A Bigger Table

SEASON FINALE: In this final episode of the season, we talk to Dr. Whitney Thurman, Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Texas-Austin, about all things Covid-19 vaccine, and how we can change the conversation in the church surrounding the reluctance to be vaccinated.  Like, subscribe, and share to help the show.  If you've missed episodes, go back!  And stay tuned for some special content this summer before heading into season three!  

Matthew Paul turner is the beloved children's author of When God Made You, When God Made Light, All The Colors of Christmas, and more.  His upcoming book, What Is God Like? was co-written posthumously with Rachel Held Evans.  Check it out!

In this episode we chat with the wonderful Dr. Christina Edmondson.  Dr. Edmondson is a psychologist, therapist, and co-host of the super popular podcast, Truth's Table. Check it out!

Beleaf is a rapper, musician, influencer, and one of the stars of Dads, a documentary by Bryce Dallas Howard on Apple TV+, about modern day fatherhood.  Check out the movie on Apple TV+ and go find his music on Spotify!

In this episode, we sit down with Lo Alaman, aka, Lo the Poet, about his life, faith, and his new book, We Sang A Dirge, which we consider to be one of best books of 2020.  It is simply a stunning piece of work.  Go check it out!

In this episode, we talk with David Dark, author and professor at Belmont University. We talk about his life, his work, and his uncanny ability to say exactly what needs to be said when he sees injustice in the public space. 

In this episode, we talk with Tim Soerens, author of Everywhere You Look, and co-founder of The Parish Collective.  If you are hungry for a different way of doing church, this is a great place to start!

Drew Hart is the author of Trouble I've Seen and Who Will Be a Witness?  He's also a professor of Theology and Anti-Racism activist. In this episode we dive into his life and some of the themes found in his newest book, Who Will Be a Witness?

Season One Finale with Lisa Sharon Harper.  Lisa is a podcaster, author, speaker, and activist who challenges the church to live out the Gospel in the way its meant to be lived out.  In this episode, we talk about her book, The Very Good Gospel, as well as other issues concerning race and the church, and why it's a conversation we have to keep having. 

In this episode, Herschel and Adam talk about Adam's new book, Love Has A Name, and how to love people who aren't so easy to love.  What does it mean to love as Jesus loved?

Sarah is a pastor, author, and speaker.  She also hosts the podcast, Making Spaces.  On this episode we talk about deconstruction and reconstruction of our faith, growing up in and out of the church, and so much more. 

In this episode, we sit down with author and activist Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove to discuss his books, his activism, and what the Gospel calls us to be and do. 

In this episode, we talk with Matthew Wallace of Opportunities Now about the importance of missions and what the future of missions can be.

Rev. Traci Smith and Herschel French talk about her book, Faithful Families, and how families can integrate faith practices into their daily lives and routines.  We also talk about how families can handle questions about faith that might arise.

Dee Wilson, songwriter and worship leader, joins us at the table to talk about growing up in the church, finding music, and about how he came to be one of the leaders in Common Hymnal.  He also shares a song, The Medicine. 

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Toddy Holeman, counseling professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, about self-care in a pandemic. Dr. Holeman has years and years of experience teaching and practicing, specializing in marriage and family counseling.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Levine about her new book, The Sermon on the Mount, and how it relates to the Kingdom of God and our world today. 

In our inaugural episode, Pastor Adam talks about his new book, Incarnation.  We talk about the word incarnation and what it means for us today.  We also talk about how the church universal survives the times we're living through right now.