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Welcome to the table! In the fifth episode in our study of Philippians we take on Paul’s exhortation to seek unity and apply humility to all of our relationships. Easier said than done! It seems everywhere we turn there’s a headline or a conversation about how divided we are as a nation. The Church isn’t doing much better. Kimberly and I try to stay in our lane. We talk about our struggles with self and with pride. Honestly, our side is pretty bleak until we read the beautiful verses about the example of Christ.
The Church at Philippi’s lack of unity led to this incredible theological statement about Christ. This is pretty deep water for me to try to teach on so I mostly bring us to the edge of it to behold Christ’s greatness and triumph. I may not be able to grasp the depth of this well but it makes my heart sing! These verses will surely be your bright spot for this episode.
Philippians 1:27-2:11
Isaiah 64:6
Ezekiel 28:11-19, Isaiah 14:12-14
1 Peter 5:4-11
30 Day Shred Bible Reading Plan
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Welcome to the table! This is the fourth episode in our series on Philippians. Kimberly joined me for the second half of chapter 1. We tried to get into the anxious feelings the Church at Philippi was having listening to the letter. All they wanted to know was how Paul was doing. What a relief for them to find out that in spite all of that had happened to Paul in the five years since they had seen him, Pau was still advancing the gospel in spite of his chains. A frosty welcome from the church in Rome or being chained to a guard couldn’t sideline Paul from sharing Christ with whoever was in front of him.
Are we doing the same? This is our time to carry the great commission to the ends of the earth and to the people right in front of us.
Philippians 1:12-26
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Welcome to the table!
I’m joined by Kimberly. She is one of my partners in the gospel. We do kind of an overview of Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. We bounce all over the book as we try to get to know this Church. We discuss the timeline of Paul’s life. I share some of my conversion story.
Philippians 1:1-11
Paul’s timeline
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Welcome to the table!
We’re continuing to work our way through Acts 16. We’re looking at the events which took place surrounding the beginning of the Church at Philippi. God worked through missteps, opposition, and persecution to bring an entire household to faith in Christ.
In Acts 16 we meet an unnamed jailer who became another one of the living stones being built into the framework of the Church at Philippi. The jailer and his household crossed over from darkness to light through listening to Paul and Silas rejoice in the night. Their joy gave birth to more joy.
Kimberly joined me for discussion around all of these events. In our conversation we tackle some hard things like being annoyed with people who need our compassion. This passage also contains examples of human trafficking and antisemitism. You know we don’t avoid the hard topics at the table.
In episode 39 we tackled the polarizing topic of immigration. If you missed that episode, please go back and listen. Link to Bri's book and the Women of Welcome site: Start With Welcome
Thank you for giving us a seat at your table through listening to the podcast!
Join us the next few weeks as we work our way through Paul's letter to the Church at Philippi.
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Welcome to the table!
We're kicking off our study of Philippians by going back to the beginning of their story.
Study of Philippians: The house church at Philippi and beyond with the women who led there.
We’re starting in Acts 16. This is part one in our getting to know the individuals who became the living stones who formed the church at Philippi. My daughter Lydia is named after the influential woman Paul met at a prayer gathering. She became Paul’s first convert to Christianity in Europe. It seemed fitting to have my daughter join me as we talk about her namesake.
I hope you enjoy this episode and that you will join us for the next few weeks as we get to know the Church at Philippi. Then as we go through Paul's letter to this small but mighty church.
Join our Flourish community at our three tables:
Table 1 is the podcast. New episodes release on Tuesday.
Table 2 is the lesson that corresponds to the podcast lesson. This is where we get to dig a little deeper. These lessons can be expected a few days after the podcast releases. It comes straight to your inbox. Subscribe here.
Table 3 is a discussion guide to use with one or more people. I recommend you do it around a table with yummy snacks or a meal. Table fellowship is a pillar of our community! Download PDF guide here.
The three tables are my way of inviting you to a three course meal.
Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jeusus.
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Welcome to the table!
Friends, this is a very special episode.
This conversation has been on my heart for almost a year.
We’re talking about one of those subjects Christians try to avoid talking about.
It’s one of the hot topics of the election season... immigration.
Hang with me! We can have this conversation. You're going to be glad you listened.
I invited Bri Stensrud to the table to help us untangle this complicated issue.
Bri Stensrud is the Director of Women of Welcome. A nonpartisan advocacy project for immigrants and refugees that helps Christians think about immigration issues from a Biblical perspective rather than a political one.
I enjoyed this conversation almost as much as I enjoyed Bri’s book. I learned so much from her book. Follow Women of Welcome on your socials to stay informed.
Here are the links for her book and website.
Start With Welcome: The Journey toward a confident and Compassionate Immigration conversation.
Visit the Women of Welcome website to learn more and access many wonderful resources.
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Welcome to the table!
In this episode we turn to Romans 16 to discover what we can learn about Paul and the early Church. Romans is a letter that helps us to know what we believe and why we believe it. Romans is a deep well of church doctrine. Doctrine is a big word that in no way should intimidate us. Doctrine simply means a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church etc.
Paul sent a woman named Phoebe with this letter to the Church in Rome. This is a pretty big deal. We can learn a lot about Paul and the early church by slowing down and reading this chapter. Hopefully, we uncover enough insights to make you hungry for more.
Twila joined me at the table via zoom. This was a podcast first. I want to tell you this because as you listen you will hear a difference in the sound. Seasoned podcast listeners are used to these kinds of recordings. I listen to so many podcasts this doesn’t even phase me anymore.
We’re honored to spend time with you and we are thankful for technology that makes it so easy to meet and study.
Warrior of Eden
Tell Her Story
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Welcome to the Table! Kimberly joined me for a conversation that was a continuation of our book club discussion from the night before. We are loving our conversations around the Beth Guckenberger’s Warrior of Eden.
I hope this conversation prompts you to get a copy of the book and maybe even start a book club. Kimberly’s son Clark gives book club a five star review. He always wants to come to book club! Beth’s book is super easy to discuss. She has included questions at the end of every chapter.
Friends, we need to step away from the screens and really see people. Do a double take at the needs all around us. One reason we spend a lot of time on screens is we are lonely. Invite someone to the table!
The Hebrew word ra’ah means to “see,” but it also means “to respond to a need.”
Embedded in it’s definition is the challenge if we don’t do anything about what we are looking at, can we claim to have seen it?
Acts 3:2
James 2:14-26
Luke 14:1-14
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Welcome to the Table!
I had my original co-hosts, Twila and Kimberly, finally back at the table. Woo-hoo!
It was so good to push reset on the podcast with them.
Sometimes you need to pause and recalibrate.
We discuss in the episode how we are not the same women we were when we started journeying together. The three of us are growing in knowledge and wisdom.
We have learned to hold things loosely as we follow the Table Flipper.
Kimberly and I have been soundboards for one another for around a decade.
2016 Twila and Julie are not even close to the same women we are now.
Those versions of us would not recognize us, but I believe they would grow to like who we’ve become. Warrior is a a much better look than women anchored in fear.
Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
The women in our Warrior of Eden book club weren’t familiar with the terms. Here’s a pretty simple explanation: complementarianism vs. egalitarianism.
Books mentioned…
Practicing the Way John Mark Comer
Warrior of Eden Beth Guckenberg
Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church Nijay Gupta
The Blue Parakeet Scot McKnight
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Welcome to the table! This is our fourth conversation in the water with lemon series. My guest is Charliese Lewis. She brings 30 years of ministry experience to the table. We discuss her calling, ministry, work, health, and even talk about our age. This conversation reminds us God is in all the details of our lives. He knows our days and spaces before one of them comes to into being.
I personally like conversations that stretch me. This one gives us a window into a church experience you like me may be less familiar with. Charliese describes growing up in a church where women had few restrictions on what they could do in serving the Lord and His people. Conversations have a way of shaping us. I hope this one will positively shape you and inspire you to spend time at tables with other image bearers of God.
Thanks for joining us at the Table!
Connect and learn more about Charliese Lewis at the below links.
randclewisministries.com
Charliese @ linktree
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Welcome to the table! We’re taking a few weeks to prepare for the fall series. So we will not be releasing new episodes for a few weeks. I thought this would be a great opportunity to tell you what we’re working on for the fall series. Here’s a hint: It’s one of Paul’s prison letters.
