Remember those lunchroom tables from school? Were they welcoming spaces, or did they feel exclusive? In this episode, authors Mark Nelson and Heather Gorman invite us to rethink our tables—whether in our homes, boardrooms, or churches—as places for genuine connection and unity.
Drawing from their new book Lunchroom Theology: Pushing Tables Together in a Fractured World, Mark and Heather challenge the habit of inviting “only people like us” and explore Jesus’ call to unity in John 17. They discuss how breaking down these divides isn’t just a choice; it’s the way forward in a world that longs for connection and belonging.
Who are you inviting to your table?
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