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, Dr. Kymberli Cook, Kasey Olander, and Milyce Pipkin.
Join Darrell Bock and Jake Prochaska as they explore the resilience of the church in Sudan and South Sudan as indigenous leaders navigate persecution and extreme poverty to build self-sustaining communities centered on the gospel.
In this classic episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Eric Mason, Elizabeth Woodson and Bryan Carter discuss the church’s role in biblical racial reconciliation.
Join Kasey Olander, Sam Won, and Rebecca Carrell as they explore why the church needs to recover the lost art of lament by showing how biblical lament serves as a vital tool for navigating loss while affirming the compatibility of deep grief and Christian hope.
Join Kasey Olander, Kelley Mathews, and Jessica Hooten Wilson as they unpack how the books we read shape our imagination, desires, and empathy, as well as provide practical habits for making reading a life-forming spiritual practice.
Who cares for the pastor? Join Kasey Olander, Robert Duckworth, and Roger Sharp as they talk about the pastoral burnout crisis—why pastors so often isolate, misidentify their needs, and suffer in silence—and offer practical solutions and healthy rhythms to care for those who care for others.
In this special extended episode, Todd Agnew, Sarah Griffith, and Kasey Olander Speak Now about Taylor Swift—cultural phenomenon born in 1989 whose Reputation was bolstered by the Eras tour—discussing why fans are so inspiRed by this musician and how Christians can engage thoughtfully and Fearlessly with art while pointing to the ultimate Lover, Christ, whose affections endure Evermore. This version of the episode contains 15 bonus minutes of never-before-released content throughout the discussion!
Join Kymberli Cook, Michael Svigel, and Paul Weaver as they unpack how the early church understood the End Times and why those views still shape Christian life today.
Join Kasey Olander, Darrell Bock, and Mikel Del Rosario as they explore the historical Jesus—His titles, teachings, works, and what they reveal about His claims to divinity.
In this classic episode, Darrell Bock, Sandra Glahn, and Gary Hoag discuss the world of Ephesus and how understanding the context gives unique insight into the world of the New Testament.
Join Kasey Olander with creative writing professors Brian Chan and Reg Grant for a conversation about creative writing, the discipline behind the craft, and how stories can shape culture and Christian faith.
Join Bill Hendricks and Carl Laney as they talk about expository preaching, its definition, its role, and its impact on the church today.
Join Milyce Pipkin, Bill Hendricks, and Rebecca Jowers as they unpack how honest storytelling reframes trauma and reveals us as God’s handiwork, made in His beautiful image.