We still have some great conversations coming in the Water With Lemon end of summer series. One that we’re extra excited about!
Our next episode will release on September 10th.
Need something to listen to this week? I would love for you to check out this episode, “Should Christians Support Israel” from The Jewish Road podcast. I thought this was a great episode with some wonderful insights. Hope you will check it out!
We’ll be back soon!
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Welcome to the table! My guest for this third episode in our summer series is Alva Skiles. Alva brought great insights to the table. She has lived a long life faithfully serving God and others. She has been a teacher, a nurse, a missionary, and a pastor just to name a few of the many roles she has filled. She also happens to be Kimberly’s aunt.
I loved talking with her. This episode is about a third of the time I spent at the table with Alva. We had a wonderful time talking about her life of teaching and serving. When you finish this episode you might find yourself googling photo’s of Kansas wheat fields. I did!
Alva went to seminary at the age of 43. She accepted the call to pastor her first church before she was even finished. Just incredible! Even now that she’s retired, she’s still serving in Bible Study Fellowship and in her local church. She continues to flourish in all she does. You will love Aunt Alva!
2 Timothy 2:24-25 The bond-servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if God should grant them opportunity to repent.
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Welcome to the table! This is the first episode in the summer series "Water with Lemon". Just like a slice of lemon adds a zesty twist to your glass of water, this series aims to bring a fresh perspective to various topics, making your summer days hopefully a bit brighter.
At this table, we love bright spots! My guest Renee Flynn was a bright spot for me at an event I attended a few months ago. She was captivating as she shared some of her testimony. Renee talks candidly about her journey from rebellion to restored. A story like hers is a great reminder to not lose heart when loved ones rebel against the Christian faith and walk away from Jesus. We had a great discussion about her new restored life. Enjoy our conversation!
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Welcome to the table! I invited Amy Hayden and Susan Snodgrass back for this special back to school episode. I wanted to speak to an educator currently working in a high school and in a middle school to gain fresh insights into what they encounter. These women are empowering students and coming along side them to as Amy said: "Be their most authentic and genuine selves in a world that makes them constantly feel like they’re not enough or they don’t have enough."
These women are my friends. I knew they would bring valuable perspectives. What I love about Amy and Susan is they work from calling. This is more than a job to each of them. I learned so much from them.
For the elementary school perspective I talked to rising fifth grader, Luke Daniels. So fun! It was definitely my bright spot to talk to a man child. Luke is our first male guest. I think it’s the way the Table Flipper would’ve done it. It just seemed right.
Thank you to all of our education friends. I see you! I appreciate the sacrifices you make to make our world better by educating one student at a time.
Pray for our schools and all the people who fill them.
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Welcome to the table! I hope you can sit down at a table for this episode. I believe Jesus has a word for you. I LOVE John 21! Every time I read this chapter, Jesus has at least one for me. Let me encourage you to prayerfully listen to this episode.
I'm so happy Twila was able to be at the table with me. She and I got to stand on the Sea of Galilee where this chapter unfolded in 2021. It was an early morning and there was a stillness that day that marked us. Standing there Jesus spoke so clearly into me. This chapter takes me back to that moment. Everytime I read it Jesus brings another layer. This is our special place. I'm honored to share it with you.
John 21 Luke 5 1 Corninthians 15:38-54 1 John 3:2 Luke 22:31 John 10:28-29Twila and I love this book! When we talk about "feed my sheep", let's don't miss the discipleship.
Practicing The Way
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Welcome to the table! My friend Amy Hayden joins me to reflect on what we've learned studying John's gospel. For seven months we've gone all in with John. Amy and her husband listen to the podcast. They do the Table 2 lessons. Amy has been a part of the Table 3 community that meets to discuss the reflection questions. If you know her, you already love her. If not, you will love her after this episode.
I've loved this season. Even the parts where the Lord has stretched me. Friends, when we immerse ourselves in the Living Word of God, His Spirit will work within us. I've found Jesus once again to be faithful. I'm so thankful to be following the Table Flipper. Even if there's some discomfort in the decrease.
