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Aus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church

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Five guys exploring their faith in conversation, Bible study and Interviews.
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Episodes

How NOT to Use the Bible

Join the ATT crew as they dive into the hilarious and often misguided ways people misuse the Bible. From dubious doctrines to creative interpretations, this episode promises a fun (yet always insightful) exploration of what the Good Book really says. Tune in for a lively discussion that'll have you both laughing AND reflecting on how to handle Scripture with care!

Jun 12, 202449 minEp. 256

Does the Bible Have All the Answers?

Over the Bible in three weeks?? What happens when the answers don't seem to be there? Do we look in other places? Today's table discussion covers just that. Grab a seat, as we delve into God's voice, Christian community, and Adventures in Odyssey(?) This has been an ATT episode. Enjoy! 🧡🎧

Jun 05, 202440 minEp. 255

Are Cliques Really That Bad?

Ever felt like a main character? Specifically in a Mean Girl’s movie? 🤔 Cliques can hurt. But - maybe it’s more complex than we think. Join our conversation as we explore this new topic – we yarn about connections, experiences, and Biblical outlook (is God a clique?? What does homeschooling have to do with this? Looking at you, Luke) A curious topic for curious minds – tune in to ATT’s latest episode! Happy listening 🎧🧡

May 29, 202441 minEp. 254

Biblical Masculinity

MUSCLES!!! No. If we're not careful, too much of our identity can be caught up in ideas - worldly ideas of what we're TOLD we are/should be. Far from being Mr Macho, the Bible has lots to say on what it means to be a man. This ep, we're talking about "masculinity" Why don't you give it a listen? Welcome to the Table! (specially made by today's guest, too)

May 23, 202451 minEp. 253

Humility & Confidence - Leadership FINALE

How's your balance? And before you fall over, I meant as a leader. Confidence and humility are BOTH qualities of a good leader, and might not be as dichotomous as you think. In our series finale, we tackle this tricky topic - so come with us as we boil down these concepts, and build up each other! With a lot of laughs and rabbit holes, because it wouldn't be us if it wasn't. This is episode 6 of ATT’s Leadership Series. Happy listening! 🎧 🧡

May 15, 202452 minEp. 252

Vision - Leadership Pt5

The 5 Ws: (1) What is vision? (2) When do we need it? (3) Where do we learn about it? (4) Why is it necessary? (5) And Who is Gwayne?? All these questions will be answered in this week's episode - Vision. Here, we discuss our own visionary tendencies, the necessity of church vision, and great visionaries that went before us. Curious? Good!! Join us for our 5th installment of our ATT Leadership series. Happy listening :)

May 01, 202453 minEp. 251

Accountability - Leadership Pt4

We kind of go everywhere with this one (but that’s a very good thing, we promise). Join us in our new episode, as we wade through the seemingly ‘scary’ concept of accountability. How tricky is it to keep others accountable, let alone ourselves? Church organisation, motives, personal lessons, and trust in God – all in our latest addition to our series!! This is episode 4 of ATT’s Leadership Series! Happy listening 🎧 🧡

Apr 24, 202455 minEp. 250

Integrity - Leadership Pt3

When you’re the light of the world, it’s what you do in the dark that matters. Our leadership series continues with integrity, and this one is filled with a lot of insight – if I do say so myself. Join the boys & special guest Shanna(!) around the table, as we discuss how integrity garners respect from others (and yourself), amazing Biblical archetypes of integrous leaders, and how to come back when integrity wasn’t your first choice. This is episode 3 of ATT’s Leadership Series! Welcome to ...

Apr 17, 202452 minEp. 249

Delegation - Leadership Pt2

Dear micromanagers and perfectionists - delegation is more necessary than you think!! In fact, it's essential. As a leader, it's not your job to do everything. It's to train someone. Easier said than done for sure, but in this episode, we tell you how it's done so it can get easier ;) This is Episode 2 of ATT’s Leadership Series. Join us for the ride! 🤠

Apr 10, 202451 minEp. 248

Resilience - Leadership Pt1

Think of the most resilient person you know – do you wonder how they developed that? Choice? Survival? In this episode, we break down the *formation* of a good leader, glancing at examples in the Bible, history, and our own lives. And – as always – a good amount of laughs along the way. This is Episode 1 of ATT’s Leadership Series. Join us for the ride! 🤠

Apr 03, 202446 minEp. 246

Our Direction - Leadership Pt0

If you’re a breathing human, you’re a leader. And aren’t you lucky! Because that’s the topic of our fresh, new series: leadership. We discuss the direction of our upcoming conversations – the universal Christian mission, hallmarks of a leader, duty to people, and more. All in the span of 10-ish minutes :) This is Episode 0 of ATT’s Leadership Series. Join us for the ride! 🤠

Mar 27, 202414 minEp. 244

Running a Half-Marathon Before Breakfast (ft. Mat Grills)

Bear Grylls? ❌ Mat Grills ✅ What do you get when you put an ultramarathon runner next to two podcast guys and three mics? Listen to this episode to find out 😉 Take a seat with our special guest, as we explore countless topics. From the upsides of suffering, to raising kids in an instant-gratification world, join Steve, Luke, and (our 3rd!) Mat as we talk life. This has been Aus Table Talk. Enjoy!

