The Table Church DC

When Life Takes the Long Way Around (Pastor Heidi Mills)

What if your life isn’t “off track”—just on a longer, more winding route than you expected? For anyone wrestling with job loss, big transitions, or that nagging feeling of being stuck, this sermon explores what it means to navigate uncertainty without losing hope.

Drawing from the story of Moses and the Israelites, we look at how guidance often shows up—not in big, dramatic signs—but in everyday moments: a quiet breath, a conversation with a friend, a walk under the trees. You’ll walk away with three simple practices to help you notice your own “pillar of cloud and fire” when the future feels foggy.

Whether you’re figuring out your next step or just trying to stay afloat, this message offers practical ways to listen for what matters—and find your way forward, one step at a time.

When You Have No Idea What You're Doing (Daniel Dixon)

Ever feel like you're making major life decisions based on dreams about cats? You're not alone. In this honest conversation about discernment, Daniel Dixon explores what it means to figure out where you're going when you genuinely have no clue. Moving beyond the tired "God has a plan" rhetoric and simplistic self-help formulas, this talk gets real about navigating life's big questions.

Through stories of getting lost in Bangladesh, adopting an unhinged kitten, and organizing for justice, discover practical tools for making decisions that actually matter. Learn why your grief might be a better guide than your pros-and-cons list, how indigenous wisdom can reshape your thinking about the future, and what it means to find your place in the ecosystem of change.

Perfect for anyone tired of pretending they have it all figured out.

Who Am I Really Beneath the Surface? (Shae Washington)

Many of us feel stuck between who we think we should be and who we actually are. Whether you're questioning your purpose, feeling unworthy of your dreams, or wondering if you even have a "calling" at all, you're not alone in this struggle.

Through the story of Moses and the burning bush, Shae Washington explores three common obstacles we face when trying to live authentically: not knowing ourselves deeply enough, feeling unworthy of our aspirations, and the pressure to find one perfect purpose. She offers a refreshing perspective that shifts focus from finding the "right" thing to do to cultivating the "right" way to be.

This isn't about religious obligation or spiritual performance—it's about discovering what it means to live as your full self while staying connected to something larger than yourself.

Why Busy People Need Boring Moments (Bekki Fahrer)

Ever feel like you're constantly performing the "right" version of yourself while your authentic self gets buried under endless expectations? This conversation explores how we've outsourced our sense of identity to social media, productivity culture, and other people's definitions of success—leaving us fractured and exhausted.

Through the story of Moses discovering a burning bush during his mundane shepherd days, we examine how intentional solitude and margin aren't luxuries for introverts, but necessary practices for anyone wanting to reconnect with who they really are. Whether you're an extrovert with ADHD or someone who thrives on constant stimulation, there are practical ways to step outside the relentless flow and create space for curiosity, creativity, and authentic connection.

Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the "everything everywhere all at once" pace of modern life and wondering how to find themselves again beneath all the noise.

How Busyness Became a Tool of Oppression (Trevor Wentt)

We live in a culture that glorifies the grind, where every moment must be productive and every silence filled. But what if our constant busyness isn't just exhausting—what if it's actually keeping us from the life we want? This conversation explores how margin and attention have become revolutionary acts in a world designed to overwhelm us.

Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern realities, Trevor examines how taking time to notice—whether it's a burning bush or your partner's words—can fundamentally shift how we experience life. He unpacks why slowing down isn't laziness but resistance, and how creating space for ourselves and others might be the most subversive thing we can do.

If you're tired of feeling scattered, rushing from one thing to the next, or missing the moments that matter most, this episode offers a different way forward—one that starts with the simple act of turning aside.

Beyond Bible Roulette: Actually Hearing the Divine

We've all been there—desperately trying to figure out what we're supposed to do with our lives, maybe even resorting to flipping open the Bible and pointing at random verses (anyone else tried "Bible roulette"?). The question "How do I know God's will?" might be the most common one pastors hear, yet it remains frustratingly elusive for many of us.

Using the story of Moses and the burning bush, this talk explores why hearing God's voice feels so difficult and offers practical ways to tune into the divine amid all the noise. Spoiler: it's less about dramatic signs and more about learning to pay attention to the ordinary moments where the sacred shows up. You'll discover why boredom might be your spiritual superpower and how to distinguish God's voice from all the other voices competing for your attention.

Whether you're new to faith or have been wrestling with these questions for years, this conversation offers fresh perspective on one of life's most persistent challenges.

When Faith Feels Empty (That's Normal)

We all curate the best parts of ourselves for public consumption – but what about the messy 90% beneath the surface? Using Moses' 40-year wilderness period as a framework, this talk explores why spiritual dryness and deconstruction aren't signs of failure, but often necessary stages of growth.

Drawing from Christian mysticism and personal experience with loss and religious trauma, Pastor Anthony challenges the idea that authentic faith should always feel good. Instead, he suggests that our most difficult seasons – when prayers feel empty and old beliefs no longer fit – might actually be where real transformation begins.

For anyone who's felt spiritually homeless, questioned their faith, or wondered if they're "doing it wrong," this conversation offers permission to sit with uncertainty and find the sacred in ordinary, difficult places.

Why Self-Optimization Is Sabotaging Your Soul (Pastor Heidi Mills)

We're told constantly to level up, hustle harder, and become the best version of ourselves. But what if this relentless pursuit of self-optimization is actually keeping us from the peace and purpose we're seeking? In a culture that treats exhaustion as a status symbol and measures worth by productivity, many of us are burning out while chasing an impossible standard of perfection.

This sermon by Pastor Heidi Mills explores an ancient alternative to our modern obsession with doing more and being better. Through the lens of a profound moment in Jesus's life, we'll discover how creating space for rest, practicing presence, and embracing our imperfections might be the real path to transformation—not the kind that comes from grinding harder, but the kind that happens when we finally stop trying to optimize ourselves into oblivion.

Whether you're drowning in your to-do list, feeling guilty about not doing enough, or just exhausted from trying to upgrade every aspect of your life, this might offer a different way forward.