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The Table Podcast

Dallas Theological Seminary

The Table Podcast is a weekly show discussing issues of God and culture to show the relevance of theology to everyday life. 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.

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48:03

Youth and Sports: A Balanced Discussion

The Table Podcast ·

2026/04/07

Description/Excerpt: 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.Time codes: 1:54 What is Athletes in Action? 7:43 Five Principles for Sports Ministries 10:04 Relational Aspects of Sports 13:20 How

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44:51

Is God Really There?

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2026/03/31

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. Time codes: 3:19 What is Divine Hiddenness? 5:29 Classic Arguments for Divine Hiddenness 8:27 How Divine Hiddenness Affects How We Think About God 14:33 How Creating a Stronger Argument for

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39:54

Is Christian Education The Same As Discipleship?

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2026/03/24

On this episode of The Table Podcast, 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.Time codes: 2:49 What Happens in Christian Education 5:54 When Did Christian Education Arise as a Field 10:33 Key

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59:11

Understanding Dispensationalism (Classic)

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2026/03/17

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.Timecodes 02:39 What is Dispensationalism? 09:27 What Makes Dispensationalists Unique? 20:06 The Historical Context for Dispensationalism’s Growth 28:39 Controversy Surrounding Dispensationalism 41:12 Rooting Dispensationalism in Scripture 43:36 Progressive

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52:49

The Spirit World in the Old Testament (Classic)

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2026/03/10

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.Time Codes 02:04 Walton’s Background in the Old Testament 06:16 Chisholm’s Background in the Old Testament 10:34 Context for a Discussion Around the Spirit World 17:37 Approaches to Old Testament Interpretation 23:13 Describing the “Good Guys” in the Spirit World 29:25 Defining the “Bad Guys” in the Spirit

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48:08

Transposing Earthly Riches Into the Treasures of Heaven

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2026/03/03

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. Time codes: 1:14 Raymond’s Background 6:53 Raymond’s Theology of Money and Stewardship 11:57 The Purpose of Business 16:05 What Does it Mean to Take Care of the Poor? 19:57 Investing in the Kingdom 28:19 Helping

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65:13

Predestination and Free Will (Classic)

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2026/02/24

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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50:20

Fear, Film, & Faith

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2026/02/17

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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45:29

What You Believe About the End Shapes How You Live...

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2026/02/10

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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59:58

Spiritual Growth

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2026/02/03

Does your spiritual life feel like a bed of cold ashes? Join Dr. Mark Yarbrough, Bill Hendricks, and Dr. Darrell Bock as they discuss how to navigate the mundane struggles of daily life and apply six spiritual essentials to rekindle your heart for God Time Codes 3:50 The Rekindled Heart 8:11 Faith in the Mundane Life 11:25 Knowledge vs. Transformation: The Goal of Bible Study 17:20 Rekindled Devotion and Bold Trust in God's Word 24:53 Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart 30:44

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37:19

Christianity in Sudan and South Sudan

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2026/01/27

Join Darrell Bock and Jake Prochaska as they explore theresilience 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 Time codes: 1:37 Background to Sudan and South Sudan 9:32 Building a Community with the Church 14:54 The Ripple Effect of Church Planting 16:52 The Importance of Indigenous Leadership and Training 23:09 How Western Christians can Help Learn more about your ad

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49:45

The Church's Role in Racial Reconciliation (Classic)

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2026/01/20

In this classic episode, Darrell Bock, Eric Mason, Elizabeth Woodson, and Bryan Carter discuss the church’s role in biblical racial reconciliation. Time codes 00:15 Mason’s ministry of reconciliation in Philadelphia 05:08 Woodson’s ministry of reconciliation in Dallas 06:39 Carter’s ministry of reconciliation in Dallas 08:56 Carter’s message: Recognize distinctives that shape faith for African Americans 12:37 Woodson’s message: Understand theology affects sociology in the Black

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59:25

Loss and Lament

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2026/01/13

Join Kasey Olander, Sam Won and Rebecca Carrell as they explorewhy 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 Time codes: 9:52 Misconceptions About Grief in the Church 18:16 The Structure of a Lament Psalm 22:23 The Honesty of Biblical Lament 24:41 How to Grieve With Those Who Grieve 35:35 The Pressure to Mask vs. The Compassion of

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43:54

Reading and the Spiritual Life

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2026/01/06

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 providing practical habits for making reading a life-forming spiritual practice. Time codes 3:58 Reading as Counter-Cultural 6:35 How Christians Should Think about Reading 12:05 Reading Books Other than the Bible 15:00 How to Decide What to Read 19:29 Reading as an Embodied Experience 21:36 Reading Helps us Understand

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50:30

Pastoring the Pastors

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2025/12/30

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. Time codes 1:17 Why Pastors Burn Out 13:30 Common Anxieties for Pastors 17:05 Confidentiality and Transparency for Pastors 24:15 Ways to Care for the Pastor’s Soul 33:52 Warning Signs of

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64:48

Taylor Swift, the Gospel, and Being Human (62 Minute...

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2025/12/16

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

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46:35

What the Early Church Fathers Said About the End Times

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2025/12/09

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

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53:07

Did Jesus Claim to be God?

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2025/12/02

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

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58:39

How Ancient Inscriptions Help Us Understand the...

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2025/11/25

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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51:32

Ink & Impact in Creative Writing

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2025/11/18

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 Learn more about your ad

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