Mar 20, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 247

Wholehearted Marriage - Relationships Pt8 [FINALE]

So you’re married (wahoo)! Now what? In the last segment of this series, we discuss compromise, contempt, and communication - plus, how do you deal with societal pressures? Parenthood? (Bitcoin?) It’s a longie but goodie – join us at the table as we discuss wholehearted marriage. Happy listening!!

Mar 13, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 243

Engagement - Relationships Pt7

Popping the question – when? Apparently, confidence is key 💃 also, counsel, conviction, communication, counselling, and other ‘c’ words- Join Steve, Dave, Luke, and (the “good looking”) Matt, as we discuss the ins and outs of engagement. Purity! Boundaries! Commitment! What’s our experience, and what do we recommend? Listen in and you’ll get the answer 👍 This is the penultimate Part 6 of ATT’s Relationship Series. Enjoy! (P.S. THE AUDIO SUCKS, BUT THE CONTENT DOESN’T!! Technical difficulties e...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 245

Singleness - Relationships Pt6

Was Luke ever single? Apparently not. This episode, join the guys as they discuss the universal phenomenon – singleness – and its immense capacity for service, spiritual development, and nurturing confidence in your identity. (Plus, it’s only 45 minutes) This is Part 6 of ATT’s Relationship Series! Happy listening 👋

Feb 28, 202448 minEp. 242

Red Flags and Breakups - Relationships Pt5

It’s not all sunshine and rainbows – what happens when relationships go wonky? This episode, while containing a (very) comprehensive list of red flags, also goes deeper; HOW to break up, finding comfort in the split, and why our standards are so high. TLDL: Pray about it! This is Part 5 of ATT’s Relationship Series.

Feb 21, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 241

Intentional Dating - Relationships Pt4

Define ‘dating’? I mean, we get the idea, but what do you do? If you’re curious, take a seat with us at the table - sift through our love stories, belated regrets, and Haircut’s advice (you’ll get the joke if you listen to the episode). Listen in to simple strategies for vulnerability, what evolving boundaries actually look like, and as always, Who should anchor our intentions. And if none of that sparks your interest, join us just for the laughs! This is Part 4 of ATT’s Relationship Series. Hap...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 240

Networking - Relationships Pt3

How realistic is a meet-cute? Well, the real question is, are you putting yourself in the right places for one? In this episode, four church guys (Steve, Dave, Luke, and “Good Looking” Matt) reflect on ‘relationship networking’ - the idea of putting yourself in the right places for the right people. Along the way, join as they reminisce on their own relationships, the function of friendships, and the importance of both motive and introspection. Plus, a liiittle bit of online stalking (because ap...

Feb 07, 202445 minEp. 239

Preparing Yourself - Relationships Pt2

Most people think the first part of a relationship is finding the right person, but preparing yourself can have a greater impact on your future relationship than you would think. In this Episode Dave, Luke and Steve share their experiences and spiritual principles that they have found helpful as they have navigated this question in their own life.

Jan 31, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 238

Why get married? Relationships Pt1

We have been holding on to this series for a little while now, waiting for the perfect moment and I think it is time to release it into the wild! Unfortunately we had some technical issues which does mean a couple of episodes in the series will have very poor audio, but I hope you can look past that and still journey with us as we explore the topic of relationships.

Nov 12, 202348 minEp. 237

SuperSnooze - Health Series Pt4

We all know sleep is good for us, but do you know exactly what you are putting at risk when you don't prioritise sleep? We have a very interesting practical discussion about this vital building block of your health.

Nov 05, 202358 minEp. 236

Cardiovascular Health - Health Series Pt3

Cardiovascular disease is the global leading cause of death. Protecting yourself starts with educating yourself. we talk to Dr. Orhue about causes, treatment and best of all: prevention.

Oct 15, 202358 minEp. 235

The "C" Word - Health Pt2

The word cancer strikes fear into the heart like very few things can. In this episode we talk about cancer prevention and a biblical view of health with our resident Doctor.

Oct 08, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 234

Is believing in a 7-day creation story required for Salvation?

For the first time since 2019 we welcome Nato back to the table! And this time he brings the topic with him! We dip into the seven day creation story and if believing it literally is required for salvation. Before anyone gets angry and starts raging in the comments, please actually listen to what we said 🤣

Sep 24, 202330 minEp. 232

The one-size fits all devotional life?

How do you seek and find God on a daily basis? What is needed to have that daily devotional contact? In this episode we talk about the range of our own experiences and those of people in biblical times; All in an effort to distill what is actually important.

Sep 17, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 231

(Re)Start here.

You probably noticed we are releasing again! I thought I should fill you in on what's going on.

Sep 17, 20234 min

Wisdom from Prison Pt5

This is the final part of our deep dive into philippians and it is full of practical insight into living the Christian life and how we relate to those around us.

Sep 10, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 230

Wisdom from Prison Pt4

We process a fascinating passage in Philippians Chapter 3 that deals with the church as a unity community, who and how to model ourselves after good examples, where our real citizenship is and how it affects us.

Sep 03, 202341 minEp. 229
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