Cards on the Table

Since 2005, hundreds of men have hung out on Friday mornings at local restaurants for a forum now called CARDS ON THE TABLE. It's the TRUTH about LIES. From 6:30-7:30 am, guys listen to a set up of a topic, then have a twenty minute discussion about stuff guys believe that are not true. Our thinking collides with God's thinking. Guys from this forum discuss on this podcast things we have bumped into on Friday mornings. Check out cardsott.org for more information. We currently meet at OVER THE TOP BURGER BAR in Buford GA just north of Buford High School. Come see us at the VENUE or Zoom and fully participate with us each Friday! In the meantime, listen as we continue to think out loud together as men.

Dr. Jim Vaught on Husbandry 44 03/13/2023

Dr. Jim Vaught on Husbandry 44 Steven and Casey chat with Dr. Jim Vaught, Headmaster Emeritus of Providence Christian Academy in Lilburn, GA. Jim has been ambushed by HUSBANDRY 44. Not only has he more closely aligned himself as a husband with God's design, but his relationship with Christ has become more initmate. Jim went through the Train the Trainer experience to facillitate these workshops, and then went through the 6-week workshop as a participant. He has co-facilitated 8 of the workshops. He says, "I enjoy leading these sessions, but I do it selfishly. I need to have this Truth in front of me at all times." Jim's insights are gold! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/26210478

"I Bet You Have a Mediocre Marriage" An Interview with Peter Bourke 12/22/2022

"I Bet You Have a Mediocre Marriage" An Interview with Peter Bourke We would like to invite you to Read Peter's Putt! Peter Bourke has been a husband to the same woman, Devonie, for 42 years. During year 23, he realized he did not know what he was doing. Out of a survival instinct, he dove deeply into God's word and Christian literature about being a husband. The discoveries have not only been game changing for him but to 100's of other men, me included. “You know, I just met you and don’t know you well at all, but I bet you have a mediocre marriage.” That is a statement that our friend makes to most men he meets. That’s a little “in your face”, right? Maybe… However, it is very TRUE We call it HUSBANDRY 44. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/25406058

Dangerous People 06/17/2022

Dangerous People What if a person really dedicates himself/herself to the study of the Bible and becomes a self proclaimed expert in the word? What if that same person does not really know how to be loved by God? Might it be a little hard to express true love to others? Might it be very hard to share knowledge of the word from a place of love? Steven and Casey think out loud about just that. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/23459471

Choose One of Four 04/26/2022

Choose One of Four I recently had a revelation that the war that all believers in Christ have moment by moment in our minds between flesh and Spirit boil down to a choice. When we operate out of our own self suffiency, we are choosing our own Soul, our own mind, will, or emotions. When we choose to operate out of the Spirit, we are choosing the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead. So, what will you choose in your next moment? a. Your Mind b. Your Will c. Your Emotions d. The Holy Spirit /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/22932377

Put Your CARDS ON THE TABLE 02/15/2022

Put Your CARDS ON THE TABLE We got New Stuff! Steven & Casey discuss what's going on in 2022. As a group of guys gathering regularly to help each other do life, we've bumped into some reliable methods of growing as men in our respective relationships with Jesus. What are they and how do they work? Listen in and hear! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/22136633

Dadgummit - Bobby Bowden 09/02/2021

Dadgummit - Bobby Bowden After 91 years of a life well lived, Florida State University Head Football Coach Bobby Bowden, got promoted. This is a man, who knew why he was born and what God called him to do very early on. He knew who he was in Christ, and that informed everything he did and said. Casey is an FSU graduate and Bobby is one of his heroes. Listen as Steven and Casey discuss Bobby's life and a few things that were said at his funeral. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/20348033

RESET 08/06/2021

RESET We have been gone, now we are back. Life gets in the way sometimes, and it did. Steven and Casey pick up where they left off in April of 2021. Now here in August of 2021, we hopefully get back into the rhythm of 2 Episodes/month. Lord knows, there sure is plenty to discuss about us being believing men in Christ in this crazy sin-soaked world. Join us as we RESET! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/20059457

Re-Building 04/05/2021

Re-Building 2020 left many of us with a totally different reality going into 2021. Some realities are actually better, paired down, and more efficient. Some are much worse having to be totally re-imagined. Re-building may required. What does that mean? /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/18606188

