Everyday Truths

In this Table Talk, I sit down with my friend Andrew Richardson to play a favorite game we call “Sermon That.” Our random object this time? A baby bib. 🍼

That simple prop opens a real conversation about spiritual maturity—why growth is messy, why comparison stalls us, and why “more” isn’t always the mark of “mature.” I share how I think about Paul’s milk-to-meat imagery, the role of community, and the quiet practices (like being still and saying no) that actually form us.

In this episode, We:

• Talk about why new believers need grace and why seasoned believers need humility.
• Reframe maturity as progress with Jesus, not perfection or performance.
• Offer simple ways I grow today: seek Him, be still, stay in community, serve someone nearby.

If you’re craving practical, real-life faith without the pressure to have it all figured out, this one’s for you.

What does it look like to live out your faith at work?
 In this Table Talk episode, Sherri and her guest Tiffany dive into the messy reality of dealing with difficult people, avoiding workplace gossip, and holding onto biblical values when it would be easier to give in. With humor, honesty, and real-life stories (including Tiffany’s “Don’t Be Like Tiff” corporate confession), this conversation will encourage you to bring your whole faith into your workplace—without becoming a doormat or a preacher in the breakroom.

Whether you’re navigating office politics, corporate cubicles, or ministry staff meetings, this episode will help you find courage, compassion, and clarity for your everyday faith.

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Time Stamps:

0:00 – Intro: Faith in the workplace + today’s big question

0:45 – Table Talk edition explained

1:20 – Game: “Really Strong Opinions” (bad life advice + strawberry candy rant)

4:50 – Athletic wear + shopping cart debate

7:00 – Clam chowder = “hot fish yogurt”

9:00 – Minecraft confessions & fantasy sports

12:00 – Why people litter (and why Tiffany judges them)

15:00 – Transition: Workplace struggles & faith

16:00 – Difficult coworkers: CEO vs co-worker dynamics

19:00 – Respect + not dehumanizing in the workplace

22:30 – Gossip: the real workplace killer

25:45 – Compassion as a way to break gossip cycles

29:30 – Values at work: Daniel in the lion’s den & fiery furnace

34:20 – Holding onto biblical integrity at work

37:00 – Jesus’ teaching on “going the extra mile” at work

39:40 – Sharing your faith in authentic ways

42:00 – Pendulet quote: How much must you hate someone not to share hope

45:00 – Practical wrap-up: prayer, compassion, trustworthiness

48:00 – Closing thoughts: Everyday faith in workplace culture

This week’s Table Talk gets real about mental health, faith, and breaking the stigma around asking for help. Sherri and Chamberlain share their own journeys of navigating anxiety, shame, and healing—and why faith and mental health care are not opposites, but allies.

We’ll talk about:
- Why admitting something is “off” can be the first step toward healing
- The pressure Christians often feel when struggling with anxiety or depression
- How God meets us in our weakness—and why His grace isn’t dismissive
- The practical ways friends, counselors, and community can help carry us when we can’t walk alone

If you’ve ever felt like your faith should be enough, but you’re still wrestling with anxiety, this conversation is for you.

💡 Next steps if you need support today*:

- Tell a trusted friend, “I’m not okay right now.”
- Take small practical steps that are available to you. For example: Go outside—movement and fresh air can reset your perspective.
- Consider visiting your PCP or setting up an appointment with a counselor.
- Pray honestly—show up unfiltered with God, no performance required.

✨ You’re not weak for needing help. You’re human. And you’re not walking alone.

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*If you're experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please seek medical and/or mental health professional care immediately. 

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Sometimes the healthiest growth starts with subtraction.

In this week’s Table Talk, we’re unpacking the idea of pruning — not as punishment, but as protection and purpose. From garden analogies to real-life stories, we talk about why letting go can be so hard, how to recognize “beautiful weeds” that look good but block fruit, and the practical ways God calls us to trim back so we can flourish.

We’ll explore:

• What biblical pruning really means (and why it matters)
• Simple questions to help you discern what needs to be cut back
• How to heal and protect yourself after hard cuts
• Why even “good things” can become obstacles to God’s best
• The fruit God grows in us when we stay connected to Him

If you’ve been carrying too much, clinging to things out of habit, or just sensing it’s time to make room for what matters most, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Everyday Truths: Table Talks, Sherri and Tiff get real about what it looks like to follow God when the path isn’t flashy, the purpose feels unclear, and healing becomes part of the journey.

