The Mentor's Table

By Joy Abad

A place where women gifted to lead and teach can gather around this virtual table to feed our souls. In season one, we'll dig into the nitty gritty parts of surrender and develop muscle memory in o

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March 18, 2026 Developing Discernment: How to Identify a Counterfeit
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As technology develops, discerning something counterfeit from something real is becoming increasingly more difficult . . . IF your approach is wrong. But there IS a way to discern truth no matter how minuscule the false percentage is. It's all about where your focus is.
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SHOW NOTES
Blurry Creatures episode with Jamie Walden.

"When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” John 10:4-5 ESV
"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 ESV
"One who is full loathes honey, but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet." Proverbs 27:7 ESV
"For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray." Matthew 24:5 ESV
In Genesis 27, Jacob tricks his father, Isaac, by pretending to be Esau to get the blessing.
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March 11, 2026 Developing Discernment: When Do I Give People the Benefit of the Doubt?
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We are in a season of unprecedented disclosure, which means we have to have godly discernment to know what to do with all these new voices and pieces of information. For too long, we've elevated giving people "the benefit of the doubt" to a spiritual gift of sorts, but you won't find that in the Bible. Instead, we find a clear biblical standard for knowing when enough is enough.
It's not showing biblical love to just blindly keep giving people the benefit of the doubt with no end. In Genesis 31, we find our example for discerning how to know when enough is enough.
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March 04, 2026 How to Formulate a God-Honoring Response to Current Events: A Summary
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The last four episodes have covered a lot of ground in how to form a God-honoring response to current events, so we thought it would be wise to consolidate a month's worth of information into this one summary. (Click on each WEEK to listen to a more in-depth conversation from each week.)
WEEK 1 we were reminded that our number-one MO is to be people of love. It's what makes us stand apart as followers of Jesus. So if we are to be people of love, our words must be filtered through God's definition of love as explained in 1 Corinthians 13.
WEEK 2 we talked about how to respond, namely SLOWLY. The Bible says, "Be quick to listen, SLOW TO SPEAK, SLOW TO BECOME ANGRY."
WEEK 3 we began to define confirmation bias and how it clouds our ability to discern truth. This is a factor that we ALL need to be aware of and how it's affecting our subconscious. Not to miss!
Finally, in WEEK 4, we talked about how it's important to be able to discern the "facts" we are being given. First that means having our own definition of truth firmly founded on the Word of God; second, that means we are responsible for choosing the source of our information. We are not victims to what information people give us; we are responsible and capable discerners of Truth.
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February 25, 2026 How to Formulate a God-Honoring Response to Current Events: Part 4
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This week we're expounding on the dangers of confirmation bias and focusing our attention on two key components:
1. You must know you're foundational beliefs to understand where confirmation bias will come into play. If those beliefs don't line up with the Word of God or the character of God, that's more important than spitting out a response.
2. God lives outside of space and time; He is not in a hurry to hear your response. He gave us the spiritual disciplines as a way to develop a rhythm of slow and steady in our lives; our response to current events is no different.
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SHOW NOTES
Part 1 of this conversation.
Part 2 of this conversation.
Part 3 of this conversation (where we begin defining "confirmation bias)
Confirmation Bias on simplypsychology.org
"End Times: Who's Really Influencing You Online" on the Eyes on the Right podcast.
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February 18, 2026How to Formulate a God-Honoring Response to Current Events: Part 3
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What does the term "confirmation bias" have to do with formulating a God-honoring response to current events? Well, . . . everything!
In this episode, we'll define confirmation bias, talk about its effect on memory and recall, and discuss the subtle ways it skews your outlook on events and your ability to properly discern truth. Confirmation bias in and of itself is not bad, but it is important to name and define it, so you don't fall into the trap of choosing a response that is unaware of blind spots.
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SHOW NOTES
Part 1 of this conversation.
Part 2 of this conversation.
Confirmation Bias on simplypsychology.org
Spiritual Disciplines on The Mentor's Table:
Remembering: Part 1 & Part 2
Silence: Part 1 & Part 2
Sabbath: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Fasting: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
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February 11, 2026 How to Formulate a God-Honoring Response to Current Events: Part 2
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In this episode, we'll continue to build our God-honoring responses to current events. Not only are we called to walk in love but to take responsibility for our words that could potentially de-humanize the people we are talking about. Dehumanization is a slippery slope to "rejoicing in social injustices," which, according to 1 Corinthians 13:6, is NOT God's love.
We'll also talk about the importance of soul care and some practical tips to keep your soul energized and strong during this deluge of emotionally taxing current events. Let's be counter-cultural and slow down rather than jump on the urgent-train and feel compelled to spit out hot takes within moments after another painful current event causes our heads to spin again.
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SHOW NOTES
Part 1 of this series: How to Formulate a God-Honoring Response to Current Events
John 13:35 NLT "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."
I Corinthians 13:6 NLT "[Love] does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out."
Isaiah 61:1-3 CJB
The Spirit of Adonai Elohim is upon me,
because Adonai has anointed me
to announce good news to the poor.
He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted;
to proclaim freedom to the captives,
to let out into light those bound in the dark;
to proclaim the year of the favor of Adonai
and the day of vengeance of our God;
to comfort all who mourn,
yes, provide for those in Tziyon who mourn,
giving them garlands instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
a cloak of praise instead of a heavy spirit,
so that they will be called oaks of righteousness
planted by Adonai, in which he takes pride.
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February 04, 2026 How to Formulate a God-Honoring Response to Current Events: Part 1
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This is only one component of a multi-layered and important conversation that followers of Jesus need to work through. My goal is not to prepare you for a debate-team-style win but to prepare you to be a representative of Jesus Christ in your words, actions, and posts on social media. This episode covers the first and most important filter we must all keep at the forefront of any response.
We'll cover more layers in the following episodes, so be sure to subscribe to the pod so each new episode auto-populates in your feed. This IS NOT a stand-alone episode! Please stick around for the entire conversation, and reach out with your responses along the way. Let's work together to empower the Church to live as effective lights for God in this broken world.

