From The Table
Welcome to the From the Table Podcast, where we dive deep into the heart of faith, community, and purpose. Hosted by SEAPC, this podcast is designed to help you grow spiritually, develop meaningful relationships, and live out your calling through the lens of "table culture."
Throughout the year, we explore how God’s invitation to sit at His table shapes every part of our lives—from our personal walk with Jesus to how we engage with others and serve the world around us. Each episode will inspire you to understand the fullness of life that God offers at His table and empower you to share that experience with those you encounter.
As we journey through this podcast, we’ll uncover practical lessons from scripture, personal stories, and powerful insights to encourage and challenge you in your walk of faith. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, new ways to engage with ministry, or deeper relationships with others, the From the Table Podcast will provide the wisdom and tools to help you live out God’s calling for your life.
Join us as we explore the profound and life-changing experience of living From the Table.
From The Table
Episode 4: Friendship Over Hierarchy with Pastor Mark Geppert
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In this powerful episode of From the Table, we sit down with Pastor Mark Ard—founder of SEAPC and a spiritual father to many—to explore the heart behind Friends Around the Table and the culture of friendship that Jesus modeled.
What if the Kingdom of God was never meant to function like a pyramid—but around a table?
Pastor Mark unpacks the radical shift Jesus introduced in John 15: “I no longer call you servants… but friends.” This conversation challenges hierarchical systems, exposes the roots of competition and control, and invites us into a life of shared purpose, humility, and Spirit-led empowerment.
From the early Church to today’s global mission field, this episode will stir your faith and call you back to the simplicity and power of Christ-centered relationships.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why Jesus replaced hierarchy with friendship
- The danger of “pyramid thinking” in the Church and leadership
- What table culture really means—and why it matters now more than ever
- How the Holy Spirit empowers every believer (not just leaders)
- The vision of reaching nations through simple, relational faith
Key Scriptures Mentioned:
- John 15:15
- Acts 1:8
Quotable Moments:
- “Jesus didn’t build a pyramid—He built a table.”
- “You’re not striving to the top. You’re invited to the table.”
- “Lamb on the outside, lion on the inside.”
- “Don’t knock the Church—build it.”
Call to Action:
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and start your own table.