Rogue Table Talks

This week, Mike and Chad discuss the topic of temptation. How does culture influence us or make us feel about temptation? Is there something that's …

Ceremonies / Markers / Liturgies…in the Evangelical world, we don’t do this a lot. But there is a place for them. What have been some important ceremonies or markers or liturgies in your life? This week, we talk about …

This week, Mike and Chad discuss Jesus' visit to the temple while he was still a kid. Mary and Joseph lost track of him and found him at the temple listening, responding, and teaching.

Why can’t things just stay the way …

What is my part of the story? What perspective does this give on my life? On suffering? On the craziness of the world? Mike and Chad discuss in this week's episode.

Scripture:

Galatians 4:4-5 But when the set time had …

Everyone is back from vacation! Join Mike and Chad as they talk about what it means to remember and why it's important. Memories are powerful and …

Join Mike as he talks about the grief of facing where we are and - at the same time - rejoicing over God grace, promise and future for us as we ponder Nehemiah 8 together.

What does a fully flourishing life look like? How can our flourishing be of use to others? Listen in as Mike talks about how our story and a …

This week, join the discussion of why and how we rebuild our lives. Or rather, how God can rebuild our lives. Mike and Chad discuss.

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

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This week, Mike and Chad discuss the correlation between our passions and our prayer life. How do our passions give us purpose? Do they?

Scripture: …

To err is human, to forgive divine…

Join Mike and Chad as they look at history, find our place in the story, and restore purpose.

Scripture: Ezra 7-8

What is God’s call on our lives? For our church? For the church in the world? What are some things that are required for us to faithfully follow this …

Is Nostalgia good? Bad? Why or why not? What is the danger of nostalgia? Is there a benefit? Join Mike and Chad for the discussion!

Is this the end? We are so busy managing the middle of our stories that we often live without the end in mind. Join Mike and Chad for discussion about the end.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Where does hope come from?  The resurrection and hope of eternal resurrection gives hope - but that implies death and that involves grief. And what …

We have the hope that comes from knowing that how we live matters - it has meaning. 

Join Mike and Chad as they discuss how this translates to our …

Join Mike and Chad as they continue to discuss 1 Thessalonians and how/where we can find hope.

How does the way we read God's Word translate to the hope of transformation?

1 Thessalonians 2:13

How do we demonstrate hope as part of a transformed life?  And without demonstrating hope - do we have anything to say?

1 Thessalonians 2

How do we communicate the gospel in our cultural moment? What is our cultural moment? In this week's episode, Mike and Chad dive in and discuss.

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God is in the wilderness with you. Mike and Chad talk about experiencing the presence of God in the wilderness.

Scripture: Exodus 16:9-20

Chad shares his story on his recent announcement of moving to South Carolina with his family.

Going through life on autopilot - we may not be aware of our temptations, fallings and failings - maybe a blessing in the wilderness is we are more likely to face up to some temptation. Listen in as Mike and Chad …

Why the wilderness? There are plenty of Biblical examples of wilderness: Jesus, David, Moses (before Exodus), and God’s people. What are the commonalities? The differences? What does the wilderness mean for us? Mike and …

A special Easter edition with Mike and Chad!

Scripture:  Luke 24:36-44

What are the factors of persistent prayer? Faith and hope? And what's my role? Mike and Chad discuss on this week's episode.

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 …

In this week's episode, Mike and Chad discuss what, and how, we can pray for others. They discuss topically and about the language we use.

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6, Ephesians 1:15-19, John 17:20-23, Acts 12:5-7

This week, Mike and Chad weigh in on the heavier topic of lament. A very timely discussion you don't want to miss.

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-2, 2 Samuel 1:24-26a, Lamentations 1:1-2, 4

What is worship? Mike and Chad discuss in this week's episode!

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 Chronicles 16:8-36, 2 Samuel 6:20-22

This week Mike and Chad discuss prayer and fasting. Is it something we're called to in the Bible? Is it one more thing we need to add to our life? Find out their thoughts by listening...
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Mike and Chad talk about the importance of praying the scriptures. Is there a right way? Is there a wrong way? Listen in on the discussion. 

Today marks the beginning of a 40-day prayer challenge and new series revolving around the subject. Listen in as Mike and Chad open up on their …

This week Mike and Chad talk about margin and temptation. The gospel is the only margin from temptation that works - the gospel that transforms us more and more into the image of Christ. Thanks for listening!

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What does margin FROM people look like? What does margin WITH people look like? Listen in as Mike and Chad discuss.

Scripture in this episode: Matthew 14:22-24 & John 6:22-35

We understand the irony of talking about margin with technology; using technology 🙄 ...but here we are. This week we tackle the question, "Does my …

WERK! Or work, as some people call it, can be worship or the object of worship. Work is not the result of the fall, rather, work existed before the …

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This week we talk about our schedule! Too busy? Always feel rushed? …

We're back for the New Year! We hope you all had a great holiday season. This week we dive into a discussion about the Sabbath and rest. Rituals and …

In this episode we reflect on the past year. What are some areas we can focus on to be more on mission and follow Christ closer? We ponder this and …

This week, Chad and Mike discuss the places we find joy and that it may be hidden in the darker places in our lives.

