The Covenant Podcast

Pastor Kyle and Pastor Nick sit down to expand deeper into this past Sunday's sermon on this week's episode of Table Talk.

Kyle brings us the message recorded live at Covenant.

Pastor Kyle, Pastor Nick, and Sarah sit down to discuss what "Love goes first" really means.

This week on Table Talk, Pastors Nick Shepherd and Bobbi Lassiter follow up on Pastor Kyle’s sermon series, "More Than a Feeling," by exploring the intersection of faith and love in 1 John 3. They argue that belief and love are inseparable, and that faith is not merely intellectual information but an intimate, lived experience rooted in the recognition of God’s abiding love for us.

The conversation also highlights the importance of spiritual discernment in navigating the many "voices" that vie for our attention. Using an analogy of students trying to navigate a room while being shouted at by a crowd, they illustrate how difficult it is to hear God’s voice amidst the noise of the world. The hosts suggest that hearing and trusting God’s voice requires intentional proximity and relationship, much like being able to recognize the voice of a close family member in a lineup of strangers.

This week on Table Talk, Pastors Kyle Gatlin and Nick Shepherd launch a new series centered on the book of 1 John. They begin by exploring the theme of "walking in the light" and the foundational command of love, noting that while it is rooted in Old Testament law, it is made new through the life and teaching of Jesus. The hosts discuss the spiritual necessity of engaging with the entire Bible, arguing that historical church rhythms help believers avoid the "echo chambers" of personal preference and cultural trends.