Life at the Table

We missed you! We apologize for not releasing an episode last week but David and Alicia and their family took the week off for a vacation to the Smoky Mountains! It's good to be back and this week's episode is part one of a two part series about lessons, fun and life learned on vacation. In this episode, David and Alicia reminisce about the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, they talk about some of th...

This week, we talk about the lessons our parent taught us by just living their life.  We can say with certainty that our parents lifestyle matched what they taught.  Alicia talks about what the commitment to caring and compassion can do and how her parents taught her that through the animals they brought onto the farm.  David talks about the consistent patience both of his parents showed constantl...

This week, we focus in a little on David's personal motto:  "instructions are optional."  We look at a handful of examples that shows David's refusal to allow instructional pages or directions to tell him what to do.  We break down what can happen when we decide to ignore the instructions, including making things increasingly more difficult for yourself.  We hear talk more about a topic that is po...

In this week's episode, we talk about the emotional weight we place on things. From wedding rings to baseball tickets, we see just how much value we put into stuff; which sometimes makes us think that the stuff has more value than the memory or the moment they are connected to.  Alicia talks about (David) losing her wedding ring and how she grieved it when she (David) lost it but realized that the...

This week, Alicia and David talk about influence again but with a little twist. We look into the importance of monitoring the influence that other things have on your life.  David and Alicia remember people and examples in their own lives that have shown positive influence just by the way that people live their life.  David and Alicia discuss the difference that 1 degree of bad influence can have...

In this weeks episode, we talk about sourdough.  And in true Alicia fashion, she finds an awesome way to tie the process that sourdough takes and apply it to our lives. Just like sourdough, life takes patience.  Allow God to work in you what he wants.  "Stop and smell the roses" comes to mind as David breaks down the thought of applying this process to his own life.   This episode truly is a glimp...

In this longer-than-normal episode, we learn that God can love us far beyond our failures.  We discuss Peter and his denial of Jesus and Jesus loving Peter anyway.  We give a detailed look into David's testimony, specifically how despite his best efforts, he could not disqualify himself from God's love for him or the plans God set in motion when he was just 15 years old.   We look at God forming b...

In this episode we discuss Alicia's deep seeded desire to fix every problem she sees in the moment they present themselves.  We also discuss the David's approach to problems and how he takes the time (sometimes too much time) to make sure he gets it right.   We discuss how neither approach is wrong but how its important to be aware of your tendencies so growth can occur.  We witness in real time a...

In this episode we discuss what its like to be enjoying a moment while someone else is carrying it.  We talk about the weight that people carry and how that can impact how they view a moment.  From the weight of our past to the future and all the burden and weight in between, we share a story from VERY early on in our marriage. Our honeymoon. We talk about what that phrase "Pull your weight" looke...

We're back!! After two weeks without a show, we are finally back with a brand new episode of Life at The Table!  This entire episode is about the delusion that exhaustion and sickness can cause.  In this semi-shortened episode (we are still a little sick after all) we talk about what is was like to try to push through an approaching sickness to record a new episode.  We soon realized that "nothing...

In this week's episode, David and Alicia discuss the parts their lives that can feel a lot like its on repeat.  They talk about patterns they find themselves in and describe some of life's loops they find themselves going around and around in.   From the importance to never forgetting your shopping list to second lunch, Alicia and David look at the times they have gone in circles and have worked t...

In this week's longer-than-usual episode, David and Alicia talk about what it means to be intentional about showing up for your spouse and your kids.  With a lens focused around coming home from a long day of work, they talk about how important it is to put what happens at work down so you can come home fresh and ready to be the spouse or parent you were meant to be-not the ones bringing home sogg...

Welcome back to Life at the Table! In this week's episode, David and Alicia discuss who they are in the small moments.  They talk about how people can sometimes unknowingly show who they are in the smallest and simplest of moments.  They talk about the diversity of how the people in their house handle sicknesses, what waiting in line at the store looks like and how they react in traffic.   David r...

In this episode, Alicia talks about the way she used to prepare for conversations. David and Alicia also discuss the way that they have grown in how they view communication, its importance, and the way it is best delivered (from their experiences of course). This episode extended far beyond the intent that was made but listen while David and Alicia learn more about improving communication in their...

In this episode, David and Alicia talk about misunderstood habits.  They discuss why its important to react to someone's habits in a graceful way (even if they do leave projects only partially finished).  They also share some important lessons they've learned when they decided to start looking at people as more than their habits. Reference: Romans 14:1   Visit us at hartstudios.org for more inform...

Surprise! Our first bonus episode.  This was such a fun little recording we did.  In this bonus mini-episode, we hear David and Alicia talk about a couple of things they are both very passionate about: sharks and animated movies so why not combine the two and talk about Bruce.  Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Thanks for listening!  Remember, "fish are friends, not food!"

In this week's episode, Alicia and David talk about growing into their authority.  Despite not always feeling qualified or prepared, David and Alicia express the importance of not taking yourself too seriously and developing the mentality of the leaders they want to be.  They give you a look at what it means to not take yourself too seriously with a glimpse into "Dave be Different."   David and Al...

In this episode, David and Alicia talk about what it means to have influence.  They discuss the importance of being conscious of those watching your actions and listening to your tone.  They talk about the importance of the quality of conversation you have about other people and how negative talk and poor opinions can impact the people around you.   Alicia and David decide to adopt a new mantra: "...

In this week's episode, Alicia and David look to discuss what their view on comparison is and the importance of doing what you can to focus on what you're given.  The phrase: "comparison is the killer of joy" has become more than just a saying but a posture they've learned to live in.  They tie in their conversation about comparison and being content to boundaries where David and Alicia discuss br...

In this week's episode, Alicia and David pull back the curtain and share a few funny stories that make them wonder, Why are we like this?  From lessons on bees and the versatility of mustard to a mouse hunter and having a fish on a leash.  This episode will either have you laughing or scratching your head. David and Alicia truly believe that laughter is the best medicine and you'll get a chance to...

In this episode, David and Alicia take their first real in depth look at their parenting.  They discuss how it looks for them to raise their kids. From the importance of having a good culture in their home to raising 2 kids that are fairly different.  They discuss the importance of parenting with intentionality but with a humor and lightness that encourages their kid's to "grow slow"   Proverbs 22...

In this week's episode.  Alicia and David reveal a not-so-secret method to their relationship.   Being Best Friends.  They talk about the importance of remembering their original friendship throughout the big moments of their lives together.  "Love says I'm committed but friendship says I'm interested."  This episode is sure to make you wonder, "what are the worst pet names I've ever heard?" Refer...

In this episode, David and Alicia discuss the importance of communicating with your spouse well.  They will share stories of some moments that made them realize that they needed improvement on their communication--even when one does squeeze toothpaste from the middle of the tube.      Reference: James 1:19

In this episode, David and Alicia continue to pull back the curtain as they discuss a few moments from each of their childhoods that has helped in shaping who they are today. 

In this episode David and Alicia talk about what their house runs on.  You'll hear some stories about how the rules of their house came to be.  From peanut butter and jelly trail mix to a wedding that their son is upset about not being invited to (because he had yet to exist) David and Alicia share how their house rules are more than just funny lessons-even if they were learned the hard way.  Its...