Aus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church

What if We Treat Creation as Mythology?

June 19, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

There's geology, there's astronomy - but do they prove Creation to be mythology?? Tune in, because this is a special episode! With the help of Luke's Christian-Evolutionist friend (shoutout to you - thanks!), the boys at the table tackle this tricky topic. Can death pre-date sin? What's the relationship between theology and saving faith? And how can we look the same facts, yet have different ideas? Join us on episode 257 of ATT - enjoy! 🧡🎧 (Spoiler: we'll continue on this topic veeery soon ...

How NOT to Use the Bible

June 12, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Join the ATT crew as they dive into the hilarious and often misguided ways people misuse the Bible. From dubious doctrines to creative interpretations, this episode promises a fun (yet always insightful) exploration of what the Good Book really says. Tune in for a lively discussion that'll have you both laughing AND reflecting on how to handle Scripture with care!

Does the Bible Have All the Answers?

June 05, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Over the Bible in three weeks?? What happens when the answers don't seem to be there? Do we look in other places? Today's table discussion covers just that. Grab a seat, as we delve into God's voice, Christian community, and Adventures in Odyssey(?) This has been an ATT episode. Enjoy! 🧡🎧

Are Cliques Really That Bad?

May 29, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Ever felt like a main character? Specifically in a Mean Girl’s movie? 🤔 Cliques can hurt. But - maybe it’s more complex than we think. Join our conversation as we explore this new topic – we yarn about connections, experiences, and Biblical outlook (is God a clique?? What does homeschooling have to do with this? Looking at you, Luke) A curious topic for curious minds – tune in to ATT’s latest episode! Happy listening 🎧🧡

Biblical Masculinity

May 23, 2024 03:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

MUSCLES!!! No. If we're not careful, too much of our identity can be caught up in ideas - worldly ideas of what we're TOLD we are/should be. Far from being Mr Macho, the Bible has lots to say on what it means to be a man. This ep, we're talking about "masculinity" Why don't you give it a listen? Welcome to the Table! (specially made by today's guest, too)

Humility & Confidence - Leadership FINALE

May 15, 2024 19:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

How's your balance? And before you fall over, I meant as a leader. Confidence and humility are BOTH qualities of a good leader, and might not be as dichotomous as you think. In our series finale, we tackle this tricky topic - so come with us as we boil down these concepts, and build up each other! With a lot of laughs and rabbit holes, because it wouldn't be us if it wasn't. This is episode 6 of ATT’s Leadership Series. Happy listening! 🎧 🧡

Vision - Leadership Pt5

May 01, 2024 19:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

The 5 Ws: (1) What is vision? (2) When do we need it? (3) Where do we learn about it? (4) Why is it necessary? (5) And Who is Gwayne?? All these questions will be answered in this week's episode - Vision. Here, we discuss our own visionary tendencies, the necessity of church vision, and great visionaries that went before us. Curious? Good!! Join us for our 5th installment of our ATT Leadership series. Happy listening :)

Accountability - Leadership Pt4

April 24, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

We kind of go everywhere with this one (but that’s a very good thing, we promise). Join us in our new episode, as we wade through the seemingly ‘scary’ concept of accountability. How tricky is it to keep others accountable, let alone ourselves? Church organisation, motives, personal lessons, and trust in God – all in our latest addition to our series!! This is episode 4 of ATT’s Leadership Series! Happy listening 🎧 🧡

Integrity - Leadership Pt3

April 17, 2024 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

When you’re the light of the world, it’s what you do in the dark that matters. Our leadership series continues with integrity, and this one is filled with a lot of insight – if I do say so myself. Join the boys & special guest Shanna(!) around the table, as we discuss how integrity garners respect from others (and yourself), amazing Biblical archetypes of integrous leaders, and how to come back when integrity wasn’t your first choice. This is episode 3 of ATT’s Leadership Series! Welcome to...

