Tabletalk Discussions

In this Episode Danny and Shane discuss the sermon Tony gave on Sunday. We discuss the importance of Colossians, How we serve in Ministry, and the Struggle Paul felt to bring the Gospel to the Church, and Saints.  Videos on Saints/Orthodox/Catholic Church Praying to the Saints: A Protestant Critique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQRQ-bbmVvI Is Icon Veneration a Big Deal? What Most People Miss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoU4PO5d6kQ

In this episode Danny, Shane, and David define words that are commonly used in Christianity but are confusing or difficult to explain. Our goal is to make harder theological topics more accessible to everyone with this episode!

In this episode, Danny and Shane discuss Colossians 1 and review the Trinity and the concept of Grace and Once Saved Always Saved. Verses on God's Grace 1. Ephesians 2:8–9 – "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." 2. Romans 5:8 – "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." 3. Titus 3:5–7 – "He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit Verses on the Trinity 1. Deuteronomy 6:4 – "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one."2. 2. Isaiah 45:5 – "I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God." 3. Matthew 28:19 – "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." 4. 2 Corinthians 13:14 – "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 5. John 1:1–3 – "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him." 6. Colossians 2:9 – "For in Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily." 7. Philippians 2:6–7 – Jesus "being in the form of God…emptied Himself." Verses supporting Once Saved Always Saved (More of a Calvinistic belief) 1. John 10:28–29"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father…is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father's hand." 2. Romans 8:38–39"Neither death nor life…will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus." 3. Ephesians 1:13–14Believers are "sealed with the Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it." 4. Philippians 1:6"He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." 5. 1 Peter 1:3–5  *believers are* "kept by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." Verses Supporting Conditional Salvation (more of an Arminian belief) 1.  Hebrews 6:4–6 "…it is impossible for those who have once been enlightened…if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance." 2. Hebrews 10:26–31"…if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left…how much worse punishment will they deserve?" 3. Matthew 7:21–23"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom…only the one who does the will of my Father." 4. Galatians 5:4"…you who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace." 5. Revelation 2–3 Letters to churches: "Repent…or I will remove your lampstand." 6. 2 Peter 2:20–22"…they have escaped the defilements of the world…if they fall back…their last state is worse."

Here are all the links to the podcasts I mention. I put stars next to my favorites at the moment. *Biblethinker - Mike Winger https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biblethinker/id1358056327 *Truth Unites - Gavin Ortlund https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-unites/id1700282740 Apologetics Canada - Wes Huff https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ac-podcast/id732235712 Sean McDowell Show - Sean McDowell https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-mcdowell-show/id1707613021 *Doctrine Matters - Kevin DeYoung https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doctrine-matters-with-kevin-deyoung/id1782954645 Live Free - Josh Howerton https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-free-with-josh-howerton/id1669321198 Verity - Phylicia Masonheimer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verity-by-phylicia-masonheimer/id1495210734 Alisa Childers Podcast - Alisa Childers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alisa-childers-podcast/id1260262855 Unshaken Faith Podcast - Natasha Crain, Alisa Childers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-faith/id1657921515 Melissa Dougherty Podcast - Melissa Dougherty https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-melissa-dougherty-podcast/id1582245489 *Knowing Faith - Kyle Worely, JT English, Jen Wilkin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knowing-faith/id1274228164 The Gospel for Life - Russel Herman, Jonathan van Hoogen, Ryan Hemphill, Vinnie Hanke https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gospel-for-life/id1376309855 Ruslan KD Podcast - Ruslan Karagolenov https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruslan-kd-podcast/id1126549139 The Village Church - Matt Chandler (and others)  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-village-church-sermons/id82014403 Centerpoint Church - Mike Smith (and others) *no podcast just Google their website for sermons*

