this practice on scripture. Drawing from the works of Dr. Ron Mann, Dallas Willard, and William Nichols, Pastor Jeff explains why all life should be lived as an act of worship, guided by scripture, and driven by a desire to please God. Discover what it means to truly understand worship...

Everything has an end, and today is no exception. In today’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Jen announce Jen’s exit as the co-host of Kitchen Table Theology. Tune in to find out Jen’s thought process behind the exit, and the future of Kitchen Table Theology. [00:01 - 03:21] Opening Segment The big announcement How Kitchen Table Theology started [03:22 - 09:41] Jen’s Thought Process Opportunity to learn...

Today is the last episode of the series “33 Things that Happened Instantaneously at the Moment of Salvation”! Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton continue their conversation on being complete in Christ. Tune in as they discuss Dawn Klinge’s blog on being complete in Christ, which includes receiving forgiveness and being made in the image of God. All the fullness of God lives permanently in Christ...

“For you were once darkness, but now, you are light in the Lord.” In today’s episode, Jen Denton and pastor Jeff Cranston discuss what it means to be light in the Lord, and how we are no longer in total darkness but still have much darkness due to our sinful nature. Thanks to Christ, we now know more about God and his plan for us. We are called to walk in the light and enlighten others as to what...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “household”? In today’s episode, Jen and pastor Jeff discuss what it means to be in God’s household. They explore its implication on our physical bodies, our eternal home in heaven, and our relationship with God. We are now part of His family and as such we have a responsibility to love and care for each other. Tune in to learn more! [00:01 - 02:51] O...

What does the spiritual kingdom mean for Christians? In this episode, Jen Denton and Pastor Jeff Cranston discuss what rights and privileges citizens of God's kingdom have. They focus on four main areas: defense and protection, receiving resources, surrendering to God's will, and eternal life. The kingdom of God is not about land or territory but is about spiritual dominion and access to...

Today is Reformation Day! Pastor Jeff Cranston Discusses Reformation Day and how it seeks to reform the church back to its original teachings. Tune in to learn more! [00:01 - 04:44] Opening Segment How the Reformation Day started [04:45 - 07:51] Reformation Day Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses on October 31st, 1517, to spark a debate and reform the church from within Luther's 95 Theses spark...

As believers, we have access to God's grace 365 days a year because of Christ's sacrifice on the Cross. This allows us to come to God in whatever situation we are in, whether it be times of joy or pain. In today’s episode, Jen and Jeff discuss the scope of this access, and how we often take this access for granted by only seeing God when we need Him. They encourage us to live our lives i...

In this episode, Jen and Pastor Jeff continue the 33 things that happen during salvation, discussing what it means to be complete in Christ. They explain that this fullness is imparted to believers at the moment of salvation and is always present before God. This includes his role as the authority over all angelic and demonic created beings, as well as human authority. Tune in to learn how this ap...

The goal of Kitchen Table Theology is to educate people on Biblical truth in an understanding way. But the recent survey results on the state of the American Evangelical Church made by Lifeway Research are quite alarming. These results are in stark contrast to what the Doctrine teaches. Tune in to find out more! [00:01 - 02:17] Opening Segment Taking the spiritual temperature of the American Evang...

Jesus’ death took place 2000 years ago, but how would it be possible to be Crucified with Christ? In this episode, Jen Denton and pastor Jeff Cranston discuss what the phrase means and how it applies to our daily lives. They’ll be discussing various ways this can happen and its implications. Deepen your knowledge of the scripture by tuning in! [00:01 - 04:34] Opening Segment What does it mean to b...

Jen Denton and Pastor Jeff Cranston discuss how salvation is based on Christ and the believer's service to Christ. Paul likens these to gold and silver and precious stones and says that there are two types of structures built on Christ- the first being built on gold silver or precious stones, which will endure and be rewarded, while the second is built on wood hay or stubble, which will suffe...

In this episode, Jen and Jeff discuss the royal priesthood and its implications for Christians. They talk about how the idea of royalty and priesthood was once separated but was brought together through Christ. We as God’s followers are part of this royalty, so be sure to tune in! [00:01 - 05:31] Opening Segment Queen Elizabeth’s death It’s implications [05:32 - 11:27] Partakers of a Royal and Hol...

Do you believe God loves you? In today’s episode, Jen Denton and Pastor Jeff Cranston explore the idea that there is a difference between knowing that God loves someone and feeling God's love. It is through experiencing God's love that we become truly aware of how much he loves us. They also discuss how God loves those who are saved more than those who are not. Once a person is in Christ...

Jen and Pastor Jeff discuss how we were once far away from God, but now we have been united through the blood of Christ. This has changed our condition dramatically, from being lost and pagan to saints in Christ. Now we belong to the Lord and are under new ownership, having been transferred from darkness to light and from one kingdom to another. We are also united in Christ, meaning that we are pa...

Darkness can be in every corner, but what does the term “darkness” really mean? In today’s episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton discuss how darkness is portrayed in various scriptures, and what these signify in our daily lives. They also talk about how darkness can also serve as an effect of something, and how it can sway the lives of people. Tune in to learn how to be delivered from the p...

Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton continue their discussion on the 33 things that happen instantaneously at salvation. In this episode, they focus on the believer being given entrance into a new kingdom. This isn’t a reference to Wizard of Oz or any fantasy works but refers to when a child of God is removed, translated, and brought, from the realm and sphere of Satan’s dominion to that of the do...

Test what you’ve learned so far as Pastor Jeff Cranston and Jen Denton take a break from the series “33 Things that Happen at the Moment of Salvation” to give us a refreshing 18-item quiz! Jump in to test your knowledge of salvation! [00:01 - 04:38] Opening Segment Listener review from Sarah Today’s quiz on salvation Prize for getting all questions correct [04:38 - 21:34] Doctrine of Salvation Qui...