What if the most explosive moments in the early church didn’t happen on a platform—but around a table?In Acts 6, the apostles appoint leaders to oversee food distribution for widows—an assignment that looks ordinary, even menial. But what follows is anything but small. This episode explores a three-stage Kingdom reversal where serving tables reshapes priorities, launches Spirit-filled leaders, and dismantles the very power structures the enemy relies on.From Stephen’s miracles to Philip’s missionary breakthrough, Scripture reveals that humble service is not a detour from purpose—it’s often the doorway to it. When God’s people pick up towels instead of titles, the Kingdom advances and thrones begin to fall.Serving tables doesn’t diminish impact. It turns the tables on everything we thought mattered.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if the most explosive moments in the early church didn’t happen on a platform—but around a table?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Acts 6, the apostles appoint leaders to oversee food distribution for widows—an assignment that looks ordinary, even menial. But what follows is anything but small. This episode explores a three-stage Kingdom reversal where serving tables reshapes priorities, launches Spirit-filled leaders, and dismantles the very power structures the enemy relies on.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From Stephen’s miracles to Philip’s missionary breakthrough, Scripture reveals that humble service is not a detour from purpose—it’s often the doorway to it. When God’s people pick up towels instead of titles, the Kingdom advances and thrones begin to fall.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Serving tables doesn’t diminish impact.&lt;br/&gt;It turns the tables on everything we thought mattered.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if the most explosive moments in the early church didn’t happen on a platform—but around a table? In Acts 6, the apostles appoint leaders to oversee food distribution for widows—an assignment that looks ordinary, even menial. But what follows is anything but small. This episode explores a three-stage Kingdom reversal where serving tables reshapes priorities, launches Spirit-filled leaders, and dismantles the very power structures the enemy relies on. From Stephen’s miracles to Philip’s m...

Serving Tables...Turns the Tables: How ordinary service unleashes extraordinary Kingdom power

We live in a culture obsessed with comfort — engineered to make every part of life easier, faster, and more convenient. But the way of Jesus has always been different. God consistently forms His people through challenge, pressure, and discomfort. In fact, some of His greatest work happens in the places we most want to avoid.In this episode, Kris and Ken dive deep into the spiritual reality that pain is often preparation, not punishment. They explore how God uses difficulty to shape courage, build endurance, confront idols, deepen empathy, and form disciples who can carry the weight of the mission.You’ll discover why true spiritual authority is forged in the uncomfortable places, and why discipleship requires a lifestyle of intentionally doing hard things — not for the sake of suffering, but for the sake of becoming everything God calls us to be.If you want a faith that’s resilient, mature, and mission-ready… this episode will challenge and strengthen you.

<description>&lt;p&gt;We live in a culture obsessed with comfort — engineered to make every part of life easier, faster, and more convenient. But the way of Jesus has always been different. God consistently forms His people through challenge, pressure, and discomfort. In fact, some of His greatest work happens in the places we most want to avoid.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kris and Ken dive deep into the spiritual reality that &lt;b&gt;pain is often preparation&lt;/b&gt;, not punishment. They explore how God uses difficulty to shape courage, build endurance, confront idols, deepen empathy, and form disciples who can carry the weight of the mission.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll discover why true spiritual authority is forged in the uncomfortable places, and why discipleship requires a lifestyle of intentionally doing hard things — not for the sake of suffering, but for the sake of becoming everything God calls us to be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want a faith that’s resilient, mature, and mission-ready… this episode will challenge and strengthen you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We live in a culture obsessed with comfort — engineered to make every part of life easier, faster, and more convenient. But the way of Jesus has always been different. God consistently forms His people through challenge, pressure, and discomfort. In fact, some of His greatest work happens in the places we most want to avoid. In this episode, Kris and Ken dive deep into the spiritual reality that pain is often preparation, not punishment. They explore how God uses difficulty to shape courage, ...

The Purpose of Pain: Why Disciples Must Learn to Choose Hard Things

For years, we’ve taught that the mission can’t be confined to a building or reduced to seasonal events. Mission must be lived out daily — where disciples live, work, learn, and play. But here’s the challenge most churches never talk about: when we shift the weight of mission onto personal, everyday responsibility, some disciples don’t step deeper into mission… they step back from it.Not because the vision is wrong — but because without clear on-ramps and shared moments of united effort, passion can fade and passivity can creep in.In this episode, Kris and Ken unpack what a holistic missional culture really looks like. They explore why individual missional living must remain the primary engine of the Great Commission, and how wisely-designed corporate efforts can ignite, reinforce, and accelerate that personal passion without falling back into event-driven evangelism.If you’re trying to build a missional church without creating spectators or complacency, this conversation offers the clarity and practical insight your team needs.

