

The Table Podcast
Dallas Theological Seminary
The Table Podcast is a weekly show discussing issues of God and culture to show the relevance of theology to everyday life. Brought to you by The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary, the show features a variety of expert guests and is hosted by Dr. Darrell Bock, Bill Hendricks, Dr. Kymberli Cook, Kasey Olander, and Milyce Pipkin.
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Sep 30, 2025 • 57min
Winning a Grammy for God
Description/Excerpt:
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
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Sep 23, 2025 • 50min
Taylor Swift, the Gospel, and Being Human
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.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 50min
Seminarians at Sundance
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 Stamps
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
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Sep 9, 2025 • 53min
The New Testament Through a Global Lens
Join Darrell Bock, Amy Peeler and Mariam Kovalishyn to show how
reading the New Testament through a multiethnic, context-aware lens, reshapes interpretation, pedagogy, and everyday Christian practice toward embodied love
of neighbor.
Time codes:
7:31 Why a multiethnic
reading matters.
17:32 Challenges to a multiethnic
church
20:07 Theological core:
Ephesians 2 and Revelations 7
27:23 The potential of
different perspectives
37:54 The importance of
Listening
43:54 How the church can get more involved
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Sep 2, 2025 • 54min
Spurgeon's Piety and Engagement Through the Word
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
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Aug 26, 2025 • 56min
What Makes a School Christian? (Classic)
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

Aug 19, 2025 • 51min
Is Self-Care Selfish? (Classic)
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

Aug 12, 2025 • 50min
Sexuality and Singleness (Classic)
In this classic episode, Drs. Darrell Bock, Gary Barnes, and Doug Rosenau discuss sexuality and singleness, focusing on how single people can develop a more biblical perspective on sexuality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2025 • 53min
The Lost Art of Friendship (Classic)
In this classic episode, Kasey Olander, Drew Hunter, and Rebekkah Scott discuss the need for a biblical, robust understanding of friendship and how healthy friendships benefit our lives and tell us more about God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2025 • 49min
Breaking Down Breakdancing
In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Michael Swalley, Fred Johnson, and Artem Usov discuss breakdancing (breaking), the hip-hop community, and the way Break Free Ministries engages people with the gospel through this artistic platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices