Jimmy’s Table Podcast

"Are we there yet?" is a common question kids ask on long car trips. And why? They are bored and feel stuck. Sometimes our lives can feel that way. We get to a place where we simply feel stuck. In today's podcast, I talk about how we can navigate these moments of life where we don't feel like we are moving forward and are in a sort of holding pattern...

There can often be a stigma associated with going to therapy, especially in Evangelical Christian circles. In this podcast, I talk about how the skeptical attitude I had previously about seeing a psychologist has changed, and how it has personally helped me as I process my divorce, and the grief that consumed me...

There are signs of a housing "bubble" forming according to the U.S. Federal Reserve. In this podcast, I explore the reasons behind the bubble, whether or not there will be a housing crash like we saw in 2008, or what other scenarios we might see happen...

With the war between Ukraine and Russia waging, and possibly threatening a global nuclear war, it made me wonder if we've ever lived in a world without war, and if such a world is possible. In this podcast, I explore the history of war in the world, and share my hope and a vision for a world without war....

Lia Thomas is a transgender athlete in the NCAA. Her dominating recent swimming competitions has created quite the splash, as our culture debates the place of transgender athletes in sports. In today's podcast, I discuss our concept of what it means to be transgender, and challenge concepts on both sides of the divide...

We are hearing of "wars and rumors of wars" in the news. Russia's war with Ukraine has sparked apocalyptic concerns with some people. Some see these current events as having prophetic "end times" significance. In this podcast, we attempt to wrestle with apocalyptic prophecies in the Bible, and how we should (and should not) understand current world events in light of these prophecies.

Jesus said the second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. Tough words. For, if we are being honest with ourselves, that commandment almost seems... annoying. Loving our neighbor is simply not something most of us intuitively want to do. In today's podcast, I talk about how we can better love our neighbor...

What does it mean to be a devout Christian? And how can you grow in your devotion to the Lord? And, what does that look like at a practical level? In this week's podcast, I explore the question of what the devotional life of a Christian truly is, and what it's not. The answer may surprise you.

Valentine's Day celebration is often symbolized by the image of Cupid, the ancient god of romantic desire. In this podcast, I examine the meaning of Cupid, and challenge the notions of love surrounding Cupid from a Christian perspective, and whether or not we should just kill Cupid off...

In church a preacher will often say "God is good..." to which the congregation will reply, "...all the time." And then the preacher will echo back "And all the time..." to which the congregation will respond "...God is good." In today's podcast, I look to explore the idea that God is fundamentally good, especially when the circumstances of our lives make us think God is not good.

We live in an age of competing platforms. Someone is always trying to be the loudest voice on Twitter, or write the best clickbait headline that captures everyone's attention. And in an age of cancel culture, this can be dangerous stuff. In this podcast, I talk about why instead of building a bigger platform for ourselves, I believe we need to focus on building a bigger table.

Betty White, Bob Saget, and Meat Loaf died this past moth. It's often pointed out that celebrities die in threes. In this podcast, I explore the phenomenon of celebrities dying in threes, and what that means for us...

Pentecostal Preacher T.D. Jakes "The Potters House" Denver church location recently closed to become an exclusively online church. This got me asking some questions about the way we do church, which is often built around the platform of a single charismatic preacher of one man with a band. In this podcast, I ask some questions about how we think about and do church....

Is God really on our side? Does God got our back in everything we do? And if God's not on our side, then whose side is God really on? In today's podcast, I talk with author Joshua Opperman about his latest book, which challenges the conventional wisdom that God's on our side...

What will you say on your deathbed, assuming you have the chance? In today's podcast, I want to examine the recent deathbed confession of a bank robber named Thomas Rendele, and how his confession can inform the way we live our lives.

I'm not a big fan of New Year's resolutions. 80% of people who make New Year's resolutions will fail. Why is this? In my latest podcast, I talk about how you can make meaningful changes in your life, that last longer than February...

The Christmas holiday season can be hard. Our sense of joy is threatened by things that grieve us. In my latest podcast, I talk about joy, how it differs from happiness, and how joy is a gift from God by which we can fight back against the dark forces that threaten our existence...

Santa has a "naughty or nice" list. We all fall on it somewhere, right? What does this list and Santa's classification of naughty and nice say about us and our ethical standards? And is a third category needed? In my latest podcast...

Christmas can be a hard time of year for many. There's the temptation to have an Ebenezer Scrooge "Bah Humbug" attitude about the holiday. In this podcast, I talk about why we need to embrace the Christmas season, just like we would any other season of life...

Being recently separated, I find myself in the awful predicament of cooking for one person. Cooking for one presents a number of challenges, and in this podcast, I provide some practical tips on cooking just for yourself.

Our true wealth isn't measured by the size of our bank accounts, but by the meaningful network of connections we make in life. In this podcast, I talk about the importance of the relationships we make, and how we can form deeper and richer community.

Sometimes we just don't feel like we measure up, and lack a personal sense of confidence. Where does confidence come from, and how can we become more confident? In this podcast, I talk about growing in confidence...

Why is the global supply chain broken, and how will this impact Christmas in 2021? And what are some practical alternative ways you can celebrate Christmas without any presents? In this podcast I explore these issues...

Do you have a favorite "life verse" in the Scripture, that really just seems to speak to you and comes to define your life? In today's podcast, I define what a life verse is, what one looks like, and how you can find a life verse. I also talk about my life verse, and how deeply it has impacted by life, and how it has helped me navigate the trials of life...

We all want to be happy, right? But what if the pursuit of happiness is a foolish quest? While we often seek out happiness, I think God calls us to seek out something better than happiness. In today's podcast, I talk about an alternative to the pursuit of happiness....

