The Table Podcast

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]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]