John 20:30-31
John 3:27 To this John replied, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven. 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but am sent ahead of him.’ 29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”
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Welcome to the table! This episode contains the climactic moment in John. Mary Beth is back to teach us. We had a great conversation. I love it when she’s here. I get to sit back, learn and talk to my favorite Bible teacher. After six episodes, I bet she’s also moving up you list of favorites.
I have a soft spot for Thomas. Don’t call him doubting Thomas in my presence unless you wanna fight. LOL! John wrote his gospel for people like Thomas. The ones who just can’t get over the finish line and believe. The ones who wonder is the gospel actually for me.
“My Lord and My God” is the moment Thomas crushed his lingering unbelief.
You could say that with the help of Jesus, Thomas flipped the table of unbelief.
I. 20:19-20 Presence and Peace
The Peace of God and Peace with God
II. 21-23 Presence, Peace and Power for Purpose
This is a dividing passage between Protestants and Catholics.
Was Jesus giving the disciples authority to forgive sin?
Hebrews 4:16 and 1 John 1:9, Mark 2
Proclaiming forgiveness
Forgiveness is vitamin c for the heart.
Forgiveness is our superpower.
III. 24-29 Presence, Patience and Blessing
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Welcome to the table! Who's ready to gather around the empty tomb? We finally get to talk about the resurrection. Mary Magdalene is my favorite woman in scripture. Well, at least the New Testament. She was a woman with a broken heart coming to serve Jesus. She needed to be near Jesus. I don't believe she was expecting to encounter her Risen Lord.
Love brought Mary to the tomb. Jesus rewarded her with being the first person to get to announce the resurrection. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. When He says her name...well cue the tears, I'm undone by His kindness.
My friend Susan makes her podcast debut. She was a fabulous co-host bringing many great insights. I'm glad you get to meet another one of the women who regularly join me at the many tables of life. You will love her tender heart. She's cut from the same clay that Mary was cut from.
John 20:1-18
1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Jeremiah 29:13-14
Commissioning a woman to announce the resurrection was a table flipping move.
Folded napkin myth
The Greek word is saudarion, which comes from a Latin word for “sweat.” It can refer to a towel for wiping sweat from one’s face. It is used in the Greek to denote a towel or cloth, but not specifically a table napkin.
Two Bible translations use the word folded (NIV84, NKJV). Others translate the word as “rolled up” (NASB, ASV, RSV) or “wrapped together” (KJV). The Greek word is entulisso, which is from words that may mean “to twist” or “to entwine.”
NIV 2009 says, “The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen.”
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In this episode Kimberly and I finish John 19. We discuss wrapping up to-do things on the redemption list with a few more prophesies being crossed off. The religious leaders were ecstatic to have crossed Jesus off their to-do list. Only thing left to do was get Him off the cross before their Passover/ Days of Unleavened Bread celebrations kicked off.
I regret using the phrase “silent Saturday”. It wasn’t Saturday. I was only referring to the silence after Jesus was dead. The in-between silence between “It is finished” and “He is risen!” My mind was also on silence thinking about Joseph and Nicodemus being secret followers. Please don’t let my phrase trip you up.
John 19:31-4
Exodus 12:46 It must be eaten inside the house; take none of the meat outside the house. Do not break any of the bones.
Psalm 34:20
Zechariah 12: 10, 13:1
Zechariah 14:3-9
Titus 3:4-7
John 12:42-45
Mark 15:43
John 3, 7:45-52
Abbey of Gethsemani
John 12:44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. 45 The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me. 46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
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Welcome to the table! This episode centers around the crucifixion. The turning point event in history. John’s account is filled with special details. Details with special meaning for women and outsiders. Kimberly is in the co-host chair. It's hard to discuss Jesus dying. We're thankful John really highlights Him being in control, working, and shows Jesus in triumph.
John was an eye witness to the crucifixion.He spotlights the world theme that flows through his gospel.
He also shows Jesus as both the Lamb and the Good Shepherd.
Record words no other writer recorded and prophecies fulfilled.
John 19:17-30
John 1:9-12, 29
John 3:16
Heb.10:12-14
Colossians 2:13-15
Psalm 22:18
Psalm 29:61
Exodus 12:22
Psalm 51:7
John 6:28-29
Link The word tetelestai was also written on business documents or receipts in New Testament times to show indicating that a bill had been paid in full.
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