Table for Two

What happens when people leave your church? It’s never easy—sometimes it’s silly, sometimes it’s painful, and sometimes it feels personal. In this episode, Jason and Nicole take a fresh look at the story of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark—the original “Bible breakup.” Along the way, they share their own stories of church departures, rival churches that aren’t rivals, and the challenge of blessing and releasing people with grace. The ...

What if asking hard questions about your faith isn't rebellion, but a path toward deeper trust in Jesus? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Jason and Nicole unpack what "deconstruction" really means, why it is not a dirty word, and how it can lead to a stronger, more authentic walk with God.

From small-town church politics to generational gaps, cultural Christianity, and personal convictions, they address the rea...

What does biblical submission really look like—and is it anything like what we were taught?

In this follow-up episode, we dig deeper into how Scripture consistently flips human power structures on their heads. From Deborah and Jael to Mary and the Samaritan woman, we explore how God calls and equips people others overlook—including women, outcasts, and even children.

We talk honestly about servant leadership, mutu...

What really happens in a pastor's house the night before church? Spoiler alert: it's not always peaceful prayer and glowing halos.

In this episode, Jason and Nicole pull back the curtain on what Saturday nights and Sunday mornings look like when you're raising kids, leading a church, and still trying to find your sermon notes. From spiritual warfare to missing shoes, marriage tension to last-minute printer failures--t...

Ever felt like you're the only one asking hard spiritual questions? You're not alone—and you’re not wrong for wondering. In this honest and grace-filled episode, Jason and Nicole pull up a chair to tackle some of the most vulnerable questions they’ve been asked (and wish people felt safe enough to ask):

• Why do bad things happen if God is good?
• Is it a sin to feel anxious or depressed?
• What if I don’t feel forgiven, even ...

What do discipline, biblical parenting, and Frasier all have in common? They're all on the table in this honest, heartfelt, and occasionally hilarious second episode of Red Flags and Revival.

This week, Jason and Nicole respond to a Reddit story about a mom who disciplines her son for laughing at a classmate being bullied—only to have her co-parent question whether she’s being too harsh. What unfolds is a deeper conve...

What’s it really like growing up as the pastor’s kid?

In this heartfelt (and hilarious) episode, we sit down with special guest Gabrielle DiCamillo-Strope, an adult PK with stories to tell. From awkward assumptions to quiet expectations, Gabby opens up about the joys and challenges of life in the ministry spotlight—and how her parents, her faith, and her identity all evolved along the way.

Whether you're a pastor raising kids, a...

Does submission in marriage mean someone has to be the boss? This week on Table for Two, Jason and Nicole tackle the infamous "umbrella theology"—you know, the one that says God is in charge, then the husband, then the wife, then the kids, then the dog (probably). But is that really what Scripture teaches?

In this playful yet honest conversation, they explore how Ephesians 5 has been misused to prop up patriarcha...

Church hurt is real — and for many, it's the reason they’ve walked away from pews, pulpits, and even faith communities altogether. In this episode, Jason and Nicole open a gentle but honest conversation about the damage churches can do, especially when well-meaning people respond with clichés instead of compassion.

🎙️ We unpack common phrases like:

• “No church is perfect.”
• “Just pray about it.”
• “Aren’t you being bitter?”
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Everyone has a story—and in this new series, we’re listening.

In this episode, Jason and Nicole sit down with no script and no prep to react live to a deeply personal Reddit post about church hurt. What unfolds is a heartfelt conversation about spiritual manipulation, misplaced loyalty, trauma, and the power of presence.

From unexpected gifts to heartbreaking wounds, this episode explores how easy it is to miss the red flags when you...

Have you ever wondered what pastors really think when the mic is off and the church lights are dimmed? In this episode, Jason and Nicole open up about the joys, heartbreaks, and surprises of ministry life—especially in small-town Appalachia. From counseling at midnight to preaching with a broken heart, they peel back the curtain on what it’s like to live as both shepherds and humans.

This is an honest, grace-filled conversation for:...

Parenting is hard. Parenting in ministry? Even harder. Parenting in ministry in Appalachia? That’s a whole new level. In this episode, Jason and Nicole open up about the beautiful, chaotic, and sometimes laugh-to-keep-from-crying realities of raising kids while serving the church. From awkward moments to spiritual formation in everyday life, this honest conversation explores what it means to parent with grace when you feel like you...

In this deeply personal kickoff episode, we hear his story--Jason--one that begins in a small Indiana town and weaves through the joys and griefs of growing up with a father battling Huntington's Disease. From childhood wonder in the church to answering a call to ministry, through the halls of Kentucky Mountain Bible College and into a first marriage shaped by damaging theology and military life--this is a testimony of calling...

In this powerful episode, we hear her story--Nicole--growing up in chaos, abuse, and abandonment, surviving foster care, and navigating a world where it often felt like no one was safe. But the heart of this episode is her resilience and her deep, unshakable call to ministry. You'll hear about the pain of spiritual resistance, the scars of toxic relationships, and the breathtaking beauty of finding freedom in Christ. Her voice...

How does a guy with corny pickup lines and a woman meet and build a life together? In this episode, we tell our story--starting with a Christian Mingle chatroom full of awkward jokes, winding through three wedding ceremonies (yes, really), and landing in a shared life of parenting, preaching, pastoring, and grace. It's part sitcom, part survival story, and all joy. You'll laugh, shake your head, and maybe believe a little...