The Table Podcast

In this episode, Milyce Pipkin and Bill Lawrence discuss his powerful life story—from growing up as an unwanted, adopted child to becoming a pastor, professor, and mentor who has impacted thousands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kasey Olander and Ekpedeme Wade discuss how neuroscience, mindfulness, and spiritual practices shape our view of God and deepen our spiritual growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock, Vincent Bacote, Danny Carroll Rodas, and Kristen Deede Johnson discuss how Christians can navigate pluralism—the coexistence of diverse religious and cultural beliefs—with conviction, humility, and generosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Adam Johnson discuss the various biblical approaches to understanding the doctrine of the atonement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kasey Olander, Gary Stidham, and David Sanchez discuss how smartphone use and digital culture are reshaping Gen Z’s mental health, relationships, and social development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Classic episode, Drs. Mikel Del Rosario, Terri Moore, and Darrell Bock discuss the cultural background of the Passion Week, focusing on what it reveals about Jesus, his self-identity, and evidence for the resurrection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Bill Hendricks, Paul Pettit, and Jason Epps discuss how the church can move from ministering to people with disabilities to ministering with and by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Bill Hendricks and Diane Paddison discuss women in the business world, focusing on how godly mentoring can improve their lives and careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Bill Hendricks, Sandra Glahn, Gary Barnes, Drake Millier, and Callie Millier discuss the prevalence of miscarriage, the grieving process, and the importance of empathy, presence, and community in supporting those who experience this loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Milyce Pipkin, Sue Edwards and Kelley Mathews discuss the lives of various women in Scripture and their powerful contributions to the lives of those around them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock, Kasey Olander, and Karen Swallow Prior discuss how reading literature shapes character—highlighting how reading fosters empathy—and share practical tips for choosing and engaging with meaningful books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Bill Hendricks and Diane Paddison discuss women in the business world, focusing on how godly mentoring can improve their lives and careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Mikel Del Rosario, and Michael Burer discuss the history of red letters in the Bible and their impact on how we interpret Scripture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler, Darrell Bock, Jerome Gay, and Jamal-Dominique Hopkins discuss the historical and theological roots behind the notion that Christianity is a "white man's religion," examining its ties to colonialism, slavery, and whitewashed theology, while highlighting Christianity's diverse, global heritage and offering insights to engage thoughtfully with this complex topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Kasey Olander discuss with Claude Alexander and Ryann Heim the intersection of faith and culture through films, emphasizing how movies can foster empathy, open dialogue, and offer valuable insights for Christian communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock and Eric C. Redmond discuss key distinctives of African-American churches, including worship, preaching style, and the importance of tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Emmanuel Sobande, and Niyi Osomo discuss the diversity of Nigeria, the church's resilience amid persecution, and the lessons it offers the Western church on faith and perseverance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler and Preston Perry discuss Preston's book, How to Tell the Truth: The Story of How God Saved Me to Win Hearts—Not Just Arguments, focusing on how your heart posture and conduct in evangelism are just as important as what you share, and while we are all called to be evangelists, our methods may look different based on how God has uniquely created us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kasey Olander and Brian Chan discuss the objective nature of beauty, its reflection of God’s character, and its role in spiritual formation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Rankin Wilbourne, Thomas Dunham, and Lanier Burns discuss how sin impacts the mind and brain, expanding the understanding of sin beyond moral failures to its effects on neural pathways and physical processes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Darrell Bock and Matthew Martens discuss the intersection of Christian theology and the criminal justice system, emphasizing the need for a biblically informed approach to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kasey Olander, Bill Hendricks, John Dyer, and Drew Dickens explore the rapidly growing phenomenon of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for humanity and the Christian faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler, Heather Preston, and Stephen Pardue discuss how culture and diverse cultural perspectives enrich our theology and deepen our understanding of God and His Word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kymberli Cook and Ken Sande discuss Sande’s work at Relational Wisdom 360 and how the tools and principles they teach can help us be more like Christ and have flourishing relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Bill Hendricks and Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors US, discuss the persecution faced by 365 million Christians worldwide, highlighting the physical violence and societal discrimination they endure as well as their inspiring prayers for strength to remain faithful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Elliott Johnson discuss the role of the Bible Exposition department at DTS, exposition’s distinction from exegesis, and how biblical exposition helps congregations better understand Scripture in local churches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kasey Olander, John Adair, and Travis Cook discuss how board games, when approached thoughtfully, provide a meaningful way for Christians to connect with each other and the world around them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kymberli Cook and Theresa Lynn Sidebotham discuss best practices for conducting investigations within churches and ministries, common mistakes to avoid, and how to ensure integrity and fairness throughout the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Scott Rae discuss the Southern Baptist Convention's stance on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and the moral and theological conversations around the use of IVF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Bill Hendricks, David Wills, and Josh Kwan discuss the evolving landscape of Christian philanthropy, focusing on how to steward wealth in a godly way through redemptive entrepreneurship, impact investing, and passing on a legacy of generosity to future generations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Glenn Kreider, and Craig Blaising discuss the history, core beliefs, and diversity within dispensationalism, including its view of salvation and the relationship between Israel and the Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler, Jamal Dominique Hopkins, and Kevin Hawkins discuss Jamal's research on the Dead Sea Scrolls and how it reshapes the narrative around blackness, affirming dignity in a context where that has not always been granted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Christopher Brooks discuss the challenges and opportunities of urban ministries in diverse and ethnic neighborhoods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Bill Hendricks and Ken Cochrum discuss Ken's extensive experience in Christian ministry and leadership in large organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Bill Hendricks and Amos Smith discuss Smith’s work with A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, focusing on how the ministry helps people connect with nature and deepen their understanding of God and themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler, Eric Mason, and Frank Turek delve into the vital role of apologetics in the church, covering its significance in evangelism, discipleship, and guarding against false teachings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Milyce Pipkin sits down with Timothy C. Morgan, Radha Vyas, and Warren L. Maye to discuss the challenges they encounter in their careers and how they manage to handle them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock and Greg Seghers discuss Greg’s missionary work with ZEMA in South Africa amongst the AmaZioni people and how God is in working that part of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock, Christina Crenshaw, Cheyenne Coote and Sandra Glahn discuss the difference between womanist and feminist theology and how Christians should respond to ideologies different than their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Bill Hendricks and Reg Grant explore the need for art and drama, focusing on the Sunday worship experience and everyday Christian living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Darrell Bock, Jeff Barrows, Scott Rae and Christina Crenshaw discuss the ethical, medical and theological implications of IVF highlighting their medical, professional and personal experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Kym Cook, Jacob Taylor and Robert Covolo discuss fashion and faith, focusing on how what you wear can communicate Christ in the world around you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Bill Hendricks, Debby Wade, and Gary Barnes discuss a healthy Christian approach to sexual attraction, focusing on the ideas of respect and stewardship of human sexuality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Mikel Del Rosario and Drs. Darrell Bock and Josh Chatraw discuss cultural engagement, focusing on how to strategically interact with a variety of cultures while defending the faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Bill Hendricks hosts a discussion with Marissa and Guy Delcambre about their work at Art House Dallas and the important role that artists play in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this 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

In this episode, Darrell Bock is joined by Vladmir Pikman to discuss the relationship between Judaism and Christianity and the new program devoted to Jewish Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Darrell Bock is joined by Saleem Shalash and Golan Broshi to discuss the current conflict in the Middle East after the October 7th attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Kymberli Cook and Ross Inman discuss the role of philosophy in the life of a Christian and how focusing on philosophy is both beneficial and practical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices