The Table Podcast

Seasons Announcement!

Darrell Bock shares an exciting update on the future of The Table Podcast! To help us better serve you, our listeners, and continue bringing you high-quality conversations, we are officially transitioning to a seasonal format.  Thank you for being part of this journey with us, and we look forward to bringing you brand new episodes this August!  Helpful Links:  Explore curated theme series and resources: https://hendrickscenter.dts.edu/podcast-series/ [https://hendrickscenter.dts.edu/podcast-series/]  Follow DTS on social media for updates:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallasseminary?igsh=MTdtbDQyazZhM20xaQ== [https://www.instagram.com/dallasseminary?igsh=MTdtbDQyazZhM20xaQ==]  X: https://x.com/DallasSeminary [https://x.com/DallasSeminary]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GrDpbH61v/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1GrDpbH61v/]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Church, Evangelicals, and Israel

Is Evangelical support for Israel declining among the next generation? Darrell Bock joins polling experts and Mitch Glaser to reveal surprising new survey data on how modern Christians truly view Israel, and the end times. Discover why biblical theology, rather than politics, continues to drive the Church’s worldview in this episode of The Table Podcast.    Time Stamps: 00:00  Introduction  02:08  The 2025 Survey on Christian Attitudes Toward Israel   05:34  Surprising Data  07:59  The Theological Foundation: The Abrahamic Covenant  13:11  The Generational Divide  17:17  The Impact of Social Media & Echo Chambers   28:10  Do Evangelicals Only Care About the End Times?  32:14  Evangelical Support for the Palestinians   38:23  Combating Misinformation   41:25  Final Encouragement   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]