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Genesis 3. The Fall. The Curse. The... Mercy? 🎙️ This episode, we go back to the beginning - a very good place to start. Join Luke and Emmerson as they dive into Genesis 3, picking at ancient motivations, Christian history, and how this all points us to God and His unique grace. Happy listening, Table Tribe 🎧

Did someone turn the temperature up...? 😰 🎙️ The investigation continues! In this next part of Theology Forensics, we sit down to discuss this hot topic: Eternal Hell 🔥🔥🔥 Together, we dive through experiences, look back at history, and flip through a whooole lotta Scripture. Who knows? We might cover the answers to your burning questions 😉 Happy listening, Table Tribe 🎧

"It does matter, but it also doesn't really matter... if that makes sense?" 🎙️ Forensics and doctrine? Let's go! This episode is the first of a new format - one where we dive into doctrine and stack up the evidence. Today, it's the concept of the "Secret Rapture". Where did it begin? Where do we find this in Scripture? Arguments for and against? And most importantly: Why does it matter? Turn up the volume and join the table! Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥

What do a yellow bus, Christian rap, and shamanism have in common? Well, we found out.🔥 🎙️ The Table's special guests from SoulLift: Natz "Smiley", Jordan "Croo" Crookey, and James McHenery - three people with extraordinary stories and intertwined purpose. First, here's a little about SoulLift: This team operates innovative artventure programs on-country in Australia: motivational speaking, visionary coaching and 4WD trips with cutting-edge art and adventure therapy programs for releasing anger, pain and trauma in wild places of inspiring hope. Got the picture? 😉 Well - in this interview, we answer every question this episode's title holds: A Yellow Bus? ➡️ A converted disab...

“Work, but don’t worry...” 😮‍💨 Is it possible?? 🎙️ This week, we ask a very human question: is busy our drug of choice? Pull up a chair as we explore God’s ideas of 'success'. What's the difference between trusting Him with our 'daily busy' and our long-term visions? How do we understand our rhythms of motivation, and keep God in the centre of that? And why do we need to be bored?? There's no shortage of Scripture in this one! Track along, as we trace Jesus’ rhythm of productivity and rest, lean into the radical idea of Sabbath as the "great equaliser", and a...

This is gonna hurt... But does it have to?? 🥲 🎙️ Tonight, we welcome Willsy back to the table! And together, we discuss a painful topic - quite literally. From suffering's experience, unfair suffering, the refinement of suffering, misused suffering, Jesus' suffering, and suffering with meaning, we delve into the crevices of this relevant topic. Along the way, we open our Bibles to key passages: the Beatitudes, to see how good character can be condemned; the Cross, to witness that our suffering is shared in full; Daniel, to observe the refinement of suffering; Eden and Revelation, to know that suffering is not part of...

Somehow, sorrow is pivotal... 😢 🎙️ Crack open your Bibles with Steve, Luke, and Emmerson to tackle these essential Christian ideas. Learn how Bible narratives paint concepts of repentance, confession, and healing. Why does 'worldly' sorrow produce distance from God, while others are brought close? Tangents also include: Street preaching and stoking early fire, the place of post-forgiveness praise, and how to properly confess sins to community. And more? Stay tuned! Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥🔥

Am I crazy, or is this God speaking?? 🎙️ This Thursday, we discuss the not-so-mysterious communications of our Creator. Get ready for an energetic episode! Join us at the table as we dance from topic to topic - what's the role of the written Word? The concept of God's 'silent leading'? The church as a voice? The pursuit of God as a discernment prerequisite? BEING the voice of God as a Christian lifestyle? And plenty of tangents along the way! Welcome back to the Table. Happy listening, Table Tribe! 🔥🔥

Are they corrupt... or just stupid? 🎙️ This week, we discuss the New Testament's 'Spiritual Police'. 👮👮👮 Reading through the Gospels, we can't help but wonder... Fabricated rules, hypocritical standards, and crucifying God Himself - what's the deal with the Pharisees? Join us for a deep dive into Israel's history and God's mercy! Was this hyper-righteousness a response to an idolatry-prone nation? Were they villains trying to thwart God's plans? Or idiots, distracted by a 'form of Godliness', but denying the REAL power? AND how does fear craft a fundamental misunderstanding of God? 🤔 Join us at the table. Happy listening, Table Tribe! 🔥🔥

From 1844 to 2025...? 🎙️ Tonight's burning question: What does Present Truth look like today? What *is* present truth? How is it static, and how does it evolve? Is it possible to box in a message that's meant to move? In classic ATT style, we wrestle through tradition, culture, urgency, and what the Adventist message looks like in a rapidly changing world. So yeah - the truth doesn’t change. But maybe the way we carry it does. Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥

