If the gospel you’re hearing doesn’t sound like good news, it isn’t the real gospel.
In this episode, the On the Table team unpacks what the Gospel of Grace truly is—and why focusing on sin, striving, or “earning” favor with God muddies the message. We talk about how Jesus already put away sin, how righteousness is a gift, and how walking in grace frees us from hypocrisy and shame. You’ll discover that grace isn’t soft on sin—it’s strong in love. When we live from that truth, the good news feels like what it was always meant to be: good.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 Coming Up…
0:01:01 Intro video
0:01:22 Welcome to On the Table & introduction of topic
0:04:11 Defining the word “gospel”
0:05:06 Is it good news?
0:07:00 Defining the Gospel, or good news
0:13:30 Talking about sin and works muddies the Gospel
0:15:22 How do works fit into the Christian life?
0:18:10 What are the consequences of sin as a believer?
0:20:55 Salvation is about faith and transformation
0:22:30 Christians are born again, but still have a sinful nature/flesh
0:25:40 Don’t focus on your sin/old man, but on your new man
0:31:11 Grace produces a transformation of the heart
0:38:36 Energy in physics is an example of our free flow of love in the Spirit
0:40:30 Walking in the Spirit as a new creature in Christ Jesus
0:43:10 What is the ultimate potential in the Spirit?
0:44:10 Does “free grace” lead to “loose living”?
0:46:54 Obedience to God means to love him and others
0:50:12 Simply “not sinning” doesn’t produce love
0:51:00 We can go forward walking in the Spirit of love
0:54:54 What does it mean to be a true witness of the Gospel?
0:56:38 The hypocrisy of a false gospel drives people away from Jesus
1:03:23 Outro video


For more on the topic of obedience in Christ, see Season 2, Episode 11: The Law vs. The Promise: Why the New Covenant Changes Everything

Teaching your kids about Jesus isn’t just about Sunday school answers—it’s about walking hand-in-hand with them toward a real relationship with God. In this episode, the On the Table crew talks about how to guide your children from curiosity to confidence: answering their “whys” before doubts take root, showing them that God is their loving Creator, and modeling authentic grace, faith, and love every day. You’ll hear why living your faith openly (not hypocritically) matters more than ever, how to share your testimonies with impact, and why skepticism isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a roadblock. This is about being “all in” with Jesus so your kids know He’s real, trustworthy, and present in their lives so they, too, may enter adulthood “all in” with Jesus.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 Coming Up…
0:00:40 Intro video
0:01:00 Welcome to On the Table
0:02:10 Introduction of topic: Teaching Your Kids About Jesus
0:03:17 Understanding the stages of childhood development
0:04:45 Guiding your kids toward making faith their own
0:07:00 Model your faith for your young children
0:11:15 Teaching your kids that Jesus is grace
0:13:00 Truth is when your word and deed become one
0:13:25 Model grace, not trying to be perfect
0:14:24 What drives people away from Jesus?
0:16:47 Ask questions and seek the truth
0:21:06 The Word of God is living and active
0:23:26 Discuss other religions with curious teens
0:24:14 Adults exploring faith differs from children with questions
0:28:15 Don’t idolize skepticism, jump off the fence into faith
0:29:57 Be “all in” with Jesus
0:31:40 Model being a believer
0:32:58 Apologetics can be a useful tool for curious kids
0:35:51 What you model impacts your kids
0:37:06 The true Gospel is about grace
0:38:57 Ask and seek, but seek the truth of Christianity
0:41:30 Actions speak louder than words, model faith, love, and grace
0:42:39 Outro video

In this heartfelt episode of On the Table, the team dives into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming world of parenting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough for your kids… you’re not alone. But the truth is, parenting was never meant to be about perfection. It’s about grace. We talk about what it looks like to parent with authenticity, to repair relationships instead of pretending their flawless, and to explain the “why” behind decisions so our kids grow in wisdom and compassion. We explore how grace invites conversation, builds trust, and helps you see the heart behind your child’s behavior. You’re not just raising kids – you’re helping launch people into their God-given missions. Tune in and be encouraged: there’s grace for you here, and your kids too.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00:00 Sneak peek
0:01:35 Intro
0:01:55 Welcome
0:02:14 Introduction to topic
0:03:43 Do you love your kids?
0:04:35 Introduction of our families
0:08:37 Struggles as a parent
0:14:58 God’s grace for parents
0:15:57 Talk openly with your kids
0:17:14 Repair things with your kids
0:19:32 Listen and don’t condemn
0:21:15 Teaching your kids at their level
0:24:10 Parenting with grace
0:29:05 Train your kids to make wise decisions
0:30:12 Teach your kids about compassion
0:32:24 Real life example of teaching about grace
0:35:20 Apologies to your kids and others
0:38:06 Being authentic with your kids
0:38:43 Breaking generational chains
0:45:40 Seeking God for answers
0:48:15 Example of authenticity in parenting
0:51:09 Importance of the heart behind the behavior
0:54:20 Advice for those with teens
0:57:22 Instill value into your kids
1:00:07 Get help if needed
1:06:03 Outro

