Table for Two

Jason Barnett & Nicole Barnett
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Pull up a chair and join two pastors, spouses, and storytellers as they invite you into honest conversations about faith, family, and life in the hills of Appalachia. Table for Two is a summer podcast series where personal testimony meets practical theology. From parenting struggles to church hurt, Reddit drama to rural ministry, each episode offers a place at the table for grace, laughter, and real talk. Whether you're navigating tough spiritual questions or just looking for a meaningful connection, there's room for you here. Hosted by a husband-and-wife team who believe that good stories—and good faith—are best shared together.

  1. 09/05/2025

    We're Still at the Table

    We're wrapping up Season 1 with a Facebook Live episode--full of laughter, stories, and a few surprises. In this finale, we share our personal (and slightly cringey) Taylor Swift connection, give our unfiltered thoughts on Cracker Barrel's rebrand, and look ahead to what's coming next: bonus holiday specials and Season 2 next summer. And for the big finish? We hand the mic to our 9-year-old son, who closes out the season in the only way he knows how: with pure, unfiltered kid energy. Thank you for listening, sharing, and pulling up a chair with us all summer long. We'll see you soon for the Halloween special--and back again next year for Season 2! Send us a text Thanks for pulling up a chair at Table for Two. If you enjoyed today's conversation, we'd love for you to join us on Facebook! It is where we share behind-the-scenes updates, chat with listeners, and keep the conversation going throughout the week. We'd love to see you there.

    33 min

  2. 08/21/2025

    A Bible Breakup Story

    What happens when people leave your church? It’s never easy—sometimes it’s silly, sometimes it’s painful, and sometimes it feels personal. In this episode, Jason and Nicole take a fresh look at the story of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark—the original “Bible breakup.” Along the way, they share their own stories of church departures, rival churches that aren’t rivals, and the challenge of blessing and releasing people with grace. The good news? Even breakups can be redeemed. Sometimes God writes a reunion into the story. Send us a text Thanks for pulling up a chair at Table for Two. If you enjoyed today's conversation, we'd love for you to join us on Facebook! It is where we share behind-the-scenes updates, chat with listeners, and keep the conversation going throughout the week. We'd love to see you there.

    42 min

  3. 08/14/2025

    Deconstruction Isn't a Dirty Word

    What if asking hard questions about your faith isn't rebellion, but a path toward deeper trust in Jesus? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Jason and Nicole unpack what "deconstruction" really means, why it is not a dirty word, and how it can lead to a stronger, more authentic walk with God. From small-town church politics to generational gaps, cultural Christianity, and personal convictions, they address the real reasons people in Appalachia (and beyond) rethink their faith. Along the way, they share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical encouragement for those who are wrestling and for those walking alongside them. Highlights include: Why deconstruction can be a healthy, biblical processHow personal convictions can harm when forced on othersCommon cultural and church experiences that spark deconstructionBiblical examples of "holy deconstruction" from Jesus, the prophets, and the disciplesEncouragement for rebuilding faith on the true foundation--JesusWhether you're in the middle of deconstruction, curious about it, or skeptical, this episode offers grace, perspective, and the reminder that the deepest worship often comes with the deepest wrestling. Send us a text Thanks for pulling up a chair at Table for Two. If you enjoyed today's conversation, we'd love for you to join us on Facebook! It is where we share behind-the-scenes updates, chat with listeners, and keep the conversation going throughout the week. We'd love to see you there.

    49 min

  4. 08/07/2025

    Submission Revisited: Marriage, Power & Partnership

    What does biblical submission really look like—and is it anything like what we were taught? In this follow-up episode, we dig deeper into how Scripture consistently flips human power structures on their heads. From Deborah and Jael to Mary and the Samaritan woman, we explore how God calls and equips people others overlook—including women, outcasts, and even children. We talk honestly about servant leadership, mutual surrender in marriage, and why submission used as control is no longer Christlike—it’s oppression. Nicole shares part of her journey in accepting a call to preach while navigating old ideas about home leadership, and Jason reminds us that Jesus isn’t looking for the strongest—He’s looking for the most surrendered. Whether you’re wrestling with gender roles, marriage dynamics, or ministry leadership, this conversation invites you to lay down fear and control and pick up love, equality, and mutual grace. Send us a text Thanks for pulling up a chair at Table for Two. If you enjoyed today's conversation, we'd love for you to join us on Facebook! It is where we share behind-the-scenes updates, chat with listeners, and keep the conversation going throughout the week. We'd love to see you there.

