Flipping Tables

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We're kicking off our study of Philippians by going back to the beginning of their story.

Study of Philippians: The house church at Philippi and beyond with the women who led there.

We're starting in Acts 16. This is part one in our getting to know the individuals who became the living stones who formed the church at Philippi. My daughter Lydia is named after the influential woman Paul met at a prayer gathering. She became Paul's first convert to Christianity in Europe. It seemed fitting to have my daughter join me as we talk about her namesake.

I hope you enjoy this episode and that you will join us for the next few weeks as we get to know the Church at Philippi. Then as we go through Paul's letter to this small but mighty church.

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Friends, this is a very special episode.

This conversation has been on my heart for almost a year.

We're talking about one of those subjects Christians try to avoid talking about.

It's one of the hot topics of the election season... immigration.

Hang with me! We can have this conversation. You're going to be glad you listened.

I invited Bri Stensrud to the table to help us untangle this complicated issue.

Bri Stensrud is the Director of Women of Welcome. A nonpartisan advocacy project for immigrants and refugees that helps Christians think about immigration issues from a Biblical perspective rather than a political one.

I enjoyed this conversation almost as much as I enjoyed Bri's book. I learned so much from her book. Follow Women of Welcome on your socials to stay informed.

Here are the links for her book and website.

• Start With Welcome: The Journey toward a confident and Compassionate Immigration conversation.

• Visit the Women of Welcome website to learn more and access many wonderful resources.

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In this episode we turn to Romans 16 to discover what we can learn about Paul and the early Church. Romans is a letter that helps us to know what we believe and why we believe it. Romans is a deep well of church doctrine. Doctrine is a big word that in no way should intimidate us. Doctrine simply means a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church etc.

Paul sent a woman named Phoebe with this letter to the Church in Rome. This is a pretty big deal. We can learn a lot about Paul and the early church by slowing down and reading this chapter. Hopefully, we uncover enough insights to make you hungry for more.

Twila joined me at the table via zoom. This was a podcast first. I want to tell you this because as you listen you will hear a difference in the sound. Seasoned podcast listeners are used to these kinds of recordings. I listen to so many podcasts this doesn't even phase me anymore.

We're honored to spend time with you and we are thankful for technology that makes it so easy to meet and study.

• Warrior of Eden

• Tell Her Story

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Coming to the podcast this fall: Flipping Tables Fall Preview

Welcome to the Table! Kimberly joined me for a conversation that was a continuation of our book club discussion from the night before. We are loving our conversations around the Beth Guckenberger's Warrior of Eden.

I hope this conversation prompts you to get a copy of the book and maybe even start a book club. Kimberly's son Clark gives book club a five star review. He always wants to come to book club! Beth's book is super easy to discuss. She has included questions at the end of every chapter.

Friends, we need to step away from the screens and really see people. Do a double take at the needs all around us. One reason we spend a lot of time on screens is we are lonely. Invite someone to the table!

The Hebrew word ra'ah means to "see," but it also means "to respond to a need."

Embedded in it's definition is the challenge if we don't do anything about what we are looking at, can we claim to have seen it?

Acts 3:2

James 2:14-26

Luke 14:1-14

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I had my original co-hosts, Twila and Kimberly, finally back at the table. Woo-hoo!

It was so good to push reset on the podcast with them.

Sometimes you need to pause and recalibrate.

We discuss in the episode how we are not the same women we were when we started journeying together. The three of us are growing in knowledge and wisdom.

We have learned to hold things loosely as we follow the Table Flipper.

• Kimberly and I have been soundboards for one another for around a decade.

• 2016 Twila and Julie are not even close to the same women we are now.

Those versions of us would not recognize us, but I believe they would grow to like who we've become. Warrior is a a much better look than women anchored in fear.

Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom."

The women in our Warrior of Eden book club weren't familiar with the terms. Here's a pretty simple explanation: complementarianism vs. egalitarianism.