Husbands Fighting with Truth 03/15/2021

Husbands Fighting with Truth As men we constantly fight truth, most of the time, we are not even aware we're doing it. Sometimes, it's because we either don't know the truth or we forget how God has described what happens when we surrender to Him. As a husband, I struggle the most with letting go and letting God. Work is a close second to this. Listen as Steven and Casey talk with Casey's wife of 36 years, Christi. She is the customer of Casey's husbandry! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/18330107

More Men Failing at Discipleship 03/01/2021

More Men Failing at Discipleship Special Episode on VIDEO!!! Our 46th Episode FAILING at DISCIPLESHIP was the tip of the iceberg. We needed to call in some other voices of experience for a deeper dive for this most important topic to God. Check out the words of Jesus pre-accension for details! So, 3 guys working in the private sector Discipling men (Bill Cook, Kevin Myers, Steven Julian) & 3 guys Discipling men via non-profit ministries (Steve Knoblock, Jeff Joyner, Casey Sanders) weigh in on this episode. We spend about an hour thinking out loud. Give it a listen! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/18131717

Failing at Discipleship 02/15/2021

Failing at Discipleship Steven and Casey wrestle with the command of Discipleship that Jesus left us with. It appears that we might be able get a "D" in Discipleship if God grades on the curve. Why? Did He make it so complicated that we are incapable of carrying out His wishes? Maybe it has more to do with not really reading and accepting what He said to do...and receiving His help doing it. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/17955776

What is Drunk? 01/31/2021

What is Drunk? I used to drink. I don't drink anymore, Not that I think that there's something wrong with that. I grew up knowing that there were drunks in our family, but my parents never got "out of the way" with drinking. So what's your story. Drinking at all problematic? If we agree that God does not think drinking is sinful, can we also agree that He's clear that drunkenness is not wise and is a sin? Listen as Steven and I think out loud about WHAT IS DRUNK /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/17757689

Capitol Crap 01/16/2021

Capitol Crap This episode was recorded in January of 2021 prior to the Biden inauguration and post January 6th. Turbulent times for our nation at best. So, where is the reset? Where is true North? Steven bumped into a passage from the book of James that could not be more perfect. Go figure. Give this one a serious listen. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/17572151

Offended Yet? 12/16/2020

Offended Yet? Have you been offended lately? In the time that we live in right now, there is much around us that you might find offensive. So, if so, what do you do with that? Do you throw up on the thing and/or person from whom the offense originates? Do you stew on it until your emotions spill out in subtle un-detected ways? Is it okay to be offended? /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/17216618

Interview With an Educator - Andy Zawacki, Head of School 12/02/2020

Interview With an Educator - Andy Zawacki, Head of School We salute all the educators out there, who have not only had to brave the pandemic, but reinvent themselves with a lot of distance learning. Andy Zawacki, Head of School at Arborbrook Christian Academy in Charlotte NC talks with Steven and Casey about their unique approach to education with required greater involvement from parents. Andy also speaks to the challenges and dangers of all that the pandemic has brought to the world of school. Give a listen to this great leader! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/17028533

Goals 11/17/2020

Goals Got any goals? Had any that broke your heart not achieving? Got any that became your very identity? What does God have to say about goals? Setting goals might something that's biblical or part of the narrative of the American Dream or both. Listen to this episode as Steven tries to convince Casey that having goals is the way to go, and Casey thinks not!! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/16842026

Amoveo Interview - Matt Peace & Tim Brokopp 11/02/2020

Amoveo Interview - Matt Peace & Tim Brokopp We had the pleasure of interviewing Matt and Tim from Amoveo, a non-profit that fixes broken systems around the world. What a cool thought much less organization! What these guys are doing is so unique and targeted that this episode is a "must" listen. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/16650998

The Big Five 10/19/2020

The Big Five In the last 20 years of meeting with 100's of men in 1000's of "1 on 1" meetings, we have made a few observations. In response to this very sophisticated question, "Hey man, what are you strugglin' with?"...most guys give an answer within these five topics. Money, Work, Abiding @ Work, Lookin' @ Women, or Marriage Listen as Steven and Casey touch on the key learnings on each of these. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/16458845

