The Table Podcast

Charity Anderson, philosopher at Baylor studying religious doubt, and Kevin Wong, analytic theologian at Dallas Theological Seminary, probe divine hiddenness. They define why God might feel absent. They frame hiddenness as evidence to weigh, explore biblical and theological reasons for partial concealment, and offer ways believers and seekers can honestly engage with doubt.

Rick Yount, scholar and longtime practitioner in Christian education who trains leaders in passing on the faith. He contrasts structured Christian education with relational, ongoing discipleship. He discusses origins of the field, cultural shifts that complicate learning, how to move learners into teachers, and practical ways to revive stagnant ministries.

In this classic 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. Timecodes 02:39 What is Dispensationalism? 09:27 What Makes Dispensationalists Unique? 20:06 The Historical Context for Dispensationalism’s Growth 28:39 Controversy Surrounding Dispensationalism 41:12 Rooting Dispensationalism in Scripture 43:36 Progressive Dispensationalism 51:00 Diversity within Dispensationalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Bob Chisholm, and John Walton discuss the reality of spiritual beings in the Old Testament and how to understand them in their proper context. Time Codes 02:04 Walton’s Background in the Old Testament 06:16 Chisholm’s Background in the Old Testament 10:34 Context for a Discussion Around the Spirit World 17:37 Approaches to Old Testament Interpretation 23:13 Describing the “Good Guys” in the Spirit World 29:25 Defining the “Bad Guys” in the Spirit World 38:57 The Description of Satan in the Old Testament 46:32 How Does Our Understanding of the Spirit World Impact Us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can business be used as an economic engine for God’s kingdom? In this episode, Bill Hendricks sits down with Raymond Harris, a highly successful architect turned “venture capitalist in God's kingdom,” to discuss the biblical theology of wealth and stewardship.   Time codes: 1:14 Raymond’s Background 6:53 Raymond’s Theology of Money and Stewardship 11:57 The Purpose of Business 16:05 What Does it Mean to Take Care of the Poor? 19:57 Investing in the Kingdom 28:19 Helping Others Develop an Economic Engine 36:00 Exchange your Earthly Wealth for Heavenly Wealth 38:18 The Role of an Entrepreneur 41:04 Satisfaction from Investing in People 43:09 Who is The Most Generous Person? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Smalley, teaching assistant and co-author rooted in Reformed theology, and Timothy Yoder, theology professor with expertise in philosophy, explore predestination and free will. They trace historical debates, map Calvinist and Arminian positions, contrast monergism and synergism, and discuss pastoral consequences like prayer, responsibility, and how these doctrines shape worship and humility.

Join Kasey Olander, Brian Chan, Rebecca Carrell, and Aaron Switzer as they explore a Christian perspective on horror films, discussing the role of fear, spiritual discernment, and how the genre can unexpectedly reveal truth and beauty.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Darrell Bock, and Michael Svigel discuss why eschatology is important and the direct correlation it has on how we live our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does your spiritual life feel like a bed of cold ashes? Join Dr. Mark Yarbrough, Bill Hendricks, and Dr. Darrell Bock as they discuss how to navigate the mundane struggles of daily life and apply six spiritual essentials to rekindle your heart for God Time Codes 3:50  The Rekindled Heart 8:11  Faith in the Mundane Life 11:25  Knowledge vs. Transformation: The Goal of Bible Study 17:20  Rekindled Devotion and Bold Trust in God's Word 24:53  Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart 30:44  Rekindled Love: Authentic Compassion for Others 41:33  Rekindled Holiness 46:01  Rekindled Servanthood 49:41  Rekindled Zeal: A Burden for the World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Darrell Bock and Jake Prochaska as they explore the resilience of the church in Sudan and South Sudan as indigenous leaders navigate persecution and extreme poverty to build self-sustaining communities centered on the gospel Time codes: 1:37  Background to Sudan and South Sudan 9:32  Building a Community with the Church 14:54  The Ripple Effect of Church Planting 16:52  The Importance of Indigenous Leadership and Training 23:09  How Western Christians can Help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices