Come to the Table

This “first” episode and one filling the spot of a “trailer” to give you an idea of what the show is about is actually the last of over 100 episodes previously recorded. Take 15 minutes, press play, and if so moved enjoy the treasure chest until we restart the search for these amazing gems. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react.

We were invited by the Hosts of the Nomad Podcast to participate in Pod March which is based on a vision of numerous podcasts releasing a single episode that they’ve created in regards to reacting and addressing the global and local impact of Climate Change. One of the most amazing and beautiful things about being involved in the podcast world is connecting with other people on such deep and personal levels. Sometimes you become very fortunate and get a chance to know them personally with the ultimate reward of referring to them as friend. No other podcast over the past couple of years has had a greater impact on me personally than the Nomad Podcast. Tim, David, Jemimah, Nick and Dave have a special place in my heart and mind. Tim and David have also become friends and we even had David on this show previously. When invited we quickly said yes. In regard to the content I haven’t listened and no doubt would not agree with 100% of everything that is said but the very essence of this show and what has been the first step in transformation is to, stop, and listen. So we invite you, regardless of your position, to hear this chorus of voices (actual show notes below) within the motto of our show: Love in action is listening to understand, not to react.   Everybody Now Climate Emergency and Sacred Duty We’ve caused a turning point in the Earth’s natural history. Everybody Now is a podcast about what it means to be human on the threshold of a global climate emergency, in a time of systemic injustice and runaway pandemics. Scientists, activists, farmers, poets, and theologians talk bravely and frankly about how our biosphere is changing, about grief and hope in an age of social collapse and mass extinction, and about taking action against all the odds. On 19th October 2020, Everybody Now is being released by podcasters all over the world as a collective call for awareness, grief and loving action. With contributions from: Dr. Gail Bradbrook - scientist and co-founder of Extinction Rebellion Prof. Kevin Anderson - Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the University of Manchester Dámaris Albuquerque - works with agricultural communities in Nicaragua Dr. Rowan Williams - theologian and poet, and a former Archbishop of Canterbury Pádraig Ó Tuama - poet, theologian and conflict mediator Rachel Mander - environmental activist with Hope for the Future John Swales - priest and activist, and part of a community for marginalised people Zena Kazeme - Persian-Iraqi poet who draws on her experiences as a former refugee to create poetry that explores themes of exile, home, war and heritage Flo Brady - singer and theatre maker Hannah Malcolm - Anglican ordinand, climate writer and organiser Alastair McIntosh - writer, academic and land rights activist David Benjamin Blower - musician, poet and podcaster Funding and Production: This podcast was crowdfunded by a handful of good souls, and produced by Tim Nash and David Benjamin Blower Permissions: The song Happily by Flo Brady is used with permission. The song The Soil, from We Really Existed and We Really Did This by David Benjamin Blower, used with permission. The Poem The Tree of Knowledge by Pádraig Ó Tuama used with permission. The Poem Atlas by Zena Kazeme used with permission. The Poem What is Man? by Rowan Williams from the book The Other Mountain, used with permission from Carcanet Press.

Inspired by an upbringing of highly conservative theology coupled with a transformation into anything but Seth Price was inspired to start the Can I Say This At Church Podcast. As the 100th conversation we could think of anyone better to talk about our parallel but different journeys. You can find Seth’s podcast HERE. We also want to recognise and thank Seth for his time given he had recently lost his Dad prior to recording. He still wanted to talk and are humbled by his grace and strength. God speed to him and his family. This episode was recorded and published during the COVID-19 Pandemic and published during it. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Darian Parker shores up the two "Brothers Parker" episodes with his perspective on race relations, culture, power and faith. Like standing under a waterfall there is a force, a depth to what he says but a softness and kindness only humility and grace can bring to the surface. You can find Darian’s Podcast, Dr.D’s Social Network, HERE. This episode was recorded and published during the COVID-19 Pandemic and published during it. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Music feeds our souls. What message do you let nourish your heart and mind? Anthony "Wordsmith" Parker comes to the table to talk about his journey to become the motivational artist and amazing human being he is now. You can find his music, videos, news stories and links to his social media accounts HERE. The following is a brief sample from his website linked above. IN 2009 WORDSMITH OPENED HIS INDEPENDENT LABEL NU REVOLUTION ENTERTAINMENT AND SINCE ITS INCEPTION DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSING DEALS WITH INGROOVES, AWAL, UNITED MASTERS, REDEYE AND APM MUSIC HAVE HELPED THE COMPANY FLOURISH. RELEASING 5 ALBUMS AND A HOST OF SINGLES OVER THE YEARS WORDSMITH BECAME A GRAMMY VOTING MEMBER FOR HIS NUMEROUS SONGWRITING CREDITS AND EARNED WINNER OF BEST RAP/HIP ALBUM FOR PERSPECTIVE JUKEBOX AT THE 16TH INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS. WORDSMITH CONTINUES TO USE THIS PLATFORM TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH MAJOR BRANDS LIKE NETFLIX, ESPN, NFL NETWORK AND WWE TO NAME A FEW. 2019 BROUGHT PROMINENT FEATURES IN THE HIT SHOWS RUSSIAN DOLL (NETFLIX), UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT (NETFLIX), PREACHER (AMC) AND SKAM FRANCE (UK TV), WHILE SEVERAL OF WORDSMITH’S SONGS HAVE SHOWN UP IN MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES AND ONLINE VIDEOS THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER. RECENTLY, WORDSMITH’S MUSIC WAS FEATURED ON THE HIT TV SHOW ESPN FIRST TAKE! This episode was recorded and published during the COVID-19 Pandemic and published during it. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David! Enjoy the 60-second audiogram below from the episod

When I was given the chance to interview Uzma Jafri and Zaiba Hasan, the hosts of the Mommying While Muslim Podcast, I jumped at the opportunity. After listening to the podcast, finding out I grew up 4 years apart and in the same school district as Uzma and getting the chance to talk to them my perspective is no longer the same. This conversation and their spirit are why podcasts go beyond a place to learn stuff. You get to hear the hearts and minds of your fellow human beings. You can find the Mommying While Muslim website and links to their podcast and videos HERE. Thanks to my friend and supporter of the show Eric Nevins for the introduction. This episode was recorded and published during the COVID-19 Pandemic and published during it. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Neil has gone from a fellow podcaster with a similar show to a close and dear friend. When you find that resonance with someone I've found that typically happens and what helps find that harmony? Walking in their shoes. So have a seat at the table, take a deep breath and find the joy in being in other people's shoes. You can find and listen to his podcast HERE. This episode was recorded and published during the COVID-19 Pandemic and published during it. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

My friend Luke comes to the table to talk about his revelations around his faith, social issues, podcasting and why the number 222 has such a profound meaning in his life. You can learn more about all the amazing podcasts that Luke manages, creates and hosts on the Milieu Media Group website HERE. This episode was recorded and published during the COVID-19 Pandemic and published during it. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

When Meg & Mike Glesener's son Josiah headed off to college out of state they never imagined they'd end up in a medical tug-of-war with the state of California. Josiah suffered from encephalitis which is an infection in the brain that he got not once but twice. This is a conversation about the journey to bring him home. You can listen to Meg on her wonderful podcast Letters From Home here.  She has been an incredible supporter of the show and our host Sean McCoy.  We are eternally grateful for her heart and action! This episode was recorded and published during the COVID-19 Pandemic and published during it. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Michael and Cici met in jail. There unconventional beginning was par for the course as they navigated their past with the amazing present and future of a harmonious and complimentary love for each other. From the early days of the podcast I would get an email from Michael after each show with commentary. I really loved hearing from him and after learning more about he and Cici nothing made more sense to me than having them on to talk about it. This episode was recorded in the early days of the COVID-19 Pandemic and published during it. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Transformation is a constant aspect of our lives. It is mysterious, radical, painful and sometimes subtle. Nora Sophia comes to the tablet to talk about her transformation which includes perspectives ranging from growing up in a traditional Catholic home in Texas, to time living on the street homeless to the challenges of playing collegiate tennis. As transformation is continuously happening you may notice an element of it with the use of Nora Speakman during the conversation or in previous contexts. Transformation is. You can hear more from Nora on her podcast Nora Talks with Nora Sophia here. You can also find her on her website where you will find other links to social media and the other work she is doing. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also follow us on Instagram. A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Danielle Kingstrom is unapologetic in her pursuit of understanding, discussing and talking about physical, emotional and spiritual intimacy both with herself and others. Her motivation is fueled by compassion not a sense of rebellion or desire to sensationalize. We talk about intimacy, the winding road that got her to where she is today and what lies on the other side of these trans-formative journeys. You can hear more from Danielle on her podcast Recorded Conversations here. Follow Danielle on Twitter and Facebook. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

After years of living the life of successful upper middle class Americans a series of events stirred and awakened my friends Doug and Kimberly Bennett to step into the unknown world of full-time international mission work. This is a conversation of what led up to their decision to start in 2016 and what they've learned since then. You can find information about Indonesia Aid and can direct support for the organization through the following: website, Instagram and Facebook (click on the hyperlink to connect to each). Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic and released during it. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Author, editor and President of the Octane Literary Partners, James Timberlake, sits down to talk to us about both the written publishing industry as well as how his own faith journey is a story of its own as well. Find Octane Literary Partners here. Connect with James on LInkedIn here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic and released during it. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Gabriel Gordon sits down for an honest discussion around his childhood, his multifaceted journey of faith and how it lead to the creation of The Misfit Theology Club. Catch up with all the Misfits on their website which you can find here. Find them on Facebook here. Listen to their podcast here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic and released during it. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also follow us on Instagram. A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Can someone be addicted to pornography? Joshua Shea comes to the table to discuss his experience with pornography addiction, its impact on his life and how he sees his situation not just as a chance to change himself but using his story to help connect with others. You can find Josh’s website HERE. You can find and buy Josh’s book HERE. Also thanks to Brent Basham and Poddit for helping me find this guest. Connect with podcasters and/or guests by joining the site HERE! Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also follow us on Instagram. A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Sexual Abuse started for Nancy Legere at the age of seven. She graciously comes to the table to discuss how she made her way through trauma, addiction and suffering. Her undeniable strength and courage bring us face to face with the potential impact we have on our fellow human. You can find and buy Nancy’s book HERE. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also follow us on Instagram. A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

As Todd Vick walked his path as a Pastor of a church he found himself living and believing in two different lives.  The pressures of decades of life and unresolved issues resulted in him having a true mental breakdown.  The resulting experience pushed him to come face to face with the beauty and need for grace, not just for him but for all people. You can find Todd’s book on Amazon HERE. You can find him on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also follow us on Instagram. A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

You meet your soulmate during a vacation trip with friends by utter and complete chance. Your heart sings with joy but just eight weeks later they tell you they have been diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma; a rare and difficult cancer. You love them but what do you do? After over two years of fighting the cancer is in remission and they ask your hand in marriage. Then just six months after saying “yes” the cancer returns. Fabi Powell joins us to have a conversation around these questions. Love. Never. Fails. Special thanks to last weeks guest and our friend Charles Kirk for the introduction. You can find links to the Josh Powell Foundation at the following: Website, Instagram and Facebook. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also follow us on Instagram. A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Charles Kirk served in the US Army and during his time he was deployed to many places including Iraq. While fighting to protect his fellow soldiers and friends there was always a good chance the enemies he was fighting would become clear. What he wasn’t prepared for was those he would have to fight that could not be seen. He not only fought that fight as well but took it to social media to encourage others to seek help. That act inspired this conversation. Special thanks to my old colleague and friend Mark Vose for liking Charles’ post on LinkedIn which led to me seeing it and reaching out to him. You can find Charles’ post on LinkedIn HERE. God Bless him for his courage. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Ever had a conversation with a person who has been to prison, convicted of a felony and served their time? Would serving their sentence be enough for you to treat them like everyone else? We have a conversation with Christopher Okano, his felony conviction, his time in prison and what it has been like since he got out. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Jordan & Chanda Van de Vorst along with their 5-year-old daughter, Kamryn, and 2-year-old son, Miguire, were killed when a drunk driver hit their car on January 2, 2016. Chanda's brother, Chad Mierau, talks to us about the grief, pain and his journey of forgiveness for Catherine McKay along with the unlikely relationship he's developed with her and her family. Love wins. Find more about Chad, his upcoming book and beautiful pictures of the family HERE. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Lindsay Weisner is a psychologist, wife and mom. However, she is not and does not apologize for being the ideal of any of them. She is passionate, pragmatic, honest and swears like a sailor. She is also the host of the Neurotic Nourishment Podcast where she talks about these things and why this S@#t matters! Lindsay’s Insta: @psychshrinkmom Twit: @psychshrinkmom Neurotic Nourishment’s Insta: @neuroticnourishment Linsday’s Book (coming March 20, 2020) Ten Steps to Finding Happy: A guide to permanent satisfaction Insta: @10stepsfindinghappy Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

