Life at the Table

Failure Doesn't Cancel Calling

In this longer-than-normal episode, we learn that God can love us far beyond our failures.  We discuss Peter and his denial of Jesus and Jesus loving Peter anyway.  We give a detailed look into David's testimony, specifically how despite his best efforts, he could not disqualify himself from God's love for him or the plans God set in motion when he was just 15 years old.   We look at God forming both Peter and David in the darkest of times by setting pride aside and becoming dependent on God.  Alicia and David talk about the importance of having honest people who mean well surround you and allowing God to give you boldness to do what He wants you to do. Reference: Luke 22 [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/LUK.22.ESV] John 21 [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JHN.21.ESV] If you've been in a dark place, feeling like God couldn't be farther from where you are.  If anxiety, turmoil or fear reside in your heart where the peaceful grace and mercy of the Lord should be, consider turning back, you'll find Jesus there waiting for you with open arms. Talk to a trusted friend or pastor at your church, seek truth by reading your bible.   Don't forget to give us a review, like and share the show and visit us at hartstudios.org [https://hartstudios.org/] to learn more about who we are and what we believe.  Thanks for listening!

Let Me Fix That

In this episode we discuss Alicia's deep seeded desire to fix every problem she sees in the moment they present themselves.  We also discuss the David's approach to problems and how he takes the time (sometimes too much time) to make sure he gets it right.   We discuss how neither approach is wrong but how its important to be aware of your tendencies so growth can occur.  We witness in real time as David responds to Alicia after taking a few moments to consider his response.   So whether you are a fixer or a thinker always remember that there is often more than one way to do things and the other ways are not always wrong, just different.   REFERENCE Ecclesiastes 7:29 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ECC.7.29.NIV] Thank you for joining us on Life at the Table (Do it Dave's way).  If this has been something that has brought you joy, insight or a simple nod of agreement, please consider sharing us with someone special in your life! Like and rate, and check us out at hartstudios.org [https://hartstudios.org/] to learn more about who we are and what we do. Thanks for listening.

Pull Your Weight!

In this episode we discuss what its like to be enjoying a moment while someone else is carrying it.  We talk about the weight that people carry and how that can impact how they view a moment.  From the weight of our past to the future and all the burden and weight in between, we share a story from VERY early on in our marriage. Our honeymoon. We talk about what that phrase "Pull your weight" looked like in that moment and how easy it is too view life through our own experiences and preferences.  We remember that its important to slow down and enjoy the baby sharks in your life, because sometimes, those things may never come around again.  REFERENCE: Galatians 6:2,5 [https://www.bible.com/bible/59/GAL.6.2,5.ESV] Remember to like and rate the show.  Share it with someone you know and encourage them to sit join you at your table. Let's build healthy, God-centered communities one seat at a time! Visit our website at hartstudios.org [https://hartstudios.org] to learn more about who we are and what we are about. Thanks for listening!

Earthquake?

We're back!! After two weeks without a show, we are finally back with a brand new episode of Life at The Table!  This entire episode is about the delusion that exhaustion and sickness can cause.  In this semi-shortened episode (we are still a little sick after all) we talk about what is was like to try to push through an approaching sickness to record a new episode.  We soon realized that "nothing good ever happens after 2AM, Ted" From trying to record and hearing, seeing and feeling an earthquake and judging it's strength based on the water in the toilet moving ever-so-slightly, we learn that sometimes its important to rest.  REFERENCE: Matthew 11:28 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.11.28.NIV] If you're interested in what we're doing at Life at The Table and want to learn more about who we are, visit hartstudios.org [https://hartstudios.org/].  Please, like and rate the show and share us with someone who you're interested in having join you around the table.

Why Do We Do This Every Time?

In this week's episode, David and Alicia discuss the parts their lives that can feel a lot like its on repeat.  They talk about patterns they find themselves in and describe some of life's loops they find themselves going around and around in.   From the importance to never forgetting your shopping list to second lunch, Alicia and David look at the times they have gone in circles and have worked their way out of the constant loops that could have kept them stuck in the same place over and over.  REFERENCE: Romans 7:15-16 [https://www.bible.com/bible/111/ROM.7.15-16.NIV] Thank you for listening to Life at the Table! If you have enjoyed the show so far, please leave us a review/rating and consider sharing with a friend.  Let's build strong and healthy relationships together.