The Table Podcast

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.

All Episodes

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.

Cultural Engagement

Collin Hansen • Darrell L. Bock • Josh Chatraw

April 28, 2026

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.

Cultural Engagement

Darrell L. Bock • Jurie Kriel

April 21, 2026

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, Bill Hendricks sits down with Hal Habecker to discuss a biblical view of aging, the critical need for multigenerational community, and how older adults can continue to discover their God-given purpose in their later decades.

Cultural Engagement

Bill Hendricks • Hal Habecker

April 14, 2026

Youth and Sports: A Balanced Discussion

Join Darrell Bock, Ed Uszynski, and Brian Smith as they explore how Christian parents can faithfully navigate the intense culture of modern youth sports, sharing practical strategies for surviving the “youth sport industrial complex” while using athletics as a powerful tool for your child’s character development and discipleship.

Leadership

Brian Smith • Darrell L. Bock • Ed Uszynski

April 7, 2026

Is God Really There?

Listen in with Kymberli Cook as analytic theologian Kevin Wong and philosopher Charity Anderson explore one of the oldest and deepest questions, diving into the complex concept of divine hiddenness and asking why a loving God might not always make His presence obvious.

Theology

Charity Anderson • Kevin W. Wong • Kymberli M. Cook

March 31, 2026

Is Christian Education the Same as Discipleship?

On this episode, Kymberli Cook and Rick Yount explore the crucial difference between the structured programs of Christian education and the life-changing, relational process of discipleship. Listen to discover practical ways church leaders and believers can revitalize ministries and foster genuine spiritual growth through clarity, warmth, and flexibility.

Biblical Studies

Kymberli M. Cook • William Yount

March 24, 2026

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Understanding Dispensationalism (Classic)

In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Glenn Kreider, and Craig Blaising discuss the history, core beliefs, and diversity within dispensationalism, including its view of salvation and the relationship between Israel and the Church.

Biblical Studies • Theology

Craig A. Blaising • Glenn R. Kreider • Kymberli M. Cook

March 17, 2026

The Spirit World in the Old Testament (Classic)

In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Bob Chisholm, and John Walton discuss the reality of spiritual beings in the Old Testament and how to understand them in their proper context.

Biblical Studies • Theology

John H. Walton • Kymberli M. Cook • Robert B. Chisholm

March 10, 2026

Transposing Earthly Riches Into the Treasures of Heaven

How can business be used as an economic engine for God’s kingdom? In this episode, Bill Hendricks sits down with Raymond Harris, a highly successful architect turned “venture capitalist in God's kingdom,” to discuss the biblical theology of wealth and stewardship.

Faith & Work

Bill Hendricks • Raymond Harris

March 3, 2026

Predestination and Free Will (Classic)

In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Timothy Yoder, and Paul Smalley discuss free will and predestination, exploring their existence in Scripture and the tension that arises between these two ideas.

Biblical Studies • Theology

Kymberli M. Cook • Paul Smalley • Timothy S. Yoder

February 24, 2026

Fear, Film, and Faith

Join Kasey Olander, Brian Chan, Rebecca Carrell, and Aaron Switzer as they explore a Christian perspective on horror films, discussing the role of fear, spiritual discernment, and how the genre can unexpectedly reveal truth and beauty.

Cultural Engagement

Aaron Switzer • Brian S. Chan • Kasey Olander • Rebecca Carrell

February 17, 2026

What You Believe About the End Shapes How You Live Now (Classic)

In this classic episode, Kymberli Cook, Darrell Bock, and Michael Svigel discuss why eschatology is important and the direct correlation it has on how we live our lives.

Theology

Darrell L. Bock • Kymberli M. Cook • Michael J. Svigel

February 10, 2026