When the Divine breathed the world into existence what was the frequency, energy, and rhythm that was infused within all things, then, now and into the future?  Alexander Shaia sits down to discuss what has been revealed through him (and all of us) that answers that question. You can learn more about Alexander and his work by going to his Quadratos Website. In this site you can find links to the numerous podcasts he has done, his seminal book Heart & Mind and other mediums he is on like The Work of The People. You can follow his work on Facebook as well by clicking HERE. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Imagine you make a mistake that costs someone their life. It's not just their life that is impacted but all the lives around both people. What do you do? Where was God? What do you do now...Jennifer Eikenhorst comes to the table to talk about her story and the accident that changed so many people’s lives. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Former Pastor Karl Forehand wrote his book Apparent Faith after the love of his children and grandchildren shook his faith to its very core. His renewal and revelations are described these days as "deconstruction" and while may not be on the same journey he is still on the same path of faith, hope and love. You can find his book Apparent Faith on Amazon, Audible and Kindle. You can connect with Karl’s podcast The Desert Sanctuary and his blog here. You can also join The Desert Sanctuary Facebook group here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

School shootings grip headlines and stop people in their tracks when the news hits. My friend Eric Nevin's and his family experienced a school shooting first hand when on May 7, 2019, one occurred at the STEM School Highlands Ranch where all three of his children attend school. The charter school is located in the Denver suburb of Highlands Ranch. One student, Kendrick Castillo, was killed when he engaged the shooter in an attempt to stop him. A heroic act that prevented further fatalities. Eight others were injured. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

In the second half of our conversation with Kerry, we get into the political ring to discuss her efforts through her blog Mere Liberty as well as politics in general. Enjoy. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. Find Kerry’s blog/website Here. Follow Mere Liberty on Facebook Here. Follow Mere Liberty/Kerry on Twitter here. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

I met Kerry Baldwin when we were on a panel together for the first Christian Podcasters Associations Online Conference. We were discussing what it means to ask tough questions and everything about her, as well as our experience, made me want to invite her to the table to talk about the nature of right and wrong. We do that in the first half and then there’s a second part where we talk about politics. Enjoy. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. Find Kerry’s blog/website Here. Follow Mere Liberty on Facebook Here. Follow Mere Liberty/Kerry on Twitter here. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Bonus Episode: Friend, fellow podcaster and former guest Warren Spiwak asked me to join him for an interview on his show Feed the Machine. Our conversation with Chris Zeller's story could not be left alone. Enjoy. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Victor Tiffany coined the phrase and is leading the movement behind "Bernie or Bust". With the 2020 election quickly approaching the chance to talk to him and discuss politics we couldn't help but extend the invite! You can find a link to the website he mentioned, Bernie or Bust, here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

It only took a year and 8 months to get the second part of Jim Burgoon’s first episode to drop. Good things come to those who wait. We explain why Part 2 took so long, how Jim and his wife are doing and all sorts of other things! Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Last year we had Hayden on to talk about our evolving faith. We figured it was time to do it again as we are not who we once were. This is that conversation. You can find Hayden’s podcast, Pragmatic Christian, here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

