Flipping Tables

Welcome to the table! I loved having this conversation with Kimberly. I believe you will also love hearing from her. Many of the reasons I love Kimberly simply shine throughout this episode. She is bold and transparent about who she is now and who she is becoming. We talked about last year's highlights, lessons, and much more. I bless God for her life!

In February we're going to be shaping our conversations around Ephesians. One of the things I love about Ephesians is how Paul's depth and brilliance really shine in his letter to the Church at Ephesus. Paul was an intellectual giant and he really let's loose in this letter. So to bring Ephesians into a less familiar and simpler text we're going to use The Message version of the Bible. I want to invite you to follow along with us using your favorite Bible app to inhale a fresh breath of God's Word. Thanks for joining us!

At this table we apply what Charles Spurgeon said so well, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible."

Kimberly's book list that impacted her faith most in 2024.

The Blue Parakeet

Tell Her Story

War of Loves

Bible text for this episode:

• Ephesians 1 (The Message)

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Welcome to the Table!

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention month. Being an advocate for survivors is an area of both calling and passion for me. I was honored to sit at the table with Dr. Jeanne Allert. Jeanne is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Survivor Care located in La Grange, Kentucky.

Jeanne was a pioneer in this field. In 2007 Jeanne was convicted to leave the trappings of a lucrative career as an internet consultant to establish one of the first long term restorative care programs in the Mid-Atlantic for victims of domestic sex trafficking. Her story is compelling. She brings a depth of insight into this very complex atrocity happening all around us.

Jeanne has table flipping perspectives that I believe will move you to consider what you can do to be an advocate. She speaks truth bombs to middle aged women, parents, and men in this episode. At the very least she will inspire you to begin to see women with fresh eyes of compassion.

Institute of Survivor Care Faith Practices Report

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Welcome to the Table! I'm excited to kick off season 3 with Twila Brown. We're easing into January by taking some time to reflect on 2024 and dream about 2025. Coming out of 2024 it was important for me to release a long exhale. I needed to get my heart, body, and mind back into a good working rhythm. Our conversation will give you a little bit of insight into how we both do this. I hope it helps you think about the gift of time God entrusts each of us with. It may not be January 1st, but by God's grace every day affords us a fresh start.

We talked about…

• Our words for 2024 and 2025

• Writing a letter to yourself

• Books we're reading this year

• Gather 25

• Unite Lexington

• Season 3 podcast content

• The Bible in 90 days

and much more.

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Welcome to the table! We're wrapping up the series on The Church at Philippi. I tried to bring some new perspectives on Philippians to the table. This book is a crowd favorite among followers of Jesus or as we call Him, the Table Flipper. I have needed every word of this letter.

Philippians 4 is pretty well known around the Church. We love this chapter which we know best starting at verse 4. I have probably talked more about verses 1-3 more than you've ever heard over the last 8 episodes. I believe these verses are the backdrop for the entire letter. I don't know many people who are thankful for conflicts. I for one am thankful for Euodia and Syntyche. Thanks ladies for inspiring Paul to write this letter.

• Philippians 4
• Acts 15:36-41, 16:1-40
• Ephesians 6:18-20
• Isaiah 9:6

This is the final episode of season 2. Thanks for joining us at the table in 2024!

Flipping Tables will be back in January. We will keep following the Table Flipper and learning more table flipping perspectives in 2025. I'm excited for what's on the horizon!

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Welcome to the table! This episode has Twila and I gathering around Philippians 3. Some call this chapter the most loved chapter in the letter. I truly fell in love with Paul's letter to the Church at Philippi in this chapter. However, the most searched verses in Philippians are ones from chapter four. When I think of one verse that has had the biggest impact on my relationship with Jesus, hand's down it's Philippians 3:10. Thanks to Beth Moore! Beth taught this verse from the Amplified version many years ago at a conference in Cincinnati. This verse changed the way I prayed. Paul's aim became my aim. Recently, I have been in circumstances that have caused me to dig deep into my joy within reservoir. It was God's perfect timing for me to sit at the table with my good friend and God's good Word. Thanks for coming to the table with us!

