Welcome to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy! This podcast is brought to you by The Oceanside Sanctuary Church. Each week, we bring our listeners a recording of our weekly Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary, which ties scripture into the larger conversations happening in our community, congregation and podcast. We’re glad you’re here—thanks for listening. 

This week, Jason's lesson is entitled "The Year of the Lords Favor" and is based on the scripture found in Luke 4:16-30. 

This teaching was recorded on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at The Oceanside Sanctuary Church (OSC) in Oceanside, CA. To learn more about our community or to support the work we do, visit us at https://oceansidesanctuary.org.

In this episode of The Collective Table Podcast, we sit down with Rev. Terri Hord Owens, the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada—the first Black woman to lead a mainline Christian denomination in North America. A passionate advocate for justice, inclusion, and faith-driven transformation, Rev. Hord Owens brings a powerful voice to our ongoing series, The 50.5%, which explores the experiences and leadership of women in faith communities.

Together, we discuss:

The challenges and joys of her historic leadership role

How race and gender intersect in the expectations placed on women in ministry

The ways faith communities can move beyond tokenism toward true justice and inclusion

Her perspective on leadership that embraces authenticity rather than conforming to traditional molds

We also reflect on the broader implications of her leadership and how it invites us all to reimagine the church as a space of radical welcome and wholeness.

Pre-Order Her Book: Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/staying-at-the-table-terri-hord-owens/1146959617 

Discussion Questions:

How have your perceptions of leadership in the church been shaped by race and gender?

Have you ever felt pressured to fit into a particular “costume” or mold to be accepted in a faith space?

How can you commit to listening and learning from a more diverse set of voices in your faith journey?

Join the conversation and share your thoughts with us!

️ The Collective Table Podcast is a production of Oceanside Sanctuary, a progressive and affirming church community committed to inclusive, inspiring, and impactful Christian spirituality. Learn more about us at https://oceansidesanctuary.org.

Get in Touch: Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 760-722-8522.

Welcome to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy! This podcast is brought to you by The Oceanside Sanctuary Church. Each week, we bring our listeners a recording of our weekly Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary, which ties scripture into the larger conversations happening in our community, congregation and podcast. We’re glad you’re here - thanks for listening. 

This week, Jason's lesson is entitled "At the Root" and is based on the scripture found in Luke 3:7-14.

This teaching was recorded on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at The Oceanside Sanctuary Church (OSC) in Oceanside, CA. To learn more about our community or to support the work we do, visit us at https://oceansidesanctuary.org.

Surprise! We’ve got a special bonus episode for you as we celebrate making it halfway through Season 10 of The Collective Table Podcast! If you loved our two-part conversation with Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney last month, you’re in for a treat—today, we’re bringing you the full, uncut interview. No interruptions, just pure brilliance from Dr. Gafney.

For those who may not know, Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney is a renowned biblical scholar, Episcopal priest, and professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School. She’s a leading voice in womanist biblical interpretation, a perspective that highlights the voices of women and marginalized people in Scripture. She’s the author of Womanist Midrash and A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church, both of which reimagine how the Bible is read and preached through a justice-centered lens.

We had an incredible time learning from Dr. Gafney, and we hope this full-length conversation gives you even more insight into her work and wisdom. So, grab a cup of coffee (or tea), settle in, and nerd out with us as we explore Scripture in a new but deeply rooted way.

Find more about Dr. Wil Gafney and her work at wilgafney.com.

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Welcome to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy! This podcast is brought to you by The Oceanside Sanctuary Church. Each week, we bring our listeners a recording of our weekly Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary, which ties scripture into the larger conversations happening in our community, congregation and podcast. We’re glad you’re here - thanks for listening. 

This week, Jason's lesson is entitled "A New Earth" and is based on the scripture found in Isaiah 65:17-25.

This teaching was recorded on Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at The Oceanside Sanctuary Church (OSC) in Oceanside, CA. To learn more about our community or to support the work we do, visit us at https://oceansidesanctuary.org.

In this episode of The Collective Table, Jenell and Claire continue their conversation with Daneen Akers, author of Dear Mama God, exploring the importance of expanding our language for God. Daneen shares her thoughts on how inclusive theology fosters belonging, justice, and a deeper spiritual connection.

Book Giveaway! Be one of the first 20 listeners to call or email us about why the Divine Feminine is important to you, and you’ll receive a free copy of Dear Mama God! Just fill out a quick form—we’ll send it to you once we hear from you via email or voicemail—and choose to either pay for shipping or pick up your book in person.

Explore More from Daneen Akers:

Get in Touch:
Email: [email protected]
Leave us a voicemail: (760) 722-8522 (you might be featured in a future episode!)
Learn more about The Collective Table and Oceanside Sanctuary at oceansidesanctuary.org

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Welcome to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy! This podcast is brought to you by The Oceanside Sanctuary Church. Each week, we bring our listeners a recording of our weekly Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary, which ties scripture into the larger conversations happening in our community, congregation and podcast. We’re glad you’re here - thanks for listening. 

This week, Jason's lesson is entitled "Jubilee" and is based on the scripture found in Leviticus 25:8-17.

This teaching was recorded on Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at The Oceanside Sanctuary Church (OSC) in Oceanside, CA. To learn more about our community or to support the work we do, visit us at https://oceansidesanctuary.org.

On this Ash Wednesday, Jason invites us into the season of Lent - a time of reflection, humility, and renewal. In this brief but poignant homily, he reflects on Jeremiah 4:19-22, exploring its relevance for our spiritual journey today.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Follow us on Instagram at @the.collective.table, leave us a voicemail at (760) 722-8522, or send us an email at [email protected].

If you find meaning in what we do, consider supporting The Collective Table by sharing this episode, leaving a review, or making a donation at https://oceansidesanctuary.org. 

Welcome to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy! This podcast is brought to you by The Oceanside Sanctuary Church. Each week, we bring our listeners a recording of our weekly Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary, which ties scripture into the larger conversations happening in our community, congregation and podcast. We’re glad you’re here - thanks for listening. 

This week, Jason's lesson is entitled "Stargazing" and is based on the scripture found in Genesis 15:1-6. 

This teaching was recorded on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at The Oceanside Sanctuary Church (OSC) in Oceanside, CA. To learn more about our community or to support the work we do, visit us at https://oceansidesanctuary.org.

In this episode of The Collective Table, Jenell and Claire sit down with Daneen Akers, author of Dear Mama God, for the first part of a powerful conversation on reimagining God through the lens of the Divine Feminine. Daneen is a teacher, writer, and mother who believes deeply in the power of stories to shape faith, identity, and belonging.

Book Giveaway! Be one of the first 20 listeners to call or email us about why the Divine Feminine is important to you, and you’ll receive a free copy of Dear Mama God! Just fill out a quick form—we’ll send it to you once we hear from you via email or voicemail—and choose to either pay for shipping or pick up your book in person.

Explore More from Daneen Akers:

Get in Touch:
Email: [email protected]
Leave us a voicemail: (760) 722-8522 (you might be featured in a future episode!)
Learn more about The Collective Table and Oceanside Sanctuary at oceansidesanctuary.org

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!