When Jenny Hale found herself on the recovery side of Domestic Abuse she realized quickly that there were little to no resources on healing and what to do next. Springboarding off of her love and expertise of social media, marketing and entrepreneurship she pulled them all together to create not just a job but a career with a cause. #HealingfromDV Click HERE to find the website Jenny mentions at the end. You can find Jenny’s company JH Marketing Results here. JH Marketing Results Facebook Page here. JH Marketing Result Twitter Page here. JH Marketing Results Instagram Page here. Connect with Jenny Hale’s LinkedIn profile here. You can apply to be in the JH Marketing Results Facebook Group here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Honestly, I’m struggling mightily with nationalism and culture in the United States. Especially as it lines up with my faith and how it is evolving. How should our faith stand with the culture we live in and the rest of the world? Stephen Backhouse, who has chewed on this subject professionally and personally, comes to the table to discuss these issues and similar ones. Skubalon is the Greek word that in its day was profane and highly symbolic. To know what it means you’ll have to listen to Stephen Backhouse’s episode on Nomad Podcast here. And no, refuse, rubbish or trash is not the full meaning. You can find the board game Stephen mentioned, Twilight Imperium, here. You can find the book, Luna, Stephen mentioned here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

While listening to the BLHER Podcast with Brittany Hughes and Kelly Jeanine I found another one of those tugs pulling at my heart to have a conversation with them. They talk about religion, race, gender and the obstacles we face as a society in and around those areas. I was truly humbled at their grace and candor in discussing these difficult subjects and as always we hope this conversation inspires yours! Find the BLHER Podcast and their social media links below! BLHER Podcast BLHER Podcast Website BLHER Instagram BLHER Twitter Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Warren Spiwak has become a great friend in a short period of time. We have a conversation around connection, podcasts, what motivates him and what he hopes to accomplish with his podcast Feed the Machine. Click here to go to find Warren’s podcast and learn more about it. He’s already released episodes and is finding his stride! Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Stuart Gelin is very proud of his mother Renee. One day he went into a podcasting Facebook group and dropped a post inviting anyone with a pod to considering talking to his mother about Resilience. How could we say no? We didn’t and this is that conversation. Here’s a link to her two books Eating the Tiger; Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

I have listened to Janet Williams episode on the Nomad Podcast so many times I've lost count. Her discussion around Apophatic Theology changed the way I perceive my understanding of words, language and God. Ironically listening to her speak is mesmerizing. This is our conversation. I read her book Seeking A God Beyond, which I highly recommend if you enjoy this conversation. You can find it here. To see St Gregory of Nyssa’s church in San Francisco discussed in the episode click here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

As an avid listener of the Mixed Mental Arts Podcast Spiros Michalakis quickly became one of my all-time favorite guests.  He and a researcher at Microsoft, solved one of the world's most challenging open problems in the field of mathematical physics. Our conversation has nothing to do with that and is simply a chance to hear from the man, not just the scientist.  A special thanks to my friend Hunter Maats for making it possible. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Deanne Goodman's star was bright, shining and on its way up the ladder of the News Industry until the kindness of Altheia Jackson, her most supportive fan, was made painfully clear. Now she dedicates her personal and professional life to being kind to others and spreading heartfelt stories through her podcast In Happier News You can follow Deanne’s pod on its Facebook Page here. If you’re in the San Diego area and love Kombucha check out Deanne and her husbands company Kombucha On Tap. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

My friend Patty Pantazopoulos and her husband Tasos started a bakery/coffee shop called Anonymous Cafe in 2017. Less than a year after opening it was voted Best Bakery in Texas in an article by Buzzfeed. Despite incredible success in every way they had close their doors at the end of 2018 and find a new way to reopen. A year and a half later there is finally a light at the end of the long tunnel. We have a conversation about what kept them going during this difficult time, the incredible response(s) of their legion of loyal customers and just exactly when we can expect her mother’s amazing Eckmek to FINALLY be available again! Find Anonymous Cafe’s website here. Follow Anonymous Cafe on Facebook here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

At just six years of age, Jabali Smith along with his older brother & sister was handed over to the leader of a Messianic Doomsday Sex Cult voluntarily by his mother. He's written a raw, no holds barred book about his experience, started a non-profit to bring hope, connection and education to children and during our interview, he wore a white hat with the word LOVE written red across it. Find his book Slave here Find his non-profit here Find his website here Thanks again to my friend Anastasia Lipske for introducing us. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

This is a short and sweet message to our wonderful listeners about why we've had a recent drought of episodes. Stay tuned dear friends...there are some amazing conversations coming!!!