SHOW NOTES
"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver." Proverbs 25:11
"So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” John 13:34-35
Where this conversation began on As We Grow "BONUS EPISODE: On Division In the Church."
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January 28, 2026 On the Power of a Table: Tables As Invitations to Relationship
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What if all that we're learning about tables doesn't just apply to our physical dining room tables, but rather, what if it applies to all of our virtual tables (i.e., social media platforms)?
Who are you inviting to your table? Who are you excluding from your table? What does God have to say about our invites? Let's get into it.
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SHOW NOTES
Sitting At the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith
"The inclusion of sinners in the community of salvation, achieved in table-fellowship, is the most meaningful expression of the message of the redeeming love of God." Joachim Jeremias (pg. 149)
"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35 ESV
Episode on As We Grow where I began this conversation about unity over division: "BONUS EPISODE: Division in the Church"
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January 21, 2026 On the Power of a Table: Tables As Peace Sanctuaries
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In this current cultural moment, conflict and division are rampant not just in the world but in the Church as well. Yet we all have a reminder in our homes that can serve as a symbol of peace and laying down our conflicts. This isn't just some theology I cooked up; this has biblical precedence. Let's talk about it. Pull up a chair 🪑
SHOW NOTES
Where Heaven Meets Earth with N.T. Wright on Blurry Creatures -- Another podcast discussing the power of a table (around minute 42:00).
The story of Laban and Jacob reconciling over a meal is found in Genesis 31.
Sitting At the Feet of Rabbi Jesus by Ann Spangler & Lois Tverberg -- Modern-day story of a table as a sanctuary of peace and a place where conflicts are laid down and not picked up again is found on pages 146-47.
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January 14, 2026 On the Power of a Table: Tables As Altars
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Last week, we began our deep dive into the power of a TABLE. Part two of this conversation today focuses on the biblical precedent of regarding our dining table as a type of altar, which means we hosts are then the designated priests meant to represent the presence of God to those who gather around our table. There's so much to study when it comes to tables! I'm loving this. BONUS: We begin with a Bible-reading tip that has helped me recognize the frequency of themes in the Bible when I read through the Bible in a year.
And, I finally remembered to add in a personal update at the end! I'll try to get that in on a more regular basis. This week, I'm sharing my intention/focus/habit for 2026 and what it has to do with tables and my family. Hint: I was convicted by a Joe Rogan podcast.
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SHOW NOTES
"Episode 178: Dr. Matthew Sleeth" on That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
Reforesting Faith: What Trees Teach Us About the Nature of God and His Love For Us by Matthew Sleeth
Moses, Aaron, & 70 elders share a ceremonial meal with God on Mt. Sinai: Exodus 24:1-18
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith
The Joe Rogan Experience: #2424 - Jelly Roll
The episode where I talk about my conviction to intentionally make space for long-form conversations in my life: "The Big Bonus Episode" on As We Grow.
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FAQs about The Mentor's Table:

How many episodes does The Mentor's Table have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.