How do you faithfully follow Jesus in this cultural moment? It's a question many Christians are asking as what it means to be a Christian gets more and more confused. We want to help. As we discuss cultural trends, and explore spiritual disciplines, church history, and the future, we want to spark faith that makes a difference. Each episode revolves around Pastors Khalil Burton, Sean Silverii, and Jeff Gowing discussing critical topics and interviewing qualified guests to bring new perspecti ...
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How to Settle Your Soul: The Key to Finding Peace with Matt Harder
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In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to feel restless and unsettled. Whether you're battling anxiety, struggling with life's pressures, or simply seeking a deeper sense of peace, this episode is for you. Matt Harder, a youth pastor with a heart for leading locally and a passion for nurturing the next generation, shares his insights and personal j…
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How Can Christians Be Good Neighbors?
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Hook Introduce guest/topic short summary resources call to action Don't forget to subscribe to the Welcome to the Table Podcast on your favorite platforms, join our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and content and please leave a review to help others discover these life-changing discussions. Follow & Support Follow on Instagram (instagram.com/t…
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How to Prepare for Your Future with Simple Disciplines
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We are such a busy people, aren't we? But in being busy we can forget to be preparing for the things that God wants to do next in our lives? In this episode, we explore the key question of how to prepare and lean into a unique side of the discussion with Pastor Cheree Dale. We discuss practical ways to incorporate principles of Sabbath, margin, and…
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The Best Kept Secret to Spiritual Growth: The Discipline of Confession
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Are you looking for ways to improve your spiritual life? Check out this spiritual discipline of confession! This practice will help you to overcome obstacles and build spiritual habits that will lead to happiness. In this episode, we are sharing with you the spiritual discipline of confession. This practice will help you to overcome obstacles and b…
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Mastering the Art of Lifelong Discipleship
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Join us as we dive deep into a transformative discussion with Lori Warning. Learn about her challenges and victories in the pursuit of authentic discipleship and the profound role of grace and personal transformation in our spiritual journey. Discover how vulnerability can be a powerful tool for connection and growth, and how even our darkest momen…
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15 Must-Read Books for Your Summer Reading List
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Looking for your next great book? Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to dive into a good book! Join hosts Khalil, Sean, and Jeff in this episode of The Welcome to the Table Podcast as we share our top book recommendations for your summer reading. Which book will you pick up first? 📚 GRAB A BOOK AND GET READING 📚 (Some links may be affiliate …
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How to Choose Joy Every Time
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In the latest episode of the Welcome to the Table Podcast, Pastors Sean Silverii, Jeff Gowing, and Khalil Burton navigate the intersection of joy, faith, and hardship. We dive into the Bible, uncovering the power of choosing joy amidst adversity and reflecting on the unwavering goodness of God. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone seeking to…
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Exploring God's Eternal Nature
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Step into the realm of God as we explore one of the most profound and elusive attributes of God – His eternality. Imagine a Being that was, is, and will always be. Difficult to wrap your head around? That's exactly what we're here to discuss! God's attribute of eternity isn't merely a theological concept or philosophical curiosity; it fundamentally…
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5 Surprising Reasons Why Young People Are Deconstructing Their Faith (Part 2)
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In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into a thought-provoking article written by Joe Terrell, a member of Carey Nieuwhof's staff, titled "Five Real Reasons Young People Are Deconstructing Their Faith". The article examines the deconstruction movement, where young individuals critically reassess their faith, which has been gaining more atten…
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Are you ready to dive deep into the limitless nature of God? In this awe-inspiring episode of the Welcome to the Table Podcast, we'll explore the infinity attribute of God, a concept that stretches our understanding and invites us to experience God in an entirely new way. So, grab your headphones and join us at the table for this thought-provoking …
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Relationships & Healthy Conflict
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Have you ever struggled with how you should think about the relationships in your life and what God's purpose for each one actually is? In this conversation with Will Ceaser, we ask this question and think about how relationships (including conflict) affect our everyday life and faith. Don't forget to subscribe to the Welcome to the Table Podcast o…
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5 Reasons Young People Are Deconstructing Their Faith Pt.1
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Journey with us through 5 critical reasons people are dismantling and reconstructing their faith views today. You might be surprised by some of the reasons it's happening. Our hosts unpack a few of the most pressing reasons for deconstruction amongst young adults and explain how we should think about these factors in our own journey with God. resou…
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The Discipline of Reflection
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Are you stalling in your growth? do you struggle with being still, quiet, and hearing God's direction in your life? In this episode, we explore the Christian spiritual discipline of reflection and how to practice it. Reflection is the discipline by which we pause, look back on our life, and find God's direction for our future. We discuss the benefi…
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Have you struggled with idols, identity, or contentment in Christ? Everyone does! That's part of following Jesus and we hope this episode helps you with that. In today's conversation, Pastors Sean and Khalil both share a little bit about what God has been doing in their hearts and offer up some really practical advice for anyone wrestling with the …
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The Implications of Chat GPT and AI for the Church
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Chat GPT, most of us have heard about it but why does this matter for the church? We talk through some implications of AI in our daily walk as followers of Jesus. There's a lot to think about. The original audio recording was damaged so we're praying for your grace with this one. Don't forget to subscribe to the Welcome to the Table Podcast on your…
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Confronting the Deconstruction Movement
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Do you know someone who seems to be walking away from their faith in Jesus? Are you personally walking through some struggles as well? Charles Allo is the Assemblies of God district Youth Director in Louisiana. He's a great thinker joining the table with us today to discuss the uptrend of deconstruction in the the church. But what exactly is decons…
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Whare do we go from here?
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Have you been feeling like it got quiet around the table these past few months? Are you wondering what's coming down the pipeline for the podcast? We're crushing all of those questions and revealing some exciting new opportunities for you to partner with the show and take it to an even higher level! Listen in to hear the story and look forward to s…
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56 How our loves shape our lives
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Our habits our forming us, the question is what those habits are forming This is a special conversation built around the book You Are What You Love exploring the formative power of habit. As much as we might like to think otherwise, we are entrenched in a deep deep well of cultural habits and rhythms that are deforming our very being as Christians.…
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What does it mean that God is a Spirit? You might be surprised by how that changes things in your everyday life. In this episode we continue our conversations about God's attributes by exploring the truth that He is Spirit. God is not a body, not a thing or an "it" but a Holy Spirit. This makes Him unlike any other being we know and helps us to und…
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54 Reclaiming Pentecostalism
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What does it mean to be pentecostal? That's what we're discussing with Will Ceasar, youth pastor at Dothan First Assembly of God in Dothan Alabama. Will is an exceptional leader and thinker who's passionate about discipleship and equipping the church. To be pentecostal means to be a people eindwelt and empowered by the Holy Spirit of God. The gifts…
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53 Spiritual Discipline of Worship
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What comes to your mind when you think of worship and why does it matter? In this episode, Khalil and Sean discuss what worship is and how it shapes who we become. To worship God is to ascribe proper worth to God. Or to approach and address God as He is worthy Two truths from this episode: The more we focus on God the more we understand and appreci…
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52 Sexuality & Faith with Drew Berryessa
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Have you or somebody you know been afraid to engage with those facing same-sex attraction in or outside the church? Are you looking for wisdom about how to navigate Our guest, Drew Berryessa, has been in full-time ministry to the sexually broken and conflicted since 2004, and is the Director of A Living Letter Ministries, dedicated to helping the C…
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Does God seem complex and difficult to understand? Sometimes the answer seems to be yes, but the good news is that at His core, God is not complex at all Sean & Khalil discuss God's simplicity, an essential attribute of God that makes Him who He is essential good news for us. While God possesses many attributes, as discussed on this show, His natur…
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50 We are the Image of God
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When you think about "image," what comes to mind? Grasping the importance of being made in God's image is one of our spiritual essentials but most people don't have a good understanding of what it means. In this episode, Sean & Khalil explore the biblical narrative surrounding God's Image and explore how a deeper understanding of what scripture say…
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49 The Spiritual Discipline of Study
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Many people experience an apathetic faith or minimal growth in Christ because they've failed to learn the power of this one discipline. In this episode, we are talking about the spiritual discipline of Study. Studying the scripture is different than simply reading the Bible. The study of scripture entails a deeper devotion and worship that shapes t…
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48 Leading Yourself Well
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"Everything rises and falls on leadership," says the great John Maxwell. How are you leading yourself? Stan Russel, Senior Pastor of Horizon Church in Tualatin Oregon is at the table with us today. Pastor Stan has been pastoring his community and leading his church and family well for years. We're discussing the principles of self-leadership that l…
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Who is God? What is he like? How do we know? These questions have shaped the life and faith of generations of Christians and non-Christians alike. This is the first episode in a series on God's attributes and who God is. Who God is, affects, who we believe that we are as His image-bearers, how we live, and how we engage with the world around us. So…
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46 Social Media & Slander
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what's one of the most subtle and socially acceptable sins of social media today? One word: Slander. If we are made in the Image of God to reflect him to the world around us, how does that impact the way we live and relate on social media and in digital spaces? We have embodied beings (we have a body) in an increasingly disembodied world. There are…
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45 The Spiritual Discipline of Journaling
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When was the last time you thought about writing as a habit that draws you closer to Jesus? Writing or creating art of any kind causes us to slow down enough to attend to our inner being. writing is a method to help us reflect, contemplate, and more fully digest the things of life. In this episode, Sean and Khalil break down the importance of this …
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44 The Danger of Deconstruction
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Deconstruction: a term that shapes much of our cultural practice today. But what does it mean for us as followers of Jesus and why should we be aware of it?Door Khalil Burton
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43 The How of Evangelism
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Are you looking to learn how to share your faith and evangelize like Jesus would? This is part two of a conversation about the heart and how of practicing the spiritual discipline of evangelism. Evangelism is a spiritual discipline because of the work and discipline it takes to do it diligently. Show Notes: The Essential Elements: Present the Gospe…
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42 How to have faith that sticks
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What good is faith if it doesn't continue on through all of life? We're talking with Robin Garvin about what things help us cultivate a heart that truly knows and lives for God. Follow & Support Follow us on Instagram Support us on Patreon Leave a Review on Apple PodcastsDoor Khalil Burton
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In celebration of Christmas, we're learning about the Incarnation and how it changes everything for us. The term "incarnation" is a huge doctrine so this certainly is not an exhaustive exploration of this doctrine. But hopefully, this episode can spark your wonder, and spur on the conversation around the table. May you encounter the God who is with…
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40 Living Out The Great Commission
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The heart of God is for lost people and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) is what our lives are meant to be all about. Did you know 42% of the world has never heard the Gospel? With special guest Micah Mac, this episode is a rallying cry calling us to live our lives with intentionality and purpose for the lost people of the world. Look forwar…
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39 Spiritual Discipline - The Heart of Evangelism
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Evangelism is such a big topic we're doing a multipart conversation on it knowing we'll still just be scratching the surface. Evangelism is a spiritual discipline because of the fruit that it produces in us and the world and also because of the discipline it takes to engage in evangelism faithfully. It doesn't happen on accident, but where do we st…
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The word evangelism is either a buzzword that means everything or a confusing term that means nothing to many of us. But what is evangelism really? And if it's an essential part of the Christian life and witness, how do we do it well? That's our conversation with Andy Zeizmer from A Jesus Mission; they actively live out the Great Commission, seekin…
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37 The Spiritual Discipline of Service
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The habits, patterns, and rhythms of our life always shape who we are and what we're becoming. Service is a discipline that is expected of every Christian, but does a rhythm of disciplined service shape us? This episode will help you consider where and how to get started in the discipline of service. Follow & Support Follow us on Instagram Support …
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36 How a Table Changes Everything
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Did you know the Bible has a lot to say about the table and how it shapes our identity? We're talking with a Messianic Jewish Rabbi to help us understand how this lost idea literally has the power to transform discipleship, shape our families, and change our lives forever. This Jewish & Christian theology of the table is actually one of the ideas t…
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35 The Spiritual Discipline of Memorization
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this time on the podcast we want to introduce you to one of the spiritual disciplines that most affect the development of our hearts. The Christian spiritual discipline of memorization; also known as scripture memorization. The process of memorizing scripture is so powerful because it moves the word of God from a collection of words we merely proce…
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34 How do I Disciple Someone in Christ?
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With so many people confused about what discipleship truly is or struggling to live it out with others, we need help to bring some clarity. Darin Poe is a discipleship specialist bringing us a framework for discipleship that anyone can live out. It's our Great Commission, some might say it's our calling. This conversation will help you start walkin…
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33 The Spiritual Discipline of Celebration
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In this episode we're introducing you to a spiritual discipline that guards your heart, renews your mind, and uplifts your spirit in the power of God. It may seem obvious, but then again it may seem overly simple. Let's learn together how a spiritual discipline (or a regular rhythm) of celebration has the power to change your life. Follow & Support…
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32 Balance is a Christian Cussword; Healthy Rhythms for Daily Life
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Are you busy? Are you overworked? Do you find yourself fighting to figure out how to juggle everything in your life? We're sure you've been a part of conversations about trying to find balance in your life and commitments but what if "balance" is a word that hurts us? We hope this conversation helps you figure out how to live a focused and purposef…
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31 The Spiritual Discipline of Simplicity
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Everyone seems to be in the search of "simplicity" but no one really seems to actually be experiencing it. This ancient practice has the power to transform lives, heal souls, and unlock a type of spiritual clarity that will help you walk in God's purposes with greater focus than ever before. Follow & Support Follow us on Instagram Support us on Pat…
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30 How to grow in your Calling
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If you've wondered how to grow in your calling, begin walking towards vocational ministry, or help others do the same, this is a conversation for you. We're exploring the foundations of Christian calling and vocational ministry through the lens of John Zick's book Called. Follow & Support Follow us on Instagram Support us on Patreon Leave a Review …
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29 The Spiritual Discipline of Silence & Solitude
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With the pace of modern life, the rate of innovation, and the constant pressure to perform, silence and solitude are forgotten arts in the 21st century and a dying spiritual discipline for sure. Yet this discipline must be reclaimed if we are to experience the joy of God's presence and the spiritual renewal that God offers those who practice it. Fo…
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28 Embracing Conflict in Christian Life
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When most people think about conflict they think of something to be avoided at all costs. The reality though is that conflict is a part of everyday life and actually plays a central role in what it means to be a Christian and can play an important part in healthy living, deeper relationships, and spiritual growth. Follow & Support Follow us on Inst…
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27 The Spiritual Discipline of Prayer
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Continuing our walk through the Spiritual Disciplines, we discuss the essential Christian spiritual discipline of prayer. While prayer is one of the most discussed disciplines out there, it still may be one of the more neglected in daily life. A rich and transformed life begins here. Show Notes: How we learn to pray: By praying meditating on script…
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26 Forming a Confessional Community
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James 5:16 calls us to confess our sins to one another so that we may be healed. Is it really that easy? We're talking about one of the most important aspects of the communal Christian life with our guest Jeff Gowing. While confession is critical, experiencing a community where true confessional community can take place has at times been one of the…
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25 The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
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Grow in faith with us as we pursue the spiritual discipline of fasting, Here we unpack what it is, what it isn't, and provide extremely practical ideas for how to get started. Christian fasting is different than many other forms of fasting and serves a completely different purpose. Show Notes: Determine a purpose Determine a type of fast Determine …
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Have you ever noticed you really only trip when your eyes are focused on the wrong thing? As we look at our culture and the church, we're noticing that we stumble most when our eyes are fixed on all the wrong things. Justin Knowles, who oversees student Show Notes: Listen to Episode 13 for more on Unity Justin Knowles on Instagram Youth Ministry Ha…
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