<description>&lt;p&gt;For years, we’ve taught that the mission can’t be confined to a building or reduced to seasonal events. Mission must be lived out daily — where disciples live, work, learn, and play. But here’s the challenge most churches never talk about: when we shift the weight of mission onto personal, everyday responsibility, some disciples don’t step deeper into mission… they step back from it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not because the vision is wrong — but because without clear on-ramps and shared moments of united effort, passion can fade and passivity can creep in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kris and Ken unpack what a &lt;b&gt;holistic missional culture&lt;/b&gt; really looks like. They explore why &lt;b&gt;individual missional living must remain the primary engine&lt;/b&gt; of the Great Commission, and how wisely-designed &lt;b&gt;corporate efforts can ignite, reinforce, and accelerate that personal passion&lt;/b&gt; without falling back into event-driven evangelism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re trying to build a missional church without creating spectators or complacency, this conversation offers the clarity and practical insight your team needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

For years, we’ve taught that the mission can’t be confined to a building or reduced to seasonal events. Mission must be lived out daily — where disciples live, work, learn, and play. But here’s the challenge most churches never talk about: when we shift the weight of mission onto personal, everyday responsibility, some disciples don’t step deeper into mission… they step back from it. Not because the vision is wrong — but because without clear on-ramps and shared moments of united effort, pass...

Passion or Passivity? Why Holistic Mission Needs Both Personal and Corporate Engagement

In this episode, Kris and Ken unpack a simple but powerful truth: gratitude and grace share the same root. When grace shapes your attitude, gratitude becomes the natural overflow. They explore how a heart trained to see the blessings we don’t deserve develops a posture that changes everything—our perspective, our relationships, our worship, and our discipleship.Through Scripture, real-life stories, and practical insight, they dive into how grace forms the inner disposition that keeps us grounded, humble, and full of joy no matter the season. This conversation will help you cultivate a grace-shaped attitude that produces genuine, daily gratitude.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kris and Ken unpack a simple but powerful truth: &lt;em&gt;gratitude and grace share the same root&lt;/em&gt;. When grace shapes your attitude, gratitude becomes the natural overflow. They explore how a heart trained to see the blessings we don’t deserve develops a posture that changes everything—our perspective, our relationships, our worship, and our discipleship.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through Scripture, real-life stories, and practical insight, they dive into how grace forms the inner disposition that keeps us grounded, humble, and full of joy no matter the season. This conversation will help you cultivate a grace-shaped attitude that produces genuine, daily gratitude.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, Kris and Ken unpack a simple but powerful truth: gratitude and grace share the same root. When grace shapes your attitude, gratitude becomes the natural overflow. They explore how a heart trained to see the blessings we don’t deserve develops a posture that changes everything—our perspective, our relationships, our worship, and our discipleship. Through Scripture, real-life stories, and practical insight, they dive into how grace forms the inner disposition that keeps us grou...

Grace + Attitude = Gratitude

This episode explores the spiritual and emotional balance believers need in a world filled with highs and lows. Kris and Ken talk about how easy it is to let our emotions run ahead of our faith — either getting lifted too high in moments of excitement or sinking too low when life feels heavy. They unpack biblical examples, practical habits, emotional health insights, and Spirit-led wisdom that help disciples stay steady, grounded, and mission-focused no matter what circumstances they’re facing. The conversation centers on spiritual formation, emotional maturity, discipleability, and what it means to live a consistent, faithful life with Jesus.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the spiritual and emotional balance believers need in a world filled with highs and lows. Kris and Ken talk about how easy it is to let our emotions run ahead of our faith — either getting lifted too high in moments of excitement or sinking too low when life feels heavy. They unpack biblical examples, practical habits, emotional health insights, and Spirit-led wisdom that help disciples stay steady, grounded, and mission-focused no matter what circumstances they’re facing. The conversation centers on spiritual formation, emotional maturity, discipleability, and what it means to live a consistent, faithful life with Jesus.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This episode explores the spiritual and emotional balance believers need in a world filled with highs and lows. Kris and Ken talk about how easy it is to let our emotions run ahead of our faith — either getting lifted too high in moments of excitement or sinking too low when life feels heavy. They unpack biblical examples, practical habits, emotional health insights, and Spirit-led wisdom that help disciples stay steady, grounded, and mission-focused no matter what circumstances they’re facin...

Steady in Every Season: How to Not Get Too High or Too Low

Pastors Ken and Kris Dillingham tackle the topics and discuss the strategies of getting the church "out of the box."

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