The Table Podcast

Dallas Theological Seminary

Issues of God and Culture

  • 46 minutes 35 seconds
    What the Early Church Fathers Said About the End Times

    Description/Excerpt: 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. 


     

    Time codes:  

    4:15  Why Early Fathers’ View on Eschatology Matters Today 

    9:54  The Background of New Testament Eschatology 

    14:12  The Other Early Christians on the End Times 

    17:19  Guidelines Around Understanding the End Times  

    25:34  Top Five Passages on the End Times 

    37:52  Wild End Time Theories  

    40:55  Resources for Understanding the End Times 

     

    Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond  

    Three Views on the Rapture 

    Michael J. Svigel, The Fathers on the Future: A 2nd-Century Eschatology for the 21st-Century Church 

    John Walvoord, 

    Commentary on Daniel  

    Commentary on Revelation  

    Bundle of Walvoord’s Commentaries on Eschatology 

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    9 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 53 minutes 7 seconds
    Did Jesus Claim to be God?

    Description/Excerpt: 

    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.

    Time codes:

    6:17  Jesus as Prophet.

    9:38  Jesus as Son of Man.

    11:26  Jesus as Christ.

    14:01   Christ Authority and Miracles.

    20:20  The Healing of the Paralytic.

    22:53  The Other, Contemporary Perspectives on Christ.

    26:04  Where Should Skeptics Start.

    28:52  Did Jesus Claim to be God?

    42:00  Jesus as Lord


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    2 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 58 minutes 39 seconds
    How Ancient Inscriptions Help Us Understand the Biblical World (Classic)

    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.

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    25 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 51 minutes 32 seconds
    Ink & Impact in Creative Writing

     Join Kasey Olander, 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.

     

    Time codes:

    2:01  What is Creative Writing?

    8:42  Transforming Power of Stories

    14:22  Embodiment of Story

    17:40  How Stories Draw us in

    23:42  How to Craft a Story

    30:16  Giving Life to a Story

    35:52  How Writing Impacts Culture

    45:40  Closing Thoughts

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    18 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 50 minutes 13 seconds
    Preaching The Word

    Join Bill Hendricks and Carl Laney as they talk about expository preaching, its definition, its role, and its impact on the church today.  

     

    Time codes:  

    7:05  What is Bible Exposition?  

    10:26  How Does Scripture Apply to Our Lives? 

    13:49  Bridging the Gap to the World of the Text   

    19:24  What About Topical Preaching? 

    26:50  How to Become a Better Preacher and Teacher   

    32:39  The Benefits and Pitfalls of Expositional Preaching 

    38:36  Who was Nathan D. Maier?  

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    11 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 49 minutes 45 seconds
    The Power of Telling Your Story

    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. 

     

    Time codes:  

    7:32  Processing Trauma Through Story   

    14:58  The Importance of Being Kind to Yourself  

    17:32  Co-Authoring Your Story with God 

    25:31  Reframing our Story 

    35:53  Poiema’s Mission  

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    4 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 45 minutes 52 seconds
    Christians in International Development

    Join Darrell Bock and David Hoehner in this episode as they discuss international aid, its role, and its Christian ethos

     

    Time codes:

    2:17  Time in Russia and Ukraine

    7:53  After Ukraine

    12:25  How to Strengthen Governance

    16:37  What is USAID

    19:37  Impact of Closing USAID

    27:27  Christians in NGOs

    32:04  A Reconfiguration of International Development

    35:59  Post International Development

    38:51  The Implicit Christian Justice of International Aid

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    28 October 2025, 10:00 am
  • 46 minutes 54 seconds
    On the Role of the Prophet

    Join Kymberli Cook, Amy Peeler, and Mike Balbier as they explore the role of prophets in Scripture and discuss how Christians today can wisely navigate modern prophecy in the church. 

    Time Stamps:  

    5:54  What is a prophet? 

    12:15  Safeguards/guidelines around prophets 

    17:53  Old Testament Prophets 

    22:26  New Testament Prophets 

    24:57  The Difference between New and Old Testament prophets 

    27:26  The role of the Holy Spirit in Prophesy 

    30:23  How different Church traditions handle prophesy 

    39:11  how can Christians today Navigate modern Prophecy?  

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    21 October 2025, 5:00 am
  • 50 minutes 26 seconds
    Advancing the Gospel Through Evangelical Unity

    Join Darrell Bock and Walter Kim as they explore the mission, context, challenges, and potential solutions of American evangelicalism.  



    Time codes:  

    5:33  What is the National Association of Evangelicals? 

    12:45  Examples of the NAE’s Work 

    19:43  Key Challenges Facing the Evangelical Movement 

    30:57  Potential Solutions 

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    14 October 2025, 5:00 am
  • 50 minutes 22 seconds
    Appreciating the Arts

    Join Kasey Olander, Neil Coulter, and Todd Agnew as they explore why the arts matter for Christian life and worship — from the creative process to art’s role in community, theology, and incarnational praise.

    TimeStamps

    5:37  What is Art?

    10:26  Enjoyment in the process

    17:00  The Role of Art in our Worship with God

    24:13  The Impact of World View on the Meaning of Art

    41:31  Advice to Appreciating Art

     

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    7 October 2025, 10:00 am
  • 57 minutes 1 second
    Winning a Grammy for God

    Description/Excerpt:  

    Join Milyce Pipkin and Myron Butler as they discuss his faith journey—from musical success to Family life to spiritual battles—and what true worship looks like 



    Time codes:  

    1:53  Myron’s Early Life 

    4:37  Winning the Grammy 

    14:43  Chasing Success for a Father's Approval 

    20:15  Not Letting your Family be a Victim of Ministry  

    27:33  Spiritual Warfare 

    33:31  A Praise and Worship Lifestyle  

    41:01  Myron’s greatest Gift 

    45:20  Myron’s advice to Aspiring Artists 

    47:44  Evolution of Gospel Music 

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    30 September 2025, 10:00 am
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