From stepping out of vocational ministry to starting something new without a blueprint, this conversation is full of honesty, laughter, and the quiet kind of courage that doesn’t always get applause.

🎧 You’ll hear:

What obedience looks like when it’s not impressive

How God often uses detours to do deep work

The unexpected importance of healing in your calling

Letting go of performance and pressure in ministry

Why small steps of faith still count

💡If you’ve ever felt stuck between a closed door and an unclear next step, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone—and that faithfulness still matters, even when it’s quiet.

🔗 Subscribe, share, and stay tuned—more honest, hope-filled conversations are coming soon.

Table Talks Ep. 2 | The Unraveling, the Untangling, and the Unexpected Laughter

Well hey y’all—welcome back to the Everyday Truths Podcast! If you’ve ever felt like stepping away from a role meant stepping away from your purpose… this one’s for you.

In today’s episode, Tiffany and I continue the conversation about what happens after the big faith leap—when obedience feels messy, identity feels wobbly, and you start asking, “Did I just bench myself?”

This episode is raw, reflective, and packed with laughter (and a few shoutouts to miserable cows, cat-cow pose, and a flame-stickered cane 😅).

We’re talking about:

Letting go of titles, roles, and other people's expectations

Navigating calling when clarity disappears

My journey from vocational ministry into something I never expected

Sitting with grief (and learning to laugh again)

What small beginnings really look like in real life

If you're in a season of transition, trying to untangle your identity from your job, ministry, or past self—pull up a chair. We’re keeping it real and reminding each other that growth doesn’t always look like progress… and sometimes healing looks like hysterical pool laughter.

👉 Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs a little hope for the messy middle.

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Table Talks Ep. 1 | Why I Quit My Church Job and Started Talking to Myself on a Mic

🎙️ Welcome to the Everyday Truths Podcast! In our new table talks we’re ditching the script and pulling up a chair for real, unfiltered conversations.

In this episode, I (Sherri) share the behind-the-scenes story of why I stepped away from vocational ministry—specifically from my role as a teaching pastor—and how that unexpected exit led me to start this podcast.

It's vulnerable, honest, and full of laughter, awkward metaphors, and… questionable pencil commentary. 😂 Tiff joins me for this one, and we cover:

The unglamorous reality of ministry burnout

Identity and calling when the role disappears

What it’s like to start over (with no 5-year plan in sight)

And why small beginnings matter more than you think

If you’ve ever asked “what now, God?” — this one’s for you.

🟡 Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 — where we dive even deeper into calling, clarity, and what it looks like to obey in the middle of the unknown.

👇 Drop a comment if this resonated. What part of your story has felt like a messy middle?

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What does it really look like to take a step—or a leap—of faith when you have no idea where it’s going to lead?

In this season finale of the Everyday Truths podcast, I’m joined by my favorite guest (and husband!), Wesley, for a deeply personal conversation about faith, uncertainty, and obedience. From big career changes to small daily decisions, we talk through the steps we’ve taken, the mistakes we’ve made, and how we’ve learned to trust God—one unknown step at a time.

Also: We kick things off with a Newlywed-style “Who’s More Likely” game that had us cracking up. 😅

If you're standing at the edge of something new and wondering if you have what it takes to move forward, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and let’s take the next step—together.

Ever feel like forgiveness is impossible? You’re not alone. Holding onto past hurt feels like control—but really, it’s just weighing you down.

🌿 In this episode, we’re diving into:

What forgiveness really is (and what it isn’t)

Why forgiving doesn’t mean excusing or forgetting

How to let go—even if they never apologize

What Jesus teaches about true freedom through forgiveness

💛 If you’ve ever struggled to forgive, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about setting down the burden and stepping into freedom.

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🎙️ New episodes every week! This is the second-to-last episode of the season—big news coming next week! Don’t miss it.

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 Ever feel like faith is just a giant to-do list? Pray this way. Read this much. Do this. Don’t do that. It can feel exhausting! But what if spiritual disciplines weren’t about earning God’s love but experiencing it?

In this episode, we talk about:
✅ What spiritual disciplines really are (and what they aren’t)
✅ How to shift from obligation to relationship with God
✅ Simple, practical ways to engage in prayer, scripture, rest, and community
✅ Why spiritual disciplines should be freeing, not frustrating

Let’s break free from the pressure and step into a rhythm of grace. Hit play now!