Tabletalk Discussions

Danny and Shane discuss finances and how we can show wisdom in them and what the Bible has to say. There's so much to cover but they do their best to get to the bottom of some of the more difficult questions.Scripture References:1 Timothy 5:17-181 Corinthians 9:14Galatians 6:6

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss how we spend our time from a biblical perspective. They discuss struggles with managing time, distractions, and ways that we can turn our time over to God. Scripture References: Philippians 4:8 Psalm 119:105 Shane's Questions to ask if something is becoming an Idol: 1. Do I run to this for comfort before I run to God? 2. Do I sin to get it, keep it, or protect it?3. Am I angry, anxious, or crushed when I lose it? 4. Has it become a part of my identity?

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss how to have a biblical perspective on relationships. They discuss some difficult questions and share some of their personal shortcomings and struggles in relationships.MVF Sermon -Scripture Reference - Mainly proverbs, we jumped around a lot.

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the issues we have with Gossip and Slander and how to avoid them. They discuss mending broken relationships and a biblical perspective on speech.MVF Sermon https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-in-our-thoughts-words/id1667700510?i=1000763723593Bible VersesProverbs 20:19, 12, 2, 15Luke 6 and Matthew 4Ephesians 5Romans 12Ephesians 2

Danny and Shane discuss work and how we can exhibit wisdom in the workplace. They discuss women at work, money and a few other hot topics.Sermon from MVF https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-in-our-work/id1667700510?i=1000762288504Scripture ReferencesGenesis 2Galatians 4Proverbs (various on sloth, work, and the sluggard/ant)Jeremiah 29:11Romans 8:28Titus 2 Eohesians 5

In this episode Danny and Shane outline Proverbs and go over questions from listeners regarding wisdom, proverbs, and what that means for us to follow God.Bible References: Proverbs 1 and 2, Proverbs 22, Deuteronomy 7:9Click Here to listen to sermon from MVF: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beginning-of-wisdom/id1667700510?i=1000760983538

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the problem of humanistic happiness motivating our walk with God, Communion, and Jesus's Death on the Cross.

In this episode, Danny and Shane talk about the exciting preparation for Easter. We review things from the sermon from Palm Sunday and discuss an eternal mindset and how it impacts our lives.Verses: Matthew 21Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 26Luke 23Video on the Early Church in 150 AD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h9mkybHep0

In this episode, Danny and Bruce chat about the sermon  Bruce preached on Jesus. They discuss the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, Humility, Baptism and more!VersesThe Book of ColossiansVerse on Baptism Acts 2:38Verse on Jesus Emptying - Philippians 2:5-8Verse on the healed Blind Man John 9:2-3Verse on the Entire Household getting Baptized - Acts 16:33Books Tactics - Greg KouklResources on TrinityI'll work on getting a better list together, but right now I would encourage you google your question and look for answers on the website GotQuestions.Also, when it's released, I'll link the video of the debate I was able to watch on the different views on the Trinity from an LDS member and a Christian.

Danny and Tony discuss the conclusion to the sermon series in Colossians. They talk about how to be on mission, talking to non-believers, wisdom, having gracious speech, and more!Scripture ReferencesColossians 4Micah 6:81 Peter 3:15 (Always be prepared to give an answer verse)Book ReferencesTony's recommendation for a Christian perspective on psychology. Psychobabble: The Failure of Modern Psychology and the Biblical Alternative - Richard GanzArticles for more on Onesimushttps://www.gotquestions.org/Onesimus-in-the-Bible.htmlhttps://www.bibleodyssey.org/articles/onesimus/

In this episode, Danny, David, Hannah, and Morgan do a roundtable to cover for Shane who's sick. They discuss for WAY too long a ton of questions regarding marriage, roles, submission, leadership, dating, and parenting.Resource for Questions about Slavery in the BibleSlavery part starts at *start at 51:00*   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZmhRfV4Gjs      Book ResourcesEvery Good Endeavor - Tim KellerFull-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life - David BahnsenThe Praying Wife - Stormie OmartianPodcast ResourcesThe Intentional Fatherhood Podcast - Justin EarlyVideo Resources*I would recommend these videos for anyone with more questions or struggling with thoughts on roles and headship*Was Women's Subjection Just a Curse to be Overturned    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1LO2THPzZI&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuBtpJlwi7F5JYw3N5pKyLC&index=2Is Male Headship Biblical?     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHxJblq_Fdc&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuBtpJlwi7F5JYw3N5pKyLC&index=8Have we Misunderstood Wives Submit?     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1MJI57ofzQ&list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuBtpJlwi7F5JYw3N5pKyLC&index=9

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss Kingdoms, Repentance, Addiction, and living under God's Authority.Scripture - Colossians 3BooksLiving in Christ Presence - Dallas Willard The Life You've Always Wanted - John OrtbergResourcesCovenant Eyes https://www.covenanteyes.com/Ever Accountable https://everaccountable.com/

In this episode, Danny and Shane discuss what holding on to Christ as the Head looks like. They discuss Church discipline, the difference between going through the motions and sanctification, and what our lives should look like as believers.Verses discussedColossians 2James 2:19

In this episode Danny and his mom Jennifer discuss what is deconstruction. They dive into what it is and is not, why it's dangerous and matters in our context and how to combat deconstructions lies with scripture.Desiring God Article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-does-deconstruction-even-meanHere are some video links for referencing deconstruction AND why we can trust God's word as Truth.The Deconstruction Movement How Should We Respond:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr4RD95RCwI9 Reasons People Deconstruct and What to do About it:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul8tjenO-xIThe real reason so many are "deconstructing" their faith? Wes Huff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3onwVlQBvIPlaylist from Wes Huff on Why the Bible is Truth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMufJZeRdCI&list=PLNOXJdb0gACFBB43j4YwG9fYGE-YtRzhG

In this Episode Danny and Shane get into it with Politics, Love, Tolerance, Christian Nationalism and other hard topics. We examine what the Bible says about Jesus and our sinful desire to twist him into our purposes.

In this Episode Danny and Shane discuss the sermon Tony gave on Sunday. We discuss the importance of Colossians, How we serve in Ministry, and the Struggle Paul felt to bring the Gospel to the Church, and Saints. Videos on Saints/Orthodox/Catholic ChurchPraying to the Saints: A Protestant Critique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQRQ-bbmVvIIs Icon Veneration a Big Deal? What Most People Miss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoU4PO5d6kQ

In this episode Danny, Shane, and David define words that are commonly used in Christianity but are confusing or difficult to explain. Our goal is to make harder theological topics more accessible to everyone with this episode!

In this episode, Danny and Shane discuss Colossians 1 and review the Trinity and the concept of Grace and Once Saved Always Saved.Verses on God's Grace Ephesians 2:8–9 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Romans 5:8 – “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Titus 3:5–7 – “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy SpiritVerses on the Trinity1. Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”2.2. Isaiah 45:5 – “I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.”3. Matthew 28:19 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”4. 2 Corinthians 13:14 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”5. John 1:1–3 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him.”6. Colossians 2:9 – “For in Him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily.”7. Philippians 2:6–7 – Jesus “being in the form of God…emptied Himself.”Verses supporting Once Saved Always Saved (More of a Calvinistic belief)1. John 10:28–29“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father…is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father’s hand.”2. Romans 8:38–39“Neither death nor life…will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.”3. Ephesians 1:13–14Believers are “sealed with the Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it.”4. Philippians 1:6“He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”5. 1 Peter 1:3–5  *believers are* “kept by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”Verses Supporting Conditional Salvation (more of an Arminian belief)1.  Hebrews 6:4–6 “…it is impossible for those who have once been enlightened…if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance.”2. Hebrews 10:26–31“…if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left…how much worse punishment will they deserve?”3. Matthew 7:21–23“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom…only the one who does the will of my Father.”4. Galatians 5:4“…you who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.”5. Revelation 2–3 Letters to churches: “Repent…or I will remove your lampstand.”6. 2 Peter 2:20–22“…they have escaped the defilements of the world…if they fall back…their last state is worse.”

Here are all the links to the podcasts I mention. I put stars next to my favorites at the moment.*Biblethinker - Mike Winger https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biblethinker/id1358056327*Truth Unites - Gavin Ortlund https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-unites/id1700282740Apologetics Canada - Wes Huff https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ac-podcast/id732235712Sean McDowell Show - Sean McDowell https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-mcdowell-show/id1707613021*Doctrine Matters - Kevin DeYoung https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doctrine-matters-with-kevin-deyoung/id1782954645Live Free - Josh Howerton https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-free-with-josh-howerton/id1669321198Verity - Phylicia Masonheimer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verity-by-phylicia-masonheimer/id1495210734Alisa Childers Podcast - Alisa Childers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alisa-childers-podcast/id1260262855Unshaken Faith Podcast - Natasha Crain, Alisa Childers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-faith/id1657921515Melissa Dougherty Podcast - Melissa Dougherty https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-melissa-dougherty-podcast/id1582245489*Knowing Faith - Kyle Worely, JT English, Jen Wilkin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knowing-faith/id1274228164The Gospel for Life - Russel Herman, Jonathan van Hoogen, Ryan Hemphill, Vinnie Hanke https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gospel-for-life/id1376309855Ruslan KD Podcast - Ruslan Karagolenov https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruslan-kd-podcast/id1126549139The Village Church - Matt Chandler (and others)  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-village-church-sermons/id82014403Centerpoint Church - Mike Smith (and others) *no podcast just Google their website for sermons*

In this kickoff episode of Colossians, Danny and Shane discuss some of the key points from the message. We discuss Gnosticism, the Early Church, where we got our Bible, and what  was the Seeker Friendly Movement.If you're interested in more context on canon and early church and the development of Christianity, please check out these podcasts and episodes. I cannot recommend Gavin Ortlund enough if you're curious about protestantism and the history of the Church.Gavin Ortlund - Truth UnitesProtestant Canon  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-protestant-canon-defended-with-javier-perdomo/id1700282740?i=1000714506306Did the First Christians Worship Jesus? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-the-first-christians-worship-jesus/id1700282740?i=1000697402665How do we KNOW the New Testament Canon https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-we-know-the-new-testament-canon/id1700282740?i=1000682281382How to Study Church History https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-study-church-history-and-why-every-christian-should/id1700282740?i=1000638214656Phylicia Masonheimer - Verity The World of the Early Church https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/125-the-world-of-the-early-church/id1495210734?i=1000635643769How the Early Church did Church https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/128-how-the-early-church-did-church/id1495210734?i=1000638397705

In this episode, Danny and Shane host Tony, our new youth pastor at MVF, to share a bit about himself and discuss the message he gave on Sunday (1/18). We delve into topics such as performance, grace, behavior modification, and how to live out our faith with God.

In this Episode Danny and Shane discuss the book of Daniel and a biblical perspective on worship, happiness, life, and our ultimate purpose in life.Link for the timeline of Israel:chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://holyjoys.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Timeline-Israel-Judah.pdf

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the Armor of God and the enemy that we face. We discuss the satanic panic, demonic possession, and the actual ways we can biblically put on the armor of God.

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the importance of prayer, how to pray, the spiritual realm and spiritual warfare.

Unfortunately we don't have a regular episode this week. Keep Shane and his voice in your prayers!

Danny has his mom Jennifer Price on to discuss Christmas and it's traditions. They talk about a ton of topics surrounding Christmas including Advent, Traditional Views on Christmas, The Church Calendar, and whether Christmas is a Pagan Holiday.Resources on Christmas:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zcaQlBbk6shttps://vintage-virtues.com/2024/12/01/christmas-trees-pagan-symbol-or-sacred-tradition/Also, Google for your own reference: St. Boniface, St. Nicholas of Myra, and Martin Luther (on Christmas Trees)

Danny and Shane overview the Ephesians 6 passage on children obeying their parents. They talk about all the complexities of parenting including spanking, discipline, anger, apologies, consistency and more. 