In this kickoff episode of Colossians, Danny and Shane discuss some of the key points from the message. We discuss Gnosticism, the Early Church, where we got our Bible, and what  was the Seeker Friendly Movement. If you're interested in more context on canon and early church and the development of Christianity, please check out these podcasts and episodes. I cannot recommend Gavin Ortlund enough if you're curious about protestantism and the history of the Church. Gavin Ortlund - Truth Unites Protestant Canon  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-protestant-canon-defended-with-javier-perdomo/id1700282740?i=1000714506306 Did the First Christians Worship Jesus? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-the-first-christians-worship-jesus/id1700282740?i=1000697402665 How do we KNOW the New Testament Canon https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-we-know-the-new-testament-canon/id1700282740?i=1000682281382 How to Study Church History https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-study-church-history-and-why-every-christian-should/id1700282740?i=1000638214656 Phylicia Masonheimer - Verity  The World of the Early Church https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/125-the-world-of-the-early-church/id1495210734?i=1000635643769 How the Early Church did Church https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/128-how-the-early-church-did-church/id1495210734?i=1000638397705

In this episode, Danny and Shane host Tony, our new youth pastor at MVF, to share a bit about himself and discuss the message he gave on Sunday (1/18). We delve into topics such as performance, grace, behavior modification, and how to live out our faith with God.

In this Episode Danny and Shane discuss the book of Daniel and a biblical perspective on worship, happiness, life, and our ultimate purpose in life. Link for the timeline of Israel: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://holyjoys.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Timeline-Israel-Judah.pdf

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the Armor of God and the enemy that we face. We discuss the satanic panic, demonic possession, and the actual ways we can biblically put on the armor of God.

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the importance of prayer, how to pray, the spiritual realm and spiritual warfare.

Unfortunately we don't have a regular episode this week. Keep Shane and his voice in your prayers!

Danny has his mom Jennifer Price on to discuss Christmas and it's traditions. They talk about a ton of topics surrounding Christmas including Advent, Traditional Views on Christmas, The Church Calendar, and whether Christmas is a Pagan Holiday. Resources on Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zcaQlBbk6s https://vintage-virtues.com/2024/12/01/christmas-trees-pagan-symbol-or-sacred-tradition/ Also, Google for your own reference: St. Boniface, St. Nicholas of Myra, and Martin Luther (on Christmas Trees)

Danny and Shane overview the Ephesians 6 passage on children obeying their parents. They talk about all the complexities of parenting including spanking, discipline, anger, apologies, consistency and more.

Danny is joined by his wife, Hannah, and by Josh and Nicole Little to talk about parenting. They discuss a range of topics including discipline, heart shaping, social media, phones, struggles, patience, and more. Resources for parenting: Raising Tiny Disciples - Phylicia Masonheimer | also check out her webpage www.tinytheologians.com Wise Words for Moms - Ginger Hubbard Provers for Parenting - Barbara Decker Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies - Morgan Ferrer

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss Dave Nelson's sermon from MVF from Ephesians 5:1-20. They discuss topics like Unity, Division, Drinking and Sex.

Danny and Shane discuss the sermon on Ephesians 5 and unpack what biblical roles in marriage look like. They discuss submission, love, leadership, and how we should operate in our modern culture.  Refrences Books: The Silence of Adam by Larry Crab, Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy Evans, Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs Bible Verses: Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 3, Genesis 2:20-22 Podcasts/Youtube: Matt Chandler (The Village Church Sermon Series on Godly Men from 2025),  Mike Winger (Women in Leadership Series Chapter 9 "Have we Misunderstood Wives Submit")

Danny and Shane discuss for way too long the importance of purity and phone stewardship, putting off the old man and much more.

Danny and Shane review the message from Sunday and talk about serving, being part of the body, and what it looks like to be equipped for ministry.

We lost our recording for episode 17! Danny overviews what happened and reiterates our desire to get more questions from the listeners for more participation.

In this episode Danny and Shane review the message from MVF on ONE Temple. The review the significance of the temple, what it looks like to live in community with the Church, conflict, Primary and Secondary issues and more.

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the sermon from MVF preached by Scott McKinney. They talk about the importance of works and also navigate the complexity of what it looks like to be saved by faith while still living out the Christian walk. Refrences The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Ephesians 2 James 2