The Table Podcast

Join Kasey Olander, Kelley Mathews, and Jessica Hooten Wilson as they unpack how the books we read shape our imagination, desires, and empathy, as well as providing practical habits for making reading a life-forming spiritual practice.  Time codes 3:58  Reading as Counter-Cultural   6:35  How Christians Should Think about Reading  12:05  Reading Books Other than the Bible  15:00  How to Decide What to Read  19:29  Reading as an Embodied Experience   21:36  Reading Helps us Understand Ourselves   26:25  Good Practices to Grow the Reading Life  36:58  Closing Thoughts   Resources Jessica Hooten Wilson's Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who cares for the pastor? Join Kasey Olander, Robert Duckworth, and Roger Sharp as they talk about the pastoral burnout crisis—why pastors so often isolate, misidentify their needs, and suffer in silence—and offer practical solutions and healthy rhythms to care for those who care for others.     Time codes 1:17  Why Pastors Burn Out  13:30  Common Anxieties for Pastors  17:05  Confidentiality and Transparency for Pastors  24:15  Ways to Care for the Pastor’s Soul  33:52  Warning Signs of Burnout  39:46  How Smaller Ministries Can Support their Ministers  44:45  The Ethical Counselor goes to Counseling   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special extended episode, Todd Agnew, Sarah Griffith, and Kasey Olander Speak Now about Taylor Swift—cultural phenomenon born in 1989 whose Reputation was bolstered by the Eras tour—discussing why fans are so inspiRed by this musician and how Christians can engage thoughtfully and Fearlessly with art while pointing to the ultimate Lover, Christ, whose affections endure Evermore. This version of the episode contains 15 bonus minutes of never-before-released content throughout the discussion! Time codes 5:41  Reasons for Extraordinary Popularity of Taylor Swift  12:33  Taylor’s Songwriting, Bridges, Musicality, Concert Experience  18:53  The Gospel’s Relationship to Human Longings  32:42  Communities’ Responses to Taylor Swift  40:45  Storytelling, Art, and Thoughtful Engagement  52:01  Psalms and Emotional Expression  56:42  Concluding Thoughts on Christians Interacting with Taylor Swift’s Music  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kymberli Cook, Michael Svigel, and Paul Weaver as they unpack how the early church understood the End Times and why those views still shape Christian life today.  Time codes 4:15  Why Early Fathers’ View on Eschatology Matters Today  9:54  The Background of New Testament Eschatology  14:12  The Other Early Christians on the End Times  17:19  Guidelines Around Understanding the End Times   25:34  Top Five Passages on the End Times  37:52  Wild End Time Theories   40:55  Resources for Understanding the End Times  Resources Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond   Three Views on the Rapture  Michael J. Svigel, The Fathers on the Future: A 2nd-Century Eschatology for the 21st-Century Church  John Walvoord, Commentary on Daniel   John Walvoord, Commentary on Revelation   John Walvoord, Bundle of Walvoord’s Commentaries on Eschatology  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kasey Olander, Darrell Bock, and Mikel Del Rosario as they explore the historical Jesus—His titles, teachings, works, and what they reveal about His claims to divinity.  Time codes 6:17  Jesus as Prophet  9:38  Jesus as Son of Man  11:26  Jesus as Christ  14:01  Christ’s Actions Demonstrating His Divinity/Christ Authority and Miracles  20:20  The Healing of the Paralytic  22:53  The Other Contemporary Perspectives on Christ  26:04  Where Should Skeptics Start  28:52  Did Jesus Claim to be God?  42:00  Jesus as Lord  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Darrell Bock, Sandra Glahn, and Gary Hoag discuss the world of Ephesus and how understanding the context gives unique insight into the world of the New Testament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kasey Olander with creative writing professors Brian Chan and Reg Grant for a conversation about creative writing, the discipline behind the craft, and how stories can shape culture and Christian faith.   Time codes 2:01  What is Creative Writing?  8:42  Transforming Power of Stories  14:22  Embodiment of Story  17:40  How Stories Draw us in  23:42  How to Craft a Story  30:16  Giving Life to a Story   35:52  How Writing Impacts Culture  45:40  Closing Thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Bill Hendricks and Carl Laney as they talk about expository preaching, its definition, its role, and its impact on the church today.     Time codes 7:05  What is Bible Exposition?   10:26  How Does Scripture Apply to Our Lives?  13:49  Bridging the Gap to the World of the Text    19:24  What About Topical Preaching?  26:50  How to Become a Better Preacher and Teacher    32:39  The Benefits and Pitfalls of Expositional Preaching  38:36  Who was Nathan D. Maier?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Milyce Pipkin, Bill Hendricks, and Rebecca Jowers as they unpack how honest storytelling reframes trauma and reveals us as God’s handiwork, made in His beautiful image.    Time codes 7:32  Processing Trauma Through Story    14:58  The Importance of Being Kind to Yourself   17:32  Co-Authoring Your Story with God  25:31  Reframing our Story  35:53  Poiema’s Mission   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Darrell Bock and David Hoehner as they discuss international aid, its role, and its Christian ethos.     Time codes2:17  Time in Russia and Ukraine   7:53  After Ukraine  12:25  How to Strengthen Governance   16:37  What is USAID?  19:37  Impact of Closing USAID  32:04  A Reconfiguration of International Development   35:59  Post International Development  38:51  The Implicit Christian Justice of International Aid  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kymberli Cook, Amy Peeler, and Mike Balbier as they explore the role of prophets in Scripture and discuss how Christians today can wisely navigate modern prophecy in the church.  Time codes 5:54  What is a Prophet?  12:15  Guidelines Around Prophets  17:53  Old Testament Prophets  22:26  New Testament Prophets  24:57  The Difference Between New and Old Testament Prophets  27:26  The role of the Holy Spirit in Prophecy  30:23  How Different Church Traditions Handle Prophecy  39:11  How Can Christians Today Navigate Modern Prophecy?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Darrell Bock and Walter Kim as they explore the mission, context, challenges, and potential solutions of American evangelicalism.   Time codes 5:33  What is the National Association of Evangelicals?  12:45  Examples of the NAE’s Work  19:43  Key Challenges Facing the Evangelical Movement  30:57  Potential Solutions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Kasey Olander, Neil Coulter, and Todd Agnew as they explore why the arts matter for Christian life and worship—from the creative process to art’s role in community, theology, and incarnational praise. Time codes 5:37  What is Art?  10:26  Enjoyment in the Process   17:00  The Role of Art in our Worship with God  24:13  The Impact of Worldview on the Meaning of Art  41:31  Advice for Appreciating Art   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Milyce Pipkin and Myron Butler as they discuss his faith journey—from musical success to family life to spiritual battles—and what true worship looks like.   Time codes 1:53  Myron’s Early Life  4:37  Winning the Grammy  14:43  Chasing Success for a Father's Approval  20:15  Not Letting your Family be a Victim of Ministry   27:33  Spiritual Warfare  33:31  A Praise and Worship Lifestyle   41:01  Myron’s greatest Gift  45:20  Myron’s advice to Aspiring Artists  47:44  Evolution of Gospel Music  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Todd Agnew, Sarah Griffith, and Kasey Olander as they Speak Now about Taylor Swift—cultural phenomenon and Mastermind of the Eras tour—discussing why fans are so Enchanted by this artist and how Christians can engage thoughtfully and Fearlessly with art while pointing to Christ.   Time codes 5:41  Reasons for Extraordinary Popularity of Taylor Swift   12:30  The Gospel’s Relationship to Human Longings   26:19  Communities’ Responses to Taylor Swift  33:41  Thoughtful Engagement and Emotional Expression in Psalms  42:18  Concluding Thoughts on Christians Interacting with Taylor Swift’s Music   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Darrell Bock, Kasey Olander, and Ryann Heim for a conversation on Sundance and film in which they discuss how powerful storytelling can spark empathy, challenge assumptions, and transform lives.   Time codes 1:50  What is Windrider?   4:47  What is Sundance Film Festival?   5:36  What is the Value of Sundance?   21:04  Why does Film Evoke Emotion?  24:49  The Value of Empathy  29:48  The Transformative Power of Story  42:25  Closing Thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Darrell Bock, Amy Peeler, and Mariam Kovalishyn for a conversation showing how reading the New Testament through a multiethnic, context-aware lens reshapes interpretation, teaching, and everyday Christian practice toward embodied love of neighbor.   Time codes 7:31  Why a Multiethnic Reading of Scripture Matters  17:32  Challenges to a Multiethnic Church  20:07  Theological, Biblical Foundation for this Topic  27:23  Benefits of Different Perspectives   37:54  The Importance of Listening   43:54  How the Church Can Get More Involved   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Keeney Dickenson explore Charles Spurgeon’s cultural engagement as a way of living out the gospel.  Time codes 6:44  Overview of Charles Spurgeon  9:31  Spurgeon’s Public and Cultural Ministry   17:22  Spurgeon’s Influence on American Preachers  21:30  Cultural Engagement as Part of the Gospel  23:37  Empowering Power of Prayer in Spurgeon’s Life  30:40  Spurgeon’s Wider Influence  32:30  Spurgeon’s Preaching: Engaging Culture and Developing Social Consciousness  36:49  Other Interesting Facts, Spurgeon’s Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Darrell Bock, Christina Crenshaw, and Perry Glanzer highlight the importance of Christian higher education and the significant role it can play in building up the body of Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Kasey Olander, French Jones, and Michelle Pokorny discuss why self-care is essential to living the life that God calls us to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices