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#16: I'm a Jael, Not a Mary | The Wise Table Podcast

In this episode, we're challenging the idea that Christians should only be gentle, agreeable, and accommodating. God didn't create lions by accident. He created people who protect, confront, defend, and stand their ground when necessary. The problem isn't being a lion. The problem is being only a lion—or only a lamb. We're talking about strength, assertiveness, courage, compassion, and the wisdom to know when each is required. Because sometimes following Jesus looks like washing feet, and sometimes it looks like flipping tables. If you've ever felt too bold for church culture and too compassionate for the world's version of strength, this episode is for you. Follow Us for More! Socials: @TheWiseTablePodcast Contact Us! TheWiseTablePodcast@gmail.com LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thewisetablepodcast [https://linktr.ee/thewisetablepodcast]

#15: She Left Everything to Preach in a Muslim Nation | Breanna Johnson | The Wise Table Podcast

What happens when an "ordinary" teacher says yes to an extraordinary calling? In this powerful episode, Breanna Johnson, who is anything but ordinary, shares how God led her from the classroom to the heart of West Africa—where she now serves as a missionary in the predominantly Islamic country of Senegal. Through moments of risk, faith, culture shock, and deep human connection, Breanna reveals what it’s really like to live among the kind and welcoming people of Senegal while boldly sharing the Gospel. From unexpected conversations to undeniable moves of God, this episode is a firsthand look at faith in action—and a reminder that the call to ministry can take you far beyond your comfort zone. Support Breanna's Ministry! Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/breannajohnsonAGWM [https://linktr.ee/breannajohnsonAGWM] Compassion Link: https://www.compassionlink.org/donate-supplies-get-involved [https://www.compassionlink.org/donate-supplies-get-involved] Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/663439540910787 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/663439540910787] Giving Link: https://giving.ag.org/Give/Details/600001-290070?MinistryName=Breanna%20Johnson&Page=0 [https://giving.ag.org/Give/Details/600001-290070?MinistryName=Breanna%20Johnson&Page=0]

#14: Islamic Countries Are Listening | The Wise Table Podcast

This shouldn’t be happening. The Wise Table wasn’t built for global reach—it was built for real conversations. And yet, somehow, it’s crossing borders, landing in countries we never targeted… including several where Christianity isn’t the majority—and in some cases, not welcomed at all. We’re talking about Islamic nations. Closed spaces. In this episode, we break down the countries tuning in, what that actually means, and why it matters more than you think. Because this isn’t about analytics—it’s about access. Doors are opening. Seeds are being planted. And you’re part of it. This is bigger than a podcast.

#13: Confessions of a Worship Leader with Jess Mengel | The Wise Table Podcast

What if the biggest struggles in worship aren’t the songs—but the hearts behind them?In Episode 13 of TWT, “Confessions of a Worship Leader,” Shealee sits down with Jess Mengel for a conversation that trades polished answers for real confessions—the kind that usually stay off the mic.We’re talking about pride that creeps in mid-set. Showing up to lead while quietly falling apart. The pressure to perform, to please, to carry moments that feel bigger than you. Jess shares what it actually looks like behind the scenes—the tension, the second-guessing, and the internal battles that don’t disappear just because you’re holding a microphone.They also get into the unspoken challenges of leading people—navigating expectations, opinions, and the weight of responsibility—without losing sight of why worship matters in the first place.This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the stuff beneath it.Honest. Uncomfortable at times. Necessary.If you’ve ever been on a platform—or wondered what it really costs to stand on one—this episode pulls no punches.Come on over to the Table. Your chair awaits!Songs:"God I'm So Grateful""Slower I Go"Follow & Subscribe for more!

#12: Overcoming Trauma & Triggers | The Wise Table Podcast

You know the moment.Something small happens… and suddenly you're reacting way bigger than the situation.Later, you think: “Why did I do that?”In this episode of The Wise Table, we’re talking about the tension between the Bible’s call to self-control and the reality of trauma-induced triggers. Because sometimes our reactions aren’t just bad habits—they’re wounds speaking.So where does faith fit into that?We unpack what Scripture actually means by self-control, how trauma can hijack our responses, and how healing with God doesn’t ignore our triggers—it transforms how we handle them.Follow us on Social Media! @TheWiseTablePodcastNever Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, Chris Voss https://a.co/d/0e2LscQy