Same Table

Deep Water Church

Different people, bringing different perspectives and experiences around the Same table to talk about ways the church can live out what it means to be a multiethnic church.

  1. 25 May

    #3.4 Systemic Issues

    This season of the Same Table podcast is designed to be a companion to the “Multiethnic Conversations Study”, written by Mark DeYmaz and Oneya Fennell Okuwobi. The 8-week study corresponds to this season's 8 episodes. In episode 4, we explore the topic “systemic issues” with Matthew and special guest, Danny Zacharias.  If you’d like to follow along with your own copy of the “Multiethnic Conversations Study”, you can find it here (Kindle version, and analog versions available): https://a.co/d/051EElt0 TIMESTAMPS: 0:12 Opening essay 6:27 Interview with Danny Zacharias 37:07 Reflection For related conversations: We interviewed Danny Zacharias in 2022 on the topic: Systemic Racism & Biblical Justice (Spotify | Apple | YouTube), and unpacked the gospel of Jesus that includes social justice with Rhonda Britton (Spotify | Apple | YouTube). —--------------------- The Same Table is a place where stories from different cultures, ethnicities, and perspectives are always welcome. We gather around the table where we can hold differences in tension because we take Jesus at his word: that he draws all people to himself. As we journey with each other, we get to display his beautiful vision of a diverse family. We delve into stories across Canada, with a special focus on the east coast, with our hearts set on building a multiethnic, multicultural, intercultural family of God. The Same Table is a Deep Water Church podcast, produced by Deb Wong and Matthew Thomas. deepwaterchurch.com

    39 min
  2. 3 May

    #3.3 Obstacles to Date

    This season of the Same Table podcast is designed to be a companion to the “Multiethnic Conversations Study”, written by Mark DeYmaz and Oneya Fennell Okuwobi. The 8-week study corresponds to this season's 8 episodes. In episode 3, we explore the topic “obstacles to date” with Colin. Matthew interviews Dr. Jason Chatman, a Dalhousie University professor and clinical psychologist to understand how our unconscious biases are formed. For personal stories around unconscious bias from AJ Thomas, Matthew, and Deb, check out this Same Table podcast episode recorded in March 2022: Spotify | Apple | YouTube If you’d like to follow along with your own copy of the “Multiethnic Conversations Study”, you can find it here (Kindle version, and analog versions available): https://a.co/d/051EElt0 TIMESTAMPS: 0:12 Opening essay 4:15 Interview with Dr. Jason Chatman 30:00 Reflection —--------------------- The Same Table is a place where stories from different cultures, ethnicities, and perspectives are always welcome. We gather around the table where we can hold differences in tension because we take Jesus at his word: that he draws all people to himself. As we journey with each other, we get to display his beautiful vision of a diverse family. We delve into stories across Canada, with a special focus on the east coast, with our hearts set on building a multiethnic, multicultural, intercultural family of God. The Same Table is a Deep Water Church podcast, produced by Deb Wong and Matthew Thomas. deepwaterchurch.com

    31 min
  3. 5 Mar

    #3.1 Why multiethnic?

    This season of the Same Table podcast is designed to be a companion to the “Multiethnic Conversations Study”, written by Mark DeYmaz and Oneya Fennell Okuwobi. The 8-week study corresponds to this season's 8 episodes. In episode 1, we explore the question “why multiethnic?” with Deb and special guest, Mark DeYmaz.  For sources and more in depth statistics, read “Week 1: Why multiethnic?” in this companion guide. Deb referenced a personal experience survey that has been helpful in her own journey. Check out this Nova Scotian version of “My Personal Experience Survey”, adapted from the “Multiethnic Conversations Study” in the companion guide (p.7). If you’d like to follow along with your own copy of the “Multiethnic Conversations Study”, you can find it here (eBook version, and analog versions available). TIMESTAMPS: 0:17 Opening essay 6:18 Interview with Mark DeYmaz 25:17 Reflection —--------------------- The Same Table is a place where stories from different cultures, ethnicities, and perspectives are always welcome. We gather around the table where we can hold differences in tension because we take Jesus at his word: that he draws all people to himself. As we journey with each other, we get to display his beautiful vision of a diverse family. We delve into stories across Canada, with a special focus on the east coast, with our hearts set on building a multiethnic, multicultural, intercultural family of God. The Same Table is a Deep Water Church podcast, produced by Deb Wong and Matthew Thomas. deepwaterchurch.com

    27 min

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Different people, bringing different perspectives and experiences around the Same table to talk about ways the church can live out what it means to be a multiethnic church.