The Table is a weekly podcast on topics related to God, Christianity, and cultural engagement brought to you by The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary. The show features a variety of expert guests and is hosted by Dr. Darrell Bock, Bill Hendricks, Kymberli Cook, Kasey Olander, and Milyce Pipkin.
In this episode, Bill Hendricks, Paul Pettit, and Jason Epps discuss how the church can move from ministering to people with disabilities to ministering alongside them.
In this classic episode, Kasey Olander, Robert Duckworth, and Steve Wilkens explore the existence of humor in the Bible and how humor can be used to share truth.
In this episode, Bill Hendricks, Sandra Glahn, Gary Barnes, Drake Millier, and Callie Millier discuss the prevalence of miscarriage; the grieving process; and the importance of empathy, presence, and community in supporting those who experience this loss.
In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Milyce Pipkin, Sue Edwards, and Kelley Mathews discuss the lives of various women in Scripture and their powerful contributions to the lives of those around them.
In this episode, Darrell Bock, Kasey Olander, and Karen Swallow Prior discuss how reading literature shapes character—highlighting how reading fosters empathy—and share practical tips for choosing and engaging with meaningful books.
In this classic episode, Bill Hendricks and Diane Paddison discuss women in the business world, focusing on how godly mentoring can improve women's lives and careers.
In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Mikel Del Rosario, and Michael Burer discuss the history of red letters in the Bible and their impact on how we interpret Scripture.
In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler, Darrell Bock, Jerome Gay, and Jamal-Dominique Hopkins discuss the historical and theological roots behind the notion that Christianity is a “white man's religion,” examining its ties to colonialism, slavery, and whitewashed theology, while highlighting Christianity's diverse, global heritage and offering insights to engage thoughtfully with this complex topic.
In this classic episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock and Eric C. Redmond discuss key distinctives of African-American churches, including worship, preaching style, and the importance of tradition.
In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Emmanuel Sobande, and Niyi Osomo discuss the diversity of Nigeria, the church's resilience amid persecution, and lessons it offers the Western church on faith and perseverance.
In this episode, Jeremiah Chandler and Preston Perry discuss Preston's book, How to Tell the Truth: The Story of How God Saved Me to Win Hearts—Not Just Arguments, focusing on how your heart and conduct in evangelism are as important as what you share, and emphasizing that while we are all called to be evangelists, our methods may look different based on how God has uniquely created us.
