The Ancient Table
Why do I feel guilty every time I say no?
Pause, consider your existing responsibilities and give a truthful answer about what you can take on.
Instagram: Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 PM Central
YouTube: Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 PM Central
Ancient roots in everyday life
Real struggles deserve more than a slogan. These illustrated conversations bring questions about responsibility, guilt, trust and faith back to Scripture, with one practical next step.
Four conversations each week, from the lives of women, men, couples and families. The first four releases are scheduled below.
Why does everything feel like it depends on me?
Bring one entrusted responsibility to God, take a useful step, and receive support or rest.
Instagram: Wednesday, October 14 at 5:00 PM Central
YouTube: Friday, October 16 at 4:00 PM Central
How do we rebuild trust after we've hurt each other?
Name the harm without defending it. Agree on a specific change and follow through over time.
Instagram: Thursday, October 15 at 9:00 AM Central
YouTube: Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM Central
What if our child doesn't believe in God?
Put distractions away, listen to what your child means, and read together without pretending to know every answer.
Instagram: Sunday, October 18 at 10:00 PM Central
YouTube: Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM Central
Upcoming Conversations (October 20 – November 1)
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How do I stop living by everybody else's expectations?
Name the primary responsibility God has entrusted to you today, and give one honest, kind limit where you cannot say yes.
Galatians 1:10 · Scheduled Tue Oct 20
How do we put God first when we disagree?
Pause the debate to win, repeat back your spouse's real concern accurately, and agree on one small testable step together.
Colossians 3:15 · Scheduled Wed Oct 21
How do we make room for God when our family is always distracted?
Parents and children place phones in a basket before one shared meal or evening walk and talk through one short passage together.
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 · Scheduled Thu Oct 22
Why do I keep hurting the people I love when I'm angry?
Stop defending why you were upset, name the hurt your words caused, and step back to listen before speaking next time.
James 1:19–20 · Scheduled Sun Oct 25
How do I stop replaying what someone did to me?
Write down the exact hurt honestly before God, release the demand to settle the score in your head, and redirect your attention to one faithful task in front of you.
Colossians 3:13 · Scheduled Tue Oct 27
Why is it so hard for me to admit I need help?
Stop saying 'I'm fine' to the people closest to you, name one real weight you are carrying, and ask one trusted person to help or pray with you today.
James 5:16 · Scheduled Wed Oct 28
Why do we keep avoiding the money conversation?
Put the real numbers on the table together for twenty minutes without blaming the past, and agree on one shared adjustment for this month.
Proverbs 15:22 · Scheduled Thu Oct 29
How do we stop comparing our family to everyone else?
Parents stop measuring the home against other families out loud, and affirm one specific gift or effort God has placed in each child this week.
Galatians 6:4 · Scheduled Sun Nov 1,
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