Philippians 3:10-11 Top 10 most searched Bible verses

YouVersion Bible App spreadsheet of most searched verses by country for 2023.

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Welcome to the Table! I invited Twila to co-host this episode. We discussed how Philippians is helping us navigate life right now. If you're craving an honest conversation where a couple of Jesus followers are trying to apply Paul's letter to our lives, this is the episode for you. We might use more words than you would or maybe you want more. Let this conversation springboard you to conversations around your table.

We talk about untangling and being squeezed from inside the church and from the world. These are not new problems. Reading through the Old Testament while working in Philippians has reminded me of this. We're happy to have you at our table!

• Philippians 2
• Deuteronomy 32

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Welcome to the table! In the fifth episode in our study of Philippians we take on Paul's exhortation to seek unity and apply humility to all of our relationships. Easier said than done! It seems everywhere we turn there's a headline or a conversation about how divided we are as a nation. The Church isn't doing much better. Kimberly and I try to stay in our lane. We talk about our struggles with self and with pride. Honestly, our side is pretty bleak until we read the beautiful verses about the example of Christ.

The Church at Philippi's lack of unity led to this incredible theological statement about Christ. This is pretty deep water for me to try to teach on so I mostly bring us to the edge of it to behold Christ's greatness and triumph. I may not be able to grasp the depth of this well but it makes my heart sing! These verses will surely be your bright spot for this episode.

Philippians 1:27-2:11

Isaiah 64:6

Ezekiel 28:11-19, Isaiah 14:12-14

1 Peter 5:4-11

30 Day Shred Bible Reading Plan

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• Table 3 is a discussion guide to use with one or more people. I recommend you do it around a table with snacks or a meal. Table fellowship is a pillar of our community!

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Welcome to the table! This is the fourth episode in our series on Philippians. Kimberly joined me for the second half of chapter 1. We tried to get into the anxious feelings the Church at Philippi was having listening to the letter. All they wanted to know was how Paul was doing. What a relief for them to find out that in spite all of that had happened to Paul in the five years since they had seen him, Pau was still advancing the gospel in spite of his chains. A frosty welcome from the church in Rome or being chained to a guard couldn't sideline Paul from sharing Christ with whoever was in front of him.

Are we doing the same? This is our time to carry the great commission to the ends of the earth and to the people right in front of us.

Philippians 1:12-26

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Welcome to the table!

I'm joined by Kimberly. She is one of my partners in the gospel. We do kind of an overview of Paul's letter to the Church at Philippi. We bounce all over the book as we try to get to know this Church. We discuss the timeline of Paul's life. I share some of my conversion story.

Philippians 1:1-11

Paul's timeline

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Welcome to the table!

We're continuing to work our way through Acts 16. We're looking at the events which took place surrounding the beginning of the Church at Philippi. God worked through missteps, opposition, and persecution to bring an entire household to faith in Christ.

In Acts 16 we meet an unnamed jailer who became another one of the living stones being built into the framework of the Church at Philippi. The jailer and his household crossed over from darkness to light through listening to Paul and Silas rejoice in the night. Their joy gave birth to more joy.

Kimberly joined me for discussion around all of these events. In our conversation we tackle some hard things like being annoyed with people who need our compassion. This passage also contains examples of human trafficking and antisemitism. You know we don't avoid the hard topics at the table.

In episode 39 we tackled the polarizing topic of immigration. If you missed that episode, please go back and listen. Link to Bri's book and the Women of Welcome site: Start With Welcome

Thank you for giving us a seat at your table through listening to the podcast!

Join us the next few weeks as we work our way through Paul's letter to the Church at Philippi.

Join our Flourish community at our three tables: • Table 1 is the podcast. New episodes release on Tuesday. • Table 2 is the lesson that corresponds to the podcast lesson. This is where we get to dig a little deeper. These lessons can be expected a few days after the podcast releases. It comes straight to your inbox. Subscribe here. • Table 3 is a discussion guide to use with one or more people. I recommend you do it around a table with yummy snacks or a meal. Table fellowship is a pillar of our community! Download PDF guide here. The three tables are my way of inviting you to a three course meal. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jeusus.