What do you get when you sit down 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘥 with Lyle Southwell? 🎙️ In this special episode, we chat with the one and only Lyle—Evangelism, Sabbath School, and Church Planting Director for NNSW Conference (also known as Emmerson’s dad 👀). The conversation goes where we take it: 🤖 AI and end-time thinking; 📖 Extrabiblical books; 🔥 What soul-winning *really* looks like; 🕰️ How prophecy speaks to our moment. And more? No notes. No script. Just a table, a mic, and a wild ride of ideas - come along for the trip! Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥

🎙️ A story of community, faith, and mental health. In this deeply personal two-part conversation, Luke sits down with his lifelong friend Steven - a Christian leader living with bipolar disorder. Together, they explore what it means to follow Jesus with a neurodivergent mind. In Part 2, we continue to pick Steve's brain. We cover recent experiences in living within calling, how the Church can listen and love, and the beauty of grace amidst it all. For anyone who’s ever wrestled with their mind and their faith - this one’s for you. Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥

🎙️ "Bipolar is not an emotion. It's more like a mood state. And I just need people to listen - without answers, without solutions." In this deeply personal two-part conversation, Luke sits down with his lifelong friend Steven - a Christian leader living with bipolar disorder. Together, they take the essential first step for connection: listening. As they sit down at the virtual table, we take a deep dive into Steve's mental health experiences. From diagnosis and medication to a relationship with God and community, this interview takes us through his experience, and how to find love amidst it all. For anyon...

When your kid messes up, what do you do? Show justice? Mercy? ...Both? 🎙️ Time to tackle the classic conundrum: If God is totally merciful, how can He also be just? Is it possible for God to forgive and hold people accountable? Can love and justice coexist without contradiction? This episode, we juggle with stories from the Bible and our own experiences. We consider Ezekiel, the Cross, and people groups who don't have the same access to the Bible as we do. What kind of God is He, and why does it matter more than we think? Stay tuned, Table Tribe 🔥

“You’re in a cult!” …? 🎙️ This week’s episode dives into the spicy question: Is Christianity just a big cult? Think control, charismatic figures, and excessive devotion... Let's see if the comparison holds up. Along the way, we explore: 🧠 The psychology behind cult mentality 🙏 Church authority and where it can go wrong 📜 The Apostles' Creed vs. modern ‘creeds’ 👀 How to spot (and avoid) a toxic faith culture ✝️ And… where is Jesus in all this? Join us for an honest look! Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥

"Who the Pope is doesn't have any bearing on our relationship with God. That is direct between us and God; the Pope does not stand in that gap." - L.F. 🎙️ Hey Table Tribe! If you've been anywhere near the news, you'd have heard the Catholic bells ringing - there's a new pope!! This episode was recorded before the election of Pope Leo XIV - so tune in for the following: What went down in papal history? Was Peter the first pope? Acts of earning vs acts of effort - what's the (very crucial) difference? And what's Revelation got to do wi...

Ending on a meek note ✨ 🎙️ It's the end!! (Of a series) It's episode 6 of our "Fruits" series - here, we discuss the meekness equation (meekness = strength + control ≠ weakness), self-control as an essential for integrity, and a wrap-up of why these 'fruits of the Spirit' matter in the first place. Also, at around 3:15 we have a good chuckle over the mythical water haggis - don't miss out. Happy listening, Table Tribe! 🔥🔥

Commitment is no joke. 🎙️ Hey Table Tribe! Did you miss us? This Thursday, we're back with part 5 of the Spirit's 'fruits' 🍊 God's character is constant, and today, we explore different aspects of what that means. Plus, how do we mirror that? What can get in the way? Come with us as we get into the nitty-gritty of Christian life. Happy listening! 🔥🔥

Sometimes we end up in places we couldn't have dreamed of. 🎙️ This Thursday, we have a special guest! We've briefly stolen Sean Knapp from his holidays to ask: how crazy does PAMAS* missionary life get? As we bombard him with questions, get ready to be fully and utterly inspired. Stories of service, perseverance, and prayers being answered against all odds. Who knows - maybe YOU will be the next missionary? Until next Thursday! Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥 *Philippine Adventist Medical Aviation Services Get involved at: pamaspalawan.com | pamasmission.org | angeloneonline.org

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" "...I want to be kind." 🎙️ We're back! Turn it up as we continue our series on the Fruit of the Spirit - all about Who God is, and what He transforms us to be. What does it mean to be 'kind'? What does it mean to be 'good'? This is an hour full of anecdotes, examples, and silly stories. As we ping-pong thoughts across the table, join the discussion with us. What do YOU think?* Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥 *Want to talk with us directly? Join our Discord server! Links in our s...

"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." - Leo Tolstoy 🎙️ This Thursday's topic: "Patience" - or as King James I liked to put it, "𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈". How do we wrestle with ideas of justice, power, and big-picture? Why do we have to 'suffer long'? Is there a proper way to be patient? How? Come with us as we look at Bible examples, personal experiences, and most importantly, the character of our God ✨ Stay tuned! Happy listening, Table Tribe 🔥

Joyful joyful, we're back for another Thursday! 🎙️ Christians aren't always all smiles. Why? Should they be? In this episode, we discuss the seemingly confusing and sometimes elusive ideas of 'joy' and 'peace'. What are they really, what is their function, and how is it lived out in front of our eyes? As we discuss, come and discover God with us - a Being we're persuaded is truly 'peaceful' and 'joyful'. Happy listening 🔥

What is love? Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me. No more. 🎤🎵 🎙️ Paul said "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow," ...and while it grows, we get fruit! Welcome to our fresh new series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We talk about 'love' - what is it? Why do we call it an 'alpha fruit'? And why is it so essential to God' Himself? Plus, we engage with your stories, questions, and reels you send us ✨ Thanks for the fun - keep 'em coming. Listen along and let's kick off this series - happy liste

The Table is back, and with your voices. 🎙️ **Neurodivergent: (adjective) when someone's brain processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered "typical."** We're guided to be "of one mind" (Philippians 2:2 & 1 Peter 3:8) - but how about when minds work differently? Well, we listen. Tonight we feature voices from our beloved Tribe, lending our ears and hearts. With three different experiences to learn from (James, Kirsten, & Steve), we listen. It's a beautiful episode, and we thank you for joining us. Enjoy 🔥

Welcome back to the Table! Get ready for some unexpected insights and some much-expected laughs ;) 🎙️ Reading the Bible and Mark 8 makes us wonder: what's an all-knowing Messiah doing, asking so many questions?? Are there answers, context clues, maybe deeper meanings? And what does it mean to have long nostrils? As we question the questions of Jesus, join us! Grab some mates, your Bibles, and let's walk through this passage together. Happy listening 🔥

With a new season comes new segments, new formats, new topics and ideas - welcome to ATT's live-stream era!! 🎙️ This Thursday, we discuss spiritual life & turbos. Where does community fit in to this? What are the essentials to be 'on fire'? How about spiritual burnout? And why are car mechanics a (strangely) perfect analogy? Along with all this, we read fresh stories from our Table Tribe (you guys), share our reels n feels (like mates do), and chuck out a joke... or three. It's a good one - join us for the discussion! Happy listening 🔥

Yes, the wait is over - ATT is back with Season 3. At our table, it's *all* about conversation. ...Even when topics get tricky. Much like Tolstoy, this discussion is about war and peace. What does it mean for a churchgoer to be a 'pacifist'? How does murder feature in the Bible? And what is the exact salary of a WWE fighter? Join us as we 'kick' off our latest season (ba-dum tssh). Welcome back, and happy listening 🔥

[LAST EPISODE FOR THIS SEASON ✅✅] Hey, do you ever get a sense of déjà vu? Like you’ve read this story before? Us too! The Bible is chock-full of repeating patterns, connected themes, and moments that make you go, "Wait a minute… isn’t that just like ____?" In this episode, we’re unravel the rainbow-like threads that tell the WHOLE story! ...Well, we were supposed to, but we chased a few rabbit holes along the way. Come along as we discuss the Bible's intertwined narrative, its validity(?), and The Good Place? And Elvis?? Curious how it all fits together? (Me too.) Take...

They say imitation is the best form of flattery - shall we call this the exception? Welcome to the LAST part of our Strategies series!! 😱😱. History's storybook divulges 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 Enemy tactics, including Satan's intriguing hobby as a counterfeit artist 🤔... Are there patterns we can reveal? How do we avoid him pulling the wool over 𝘰𝘶𝘳 eyes? And knowing this, how do we interact with our reality?? Let's discuss! Join our table for a vibrant conversation 🔥🔥 Happy listening 🎧

Deception. Pride. Division. (And a lot of dissing.) These aren’t new ideas—they’ve been in play since the veeery start 👀. Surprise!! The series hasn't finished yet! This week, we’re turning the spotlight on the Enemy 😨. Backtrack with us to the very beginning, starting with Lucifer’s fall, and tracking Satan’s Old Testament techniques he’s used to deceive, divide, and derail God’s (very perfect) plan. How does his playbook evolve? (Does it?) What distracts *us*?? And most importantly, what can we learn to stay on guard? We've got some exposing to do - let’s go! 🔥🔥 Happy listening,

