The Table Podcast

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Reading Literature Well Mar 11, 2025

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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.

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How Mentors Empower Women - Classic Mar 04, 2025

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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.

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Misconceptions about the Bible's Red Letters Feb 25, 2025

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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.

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Is Christianity a Western Religion? Feb 18, 2025

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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.

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Engaging Culture Through Film Feb 11, 2025

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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.

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A Glimpse of the African-American Church: Classic Feb 04, 2025

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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.

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The Church in Nigeria Jan 28, 2025

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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.

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Winning Hearts with the Truth Jan 21, 2025

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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.

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Beholding Beauty Jan 14, 2025

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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.

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Depravity and the Mind Jan 07, 2025

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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.

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