Open Table Podcast

We are often offered to believe that because we disagree, we cannot stay connected. How can we engage in disagreement and still remain seated at the table?

Sometimes something happens in the world and it just doesn’t sit right. But in a culture where everything turns into a political fight, what are you supposed to do with that feeling? In this episode, we talk about the tension of caring deeply without getting consumed by outrage- how to stay aware without losing your peace, and how faith can shape a different kind of response in a noisy world.

Last week we talked about why people stop going to church… but what if leaving isn’t where it starts? In this episode, we talk about what happens before that the slow drift, the quiet disconnect, and what it feels like to be surrounded by people but still feel unseen. This isn’t about calling anyone out. It’s about naming something real and maybe opening the door to something better. If you’ve eve...

A lot of people aren’t leaving God..they’re leaving what they were told God was. Let’s talk about it. If you’ve ever felt done with church, this episode is for you.

Last week was heavy. Holy Week, exhaustion, getting sick…I just didn’t have it in me. How often do we feel like we can only show up when we’re at our best? In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to show up when we aren’t polished and perfect. Just real. Because maybe belonging isn’t about having it figured out but a place to be honest. There’s still a seat for you.

In a world that constantly tells us to move faster, do more, and keep up… it’s easy to feel like we’re falling behind. But what if that’s not actually true? In this episode, we talk about the pressure to keep up, the discomfort of slowing down, and the possibility that maybe you’re not behind……maybe you’re just tired. No pressure. No expectations. Just a seat at the table.

This is where it starts. A short intro to Open Table. Why it exists and what it’s about. No pressure or expectations, just a seat at the table.