Table Talks Podcast with Kay Woodward

Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha, joins Kay Woodward on Table Talks for a conversation about faith, leadership, purpose, and reaching the next generation. Nicky shares what decades of ministry have taught him about helping people explore Christianity, following Jesus in a changing culture, and why he has so much hope for what God is doing today.An encouraging conversation about living out your faith, staying true to your calling, and making a difference right where you are.SPONSORS Thank you to this episode’s featured sponsors:Herencia Parrilla Grill https://www.herenciaabq.com/Flowers by Zach-Low https://flowersbyzachlow.com/ Foundations Health and Wellness https://foundationhw.com/The Dencklau Team at Coldwell Banker Legacyhttps://homebuyingabq.com/And our base sponsorsMosquito & Pest Authority ABQ https://pestauthority.com/albuquerque-nm/1GM Construction https://www.1gmconstruction.com

In this episode of Table Talks, I sit down with Gary and Ann LeBlanc, founders of Mercy Chefs, to hear the remarkable story behind a ministry that deploys across the country and around the world, serving chef-prepared, hot meals in the aftermath of natural disasters.After serving alongside their team following the devastating Lahaina fires, I experienced firsthand the compassion, excellence, and heart that define Mercy Chefs. In our conversation, we talk about the calling that started it all, the role faith has played throughout their journey, and why a hot meal can bring dignity and hope on someone’s hardest day.If you’ve ever wondered how ordinary obedience can make an extraordinary impact, this episode is for you.SPONSORS Thank you to this episode’s featured sponsors:Herencia Parrilla Grill https://www.herenciaabq.com/Flowers by Zach-Low https://flowersbyzachlow.com/ Foundations Health and Wellness https://foundationhw.com/The Dencklau Team at Coldwell Banker Legacyhttps://homebuyingabq.com/And our base sponsorsMosquito & Pest Authority ABQ https://pestauthority.com/albuquerque-nm/1GM Construction https://www.1gmconstruction.com

(Re-airing a listener favorite this Christmas season!)Curious about losing the labels and unlocking the secret to discovering who God uniquely created you to be?I’m joined today by Alex Seeley, co-Pastor of The Belonging Co in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s a captivating speaker and the author of Opposite Life and Tailor Made.For anyone eager to uncover their purpose from a Biblical perspective, this episode is for you. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus — the One who names us, calls us, and defines us — let this be a reminder: no label on earth can change who God created you to be.Thank you to this episode’s featured sponsors:Herencia Parrilla Grillhttps://www.herenciaabq.com/Flowers by Zach-Lowhttps://flowersbyzachlow.com (https://flowersbyzachlow.com/about/)/And our base sponsors:Edge Home Financehttps://edgehomefinance.com/team-member/jesse-moorhouse/Mosquito & Pest Authority ABQhttps://pestauthority.com/albuquerque-nm/1GM Constructionhttps://www.1gmconstruction.com/

Four years ago, Brandon and Delaney Woodward planted Union City Church in the heart of Washington, D.C. What followed was a journey of faith, perseverance, and miracle after miracle. In this conversation, Brandon joins me to share what it really looks like to step out when God calls — and to keep going when it’s hard.No matter where you are in your journey, this episode will remind you: God still does miracles!Thank you to this episode’s featured sponsors:The Dencklau Team – Real Estatehttps://homebuyingabq.com/Salt & Light Eyecare & Aestheticshttps://saltandlighteyecare.com/And our base sponsors:Herencia Parrilla Grillhttps://www.herenciaabq.com/The Honest Imagehttps://thehonestimage.com/Mosquito & Pest Authority ABQhttps://pestauthority.com/albuquerque-nm/

Some stories are spoken. Others are painted on walls for the world to see.Muralist and painter Noé Barnett, a Creative Bravos Award recipient and 40 Under 40 honoree, shares how an unexpected detour led him to his God-given purpose and the heart behind his art.Perfect for anyone chasing a dream, trusting God with their path, or inspired by quiet strength that makes a loud impact.Thank you to this episode’s featured sponsors:The Dencklau Team – Real EstateSalt & Light Eyecare & AestheticsSupported by our base sponsors:Herencia Parrilla GrillThe Honest ImageMosquito & Pest Authority ABQ

What if the jewelry you wore carried a story bigger than yourself?In this episode, I sit down with Bethany Strumpell, co-owner of Ethic Goods, a jewelry brand creating dignified work for women overcoming some of life’s hardest challenges. Bethany shares how her faith, creativity, and passion for justice came together to build a brand that’s as meaningful as it is beautiful.Thank you to this episode’s featured sponsors:The Dencklau Team – Real EstateSalt & Light Eyecare & AestheticsSupported by our base sponsors:Herencia Parrilla GrillThe Honest ImageMosquito & Pest Authority ABQ

What happens when love walks into the middle of war? In this powerful episode, Kay sits down with Lenya Heitzig — author, speaker, and founder of Reload Love — a nonprofit bringing hope to children in some of the world’s most war-torn regions.From melting down spent bullet casings to create jewelry that funds relief projects, to building playgrounds in countries devastated by terrorism and conflict, Lenya shares how grief became a calling — and how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things in the hardest places.This episode is for anyone drawn to compassion, purpose, and bold faith in action.Thank you to this episode’s featured sponsors:The Dencklau Team – Real EstateSalt & Light Eyecare & AestheticsSupported by our base sponsors:Herencia Parrilla GrillThe Honest ImageMosquito & Pest Authority ABQ