3 Joy Hacks to Beat Loneliness
God provides secure attachment for us and invites us to develop deep connections with others.
God provides secure attachment for us and invites us to develop deep connections with others.
Angela sits down with Don Johnson of Filter of Hope to talk about her amazing mission trips with them to Costa Rica and how we can be involved in providing clean water and the love of Christ around the world.
After years of training polo horses and working as a flight attendant, hairdresser and bartender, Lisa Boucher reconstructed her life and settled in as a registered nurse. For the past twenty-seven years, she’s worked with hundreds of women to help them overcome alcoholism, live better lives and become better parents.
Every word we speak has the capacity to bring a smile and contain life or sink to the bottom where there is nothing but darkness and loneliness.
Reliability is not just for cars, it affects all aspects of life.
Part 3 – True transformation, true discipleship, only comes inside of healthy relationship and that is what is missing from the western church. That is how Jesus did it with His disciples. We are designed to live, learn and grow in community.
Our phones are magnificent communication tools, yet they hinder our relationships with those closest to us.
God desires us all to find true genuine friendships in each other as He has with us.
There comes a time when every child steps into adulthood and begins making their own choices. So, how can today’s parents continue to guide their adult children, even if they disagree with their kids’ decisions?
Part 2 – Transformation = truth + good choices + power | This statement sounds true and is widely accepted in most church circles today. What if I told you that is not the formula for transformation? What if I told you that this formula was missing a key ingredient? Did I tell you that this formula was a Half Brained formula?
Sibil Fox and Robert Richardson are a New Orleans-based couple who endured 21 years as an incarcerated family and whose story is told in the acclaimed, award-winning documentary TIME. Together they have six sons and continue their advocacy for incarcerated families.
If spiritual formation is the central task of the church, how are we doing? Are we seeing and experiencing lasting deep transformation? Are a lot of Christian communities strong and connected, or weak and shallow? If we are honest with ourselves, I think we will answer the latter to both questions. Why?
What if this year could bring your greatest adventure? You’re invited to join Tabitha Deller on the adventure of drawing near to God.
In this episode, listen as Britton Smith describes his and his family’s experiences around many Tables over their five months on the road. Going from handshakes to hugs, strangers to belonging, friends to family in a matter of hours.
This conversation helps us stop feeling intimidated by theology and live awakened to the truth and known by God.
A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is his glory to overlook an offense.
Britton Smith shares the new paradigm of disciple-making—letting people see you in “all your glory,” the true you and not the polished version we are so accustomed to presenting to the word.
What if the unexpected delays and detours in your life are not random?
In this podcast, Britton Smith describes his personal journey from Pastor to Pioneer and how this has been the best thing for him and his family. Listen in as he talks about how he is no longer following Jesus because it was his job but because it is his only way of life.
Many Christians believe that the Bible is the Word of God but never actually read it. Or they may read bits and pieces, one verse or passage at a time, but struggle to apply it to their daily lives. What if we could change that this year?
As long as you’re open to restoration, there’s hope.
Part of the common human experience is the longing to be seen, known, heard, and loved. Listen in as they discuss how these desires are met at the Table.
What is the path to a life of abundance and blessing that isn’t what we expected? We all want a blessed life, but we often search for it in the wrong places.
Listen in on how Bethany Boring uses the simple rhythms of the Table in multiple arenas of her life. They discuss how we witnessed someone at our Table go from “I’m not sure why I am here?” to “I don’t want to leave!”
Dr. Sasha shares insights from her new book, Brave Boundaries: Strategies to Say No, Stand Strong, and Take Control of Your Time to help us move from simply surviving to thriving.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin a conversation with their good friend Bethany about the simple rhythms of the Table and their ability to bring families and strangers together!
Ever wonder if God is good when life is not? Angela sits down with her hero – her father, Rev. Hubert Morris, the co-author of their brand-new book, “Brave Enough to Believe – How the Life of Doubting Thomas Answers Our Hard Questions.”
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they conclude their conversation with Jessica. Listen in as they discuss how we go from strangers to belonging at the Table. Even though the desire and result of the Table are belonging, safety, and connection. The heart is not for safety, belonging, and connection to Table and Well; it is to God’s Family Table!
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and into your calling in 2023? You will love this conversation with Mary Snyder!
When you learn to recognize that someone else is experiencing negative emotions, you will want to help.
Join us as we continue our conversation with Jessica Mullen; listen in as she shares the exact moment in time when she realized what God’s Family should be and how we should act.
