{"podcast":{"title":"The Table Podcast","slug":"the-table-podcast-389379","podcast_index_feed_id":389379,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/CHRTDY8305838926","website_url":"https://hendrickscenter.dts.edu/podcast/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bf3dec8e-5e47-11ea-abb8-f3214cc14732/image/Table_logo_iTunes.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Dallas Theological Seminary","episode_count":704,"summary":"The Table Podcast is a weekly show discussing issues of God and culture to show the relevance of theology to everyday life. Brought to you by The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary, the show features a variety of expert guests and is hosted by Dr. Darrell Bock, Bill Hendricks, Dr. Kymberli Cook, Kasey Olander, and Milyce Pipkin.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-table-podcast-389379"},"episode":{"title":"Engaging the Culture Through the Heart","slug":"engaging-the-culture-through-the-heart","published_at":"2026-05-12T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-table-podcast-389379/engaging-the-culture-through-the-heart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-table-podcast-389379","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CHRTDY4840094450.mp3?updated=1777988870","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CHRTDY4840094450.mp3?updated=1777988870","summary":"Is telling a better story more effective than winning an argument? Join Kasey Olander on this episode of The Table Podcast as she sits down with authors Daniel and Mike Blackaby to explore how Christians can better engage today’s culture through the heart. They discuss the power of storytelling, art, and authentic community in sharing the gospel with a generation that is increasingly emotionally driven. Discover why emphasizing the beauty and goodness of God’s narrative is an essential complement to traditional apologetics when communicating biblical truths. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Christian Apologetics: Logic vs. Emotion 07:53 The Ultimate Question: Is God Good? 14:43 Opportunities in an Emotionally Driven Culture 16:59 How Storytelling Shapes Culture & Belief 25:12 Jesus and the Power of Biblical Narrative 29:27 The Role of Arts and Media in the Church 33:16 Why Beauty Matters in Christian Worship 40:10 Gen Z, The Loneliness Epidemic, & Authentic Community 46:37 Intergenerational Opportunities for the Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"Is telling a better story more effective than winning an argument? Join Kasey Olander on this episode of The Table Podcast as she sits down with authors D…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2978,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-table-podcast-389379/episodes/engaging-the-culture-through-the-heart/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-table-podcast-389379/engaging-the-culture-through-the-heart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}