Plans fulfilled, strategies ever unfolding, and a new creation on the horizon. God’s work is far from done! 💪 This week, we’re wrapping up the series (...or are we?)!! Join us for a closer look at God’s ultimate renewal of... well, everything. From fulfilled prophecies to the hope of new creation, what’s God working on right now? And what’s He waiting for? 👀 Let’s explore the final chapter together — promise it’s worth the read. Thanks for listening in, ATT fam! 🎧

Strategies — it's one thing to trust God has a plan. But what if I told you, He's WAY more intentional than you might've thought? What's up ATT fam! The series continues, and the puzzle pieces are starting to fall into place. In this second-last episode, we dig into the next layer of God’s incredible plan. How is He still moving behind the scenes? And what does it mean for us as the story continues to unfold...? Grab your Bible and your airpods — join the table and dive in! 🔥🔥

Prophecies—mysterious, poetic, and sometimes downright puzzling. But for God? It’s all part of the plan. Hey ATT fam! In this episode, we’re taking a close look at the ancient prophecies that pointed straight to Jesus: from His birth to the miracle of the incarnation, His death, and the ultimate hope of resurrection. These weren’t just random predictions—they were divine promises with a purpose. What can these centuries-old prophecies show us about God’s heart? And how does this story impact our lives here and now? Get ready to dig deep as we uncover what God set in motio...

Laws - do they feel rigid, limiting, maybe even ancient? What if I told you they were strategic...? 👀 Welcome back, ATT fam! This week, we dive deep into the Bible’s laws and the prophets who spoke before Jesus. Why all the rules, and what purpose did they serve? And what about those who paved the way, guiding people long before the Messiah came? Join us as we dig into some heavy questions: Are God’s laws meant to restrict us or to set us free? How did these prophets fit into His plan? And what can we learn from their s...

War - what does your imagination conjure? Smoky battlefields, clanging metal, the smell of man's blood. For God? Not quite. Welcome back to another episode of ATT! This week, we discuss war - but not your typical kind. We believe in a battle between good and evil, and each troop has its own strategies. We also believe our God is fighting for us! - But how? Join us as we get into the Bible nitty-gritty! Why didn't God chuck out Satan from the start? What does God's objective have to do with *our* desire? And what's the difference between God's...

(Disclaimer: Would you be kind to the audio? Technical difficulties have affected its quality, so thanks extra for listening!) UFOs? UAPs?? Today's topic is a fun one for sure 🛸🛸 So what's the deal with aliens?! Are they Biblical? Do they have a role? Should we even talk about it? In this podcast episode, we discuss all of the above - with a good sprinkling of stories, laughs, and furious flipping of (Bible) pages. Pretty out-of-this-world stuff 👽 As always, thanks for tuning in, ATT fam! Hope you enjoy, and happy listening 🎧

Hey ATT fam! We’re BACK, and trust us – this one’s extra spicy. 🥵🔥 In today’s episode, we dive headfirst into intense territory – radical Bible obedience. We’re talking Nahab and Abihu (the guys who went up in flames) and that time Dagon hit the floor, face-first. 😳 What does God’s holiness really mean, and how far is He willing to go for it? What about our own obedience – can God still work with us if we’re just doing our best with what we’ve got, even if we’re not perfect? 🤔 (And if you listen long enough, you'll catch some tips-and-tricks...

Looking for a guy to handle your money? Take Jesus' example: Hire the bloke you know will betray you and have you killed! 😁👍 (...This is 100% a joke, please.) ❗❗❗Hi ATT fam! Long time, no see - welcome back to our Season 3!!! 🥳 🥳 🥳 We're beyond excited. In this episode, we tackle a burning question: If money was his vice, then why did Jesus put Judas in charge?? You - yes you - we want your volume turned aaaaall the way up! That way, you join the table as we discuss the character of Jesus (our Redeemer ❤️), the character of Judas (His treasurer-turned-snake 🐍), the nature of temptation, an...

In this bite-sized trailer, we just want to introduce you to a good friend of ours Kahn Ellmers- Season two of his show Adventist Waves continues to spotlight the creative journeys of SDA audio professionals worldwide.  The podcast brings fresh stories of how sound is used to spread love and engage communities with music and podcasts. Make sure you check it out: https://linktr.ee/AdventistWaves 

There's a fine line between toxic tribalism and real community - and hey, we're dancing on it. We hope you're just as excited as us, because it's the SEASON FINALE!!! For this topic, it's a hot one: Social media has always been the target of scrutiny, but how much of it is the algorithm, and how much is simply human nature? Kick up your feet at the table, as we explore concepts of anonymity, echo chambers, and the persistence of genuine community - even in the digital age. So, ATT Fam, turn up the volume for new nicknames, deep thoughts...