The Table Podcast

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

David Hoehner, an experienced international development practitioner and former USAID designer, shares insights into the world of international aid. He discusses his transformative experiences in Russia and Ukraine, the emotional impact of conflict, and how Christianity influences development efforts. Hoehner explores the consequences of closing USAID, the role of faith-based NGOs, and the future of governance post-USAID. He reflects on the importance of promoting justice through development, emphasizing the ongoing need for a Christian ethos in aiding communities worldwide.

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