Long before Moses came down the mountain with the law, God had already promised a better covenant – one rooted in faith, not rules. In this episode of On the Table, the crew unpacks the timeline and purpose of the law, and how it was never meant to make anyone righteous. From the shame-inducing pressure of vague obedience to the subtle grip of legalism in today’s Christian culture, we challenge the false comfort of self-righteousness and point to the true commands of the New Covenant: love God and love others. If you’ve ever felt burdened by religion, confused about the law, or unsure where grace fits in, this conversation is for you.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00:0 Sneak peek
0:01:33 Intro
0:01:54 Welcome
0:02:07 Introduction to topic
0:04:01 Timing of the plan for a New Covenant
0:06:14 New Covenant is the Jesus covenant
0:07:30 God’s promise to Abraham
0:09:09 Slain from the foundation of the world
0:10:11 Law doesn’t annul the promise
0:12:10 Law is for the Jewish nation
0:13:05 Why was the law given?
0:15:28 Life and righteousness
0:18:01 Law limits, love is unlimited
0:19:57 No perfection by the law
0:22:47 Love is far greater than the law
0:24:44 No one is under the law since Jesus
0:25:41 In Jesus we are justified and righteous
0:26:17 What is legalism?
0:35:27 Obey what?
0:38:31 Jesus commanded us to love
0:39:35 Consequences of not loving
0:46:13 Dangers of going back under the law
0:48:14 Self-righteousness & hypocrisy are not true Christianity
0:53:36 Law has no place in Christianity
0:55:03 Recap
0:58:05 Don’t deny Jesus based on people
0:58:33 Outro

Why did God give us free will? If He’s all-powerful and all-knowing, is the future already set in stone? In this episode, the team wrestles with some of the biggest questions: God’s sovereignty versus man’s will, the purpose of free will, and whether predestination leaves any room for choice. We ask if sin was created by God – or simply allowed – and explore the idea that a real relationship with God had to involve the possibility of rejecting Him. From predestination to the promise that God wills all to be saved, we’re putting it all On the Table as we talk candidly about free will.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00:03 Sneak peek
0:01:10 Intro
0:01:31 Welcome and prologue
0:03:16 God’s sovereignty vs. man’s will
0:08:06 Why did God allow free will?
0:17:39 Is the future set because God knows it?
0:21:21 Predestination
0:23:24 Choice creates reality
0:25:37 Wheeler’s Delayed-Choice Theory
0:30:14 God’s will is that all would be saved
0:32:29 God won’t blot you out based on your works
0:34:06 Sin had to be an option for us to have free will
0:42:39 God is just and merciful
0:45:48 God is loving and sacrificial
0:47:21 Choose God!
0:52:31 Good works don’t save you
0:55:04 Did God create sin?
0:57:17 Free will in Heaven
1:03:48 Outro

What are your God-given sub-missions? The word submission has carried some serious baggage in Christian culture – often weaponized against women and misused in marriages. But what if Biblical submission has nothing to do with hierarchy and everything to do with love? In this episode of On the Table, the team unpacks the real meaning of submission through the lens of Jesus, who didn’t dominate, but served. We revisit the Garden, challenge selective readings of Paul, and explore how the curse was broken in Christ. This isn’t about control – it’s about mission, mutual support, and daily acts of Spirit-led sacrificial gifts that uplift others. Let’s talk about what it truly means to submit in a Kingdom where there is neither male nor female, but unity in Christ.

Is your faith life just one big cosmic to-do list? In this episode of On the Table, the crew tackles the age-old tension between law and Spirit – Old Testament rules vs. New Testament relationship. We’re talking about moving beyond the “don’t steal your neighbor’s stuff” kind of goodness and into something deeper: being free in the Spirit and actually loving people. Jesus came to make freedom of living and loving in the Spirit the new norm. So why are we still trying to earn spiritual brownie points? The team unpacks why living by the Spirit means trusting God, breaking free from our rule-loving comfort zones, and letting love – not duty – lead the way. It’s not about sinning less; it’s about loving more. Buckle up for a grace-filled, boundary-breaking conversation that just might make you rethink your understanding of what it means to be free in Christ.

Have you ever poured your heart out in prayer and felt like heaven was silent? In this episode of On the Table, the team wrestles with the tension between faith and prayer. What does it mean to truly have faith? Is it fair to say unanswered prayers are the result of “not enough faith”? And does God still perform miracles today? Laurel shares her personal testimony of being healed from scoliosis, sparking a deeper discussion: How does God choose to respond to our prayers – and why does it feel like the answer is no to some, but yes to others? Join us as we ask the hard questions, explore the mystery of divine timing, and lean into the truth that God hears us – even when the answers don’t come the way we expect.