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Aus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchPenny PinchersEarning money is one thing, what a Christian should do with it then is another… This is the second part of our three part series on christian finance and in it we deal with saving and investing. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Christian Finance Part2: Penny Pinchers Penny Pinchers by Dave Luke & Ben | Christian Finance https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Penny+Pinchers+-+Finance+Series+(Part+2).mp3 2019-05-0932 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchBringing home the BaconWe asked you guys what you wanted to hear and one of the messages we got that was LOUD and CLEAR was that you wanted to hear about money and what it looks like practically in a Christian’s life. Fortunately we have an expert in our midst (Ben) and we were keen to have the conversation too, so we split the topic up into three parts: earning, saving and giving. We hope you enjoy part one of our three part series which we have entitled “Bringing home the bacon”. Join us for the conversation, and pl...2019-05-0626 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchThe Social Media RevolutionToday Social media is a universal part of our experience. Like most super powers it can be used for good or evil. In this episode we try to take an unbiased look at both sides of the issue and how we have decided to handle it in our own lives. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Social Media The Social Media Revolution by Dave Luke, Ben & Nathanael | Truth Nugget https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Att+Social+media.mp3 2019-04-3041 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchEaster – Christianity Vs. CultureEver wondered what rabbits, eggs and Jesus have to do with each other?  So do we, let’s talk about that. This episode is devoted to easter and how the popular holiday interacts with our culture and faith. This is also the next of our intermittent series called “Christianity Vs. Culture” where we examine our cultural events and practices in light of our faith. Warning: Tired people recording, listen it your own risk. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Easter Bunny? 2019-04-1521 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchLove my what!?Here is the second snippet from our Live event where we deal with what it looks like to Love your Neighbour practically. We got so into this discussion we didn’t even get to the final topic, so i hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Join us for the ride and let us know what you thought in the comments below. Download this Episode – Love my what!? Love my what!? by Luke, Dave, Ben, Matt, Nato | Live Event https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/aust...2019-04-0814 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchIf there was no heaven would you still be a ChristianHere is a snippet from our first live event! In it we wrestle with the question “If there was no heaven would you still be a Christian??” and you may be surprised by some of the answers! Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – If there was no heaven would you still be a Christian? If there was no heaven would you still be a Christian? by Dave, Luke, Ben, Matt & Nathanael | Truth Nuggets https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/If+there+...2019-04-0116 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchCultural ChurchesCultural churches are everywhere and seem to be on the rise,  in this episode we talk about that and talk about the difference between what makes a healthy multicultural church and an unhealthy one. This topic is massive so we have intentionally only dealt with a small sliver of the topic and we will be revisiting it in the future. Big shout out to Danny one of our listeners who suggested the topic. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Cultural churches Cul...2019-03-2520 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchPorn: The best kept secret in churchLet me start by saying this is not a conversation for young ears, young people, please talk to your parents before listening. Porn is one of the biggest issues in our culture today and yet the church is almost completely silent on the topic. We decide to open up the discussion and share “the naked truth”. It would mean a lot to us if you could share this episode around as if it can help just one person, it will be well worth the effort. Join us for the conversation, and please comment belo...2019-03-181h 41Aus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchReaching the MarginalizedMarginalised communities are literally the unseen members of our community,  in this episode we talk about how to SEE those people. To add to this discussion we welcome a special guest to the table, Catalina from the Connected Adventist Podcast! We also mention the ACTS program that Cat is involved with. Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download Episode: Reaching the Marginalised Reaching the Marginalised by Catalina, Dave, Ben, Luke, Mat & Nathanael | Truth Nuggets https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+M...2019-03-1155 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchDrugs & AlcoholSubstance abuse of any kind is a powerful and damaging thing, but for some reason we don’t talk about it. The fact is drug and alcohol culture is now the norm for most of society, you are indeed strange if you don’t partake of either. In this discussion we talk about that, what we can do about it and how to protect the next generation. For this episode we also welcome a feature contributor, Scott Heitmann, who is now a pastor, but started using drugs at the age of 13, ended up dealing and was...2019-03-041h 12Aus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchDo we take baptism too far?This is the next instalment of of our deeper, long-form episodes focussed on the 28 Fundamental teachings of the Bible. In this episode we are dealing with #15, Baptism. We define what the biblical support is, and wrestle with questions like How young is too young? Do we have the right to decline someone who requests baptism? Is Re-baptism ever appropriate? Should Membership and Baptism be linked? And more Join us for the ride and make sure you share this episode with your friends! Download -Do we take Baptism too far? ...2019-02-261h 01Aus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchLove Vs. Infatuation – Valentines dayValentines day is almost upon us and we wanted to take the opportunity to talk about it. We talk culture, love, infatuation and everything in between, so whether you are single, newlywed or veterans of the marriage institution, there is something for you. This is also the next of our intermittent series called “Christianity Vs. Culture” where we examine our cultural events and practices in light of our faith. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Love Vs. Infatuation Love Vs. Infatuation ...2019-02-1223 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church10 Questions in 10 Minutes Pt3 – Mashup edition You guys keep telling us you love our Rapid-fire 10 in 10 episodes so here is a Part3 for you! Please keep in mind that in this format it is impossible to give a complete treatment to every topic. if something doesn’t sound right, ask us about it, if there is interest we would be happy to do a complete episode to go deeper. Here are the questions we cover… Does the Bible actually talk about Tattoos and piercings? What is the most surprising thing in the Bible? Does the Bible say anything about Dinosaurs? What’s your t...2019-02-0513 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchBeers, Beaches & BarbequesAustralia holds a melting pot of cultures so our national holiday is not as simple as it is in most countries, but ultimately it is a celebration of culture which most countries can relate to. The question is, how do we think about the celebration of cultures from a christian perspective? and what do we do when some of those celebratory activities go against our convictions? We talk about that. For our NON-AUSTRALIAN listeners, we have included a ice-breaker conversation at the beginning, along with a translator to help you out. 2019-01-2222 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchEvil that is good for youBonus Episode! This week we decided to push out a bonus episode for you guys! The title is intentionally provocative but rest assured there is a powerful lesson behind it that will help us cope when we need it most. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Evil that is good for you? Evil that is good for you? by Dave Luke, Ben & Nathanael | Truth Nuggets https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Evil+that+is+good+for+you.mp3 ...2019-01-1620 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchUnity in the Body of ChristThis is the long awaited return of our deeper, long-form episodes focussed on the 28 Fundamental teachings of the Bible. In this episode we are dealing with #14 Unity in the Body of Christ. If the first part is not that relatable for you, skip to the last half where we deal with the application. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – Unity in the Body of Christ Unity in the Body of Christ by Matt, Dave, Luke, Ben & Nathanael | Fundamentals https://s3-a...2019-01-151h 00Aus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchNew Year News & ViewsThis year has been nothing short of amazing and we want to share what happened behind the scenes with you guys. We also dig into our plans for the new year and issue a challenge at the end. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Episode – New Year News & Views New Year News & Views by Dave, Matt, Luke, Ben & Nathanael | Special episode https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+happy+new+year.mp3 2019-01-0132 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchThe Birth of GodOne of the great mysteries of the Bible is how God became a man. While to don’t claim to fully grasp it, in this episode we wrestle with its significance in an attempt to better appreciate the amazing work of redemption. We would love to have you join us at the table. Download This Episode – The Birth of God The Birth of God by Dave, Matt, Luke, Ben & Nathanael | Truth Nuggets https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+christmas+special+-+Incarnation.mp3 2018-12-2531 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchShould We Burn Christmas?It would be tough to think of a holiday more ingrained in our culture than Christmas, but with so many conflicting ideas on whether we should celebrate it or not, how can we as christians navigate the discussion without falling to extremes? Hopefully you will find this conversation refreshing, challenging and at times even a little funny. This is also the second of our intermittent series called “Christianity Vs. Culture” where we examine our cultural events and practices in light of our faith. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Do...2018-12-1820 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchWhat’s up with Halloween? Halloween is something that is not historically a part of our Australian culture, but it is gaining more traction every year. The question is, as christians how should we relate to it? Thats the question we tackle in this Episode. Be ready for a lot of laughs and some really practical ideas of how you can approach this Holiday. This is also the first of our intermittent series called “Christianity Vs. Culture” where we examine our cultural events and practices in light of our faith. Join us for the conversation, and please comm...2018-10-3019 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchWhy do we church? Is church a noun or a verb? How you answer that question will dramatically change the kind of christian you are. In this truth nugget we talk about how we can think about this in a healthy way. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Truth Nugget – Why do we church? Why do we church? by Dave, Ben, Luke, Matt & Nathanael | Truth Nugget https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Why+do+we+church.mp3 2018-10-2320 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church5MDI – The Womens Ordination Controversy This is the final part of our five part series on the most divisive issues in Adventism. Women’s Ordination is one of the most polarising issues in recent church history. It has been debated at all levels of the organisation and in this issue we attempt to cover in under half an hour. What makes this issue an interesting one is that we have 5 different points of view that span the whole spectrum on this topic. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 5 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Ad...2018-09-2538 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church5MDI – The Worship Style Controversy Worship style is an issue that has caused so many schisms in local churches. In this episode we look at what legitimate worship looks like and talk about the divide between traditional and contemporary worship styles. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 4 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Worship Style Controversy. 5MDI - The Worship Style Controversy by Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Worship+Styles.mp3 2018-09-1824 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church5MDI – The Perfection Controversy This is the third part of our five-part series on the most divisive issues in Adventism. This issue of perfection, or perhaps more accurately, the nature and origin of our perfection. This has generated large-scale debate for a long time, both parties, either rightly or wrongly feel condemned by the other, so it is a difficult issue for most to speak dispassionately about, but that is what we are attempting to do today. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 3 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Perfection Controversy....2018-09-1125 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church5MDI-The Godhead Controversy This is the second part of our 5 part series on the most divisive issues in Adventism. Godhead is an issue that has ended friendships, split churches and caused much friction for decades and decades, this is our attempt to look at scripture from our point of view and present a strategy for when we cant agree. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 2 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Godhead Controversy. 5MDI - The Godhead Controversy by Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael | 5 Mo...2018-09-0523 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at church5MDI – The Nature of Christ This is the first of a 5 part series on the most divisive issues in Adventism. The Nature of Christ is one that seems to come up over and over again, so it is a fitting place to start! Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 1 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Nature of Christ. 5MDI - The Nature of Christ by Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI1-Nature+of+Christ.mp...2018-08-2826 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchDomestic Violence Domestic violence is not pretty, and on top of that it is frighteningly common. We feel that it is time for us to shine a spotlight on it from our perspective. If your first thought is “this doesn’t effect me” please know that this episode is for everyone. Just because you may not be effected does not mean this is not relevant, because statistically you have several friends who are either suffering or potentially participating in this problem. The idea for this episode was shared with us by a new friend in the South...2018-08-2137 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchDigital Discipleship Conference 2018 We went to the 2018 Digital Discipleship conference! So we thought it only fair that we draw back the curtain and share what we learned and what you guys can expect in the future. We also deliver a boat-load of shout-outs to the great people that we met while we were there. On the table are some memories and souvenirs from our trip. Listen, share, comment and subscribe! Download – DDC2018 Debrief DDC Debrief 2018 by Dave, Matt, Ben, Luke & Nathanael | Special Edition https://s3-ap-southeast-2.am...2018-08-1823 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchWhat Bible version should you read? Bible versions can be a sensitive topic depending on who you talk to. In this discussion we attempt to leave dogma at the door and have an honest conversation about how we can responsibly approach this topic. Note: We had a technical issue with Nathanael’s mic so we had to pull his audio from one of the other mics and over-amplify it, so our apologies for the poor occasional drop in quality. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Truth Nugget – What bible version should you read? 2018-08-1418 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchCan you love God and still Rebel? In this episode we circle back and deal with a question that came up in our Rapid fire “12 in 12” episode. This is one of those questions that requires us to walk a very fine line between two extremes as we explore the possibility of of being in rebellion, yet still, somehow loving God. Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download Episode  – Can you love God and yet still rebel? Can you Love God and yet still rebel? by Dave, Ben, Luke & Nathanael | Truth Nuggets https...2018-04-1516 minAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchAus Table Talk | Conversations you wish you could have at churchA Question about Sex Sex is not a topic we bring up a great deal in church, we treat it as taboo then wonder why so many people turn to worldly sources for information. We absolutely should be talking about sex, but in the context of biblical intimacy. That is exactly what this episode is about. One of our listeners reached out with a specific question we thought was worth sharing as a complete episode Listen, share, comment and subscribe! Download – A Question about Sex A Question about Sex by Dave, Ben, Lu...2018-03-2319 min