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- Today50 min
Sundance 2026
In this episode of The Table Podcast, Darrell Bock sits down with Neil Coulter, Brian Chan, and Windrider’s Ryann Heim to reflect on the final Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT and its upcoming move to Boulder, CO. Join the conversation as we explore standout indie films from Sundance 2026 and discuss how the intersection of theology and film can turn movies into powerful machines for empathy, love, and cultural engagement. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:42 The Last Sundance in Park City 08:22 The Value of the Sundance Experience 13:39 Standout Films: Birdie 19:12 Standout Films: If I Go, Will They Miss Me? 20:32 Standout Films: Queen of Chess 24:37 Standout Films: Birds of War & One in a Million 26:42 The Impact on Seminary Students 36:15 Movies as Empathy Machines 49:02 Final Encouragement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Engaging the Culture Through the Heart
Is telling a better story more effective than winning an argument? Join Kasey Olander on this episode of The Table Podcast as she sits down with authors Daniel and Mike Blackaby to explore how Christians can better engage today’s culture through the heart. They discuss the power of storytelling, art, and authentic community in sharing the gospel with a generation that is increasingly emotionally driven. Discover why emphasizing the beauty and goodness of God’s narrative is an essential complement to traditional apologetics when communicating biblical truths. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Christian Apologetics: Logic vs. Emotion 07:53 The Ultimate Question: Is God Good? 14:43 Opportunities in an Emotionally Driven Culture 16:59 How Storytelling Shapes Culture & Belief 25:12 Jesus and the Power of Biblical Narrative 29:27 The Role of Arts and Media in the Church 33:16 Why Beauty Matters in Christian Worship 40:10 Gen Z, The Loneliness Epidemic, & Authentic Community 46:37 Intergenerational Opportunities for the Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago51 min
Christianity in Ireland
In this episode of The Table Podcast, Kasey Olander sits down with DTS alumni Ciaran and June Loughran to explore the shifting landscape of Christianity in Ireland. The Loughrans share their journey from working as engineers to planting Living Hope Church, discussing the unique opportunities of leading a highly multicultural congregation in a post-religious society. Listen in for their insights on maintaining cultural flexibility, keeping the Gospel central, and building trust through authentic pastoral leadership. Time codes: 01:53 Ciaran’s journey 05:46 June’s story 08:07 A leap of faith: Leaving engineering for Dallas Theological Seminary 15:20 The religious history, geography, and demographics of Ireland 25:39 The “New Irish” and pastoring a growing multicultural church 34:10 Navigating cultural expectations, dress, and pastoral titles 42:04 Building trust in a post-religious society through authentic leadership 47:18 Final encouragements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago55 min
Tim Keller's Legacy on Cultural Engagement
How should Christians engage a culture that feels increasingly hostile to the Gospel? Join Darrell Bock, Collin Hansen, and Josh Chatraw as they unpack the enduring legacy of Tim Keller and his "Third Way" approach to biblical cultural engagement. Together, they explore how Christians can effectively navigate a polarized, secular age by moving beyond the culture wars and grounding apologetics in deep cultural analysis and the Gospel. Time codes: 6:35 Tim Keller’s Tri-Perspectival Perspective 14:04 The Third Way and Tone 20:13 Challenges and Opportunities in Cultural Engagement 23:27 Tone in the New Testament 30:06 Culture and Lenses 38:16 Meaning, Hope, and Value in a secular World 43:20 Differentiating the Waves and Currents in Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago51 min
The Church in Changing Times
How does the church stay relevant in a world defined by artificial intelligence, extreme polarization, and a global loneliness epidemic? Join Darrell Bock and Jurie Kriel as they explore the unprecedented cultural shifts redefining human identity and unpack why returning to the “irreducible minimum” of authentic community is the ultimate key to reaching the next generation. Time codes: 01:23 What Does Church Relevance Mean Today? 02:04 Lessons on Truth and Trust from South Africa 10:33 Navigating Rapid Cultural Change 15:19 The 6 Shifts Shaping the Future 17:01 AI and the Global Human Identity Crisis 24:15 The Paradox of Digital Connection and Loneliness 28:30 The “Irreducible Minimum” of the Church 34:49 Surviving the Echo Chamber and Cultural Polarization 43:32 How Technology is Forcing a Return to True Belonging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 14, 202651 min
Playing to the Strengths of Our Senior Saints
How can the local church better serve and utilize the strengths of its senior members? In this episode of The Table Podcast, Bill Hendricks sits down with Hal Habecker to discuss a biblical view of aging, the critical need for multi-generational community, and how older adults can continue to discover their God-given purpose in their later decades. Time codes: 3:21 The Generational Gap 5:04 Finding and Embracing Purpose in Aging 19:01 How the Church Can Build a Multi-Generational Mindset 36:16 Discovering Your Giftedness through Story 35:33 Practical Steps for the Church to Foster Intergenerational Relationships 37:59 Balancing Church and Family 42:31 Finishing Well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 7, 202648 min
Youth and Sports: A Balanced Discussion
Description/Excerpt: Join Darrell Bock, Ed Uszynski, and Brian Smith as they explore how Christian parents can faithfully navigate the intense culture of modern youth sports, sharing practical strategies for surviving the "youth sport industrial complex" while using athletics as a powerful tool for your child's character development and discipleship. Time codes: 1:54 What is Athletes in Action? 7:43 Five Principles for Sports Ministries 10:04 Relational Aspects of Sports 13:20 How Parents Should Approach Sports for Their Children 21:29 Challenges of Modern Youth Sports 26:32 Sports and Identity 28:34 Sports as Discipleship 35:41 7 Virtues to Cultivate in Sports 40:06 Towards a Theology of Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Mar 31, 202644 min
Is God Really There?
Is God really there? Listen in with Kymberli Cook as analytic theologian Kevin Wong and philosopher Charity Anderson explore one of the oldest and deepest questions, diving into the complex concept of divine hiddenness and asking why a loving God might not always make His presence obvious. Time codes: 3:19 What is Divine Hiddenness? 5:29 Classic Arguments for Divine Hiddenness 8:27 How Divine Hiddenness Affects How We Think About God 14:33 How Creating a Stronger Argument for Divine Hiddenness is Helpful 22:31 Hiddenness and a Knowable God 27:24 Navigating Divine Hiddenness as a Christian 32:12 Wrestling with the Question of Divine Hiddenness 41:34 Summary of Divine Hiddenness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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