Chad's back this week! Mike and Chad discuss accessing the source of joy.

How does Elizabeth’s (Spirit-inspired) understanding of what is happening lead to her joy?
How can this be true and be common to all people? …

What is joy? Is it just happiness and pleasure. Join us this week as we dive deeper trying to understand the JOY in our lives and where it comes from.

How do we have attitudes of gratitude? God wants us to have a life of flourishing and he wants to bless us. Join Mike and Chad as they discuss what …

This week we take a look at what it means to steward what has been given to us. 

How should we think about spending, saving, and giving? What emotions do we experience when we encounter those things? Chad and Mike discuss.

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In a culture that pushes for more and to go to whatever extreme possible to obtain it; this week, Mike and Chad discuss our fascination with the …

Contentment. Do we live lives full of being content or always longing for the next "thing?" Where is our heart in our desires? This week Mike and …

Who are We? What is our Mission? What are We Doing? What are we Responsible For? What is the Church? This week Mike and Chad talk about the vision of the church.

Scripture in this episode: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Romans 4:17, …

We're talking politics this week! Who's excited? Mike and Chad are! Listen in as they discuss Jesus and politics.

Chinese Pastor's Declaration - …

This week we welcome Debbie Durso, Sheila Smude, and Lindsay Walker to the podcast. How did Jesus subvert cultural expectations and expressions …

Do you like to party? Jesus did. This week Mike and Chad discuss how Jesus went to parties to be in relationship with people. 

Scripture in this episode: Mark 2:15-17, Matthew 22:2-4, Luke 7:31-35, 1 Corinthians 5:9-10

Mike and Chad discuss the cultural evolution of judgement. Also, how does all of this not judging relate to the complete holiness of Christ and the …

This week, Mike and Chad talk about Jesus as the one who speaks of transformation in our heart and obedience in our heart, more than an outward obedience. 

Scripture References: Luke 6:43-45, Jeremiah 17:9, & Psalm …

Jesus went Rogue and was unexpected by the religious people of his day. Here from Mike and Chad on what that means for us in today's world.

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Our final episode as we walk through our Welcome Home series. How do we welcome people into community with us? How can we share the gospel through our daily lives? Listen as Mike and Chad share their thoughts on this …

In an interesting turn of events there was a podcast feel to this week's message. So, be sure to listen to the message as well as this week's Rogue Table Talk. Mike and Chad dive into the world of questions and why …

Rest is hard. Is it a part of our rhythm? How do we rest? Are we really resting? This week we take a look at what it means to rest in a culture that …

This week we talk about compassion. Compassion can be complicated, but we are called to it. Listen in, as Mike and Chad discuss.

This week, Mike and Chad talk about how culture can shape our views on welcoming someone. Does it matter what your history is? How do we trust? How …

This week we have a special guest join us to discuss Ruth. Listen as Susan James, Mike, and Chad discuss Ruth and the beauty of God's redemptive story whether a native or a foreigner. How does the story of Ruth relate …

This week we dive into the story of Samson and the loss of his identity. Have we lost our identity in the culture we are a part of? Listen as we …

This week we take a look at how culture impacts the church. What do we bring with us when we worship? Does culture influence the church, or vice …

Mike and Chad dive into the story of Abimelech this week. Listen to hear how the life of Abimelech relates to us here and now. Thank for listening.

Scripture for this week.

This week Chad and Mike take a look at Gideon and his underdog story. However, all doesn't appear as it seems. You're in for a wild ride with all of Gideon's ups and downs. Also, be sure to stay until the very end for a …

This week we take a look at our next judge, Deborah. Mike and Chad go rogue and venture away from the story for a moment to highlight women in the …

The account of Ehud in the book of Judges is very detailed. In this week's episode we'll take a look at those specificities. Blood, death, and dung...yep, it gets detailed. 

Read along with us in Judges.

Judges Overview …

Is there room for ordinary?  Is there a place for everyday, faithful people to make an impact?  Today we meet just your ordinary guy in the Bible. He …

This week is an overview of the whole book and series. The book of Judges consists of a similarly repeated cycle in this period of Israel’s history: …

This week Chad and Mike dive deeper into the topic of control and manipulation.

The Bible passage for this week is Judges 13:3-5, Judges 14:15-17, …

Do you feel valued in your relationships? 

This week Chad and Mike discuss in further detail how we handle being attacked and belittled.

The Bible passage for the week is 1 Samuel 16:1-13 & 1 Samuel 17:26-29.

This week, Chad dives into how we can better deal with bitterness and how to forgive. It's not easy, but we hope these words may help you take a step in that direction.

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This week, Chad and Mike weigh in on favoritism and how we can approach and handle it through life.

Why do we keep secrets? Is there a safe way to share them? Do you have a person you can confess to? Are you a person people can confess to? All of this and more as Mike and Chad talk about the elephant in the living …