Since the Garden of Eden, we've all had this propensity to hide behind fig leaves. Living transparently, is not something we do all that well. In today's podcast, I talk about the need for us to live boldly, open, and transparent lives....

When dealing with grief, there is this temptation to reinterpret our joyful moments from the past in a negative light, and to permanently shut the door on something that was once a source of joy to us. In today's podcast, I talk about choosing to continue to remember the joyful moments of life for what they really were....

A discussion of the movie "The Eyes Of Tammy Faye," and the lessons the controversial ministry of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker offer contemporary Christianity.

When suffering profound loss, thinking and dreaming about the future is the furthest thing from your mind. In this week's podcast, I talk about how I'm facing my future, while living through hard times...

Recently my world was rocked when my wife of nearly 8 years told me she wanted to separate and get a divorce. In today's podcast, I talk about the spiritual and emotional journey I've been on, as I process this very unexpected event in my life...

"Now hiring!" signs are everywhere these days. Retail stores, restaurants, and those in the hospitality industry just can't find enough people to employ. They are getting desperate. So desperate, in fact, one retail manager tried to hire me and my wife, on the spot, while we were recently shopping....

Have you ever noticed that as you get older, while you may age on the outside, on the inside you still feel as young as you once were? In this podcast, I explore this phenomenon associated with aging, where we always feel young, even as our bodies age...

Libertarians commonly claim that taxation is theft! Liberals say that we are under a social contract that obligates us to pay taxes. In this podcast, I examine the philosophical roots of libertarian thought regarding taxation as theft, and compare this to classical liberalism, and democratic socialism. Finally I look at thoughts the Bible offers on taxation...

This month's hot topics: A man with 39 wives dies. Jeff Bezos is going to space! Corporate America loves LGBTQ+ people? Southern Baptists get together for their annual conference and elect a new pope!

What does it mean to be a father? In a world where fathers are often the butt of jokes and portrayed in a negative light, in this podcast I talk about the importance of fathers, and how we can be more fatherly, especially to those who lack strong father figures....

Do you blow friends off at the last moment? Are you regularly late to work? In an age where people tend to come and go as they please, what ever happened to the virtue of faithfulness? In this week's podcast, I look at the heart behind what faithfulness ultimately looks like...

Inflation is on the rise and everything is getting more expensive! So what can you do to deal with the cost of everything just going up? In today's podcast, I look at some practical financial tips you can utilize to help fight against the forces of inflation...

Hot topics up for discussion this month: Israel and Palestine Exchange Fire! The Apostle Paul Was A Double Agent? Summer Vacations Are Back! The Anniversary Of George Floyd's Murder. Guy Fieri Is Making Bank.

Marriage is forever, right? How would it make you feel if I told you that no marriage lasts forever? Would that make you upset, or would you breathe a sigh of relief? In today's podcast, I look at Jesus's teaching on the temporary nature of marriage, and how we will not be married in heaven or in the world to come...

God isn't as uptight as we often make Him out to be. Contrary to being a super demanding and overbearing cosmic power, we need to start seeing God as much more "chill." In today's podcast, I sit down with John Howey and talk about our common misconception of God, and how this should impact our handling of hot button cultural issues...

COVID-19 is over and life is getting back to "normal!" At least, that's what it feels like for many. But in spite of surviving our mini-apocalypse of the past year, I think there are some very real changes that have taken place in our culture. In today's podcast, I talk about these changes, and the challenges that brings for the future...

C.S. Lewis once said "We are far too easily pleased." And I think that sums up much of our lives. Instead of living lives of abundance and beauty, we often settle for lesser things. In today's podcast, I talk about a life marked by flourishing, instead of a life marked by drama, toxic relationships, and self-destructive behaviors.

Leadership is a word that conjures images of CEO's, military generals, pastors, and people that are "large and in charge." Jesus had a different mindset when it came to leadership. Instead of a hierarchical chain of command, Jesus saw leadership in terms of being a servant and brotherhood. In today's podcast, I look at a different approach to leadership from the perspective of Jesus....

It's not uncommon for people to be a bit overconfident. In the Bible, Jacob was such an individual. While Jacob knew what it was like to weasel his way through life and to always come out on top, Jacob eventually faced a situation that threatened his own confidence, and where he feared for his own life. In today's podcast, I talk about those moments in life where we lose all sense of control and hope, and how God uses brokenness to shape who we are...

I recently changed jobs. After spending the past 10 years working for "The Big Bad Bank," I am pursuing a new opportunity. As a result of changing jobs, I got to thinking about my own career, and some advice I could give for those thinking about making changes in their own career. In today's podcast, I talk about my own approach to changing jobs and career growth...

"I determined to know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified" the apostle Paul said. In this week's podcast, I talk about why the cross remains the enduring symbol of Christianity, and the importance of the cross in our knowledge of God...

Conventional wisdom with one-sized-fits-all personal financial advice will tell you that you ALWAYS need a budget. I don't believe you always need a budget. But sometimes it might be wise. In today's podcast, I talk about the times you need a budget, but I also talk about the times where you probably don't need a budget. Listen...

We love to have opinions about everything, and to come across as knowledgeable. But the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that wisdom is to be found in our not knowing. In today's podcast I talk about what we know, and most importantly, what we don't know...

Beth Moore recently announced her departure from the Southern Baptist Convention. There has been no shortage of controversy around this, and many warring factions in and outside the denomination have exchanged blows. This controversy has me thinking about how partisan and tribal we can be in our Christian identity. In today's podcast, I tackle the issue of Christian identity, especially as it relates to our denominational affiliations...

100 years from now, nobody will probably even remember you existed. Which got me to thinking, how do we build a legacy that endures? What's that even look like? Is it even possible? In today's podcast, which is my 100th episode, I talk about the issue of milestones and legacies, and living a life of meaning. and purpose...