Books mentioned…

• Practicing the Way John Mark Comer

• Warrior of Eden Beth Guckenberg

• Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church Nijay Gupta

• The Blue Parakeet Scot McKnight

Gather25 Find out more about Gather25 happening March 1, 2025. A global gathering of the Church. Every continent. Every denomination. Together across 25 hours.

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Welcome to the table! This is our fourth conversation in the water with lemon series. My guest is Charliese Lewis. She brings 30 years of ministry experience to the table. We discuss her calling, ministry, work, health, and even talk about our age. This conversation reminds us God is in all the details of our lives. He knows our days and spaces before one of them comes to into being.

I personally like conversations that stretch me. This one gives us a window into a church experience you like me may be less familiar with. Charliese describes growing up in a church where women had few restrictions on what they could do in serving the Lord and His people. Conversations have a way of shaping us. I hope this one will positively shape you and inspire you to spend time at tables with other image bearers of God.

Thanks for joining us at the Table!

Connect and learn more about Charliese Lewis at the below links.

randclewisministries.com

Charliese @ linktree

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Coming to the podcast this fall:

Flipping Tables Fall Preview

Welcome to the table! We're taking a few weeks to prepare for the fall series. So we will not be releasing new episodes for a few weeks. I thought this would be a great opportunity to tell you what we're working on for the fall series. Here's a hint: It's one of Paul's prison letters.

We still have some great conversations coming in the Water With Lemon end of summer series. One that we're extra excited about!

Our next episode will release on September 10th.

Need something to listen to this week? I would love for you to check out this episode, "Should Christians Support Israel" from The Jewish Road podcast. I thought this was a great episode with some wonderful insights. Hope you will check it out!

We'll be back soon!

Welcome to the table! My guest for this third episode in our summer series is Alva Skiles. Alva brought great insights to the table. She has lived a long life faithfully serving God and others. She has been a teacher, a nurse, a missionary, and a pastor just to name a few of the many roles she has filled. She also happens to be Kimberly's aunt.

I loved talking with her. This episode is about a third of the time I spent at the table with Alva. We had a wonderful time talking about her life of teaching and serving. When you finish this episode you might find yourself googling photo's of Kansas wheat fields. I did!

Alva went to seminary at the age of 43. She accepted the call to pastor her first church before she was even finished. Just incredible! Even now that she's retired, she's still serving in Bible Study Fellowship and in her local church. She continues to flourish in all she does. You will love Aunt Alva!

2 Timothy 2:24-25 The bond-servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if God should grant them opportunity to repent.

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Welcome to the table! This is the first episode in the summer series "Water with Lemon". Just like a slice of lemon adds a zesty twist to your glass of water, this series aims to bring a fresh perspective to various topics, making your summer days hopefully a bit brighter.

At this table, we love bright spots! My guest Renee Flynn was a bright spot for me at an event I attended a few months ago. She was captivating as she shared some of her testimony. Renee talks candidly about her journey from rebellion to restored. A story like hers is a great reminder to not lose heart when loved ones rebel against the Christian faith and walk away from Jesus. We had a great discussion about her new restored life. Enjoy our conversation!

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Welcome to the table! I invited Amy Hayden and Susan Snodgrass back for this special back to school episode. I wanted to speak to an educator currently working in a high school and in a middle school to gain fresh insights into what they encounter. These women are empowering students and coming along side them to as Amy said: "Be their most authentic and genuine selves in a world that makes them constantly feel like they're not enough or they don't have enough."

These women are my friends. I knew they would bring valuable perspectives. What I love about Amy and Susan is they work from calling. This is more than a job to each of them. I learned so much from them.

For the elementary school perspective I talked to rising fifth grader, Luke Daniels. So fun! It was definitely my bright spot to talk to a man child. Luke is our first male guest. I think it's the way the Table Flipper would've done it. It just seemed right.

Thank you to all of our education friends. I see you! I appreciate the sacrifices you make to make our world better by educating one student at a time.

Pray for our schools and all the people who fill them.

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