Delegation - Leadership Pt2

April 10, 2024 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Dear micromanagers and perfectionists - delegation is more necessary than you think!! In fact, it's essential. As a leader, it's not your job to do everything. It's to train someone. Easier said than done for sure, but in this episode, we tell you how it's done so it can get easier ;) This is Episode 2 of ATT’s Leadership Series. Join us for the ride! 🤠

Resilience - Leadership Pt1

April 03, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Think of the most resilient person you know – do you wonder how they developed that? Choice? Survival? In this episode, we break down the *formation* of a good leader, glancing at examples in the Bible, history, and our own lives. And – as always – a good amount of laughs along the way. This is Episode 1 of ATT’s Leadership Series. Join us for the ride! 🤠

Our Direction - Leadership Pt0

March 27, 2024 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

If you’re a breathing human, you’re a leader. And aren’t you lucky! Because that’s the topic of our fresh, new series: leadership. We discuss the direction of our upcoming conversations – the universal Christian mission, hallmarks of a leader, duty to people, and more. All in the span of 10-ish minutes :) This is Episode 0 of ATT’s Leadership Series. Join us for the ride! 🤠

Running a Half-Marathon Before Breakfast (ft. Mat Grills)

March 20, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Bear Grylls? ❌ Mat Grills ✅ What do you get when you put an ultramarathon runner next to two podcast guys and three mics? Listen to this episode to find out 😉 Take a seat with our special guest, as we explore countless topics. From the upsides of suffering, to raising kids in an instant-gratification world, join Steve, Luke, and (our 3rd!) Mat as we talk life. This has been Aus Table Talk. Enjoy!

Wholehearted Marriage - Relationships Pt8 [FINALE]

March 13, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

So you’re married (wahoo)! Now what? In the last segment of this series, we discuss compromise, contempt, and communication - plus, how do you deal with societal pressures? Parenthood? (Bitcoin?) It’s a longie but goodie – join us at the table as we discuss wholehearted marriage. Happy listening!!

Engagement - Relationships Pt7

March 06, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Popping the question – when? Apparently, confidence is key 💃 also, counsel, conviction, communication, counselling, and other ‘c’ words- Join Steve, Dave, Luke, and (the “good looking”) Matt, as we discuss the ins and outs of engagement. Purity! Boundaries! Commitment! What’s our experience, and what do we recommend? Listen in and you’ll get the answer 👍 This is the penultimate Part 6 of ATT’s Relationship Series. Enjoy! (P.S. THE AUDIO SUCKS, BUT THE CONTENT DOESN’T!! Technical difficulti...

Singleness - Relationships Pt6

February 28, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Was Luke ever single? Apparently not. This episode, join the guys as they discuss the universal phenomenon – singleness – and its immense capacity for service, spiritual development, and nurturing confidence in your identity. (Plus, it’s only 45 minutes) This is Part 6 of ATT’s Relationship Series! Happy listening 👋

Red Flags and Breakups - Relationships Pt5

February 21, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

It’s not all sunshine and rainbows – what happens when relationships go wonky? This episode, while containing a (very) comprehensive list of red flags, also goes deeper; HOW to break up, finding comfort in the split, and why our standards are so high. TLDL: Pray about it! This is Part 5 of ATT’s Relationship Series.

Intentional Dating - Relationships Pt4

February 14, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Define ‘dating’? I mean, we get the idea, but what do you do? If you’re curious, take a seat with us at the table - sift through our love stories, belated regrets, and Haircut’s advice (you’ll get the joke if you listen to the episode). Listen in to simple strategies for vulnerability, what evolving boundaries actually look like, and as always, Who should anchor our intentions. And if none of that sparks your interest, join us just for the laughs! This is Part 4 of ATT’s Relationship Ser...

Networking - Relationships Pt3

February 07, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

How realistic is a meet-cute? Well, the real question is, are you putting yourself in the right places for one? In this episode, four church guys (Steve, Dave, Luke, and “Good Looking” Matt) reflect on ‘relationship networking’ - the idea of putting yourself in the right places for the right people. Along the way, join as they reminisce on their own relationships, the function of friendships, and the importance of both motive and introspection. Plus, a liiittle bit of online stalking (becaus...

Preparing Yourself - Relationships Pt2

January 31, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Most people think the first part of a relationship is finding the right person, but preparing yourself can have a greater impact on your future relationship than you would think. In this Episode Dave, Luke and Steve share their experiences and spiritual principles that they have found helpful as they have navigated this question in their own life.

Broken resolutions, Japan, Flying & Vibing

January 04, 2024 23:28 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

We are hanging out and talking about both the highlights of 2023 and how we are approaching 2024.

Why get married? Relationships Pt1

November 12, 2023 20:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

We have been holding on to this series for a little while now, waiting for the perfect moment and I think it is time to release it into the wild! Unfortunately we had some technical issues which does mean a couple of episodes in the series will have very poor audio, but I hope you can look past that and still journey with us as we explore the topic of relationships.

SuperSnooze - Health Series Pt4

November 05, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

We all know sleep is good for us, but do you know exactly what you are putting at risk when you don't prioritise sleep? We have a very interesting practical discussion about this vital building block of your health.

Cardiovascular Health - Health Series Pt3

October 15, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Cardiovascular disease is the global leading cause of death. Protecting yourself starts with educating yourself. we talk to Dr. Orhue about causes, treatment and best of all: prevention.

The "C" Word - Health Pt2

October 08, 2023 08:55 - 1 hour - 67 MB

The word cancer strikes fear into the heart like very few things can. In this episode we talk about cancer prevention and a biblical view of health with our resident Doctor.

Gut health, longevity and why Christians should care - Health Pt1

October 01, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

If God cares about our spiritual health, why should christians care about their physical health? Dr. Orhue Enoma highlights the role of the gut microbiome and what we can do to live longer.

Is believing in a 7-day creation story required for Salvation?

September 24, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

For the first time since 2019 we welcome Nato back to the table! And this time he brings the topic with him! We dip into the seven day creation story and if believing it literally is required for salvation. Before anyone gets angry and starts raging in the comments, please actually listen to what we said 🤣

The one-size fits all devotional life?

September 17, 2023 12:16 - 1 hour - 63 MB

How do you seek and find God on a daily basis? What is needed to have that daily devotional contact? In this episode we talk about the range of our own experiences and those of people in biblical times; All in an effort to distill what is actually important.

(Re)Start here.

September 17, 2023 12:15 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MB

You probably noticed we are releasing again! I thought I should fill you in on what's going on.

Wisdom from Prison Pt5

September 10, 2023 11:14 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

This is the final part of our deep dive into philippians and it is full of practical insight into living the Christian life and how we relate to those around us.

Wisdom from Prison Pt4

September 03, 2023 11:11 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

We process a fascinating passage in Philippians Chapter 3 that deals with the church as a unity community, who and how to model ourselves after good examples, where our real citizenship is and how it affects us.

Wisdom from Prison Pt3

August 27, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 72 MB

This time we ask what is the false gospel? The excellence of Christ? who mutilated the Gospel and much more as we get to the real meat of Philippians chapter3

Wisdom from Prison pt2

August 20, 2023 12:05 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Humility is the core theme of Philippians chapter two, in this episode we comb through the ideas and make it as practical.

Wisdom from Prison pt1

August 13, 2023 12:06 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Philippians is a small book that is dense with insight. Paul wrote it while imprisoned and that adds a very interesting layer of meaning. This is part one of our exploration. Grab a seat and enjoy the convo,

What is the threshold for rebaptism?

August 06, 2023 11:43 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

There are examples of re-baptism in the Bible, but we often don't explore when it is appropriate or what it means. In this episode we unpack what the bible says and share our own experiences.

Answering an Atheist

June 17, 2023 10:40 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

The algorithm served up an atheist perspective on the Gospel to Luke, so we decided to talk about it. What are the foundations that hold up the argument, what parts of the gospel are we doing a poor job of communicating?

Lying for the right reasons

April 08, 2023 10:05 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

Is it possible to lie for the right reasons? We often focus on the moral imperative of honesty (and rightly so), especially in this age of scammers and dishonest practices, but in this episode we look at the grey areas of honesty in practice, white lies, lying to protect others and even God-sanctioned half-truths.

Missional Entrepreneurship with Andrew Perry

December 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

In this Episode we go deep with Andrew Perry about his path from looking for a financial success as a Lawyer to finding purpose as a founder and Missional Entrepreneur. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewperry/ This episode is sponsored by Hyve Australia. Hyve provides coaching or consulting and inspiring events for your missional entrepreneurship journey. You can learn more about Hyve and register for their first Australian event in Sydney from March 24-27 right here https://australia.h...

Why did we get stuck on haircuts?

June 03, 2022 10:09 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In this gap between seasons we wanted to drop a quick episode to stay connected with you guys, share some updates and have a laugh.

The Brain Warrior's Way - BookReview

May 17, 2022 01:38 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

While we were recording our mental health series with Dr Dan, we asked what resources he would recommend to get the most out of our brains for the longest possible time. He recommended this book. The Brain Warrior's Way by Daniel G. Amen M.D. and Tana Amen BSN RN. so we thought it would be a fitting way to cap off this series by leaving you with a book review. We hope you enjoy! You can connect with us through all the normal channels • https://austabletalk.com.au/ • Apple Podcasts http://...

Burnout, fear and depression - Diagnosing Elijah

May 09, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Elijah is one of the most notable characters in the Old Testament his life is one of incredible highs and lows. in this episode we explore what might have been going on in his psychology that led him both to the place where he is wanting God to kill him but eventually being one of the few people to be translated into heaven without seeing death.

Grief, depression and bad friends - Diagnosing Job

April 25, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Pain and suffering is universal to the human experience but Job certainly experienced a highly distilled version of it. His response and that of his friends is fascinating from a psychological perspective. Join us as we explore it with our friend and favourite psychologist.... Dr Dan Banos!

Diagnosing Samson - Was he a Narcissist? Did he commit Suicide?

April 18, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Samson is a fascinating character. He is well known for liberating his people and being in possession of extreme strength, but in other ways he was so weak. What would a psychologist make of this complex man? Listen and find out 😁

Ego, Self-deception & Depression? - Diagnosing Saul

April 11, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

This is the second of our 6 part series on Mental Health with special guest - Dr Dan Banos from the Adventist Reflections Network. This episode is specifically dealing with one of the most infamous mental health case studies in all of scripture, King Saul. Join us for the discussion and share this episode with a friend to open a space to talk about mental health. You can connect with us through all the normal channels • https://austabletalk.com.au/ • Apple Podcasts http://tiny.cc/ApplePodca...

Diagnosing David - Mental Health Series

April 04, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

This is the first of our 6 part series on Mental Health with special guest - Dr Dan Banos from the Adventist Reflections Network. This episode is specifically dealing with one of the most famous mental health case studies in all of scripture, King David. Join us for the discussion and share this episode with a friend to open a space to talk about mental health.

I bet you didnt see this one coming...

January 10, 2022 10:12 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MB

An apology, a question and a thank you

Seasons of Life: Moving

January 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Moving is a big decision, especially when it involves family, how do you know it is time to go and what is the best way to navigate the process with God's leading? You can connect with us through all the normal channels • https://austabletalk.com.au/ • Apple Podcasts http://tiny.cc/ApplePodcastATT • Spotify http://tiny.cc/SpotifyATT • https://www.facebook.com/AusTableTalk/ • https://www.instagram.com/austabletalk/ #moving #removalist #podcast #christianity #church #faith #friendship

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