What’s holding you back? The risk? The unknown? The unwillingness to shake up the comfortable status quo? Whatever it is, if you’re not in God’s best place, you’re missing out on something great. The Lord is calling you into a Promised Land.
Join us as we continue our conversation with Jessica Mullen and unpack Household a little more. How the absence of the Household/Community actually could rob us of some very simple childhood maturity skills, such as knowing what we need and asking for it.
Although we may not know what the future holds, Dr. Robert Morgan helps to demystify end-time events and the book of Revelation through his comprehensive, yet easy-to-understand, The 50 Final Events in World History: The Bible’s Last Words on Earth’s Final Days.
What if the elders in our communities were true elders and were able to handle criticism and rejection, speak the truth in love even when it is not easy or popular, serve without being appreciated, encourage needed growth and change, and create Identity, not standards?
For those who have lost a baby through miscarriage or stillbirth, a subsequent pregnancy can be a time filled with anxiety, fear, and doubt. Today on the podcast, Jenny Albers shares her story of not only experiencing one pregnancy loss but two.
Really?! I can’t believe this, but THE best story that illustrates what it truly looks like to face the darkness to embrace YOUR destiny is also in. . .yep. Star Wars! If you’ve ever had a glimmer of moving from identity into destiny, join us!
These are essential for elders to take their place in their community. What if every adult in the elder stage of life was part of a community that provided all these things? What if?
Susie Larson shares her powerful story and encourages us to trust God for victory.
These are essential for elders to take their place in their community. What if every adult in the elder stage of life was part of a community that provided all these things? What if?
Join us to discover an UNUSUAL picture. . .of who He’s not. A great takeaway to know when you’re dealing with THIS kind of spirit. Hint: It takes, not gives, freedom.
What if we begin to value our elders, and becoming healthy, involved, and available elders were the goal, purpose, and highlight of our life? What if?
Do you feel too busy to pray? Then you’re invited to find REST in God’s loving presence. Today’s guest, Asheritah Ciuciu, offers you a respite from your spiritual to-do list in her book, Prayers of Rest: 365 Prompts to Hear God’s Voice.
Does it really take a village to raise a child? Does the household/family really provide the foundation needed for healthy community? Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin their conversation with Jessica Mullen, whose passion is to see a return to healthy Households.
The simple act of awareness is so powerful.
Derek has seen and experienced the level of safety and authenticity, but it was in a work setting but not ever in a Christian one. The connection that was felt at the Table was something that they wanted and tried to foster for years.
How do we exchange hurt for hope? As a recovered drug addict, stage-four cancer survivor, and former widow, Sheryl fought anxiety, depression, and despair for years before understanding her identity in Christ.
God has given Fathers a very important role in the lives of their families and specifically children.
Dishes flying! Mouth bypassing the brain on-ramp! Soda cans of emotion randomly exploding! Where did THAT come from?! Join Stephen and Crystal to learn about the power of awareness, where THAT came from, and what to do about it-—so YOU can have the life quality you desire!
In this episode, we will take a deeper look at the parent maturity stage and unpack what it looks like for single adults to be parents. We also are looking at the holes that are left in maturity when the skills are not fully developed in the infant, child, or adult stages.
Author and New York Times best-selling ghostwriter Kyle Duncan spent three weeks in Poland and western Ukraine earlier this year to capture and compile true stories into Hope for Ukraine.
In this episode, listen in as we discuss how rare it is to have the skills to show up for others in their pain and how important those skills are. Derek and April recount stories of that pain and the joy of finding community that is able to practice the gift of presence.
You have freedom from your Heavenly Father to listen to Him, to yourself, and to each other to DISCOVER what works for you and ADJUST when it changes!
Listen in as Derek and April begin telling their God adventure and how the Table has been a stabilizing presence in their life.
Alisa Childers helps us understand progressive Christianity, deconstruction, and the non-negotiables of faith in Jesus Christ.
Join us as we discuss the tasks that need to be completed in order for adults in the parent stage of maturity to be fully mature. These tasks, if not completed, can mostly like will have lifelong effects on your children and grandchildren.
What rulebook are you holding yourself to? Do you feel THIS heavy weight? Have you ever been concerned about missing your calling?
The Parent Stage of maturity. This is a stage of continuing growth as our children grow. We need to be different parents to our kids in every stage of their life. Join us as we explore what is looks like to be a mature parent.
Cancer touches everyone and yet churches are often under-equipped. How can cancer be a blessing? How do we best minister to cancer patients and caregivers?
In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Richard and Carolyn Hyde as they continue to tell the story of their Table. You will want to listen to these stories over and over again. They are filled will life, joy, transformation, and hope.
How do you recognize Holy Spirit’s movement? Practical tips! What do you DO when you recognize it? Wise advice! Join us for this fun dialogue on the pulse and energy of the Holy Spirit!
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Richard and Carolyn Hyde. You will want to listen to these stories over and over again. They are filled will life, joy, transformation, and hope. Listen in as we talk about how the Table brings the literal world together!
Today’s episode offers encouragement to any woman praying about a call to ministry.
Listen in as we have a very honest conversation with Scott Zemitis as we talk about his experience participating in Relational Co-Labs. He lets us in on some of his personal struggles and successes and how the unique structure of the Co-Labs really helped him navigate the topics, grow in community, and become more self-aware.
What do acres of diamonds, a pencil eraser, and a college have in common? A true story enveloped in a parable, this speaker remained in demand—and delivered it 6,000 times! Father wants you to prosper, and there is both a key and encouragement inside.
In this episode, you will meet the Hydes, hear their journey to faith and each other, and learn why the Table is such an important part of their lives. The Hydes have lived an incredible life and tell great stories. You do not want to miss this!
Heated arguments between keyboard warriors, “unfriending” family or friends who believe differently than us, and wars on the international stage—our world is full of conflict. Dr. Oletha Barnett believes God created diversity far beyond race and that He designed diversity, which can often lead to conflict, to grow us, and give us opportunities to practice biblical principles. Through that, we can find unity.
Listen to this episode as we discuss this thought, and hear Steve and Lisa answer the question, “The Table to me is?” We will also hear how what they have learned at various Table and Well Tables has given them the “how to” in setting the Table in what the Lord has called them into!
Discovering what Shabbat is, and taking steps to implement it, is key to your sustained health and well-being. In a 20/20 world, now more than ever!
At some point, it became clear that a resolution of our differing opinions would not be achieved.
In this episode, they discuss the beautiful thing that happens: this safety, belonging, and connectedness that occurs as you keep pulling your chair up to the table with all your flaws, your joy, your mess, and your humanity. You will also hear how because of the rhythms of the Table it becomes a place of self-discovery in community.
Episode #51 – In Holley Gerth’s own words, she likes humans, words, and good coffee. She knows what it’s like to fight anxiety and depression, perfectionism and insecurity, doubt and burnout.
What BIG mistake?! When I used THIS, life flew downhill. Father highlighted THIS, and huge, good changes happened. THIS parable houses a very interesting lesson in how to respond—or not—to your children and other people. A very practical dialog for your relationships—parenting, family, and others!
Join Tennison & Ginelle as they continue their conversation with Steve and Lisa. Hear how practicing the rhythms and tools in community, was the key to unlocking the transformation that was experienced in their lives. Also, listen in as we discuss how the Table prepared for me in the presence of my enemies could have been a table of community…
Episode #50 – Candace Payne is an author, speaker, podcast host, and a viral sensation whose Facebook Live video of trying on a Chewbacca Mask became the most-viewed Facebook Live video to date (collectively over 300 million views). Also known as“Chewbacca Mom,” she has been featured in more than 3,000 media outlets and has interviewed with major media such as “Good Morning America,” The LateLate Show James Corden,” The New York Times, and PEOPLE.
Join us as we explore the tasks that Adults need to complete to be fully mature in this stage of life and the gaps that you may see if skills have been missed or not fully completed in infancy or childhood.
Join our dialog to discover how to recognize what season you’re in. Don’t miss these extremely helpful, simple practical steps to give yourself grace, and adjust well, so you move gracefully into your season.
We all need to have our identity called out of us, and our destiny spoken into. That is no truer than when we are journeying from young adults to mature adults. We need to see and experience what it is to be a man or woman.
Have you found that it’s much easier to find others to weep with you in your distress than rejoice with you in your success?
This conclusion of the Best of Season 1 3-Part Series features excerpts from conversations with Amy Carroll, Alisha Illian, and Sue Duffield. These impacting moments will help you balance a tender heart and a strong voice, ground your identity in Christ, and embrace the healing power of humor.
This episode will focus on the “Young Adult” or “Maturing Adult” stage within the Adult Stage of maturity – more commonly known as the teenage years. These years are very important in our character development. Listen in as we discuss the three most important things to young adults as we all mature through this stage; Relationships, Power, and Truth!
Current work to deconstruct what was birthed before its maturity is DISTRACTING us from the challenges and callings of our day—and if we don’t course-correct, the generations to come will suffer because of US.
Part 18 – Healthy group identity is something that is very important to have a strong community and something that is not normally talked about. Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin the conversation about healthy group identity, who forms it, what it is, and how it is formed.
Sometimes our undone moments are God’s intended miracles. Perhaps nowhere is this more true than in Mary and Joseph, the central characters in the Christmas story. Unexpected. Uninvited., Undone. Yet exactly what God intended.
Join Tennison and Ginelle as they welcome Steve and Lisa to the Podcast. Hear how they “sleepwalked” into the Table from Redding, CA, and how this discovery was what they had been looking for. Listen in as they begin to tell us their story of how walking into the Table with Muffins and OJ has awakened and put into flesh what was stirring in their hearts.
Episode #49 – In this 4-part Series, Angela looks at the lives of Jesus, Elijah, David, and Ruth, and shows us how we can move from desert to destiny. In today’s episode on the life of Jesus and His desert experience, we learn to recognize the ways we are tempted, resist temptation through Scripture, and realize God is propelling us to destiny.
Part 17 – Join Tennison and Ginelle as they discuss some very easy ways that churches and community build their group identity around very toxic and potentially destructive things. These usually start as a “great way to minister” to a group of people, but if gone unchecked you can begin to identity yourself as your malfunction, (who we are when we are not acting like ourselves.)
Listen in as Crystal and Stephen Wade address the key issues that are driving unrest today: 1) a spiritual root of socialism and 2) a spiritual root of blaming people groups.
Part 16 – In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle will be talking about different ways we try to form strong group identities that are, in reality, very weak and shallow. These group identities have missed the mark on who we should be identifying with and do not help us transform into who God has designed us to be.
Angela shares some of the most memorable moments of Season 1, exciting updates, and a sneak peek into Season 2 launching in February! Part 1 of the Best of Season 1 3-Part Series features excerpts from conversations with Carol McLeod, Jessie Seneca, Manouchka Charles, and Dr. Hakeem Collins. These impacting moments will encourage you to move forward in 2021 with confidence in God no matter what.
We found Victoria’s answer to the question, “The Table to me is…? Listen in as Tennison and Ginelle hear Victoria express what the Table is to her. Also, discover some little nuggets that come out in this short podcast as they continue to discuss the Table.
We’re in a time of revolution, a total make-over, and two sides are colliding, and those two sides are not political parties. Acknowledging Father’s government with its platform and taking these TWO simple actions on it open the door to BLESSING in YOUR family and home.
Tennison and Ginelle welcome two more friends from the Table in this Episode, Callie Craig and Cathy Reum. Listen in as they discuss the beauty that happens around the Table, how family bonds are created, how what happens at the Table is different from other gatherings, and how being a part of this community has filled a space that they were longing for.
Angela shares some of the most memorable moments of Season 1, exciting updates, and a sneak peek into Season 2 launching in February! Part 1 of the Best of Season 1 3-Part Series features excerpts from conversations with Carol McLeod, Jessie Seneca, Manouchka Charles, and Dr. Hakeem Collins. These impacting moments will encourage you to move forward in 2021 with confidence in God no matter what.
Tennison and Ginelle welcome two more friends from the Table in this Episode, Callie Craig and Cathy Reum. Listen in as they discuss the beauty that happens around the Table, how family bonds are created, how what happens at the Table is different from other gatherings, and how being a part of this community has filled a space that they were longing for.
If you’ve searched for HOPE for America and the nations, don’t miss this podcast! Every day matters and the MOVE of God that shall NEVER end is HERE.
Part 15 – What if Jesus was constantly creating Identity statements for His followers to grab ahold of? What if the Sermon on Mount was one big identity statement? How would that change how we read it? Tennison and Ginelle will discuss these questions and more in this episode.
Episode 44 – Tammie Southerland is a strong voice that empowers others to live passionately for Christ. However, drugged and raped as a freshman in college, trauma shut her down and shut her up—until God intervened.
I’ve found that it’s more meaningful to do less – MORE.
Part 14 – In every relational interaction we have, we are always asking two questions; Who are we, and How is it like my people to act? The answers to these questions come from the group of people you belong to, and your relational experiences with those people. These actions, responses, expressions, happen pre-consciously and reveal your character.