Aus Table Talk | Adventist Conversations

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! Download This Episode – Should We Burn Christmas? <h2>Should We Burn Christmas?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave Luke, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | Christianity Vs. Culture</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Should+we+Burn+Christmas.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Should+we+Burn+Christmas.mp3</a>

<p>God has given each of us tools to work on his church, in this episode we take an uncommon look at this topic and also talk about how we identified the tools that God has given each one of us.</p> If you are already familiar with the parable of the talents you may want to skip to about 13:00. Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Truth Nugget – God’s Toolkit. <h2>God's Toolkit</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nugget</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Truth+Nugget+-+Spiritual+Gifts.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Truth+Nugget+-+Spiritual+Gifts.mp3</a> </p>

<h2>Interview with Peter Roennfeldt</h2> Peter is an author, church planter, pastor and much more. Luke caught up with him to gain some insight at the South Queensland camp meeting. We talk discipleship, interfaith relations, church planting and more. Join us for the ride, please comment below and share it! Download Episode – Peter Roennfeldt Interview <h2>Table Talk Interview 5 - Peter Roennfeldt</h2> <p>by <strong>Peter Roennfeldt & Luke Farrugia</strong> | Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Peter+Roennfeldt+interview.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Peter+Roennfeldt+interview.mp3</a> </p>

<p>You guys told us you enjoyed last week’s Rapid-Fire round of church questions, so here is a Part2 as promised! Same questions as last week but different people.</p> Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download Rapid-fire round – 10 Questions in 10 minutes – Church edition Pt2 <h2>10 Questions in 10 minutes - Church Edition Pt2</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave & Luke</strong> | Rapid-Fire Session</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/10+questions+about+church+v2.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/10+questions+about+church+v2.mp3</a> </p>

<p>Some people talk about what a church should be and some people go out and do it Marcos Torres is one of those people. He runs the story church project where he is on a mission to redesign local churches so they can carry the Gospel to those who need to hear it.</p> This is a fantastic window into his thinking and what you can apply in your own church. This is his ministry https://thestorychurchproject.com/ Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Interview – How To Redesign Your Local Church <h2>How to Redesign Your Local Church</h2> <p>by <strong>Marcos & Luke</strong> | Interview</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Redesigning+your+local+church+with+Marcos+Torres.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Redesigning+your+local+church+with+Marcos+Torres.mp3</a> </p>

<p>This time we are doing another rapid-fire round of 10 questions in 10 minutes. This time it is Dave and Luke going back and forth. It’s punchy, funny and guaranteed to give you at least one thing you can relate to.</p> Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download Rapid-fire round – 10 Questions in 10 minutes – Church edition <h2>12 Questions in 12 minutes</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Mat & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nuggets</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/10+church+questions+in+10+minutes.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/10+church+questions+in+10+minutes.mp3</a> </p>

<h2>Interview with Justin Khoe</h2> Justin is a digital missionary. Known online primarily as, “That Christian Vlogger,” his Youtube videos have been seen around the world by over two million people. With over ten years of preaching, literature evangelism, and teaching experience under his belt, Justin’s current focus is to leverage social media to help reach unchurched young adults. In this Discussion we explore his experience and how he does such an amazing job of connecting with, and showing love to people who disagree with him. He also share lots from his personal experience and how we as a church can better reach this generation. You can find him over at his Youtube Channel. Join us for the ride, please comment below and share it! Download Episode – Justin Khoe Interview <h2>How to disagree without disconnecting</h2> <p>by <strong>Justin Khoe & Luke Farrugia</strong> | Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaw

<p>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?</p> 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 comment below! Download This Episode – What’s up with Halloween? <h2>In heaven you are going to do what!?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Matt Luke, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | Christianity Vs. Culture</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Whats+up+with+Halloween.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Whats+up+with+Halloween.mp3</a>

<p>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.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Truth Nugget – Why do we church? <h2>Why do we church?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Ben, Luke, Matt & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nugget</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Why+do+we+church.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Why+do+we+church.mp3</a> </p>

<p>Matt Lucio is a pastor, nerd culture enthusiast and all-round funny guy, but he is best known for being the man behind The <a href="http://adventisthistorypodcast.org/">Adventist History Podcast</a>. In this episode Dave and Matt (Our Matt) sit down and have a great conversation about Matt Lucio’s experience and what others can to to help translate adventism into something that is accessible and digestible by our modern culture.</p> Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download interview #5 – Matt Lucio If you are not acquainted with their music, check out the video below! <h2>Translating Adventism with Matt Lucio - Interview #5</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Matt & Matt</strong> | ATT Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Matt+Lucio-Translating+Adventism.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Matt+Lucio-Translating+Adventism.mp3</a

<p>We all assume heaven is our goal but we so rarely talk about it, in this episode we take a peek into heaven using the bible and a fair dose of sanctified imagination. Tell us in the comments what you look forward to most about heaven.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download This Truth Nugget – In heaven you are going to do what!? <h2>In heaven you are going to do what!?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nugget</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Truth+Nugget+-+Heaven.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Truth+Nugget+-+Heaven.mp3</a> </p>

<p>Julian Archer is an extremely successful businessman who retired in his 30’s and has been doing ministry helping people stop material blessings from becoming curses ever since. You will definitely enjoy this episode, he is a natural storyteller and what an amazing story he has to tell!</p> If you would like to learn more about Julian’s ministry or access the resources he mentions in the show, you can check out his website here http://www.faith-vs-finance.org/ Join us for the ride, and please comment below! Download interview #4 – Julian Archer If you are not acquainted with their music, check out the video below! <h2>Julian Archer - Interview #4</h2> <p>by <strong>Luke, Julian</strong> | ATT Interviews</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Julian+archer+interview.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/Julian+archer+interview.mp3</a> <

<p>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.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 5 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Women’s Ordination Controversy. <h2>5MDI - The Women's Ordination Controversy</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Women+Ordination.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Women+Ordination.mp3</a> <

<p>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.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 4 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Worship Style Controversy. <h2>5MDI - The Worship Style Controversy</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Worship+Styles.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+Worship+Styles.mp3</a> </p>

<p>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.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 3 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Perfection Controversy. <h2>5MDI - The Perfection Controversy</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI3-Sinless+Perfection.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI3-Sinless+Perfection.mp3</a> <

<p>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.</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 2 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Godhead Controversy. <h2>5MDI - The Godhead Controversy</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI2-Godhead.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI2-Godhead.mp3</a> </p>

<p>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!</p> Join us for the conversation, and please comment below! Download Part 1 of the 5 most Divisive issues of Adventism – The Nature of Christ. <h2>5MDI - The Nature of Christ</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Luke, Matt, Ben & Nathanael</strong> | 5 Most Divisive Issues in Adventism</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI1-Nature+of+Christ.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/MDI1-Nature+of+Christ.mp3</a> </p>

<p>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.</p> 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 NewZealand Conference. Shout-out to you Lindita! For anyone who wants to visit the End it Now site we mention in the episode… www.enditnow.org Listen, share, comment and subscribe! Download – Domestic Violence – End it Now <h2>Domestic Violence - End it Now</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Ben, Matt, Luke & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nugget</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+End+It+Now.

<p>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.</p> 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 <h2>DDC Debrief 2018</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Matt, Ben, Luke & Nathanael</strong> | Special Edition</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+DDC+review.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/ATT+DDC+review.mp3</a> <a href="http://www.austabletalk.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DDC2018-memories.jpg" title=""><span><img src="http://www.austabletalk.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08

<p>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.</p> 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? <h2>What Bible version should you read?</h2> <p>by <strong>Dave, Ben, Luke & Nathanael</strong> | Truth Nugget</p> <a href="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/What+Bible+version+should+you+read.mp3">https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/austabletalk/What+Bible+version+should+you+read.mp3</a> </p>