Flipping Tables

Julie Sexton
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On this podcast, we're going to have great conversations. Every week we're going to dive into the gospels. Learning from Jesus through studying his words, encounters, and the way He walked out his mission. We will discover that there's probably some tables in our lives that need to be flipped and not just our sake…but for the sake of others….For the sake of the Kingdom mission.

  1. Heart Reconciled

    1d ago

    Heart Reconciled

    Welcome to the table! I had the pleasure of hosting my friend and leadership coach, Dr. Conrad Davies, at the table. Spending time with Dr. Davies is always a bright spot for me. He has a humble and gentle way of making one feel so valued and comfortable that you're able to tear down barriers and speak freely. It's the way I believe people who knew Jesus when He was in a human body felt when they talked to Him. What a gift to talk to another believer who makes you feel like you're spending time with Jesus. I hope this conversation brightens your day! About: Dr. Conrad Davies is an award-winning university educator, executive coach, insightful workshop facilitator, entrepreneur, mentor, father figure, brother, and friend to many.  New book release: Heart Reconciled The Journey to a Whole and Integrated Heart Contact Dr. Conrad at conrad@daviesassociatedllc.com Website: daviesassociatesllc.com   Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for study reflections on the Sermon on the Mount. You can visit Flourish Ministry for free resources and to learn more about us. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus.

    1h 4m
  2. The Way of Righteousness

    Jun 23

    The Way of Righteousness

    Welcome to the table! We're discussing Matthew 5:17-20 in this episode. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." With this verse Jesus begins to get to the heart of the questions on everyone's minds. From the start of His ministry and the first Kingdom of Heaven announcement, Jesus has been creating a stir in Galilee. The disciples have questions. The crowds have questions. The religious leaders have questions. Everyone has some expectations and the people are making some assumptions about Jesus so when He brings up the Law and the prophets, they're leaning in and listening closely. Is Jesus flipping the script by throwing out the Law and the Prophets? He is not like the teachers of the law and the Pharisee's so what does He mean when He says, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Kimberly and I brought our questions and unpack what we're learning as we study the greatest sermon ever. We invite you to do the same. Thank you for joining us at our table.   Jot and tittle Resource on the inherency of scripture Women of the Word Jen Wilken Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for study reflections on the Sermon on the Mount. You can visit Flourish Ministry for free resources and to learn more about us. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus.

    53 min
  3. Being Salty and Being Light

    Jun 16

    Being Salty and Being Light

    Welcome to the table! I'm joined once again by Dr. Kim Stolzfus for another great conversation. Kim's one of my favorite people to talk to about matters of faith, especially conversation about being a Christian witness. She continues to amaze me with her humble, gentle obedience to live as salt and light wherever God places her.    Kim shares candidly about some of her experiences being salt and light in the world of academia. We both reflect on the times when we got it right and other times when we failed. Both our successes and our failures have contributed to our spiritual formation into ambassadors for Christ.    The conversation flew by and we both left the table encouraged. She's an inspiration to me. I think this episode will both inspire and encourage you. Thanks for joining us at the table!   Passage: Matthew 5:13-16   Kim's previous episode: Anxiety, Panic, and Faith That Held On   We're excited to be anchoring down in the Sermon on The Mount for the summer. Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for study reflections on the Sermon on the Mount. You can visit Flourish Ministry for free resources and to learn more about us. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus.

    1h 6m
  4. The Beatitudes & the Upside-Down Kingdom

    Apr 28

    The Beatitudes & the Upside-Down Kingdom

    Welcome to the table! In this episode of our series on Matthew: The Way of the Kingdom of Heaven. Julie and Kimberly continue their journey through the Sermon on the Mount, settling into the opening words of Jesus in the Beatitudes. Together, they reflect on how these familiar verses reveal the heart of the kingdom of heaven—an upside-down kingdom built on grace, humility, mercy, and transformation. The conversation explores how the Beatitudes are not separate categories of believers, but a complete portrait of kingdom character that Jesus forms in all His followers. Julie and Kimberly wrestle honestly with past misunderstandings, religious baggage, and the tension of learning to live out the message of Jesus in a world shaped by performance, fear, and self-protection. In This Episode Why the Beatitudes may be the "new Ten Commandments" for kingdom living The connection between Jesus on the mountain and Moses on Mount Sinai Understanding "poor in spirit" as the starting place of grace Why the Beatitudes build upon one another as a unified picture of discipleship Wrestling with persecution, suffering, and joy in the kingdom of heaven Honest reflections on church culture, vulnerability, and creating safe spaces for broken people The importance of confession, authenticity, and spiritual renewal in the church Personal reflections on which Beatitude resonates most deeply right now Scripture Discussed Matthew 5:1–12 — The Beatitudes Philippians 2 — The attitude of Christ Psalms 27 — Seeking the face of God Exodus 24 — Covenant at Mount Sinai Thanks for listening! We'd love for you to share this episode with a friend. Whether you've been following Jesus for years, are just getting started, or are simply considering it, you're invited to join us at the study table. Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for study reflections, and visit Flourish Ministry for free resources. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus.

    49 min
  5. 16 Minute Sermon

    Apr 21

    16 Minute Sermon

    Welcome to the table! In this episode we're beginning to go through the Sermon on the Mount. This is Jesus' "kingdom manifesto." This is the way of the Kingdom of Heaven.  Kimberly, my co-host, and I read through the entire sermon, Matthew 5–7, honestly wrestling with the tension, we feel over parts of it.  These three chapters contain some of Jesus' most familiar words and arguably some of His most misunderstood words. We pause in between each chapter to talk about some parts that are hard to understand and hard to obey.  The Sermon can be read in as little as 16 minutes. I'm inviting you to join us for the next couple of months reading it and coming back to the table for a series of episodes on the most important sermon of all time. Let's learn to live it out together! D.A. Carson said, "The more I read these three chapters– Matthew 5, 6, and 7 – the more I am both drawn to them and shamed by them. Their brilliant light draws me like a moth to a spotlight; but the light is so bright it sears and burns."  Whether you've been following Jesus for years, are just getting started, or are simply considering it, you're invited to join us at the study table. Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for study reflections, and visit Flourish Ministry for free resources. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus.

    54 min
  6. Jesus is Jesusing

    Mar 31

    Jesus is Jesusing

    Season 4, Episode 11 — Matthew: The Way of the Kingdom of Heaven Text: Matthew 4:18-25 Welcome to the table! In this episode we discuss Jesus calling four fishermen to become His disciples. I give some background on the relationship between a rabbi and his disciples in the first century. Kimberly and I reflect on being disciples of Jesus in the twenty-first century. We discuss what's hard about it and what we misunderstood or didn't understand about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. "A Rabbi's work was to instruct the crowds, but his greatest goal was to raise up disciples who would carry on his teaching." Have you dropped your nets and started following Jesus? The Jesus Boat Thanks for listening! We'd love for you to share this episode with a friend. Whether you've been following Jesus for years, are just getting started, or are simply considering it, you're invited to join us at the study table. Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for study reflections, and visit Flourish Ministry for free resources. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus.

    57 min
  7. Unexpected Direction Galilee of the Gentiles

    Feb 24

    Unexpected Direction Galilee of the Gentiles

    Season 4, Episode 10 — Matthew: The Way of the Kingdom of Heaven Text: Matthew 4:12–17 In this episode, Kimberly and I finally arrive at the moment when Jesus begins his public ministry. As we step into Matthew 4, we talk about Jesus leaving Nazareth for Capernaum and why Galilee—called Galilee of the Gentiles—matters so much to the story of the kingdom of heaven. We reflect on Jesus' rejection in his hometown, the way he flips expectations, and how the kingdom challenges our small worldviews. This conversation invites us to wrestle with nuance, loosen our grip on control, and consider who we're willing to sit with at the table as we follow the Table Flipper together. Matthew 4:12–17 Isaiah 9:1–2 Luke 4:14–30 Isaiah 61:1–2 Thanks for listening! We'd love for you to share this episode with a friend. Whether you've been following Jesus for years, are just getting started, or are simply considering it, you're invited to join us at the study table. Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for study reflections, and visit Flourish Ministry for free resources. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus.

    52 min
  8. Matthew 4: Standing Firm Against the Enemy

    Feb 10

    Matthew 4: Standing Firm Against the Enemy

    Welcome to the table! In this episode, we explore Jesus' temptation in Matthew 4 and what it reveals about spiritual warfare, identity, and endurance. As followers of Jesus, we are not merely passing through the wilderness — we live here. But this is not a place of defeat. Because Jesus triumphed, we can stand firm in His victory. What We Cover in This Episode Why the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness The parallels between: Jesus and Israel in the wilderness Jesus and Adam & Eve in the garden The three categories of temptation: Lust of the flesh Lust of the eyes Pride of life How Satan twists Scripture — and how Jesus responds     What it means to stop saying, "I'm in a wilderness season" Key Scriptures Matthew 4:1–11 Ephesians 6:10–18 Exodus 15–17 Numbers 14 Genesis 3 1 John 2:15–17 Romans 8:31–39 Thanks for listening! We'd love for you to share this episode with a friend. Whether you've been following Jesus for years, are just getting started, or are simply considering it, you're invited to join us at the study table. Subscribe to my Table 2 Newsletter for updates and study reflections, and visit Flourish Ministry for free resources. Keep following the Table Flipper, and leave the table flipping to Jesus.

    59 min
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On this podcast, we're going to have great conversations. Every week we're going to dive into the gospels. Learning from Jesus through studying his words, encounters, and the way He walked out his mission. We will discover that there's probably some tables in our lives that need to be flipped and not just our sake…but for the sake of others….For the sake of the Kingdom mission.

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  • Creator
    Julie Sexton
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023
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