    47 min

  5. 08/01/2025

    The Night Before Sunday: Ministry Anxiety and Family Chaos

    What really happens in a pastor's house the night before church? Spoiler alert: it's not always peaceful prayer and glowing halos. In this episode, Jason and Nicole pull back the curtain on what Saturday nights and Sunday mornings look like when you're raising kids, leading a church, and still trying to find your sermon notes. From spiritual warfare to missing shoes, marriage tension to last-minute printer failures--this is the unfiltered reality of ministry life. You'll hear laughter, vulnerability, and whole lot of grace as we talk about: Sermon anxiety and sleepless Saturday nightsWhy Sunday mornings are spiritual battle zonesHow to lead while feeling unpreparedThe pressure to perform vs the call to be presentFinding peace in the chaosIf you've ever cried in the church parking lot, changed a diaper in your Sunday best, or wrestled with doubt on the way to preach--you're not alone. This one's for every ministry family trying to keep it together (and for everyone who thinks we've got it all figured out). Pull up a chair--we saved you a seat at the table. Send us a text Thanks for pulling up a chair at Table for Two. If you enjoyed today's conversation, we'd love for you to join us on Facebook! It is where we share behind-the-scenes updates, chat with listeners, and keep the conversation going throughout the week. We'd love to see you there.

    48 min

  6. 07/24/2025

    Questions We've Been Asked (and Some We Wish People Would Ask)

    Ever felt like you're the only one asking hard spiritual questions? You're not alone—and you’re not wrong for wondering. In this honest and grace-filled episode, Jason and Nicole pull up a chair to tackle some of the most vulnerable questions they’ve been asked (and wish people felt safe enough to ask): Why do bad things happen if God is good?Is it a sin to feel anxious or depressed?What if I don’t feel forgiven, even though I’ve asked?How do I parent with faith when I feel like I’m barely holding it together?Can I love Jesus but struggle with church people?What does healing look like when the pain never fully goes away?They share real-life stories, practical tools, personal struggles, and the one truth that ties it all together: Grace can carry the weight of your wondering. Whether you're deconstructing, doubting, or just dog-tired—there's room at this table for you. 📩 Got a question you’ve been too afraid to ask? Send it in—we’d love to tackle it in a future episode. Send us a text Thanks for pulling up a chair at Table for Two. If you enjoyed today's conversation, we'd love for you to join us on Facebook! It is where we share behind-the-scenes updates, chat with listeners, and keep the conversation going throughout the week. We'd love to see you there.

    49 min

  7. 07/17/2025

    Red Flags and Revival: Counseling a Reddit Story (Part 2)

    What do discipline, biblical parenting, and Frasier all have in common? They're all on the table in this honest, heartfelt, and occasionally hilarious second episode of Red Flags and Revival. This week, Jason and Nicole respond to a Reddit story about a mom who disciplines her son for laughing at a classmate being bullied—only to have her co-parent question whether she’s being too harsh. What unfolds is a deeper conversation about how grace, discipline, and unity shape the way we raise our kids. Along the way, we talk about: *Why “I’m sorry, but…” isn’t a real apologyHow united parenting builds trust and prevents divisionWhat the story of Jacob and Esau can teach us about favoritism and fractured familiesWhy grace doesn’t mean removing consequences—it means walking through them together Plus, we finally answer the theological question you didn’t know you had: Do we like big BUTs? (Spoiler: Nope.) Whether you're raising kids, were a kid once, or just love seeing biblical truth collide with messy reality, this episode is for you. 🎧 Pull up a chair—there’s room at the table. Send us a text Thanks for pulling up a chair at Table for Two. If you enjoyed today's conversation, we'd love for you to join us on Facebook! It is where we share behind-the-scenes updates, chat with listeners, and keep the conversation going throughout the week. We'd love to see you there.

    43 min

  8. 07/10/2025

    Raising PKs Without Breaking Them

    What’s it really like growing up as the pastor’s kid? In this heartfelt (and hilarious) episode, we sit down with special guest Gabrielle DiCamillo-Strope, an adult PK with stories to tell. From awkward assumptions to quiet expectations, Gabby opens up about the joys and challenges of life in the ministry spotlight—and how her parents, her faith, and her identity all evolved along the way. Whether you're a pastor raising kids, a current PK trying to find your footing, or just curious what goes on behind the parsonage curtain—this one’s for you. 👀 Inside this episode:  • The pressure to be “perfect” in public  • What church folks don’t see behind the scenes  • Moments of grace that helped her stay grounded  • Encouragement for PKs and pastors alike This one’s full of laughter, insight, and hope. Pull up a chair. Send us a text Thanks for pulling up a chair at Table for Two. If you enjoyed today's conversation, we'd love for you to join us on Facebook! It is where we share behind-the-scenes updates, chat with listeners, and keep the conversation going throughout the week. We'd love to see you there.

    52 min
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Pull up a chair and join two pastors, spouses, and storytellers as they invite you into honest conversations about faith, family, and life in the hills of Appalachia. Table for Two is a summer podcast series where personal testimony meets practical theology. From parenting struggles to church hurt, Reddit drama to rural ministry, each episode offers a place at the table for grace, laughter, and real talk. Whether you're navigating tough spiritual questions or just looking for a meaningful connection, there's room for you here. Hosted by a husband-and-wife team who believe that good stories—and good faith—are best shared together.

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  • Creator
    Jason Barnett & Nicole Barnett
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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