The Transparent Table

Rebekah hosts a candid conversation with Lynzee and Meggan about their personal journeys through church moves, leadership shifts, and how transparency can be a powerful tool in uncertain times. Rebekah shares insights from moving from a church with 400+ attendees to a small congregation of 75, revealing how each transition became a deliberate step guided by the Lord! They open up about their experience bouncing between churches, the nuances of pastoral change, and the importance of staying connected despite distance and differences. Together, they unpack practical advice on grieving well, offering grace when relationships shift unexpectedly—whether you're a leader, a youth, or a congregant.

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In this vulnerable episode, Rebekah shares the raw reality behind her recent silence—navigating grief, illness, and life’s unexpected twists—all while maintaining her signature transparency. After losing her youngest stepsister to a brain aneurysm and juggling a relentless flu season, COVID, and personal setbacks, she opens up about how she’s slowly stepping out of survival mode and reconnecting with her passions, including her podcast and faith.

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In this episode, Rebekah shares her personal journey and biblical understanding of fasting, highlighting its importance for spiritual growth, guidance, and community unity. Whether you're new to fasting or seeking to deepen your practice, this conversation provides clarity, encouragement, and actionable insights rooted in scripture.

• The biblical basis for fasting in Matthew 9 and other scriptures
• The different types of fasting: food-based, media fasts, and corporate fasts
• The appropriate timing for fasting: guidance, repentance, and seasons like Lent
• The significance of obedience and wisdom in ending a fast
• Practical tips for participating in fasting within health constraints
• The role of community and corporately fasting examples from Esther and Jonah
• The distinction between fasting as obedience versus dieting or hunger strikes

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Keywords

transparent table, family life, ministry, motherhood, community, education, podcast, personal journey, parenting, life balance

SummaryIn this episode, Rebekah Thurman introduces herself and shares insights into her life as a minister, mother, and community member. She emphasizes the importance of transparency in her podcast, reflecting on her experiences raising twins, her educational journey, and her family's involvement in church activities. Rebekah expresses excitement for the upcoming season of the podcast and the adventures it will bring.

Takeaways

• There's always room for one more at the transparent table.
• Rebekah emphasizes the importance of transparency in her podcast.
• She shares her journey of balancing motherhood and ministry.
• Her family plays a significant role in her life and podcast.
• Rebekah graduated with her degree after the birth of her twins.
• She is involved in launching an industry school at her local church.
• Living next to her grandparents enriches her family's life.
• Rebekah does not edit her episodes to maintain authenticity.
• She expresses excitement for the new season of the podcast.
• Her life is a blend of chaos and joy with twins and ministry.

• Living a Transparent Life
• Balancing Family and Ministry

• "My husband and I are both ministers."
• "I don't edit my episodes, aside from adding music."
• "I'm so excited to see what season five holds."

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We did it! We made it through the Advent season!

Merry Christmas! See you next year!

Week three of the advent series: Joy!

Week two of the Advent series all about peace!

Join us the for the four Sundays of this Advent season!

In this episode I challenge you to rethink why surrendering is so hard and pose a few thought provoking questions!

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Welcome to the first episode of The Transparent Table.

In this episode I walk through the reason for this change!

ENJOY!