Have you ever poured your heart out in prayer and felt like heaven was silent? In this episode of On the Table, the team wrestles with the tension between faith and prayer. What does it mean to truly have faith? Is it fair to say unanswered prayers are the result of “not enough faith”? And does God still perform miracles today? Laurel shares her personal testimony of being healed from scoliosis, sparking a deeper discussion: How does God choose to respond to our prayers – and why does it feel like the answer is no to some, but yes to others? Join us as we ask the hard questions, explore the mystery of divine timing, and lean into the truth that God hears us – even when the answers don’t come the way we expect.

If you grew up in the 90's and early 2000's you may have heard about Purity Culture. This fad of doctrine emphasized setting rules and boundaries for yourself to keep yourself from having sex, being a temptation to others, and becoming pregnant out of wedlock. While those who conceived this Christian cultural dogma were well-intentioned, the ideas of strict legalistic adherence to the given rules created a group of confused, fearful, and shame-filled Christian youth and young adults. The team discusses the purity principle, its shortcomings, and what a grace-focused approach to dating can look like. This week, Purity Culture is On the Table.

Earth has many characteristics that make it unique to support life. From its slight tilt to the properties of water and its location in the solar system to the moon's importance, the earth was created specifically for plants, animals, and humans to have and enjoy life. We are not scientists, but we sure appreciate the scientific evidence of God's creation. Have you been wondering about the laws of thermodynamics, the fundamental constants, or how a teenager's room is proof of entropy? Join us this week as we put the Anthropic Principle On the Table.