Danny is joined by his wife, Hannah, and by Josh and Nicole Little to talk about parenting. They discuss a range of topics including discipline, heart shaping, social media, phones, struggles, patience, and more.Resources for parenting:Raising Tiny Disciples - Phylicia Masonheimer | also check out her webpage www.tinytheologians.comWise Words for Moms - Ginger HubbardProvers for Parenting - Barbara DeckerMama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies - Morgan Ferrer

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss Dave Nelson's sermon from MVF from Ephesians 5:1-20. They discuss topics like Unity, Division, Drinking and Sex. 

Danny and Shane discuss the sermon on Ephesians 5 and unpack what biblical roles in marriage look like. They discuss submission, love, leadership, and how we should operate in our modern culture. RefrencesBooks: The Silence of Adam by Larry Crab, Marriage on the Rock by Jimmy Evans, Love and Respect by Emerson EggerichsBible Verses: Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 3, Genesis 2:20-22Podcasts/Youtube: Matt Chandler (The Village Church Sermon Series on Godly Men from 2025),  Mike Winger (Women in Leadership Series Chapter 9 "Have we Misunderstood Wives Submit")

Danny and Shane discuss for way too long the importance of purity and phone stewardship, putting off the old man and much more.

Danny and Shane review the message from Sunday and talk about serving, being part of the body, and what it looks like to be equipped for ministry.

We lost our recording for episode 17! Danny overviews what happened and reiterates our desire to get more questions from the listeners for more participation.

In this episode Danny and Shane review the message from MVF on ONE Temple. The review the significance of the temple, what it looks like to live in community with the Church, conflict, Primary and Secondary issues and more.

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the sermon from MVF preached by Scott McKinney. They talk about the importance of works and also navigate the complexity of what it looks like to be saved by faith while still living out the Christian walk.RefrencesThe Screwtape Letters by C.S. LewisEphesians 2James 2

In this episode Danny and Shane overview the message from MVF about the gift of grace and what it looks like to turn your life over to Jesus and follow him.Passages discussed: Ephesians 1:15-22 ; 2:1-10Message from The Village Church referenced by Danny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP0i08MnGGs

In this episode Danny and Shane review the sermon from MVF Church. This is the beginning of the new series on Ephesians. They review some harder questions about predestination, being chosen, and the security of our salvation.

Danny and Shane review Anniversary Sunday at MVF and talk briefly about Charlie Kirk.

We had our first 2 episodes deleted. Re-uploading them!

Our first 2 episodes were deleted.  Re-uploading them.

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss where MVF has been and where it's going. They talk about the specifics of certain disciplines related to being involved with the church and the challenges that lie ahead.

In this episode Danny and Shane review Shane's message on believers and non-believers eternal destiny.  They discuss questions on heaven and hell and the different views surrounding each. References:Books mentioned: Love Wins by Rob Bell Erasing Hell by Francis Chan2 Corinthians 5:8 *In response to a "waiting period"Philippians 1:23 *In response to a "waiting period"2 Timothy 1:5-10 *In response to doubting hell exists2 Corinthians 4:17-18 *Shane's reference to Paul's perspective on eternal glory*

In this episode, Danny and Shane overview the message from MVF by Bruce Helgeson on the Church. They review some controversial topics related to the role and function of the modern Church, as well as how believers should live in community and fellowship together.

In this episode Danny and Shane overview the message at MVF that was preached by Scott McKinney on Christ's return. They go over the different views on end times and how Christians should practically live out their faith in light of the different views. 

In this episode Danny and Shane go over the message from MVF on the Holy Spirit. They discuss some complexities of salvation, regeneration, and the gifts of the Spirit. 

In this episode Danny and Shane go over the latest message from MVF about Jesus and what we believe as a church about him.

In this episode Shane and Danny go over the 2nd sermon in MVF's Foundations series. This 2nd sermon is all about God's word and what we believe about the Bible.

In this episode Danny and Shane discuss the new MVF sermon series on Foundations. This weeks sermon is on God and what we believe about him doctrinally. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode Danny and Shane go over the sermon from MVF titled Forgive Like Jesus