What's This Probation Thing?

🎙️ What a fun episode! One minute we're talking about feeling inadequate next to Jesus. Next, we're unpacking attachment styles, creation and evolution, and how Christians should actually handle conflict in the church. …How did we get here? Honestly, we don't know either. 😂 But amongst the rabbit holes, there's a whole lot of God's hope, faith, friends, and the conversations you wish you could have at church. Tune in now to Aus Table Talk.

It's the big question 😅 We all spend time trying to achieve something, to leave a mark, to become someone. How do we know we've been measuring the wrong things? Let’s talk about Jesus, sacrifice, purpose, and what it really means to live a meaningful life. Tune in!

Ummm... what is that?? Christians mention these: "the close of probation", 'the investigative judgment", or “probationary time”...but what does that actually mean? Is it Biblical? Is there a point where it’s too late to turn to God? Tonight, we slow down and actually talk about it. Just Scripture, honest questions, and a conversation on what probation means, why it matters, and what it reveals about God’s character. Let's talk about it.

🎙️ What if your ideology has become an idol? We all have ideas we care deeply about. But what happens when false ideologies become part of our identity? In this episode of ATT, we unpack how good ideas can become ultimate things, how communities shape the way we see the world, and what happens when our loyalty to an ideology competes with our loyalty to Christ. Where does conviction end and idolatry begin? And can we hold strong beliefs without letting them hold us?

😡❗ How relatable! We've all been red-hot with anger before - but can we direct that fury to God? Is that allowed? Tonight at the table, we discuss this hot topic: Have we ever given God an angry ultimatum? Is anger in God's character? Why is King David's anger different from Jonah's? Does anger result in conversation? Or rejection? Turn the volume up and join the discussion! 🔥

What does Anthropic AI know about church? Enough to create a 1-hour podcast, apparently! This episode, strap in for a fun-packed Q&A: "What is the worst Christian dating advice you've ever heard?" "If you could delete one church tradition, what would it be?" "Being a Christian dad, what did nobody tell you?" From childhood stories to church culture, we mix grounded, Christian wisdom with some questions of our own. Happy listening, Table Tribe! 🔥

But God owns the Earth... doesn't He? This week, join Steve, Luke and Emmerson on a whirlwind through the Bible! What is this concept of "Dominion Theology"? How does it affect our personal sense of mission? And our core query: Does God own Earth??? Tune in! We find that the answer is more detailed than we think - and ultimately, more inspiring than you can imagine. Happy listening, Table Tribe!

Things have changed a LOT since ancient days... or have they really? 😲 🤔 This time, join the table as Steve, Luke, and Shannon discuss the implications of the question, "What was prayer like back then?" Throughout the Old Testament, we assume that prayer is a deeply-rooted practice - but we never see it instituted, let alone explained before Jesus... So what's the deal?? Listen in, and find out how the answer affects YOUR prayer life. Happy listening, Table Tribe! 🔥

So... what actually keeps you in church? 🤔 In this episode, Luke and Emmerson get real — anti-traditionalism, people being baptised young (too young?), the "sheltered kid curse", and the pivotal role of present or absent mentors. Is staying in church about tradition… rebellion… responsibility… or something deeper? We talk faith that’s forced vs faith that’s formed, and what happens when children are given space to build their own relationship with God. This episode is honest. A little cheeky. And ultimately - deeply encouraging. Pull up a chair, Table Tribe, and happy listening! 🎧🔥

The last few weeks have been a bit heavy - so here's some fun to break it up! What do you get with three men, a few pages of paper, and a trivia game from the 70's? A podcast episode, apparently!! Come share the laughs as we dial up the competition. Who will win Bible Trivia? What is the "Segue Game"? Who has the worst handwriting? Then join a topic-weaving discussion on psychedelics, our favourite neolithic structures, mango-flavoured honey... and more. Happy listening, Table Tribe 🎧