Millions of Americans and millions of dollars are used to support faith-based missions each year. Groups of people large and small head outside the borders of the US to save the world and be the Gospel by providing all kinds of support. Could we have our typical models of operation structured to do more damage than good? We welcome Lucretia Hall to the table to talk about her experiences in this world. Her husband John came to the table in our first season and we are delighted to call them both listeners, guests and friends of the show You can find the organization, Praying Pelicans Mission, that was mentioned here. Your can find the documentary mentioned Poverty, Inc here. You can learn more about the story about King Frederick mentioned by Lucretia here. It talks about how not just love but the innate NEED for love through physical affection and touch are necessary for life. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Can a Christian make the Bible into an Idol? And can that idol be placed above Jesus? After reading Keith Giles book, Jesus Unbound, and understanding the argument coupled with the impact it had on me I jumped at the chance to invite him to the Table. You can find Keith’s book, Jesus Unbound, as well as his other books here and his very popular blog here. You can hear Keith on his own podcast, The Heretic Happy Hour, here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Tracy Winchell experienced grief that tried to break her. As she continues to fight back through the muck and the invisible chains she found a path that strips off all that she knew to build it again. The beauty of her journey is the revelation that in the midst of this ongoing process we must reach across the table, the aisle or whatever barrier, real or not, and truly connect with others. Listen to Tracy on her wonderful show around recovery, The Reboots Podcast, here. In the episode, Tracy offered to provide three recovery based journaling techniques from her new business to YOU for FREE! You can contact her and hear from her directly by clicking here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

David Benjamin Blower pours out his thoughts and emotions through multiple mediums of sound. I've listened to him through his music, podcasting and devotionals which led me to extend an invitation to come to the Table. He's not self-indulgent or seeking fame, fortune and approval. He is simply on a journey and finds solace in those doing the same. You can hear David’s latest single “The Soil” and all his music on Bandcamp or Spotify. You can follow him on his Facebook and Instagram pages as well. You can also hear him as a guest and then as a host on Nomad Podcast. I cannot personally recommend David’s music and the Nomad Podcast more. They are both truly incredible and a source of constant inspiration and contemplation. You can find the song by Lankum, “Granite Gaze”, David referred to here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Geothermal Energy gets little attention or love in regards to being a renewable and alternative energy source. My good friend Patrick Hanson has worked intimately in this industry and recently started his own company to help shed light on this amazing energy possibility through digital and traditional marketing. I invited him to come to the Table and have a conversation about this amazing and little known renewable energy source. You follow Patrick’s company GeoEnergy Marketing Services on their website and follow them on social media on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. #geothermalfactsandstats Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

The standards, expectations and time requirements for those who lead a church can be very high. The expectation, fair or not, can be not to just represent the church but to be the perfect Christian. Is that fair let along possible? After all, they need The Gospel as much as anyone. Brandon Cunningham comes to the table to talk about his journey as a pastor and those expectations. You can catch Brandon and his friend, co-host and previous Table Podcast guest Jerry Dugan on their podcast Beyond The Rut. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!

Climate Change can bring about a myriad of emotions and provide a definitive ground for division. When my old colleague and friend Karen Spenley reached out to me to tell me about her acceptance to the Homeward Bound project I felt it was a great chance to talk about this subject. I definitely didn't expect it to have the impact on my own personal viewpoint of the subject as it did. You can follow and connect with Karen and her Homeward Bound journey below: Facebook and Twitter If you’d like to find out more on how you can support Karen’s Homeward Bound journey you can access her Chuffed page here. Karen mentioned Project Drawdown as a place to learn about Climate Change. Here is their website https://www.drawdown.org/. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. You can find us on different mediums to listen and subscribe such as iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, PodBean, Cast Box and more by clicking here. We are very anxious to hear YOUR feedback at our first jump into this and want to hear the good and bad so we can keep doing the right things correctly and correct the things we are not. Please contact us at sean@thecometothetablepodcast.com for any and all feedback, comments, show suggestions and the like.  You can also like our Facebook Page  as well as follow us on Instagram & Twitter  A special thanks to the musical talent of our friend and guest of the show David HaLevy for writing and performing the sound to our intro and outgoing music.  Check out the Ruach Guitar Facebook Page he makes by hand and plays as well as on Instagram.   We are very humbled and grateful for this personal touch to the show and cherish it greatly.   תודה David!