
The Table Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 26, 2023 • 50min
Taking Humor Seriously
Experts Kasey Olander, Robert Duckworth, and Steve Wilkens discuss humor in the Bible and its role in sharing truth. They explore how humor develops, its power in creating connections, incongruity in humor, the relationship between holiness and humor, finding humor in scripture, translating jokes for different cultures, and the value of humor in sharing truth.

Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 4min
Evangelicalism, History, and Race
In this episode, Darrell Bock and Brandon Washington discuss the history of American Evangelicalism in light of race, repentance, and reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 5min
Predestination and Free Will
Guests Kymberli Cook, Timothy Yoder, and Paul Smalley discuss the tension between free will and predestination in Scripture. They explore the historical debate, different perspectives, and key passages. They also delve into the contrasting views on grace and offer advice on responding to those who question God's sovereignty.

Sep 5, 2023 • 55min
The Lost Art of Friendship
In this 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

Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
An African American Life - Classic
In this episode, Darrell Bock and Milyce Pipkin (also known as talk show host Dee Dee Sharp), discuss her journey to faith as an African American woman faced with many challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023 • 48min
How Christians Should Think About the Paranormal - Classic
In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Linda Marten, and Scott Horrell discuss the reality of a spiritual world and spiritual beings and how to make sense of them from a biblical perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 2023 • 49min
The Church as a Blended Family - Classic
In this episode Darrell Bock and Ron Deal explore the metaphor of the Church being like a blended family and how to navigate that complex dynamic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2023 • 51min
Leaving Hate Behind - Classic
In this classic episode, Dr. Thomas Tarrants shares with Bill Hendricks his personal story of transformation through the gospel from a violent racist in the Ku Klux Klan to a committed pursuer of Christ and racial reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 2023 • 47min
Harry Potter and the Values of the Kingdom - Classic
In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Kasey Olander and John Adair discuss the Harry Potter and some of the Christian themes and values that permeate the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023 • 51min
Artificial Intelligence
In this episode, Bill Hendricks and Fuz Rana discuss the rapid growth in artificial intelligence and what that means for the world, humanity, and our faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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