Husband Doormat? 10/02/2020

Husband Doormat? How did you come to be a husband? What intense training course did you go through? How many husbands did you observe doing it well? If you are like me, "husbandry" was not something I was prepared for. I have learned by trial and error. My training has been more like playing jazz with no sheet music. Many men like me then wise up and actually pull out our Bibles and look for instruction. At first glance, one might come to the conclusion that a husband should assume the position of doormat. Not so! Listen as Steven and Casey talk about the importance of Spirit-led selflessness in the honor of being husbands. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/16241870

Politics...Again 09/17/2020

Politics...Again Listen in as Steven and Casey go one more round on Politics, maybe wading a little deeper into how this ticking time bomb can be discussed without scorching the earth. Good reasoning only comes from what it true and truth itself. But isn't that the rub nowadays...in a time where the simple truth of what's happening is so twisty to determine? /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/16049816

Oh Crap! Gotta Vote Again! 09/02/2020

Oh Crap! Gotta Vote Again! In 2020, we have attempted a few "tight-wire" topics. Well, here goes another one. Listen as Steven, your "Slightly Annoying Host", and Casey begin to talk about POLITICS. Hey, don't swipe or click away! It's really is a good conversation. Call it Part One...we found we had a lot to consider! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/15861371

Fear 08/18/2020

Fear How many times have stopped and realized that you are fearful? Most times when we are fearful, we don't even recognize that through the filter of fear is how we are looking at life. Many of us even disguise fear with different names...being responsible, concerned, careful, etc. This very strong emotion is ever present in our culture today during this pandemic. There are tons of reinforcements to shore up our fear. Listen as Steven and Casey talk about fear and what to do with it, and most of all what God's truth says about it. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/15659561

Returning to JOY - Barbara Moon 07/31/2020

Returning to JOY - Barbara Moon Author, Teacher, and Small Group Leader - BARBARA MOON shares her experiences and revelations around brain science + relationship with Jesus. Some call it Nuero-Theology. Others would call it living the way He intends us to live...in relationships When life ruptures, how quickly does it take to repair? How soon do you RETURN TO JOY? Listen as Steven and Casey learn from Barbara things which most of us have never even heard. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/15428468

Attach to Jesus 07/16/2020

Attach to Jesus Steven and Casey talk about something that gets largely overlooked in our relationships with Christ. We talk a lot about our need to love the LORD with all that we are and loving our neighbor as ourselves. However, what about receiving God's love for us? To whom have we really attached ourselves? God is the most secure bond and/or attachment we can ever have. He is the only certainty. And...He loves us perfectly. That's something to get excited about! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/15227948

2 Old White Guys Talking About Race Relations 07/01/2020

2 Old White Guys Talking About Race Relations My friend, Darrell Jones is a “heart level” man in my life. He has been for 15 years. He is one of a few black friends in my life. We can talk about anything, and we have. I have learned a bunch about Jesus and life from my time with Darrell. We recorded this Podcast Episode today, and then I got this from my friend. Thanks again, Darrell. Darrell's Corner With all that is going on in the world today, we need to take time to focus on our faith and we need a STRONG GOD. I listen to music and find that it often speaks to me. The song Strong God reminded me that we are currently in a “MAYDAY, MAYDAY”. From COVID-19 to the unrest due to race relations we have a lot to ask God. In asking we must take time and listen for his response. We should be prepared when the response takes us out of our comfort zone, because the first step is the hardest. But the strength of our faith in God helps to push us forward. The strength of our faith keeps us from focusing on the ills of this current world and keeps our heads lifted to the sky in hope for and working towards a brighter future. By keeping our focus on God we can find the common ground and LOVE for each other that will lead to understanding and us being able to see each other. Through the devotion of our faith in God and appreciation for our fellow humans, most especially the children, to have a better world - we have our work cut out. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/15042902

What's Your Story - Todd Miechiels 06/17/2020

What's Your Story - Todd Miechiels Ten years ago, Todd Miechiels began a full time work to harvest stories of God's redemption in the lives of Christ followers. The end product is a person's five minute story expressed in a well thought out manner captured on video. Once produced, the object of the game to export the video file to all who know you and many who don't. We all have a story. Todd's journey into this undeniable passion has been surprising, fulfilling, and full of new learnings. Listen as Todd shares his heart for others! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/14853866

Aging Out & Aging In with Robbie Trice 06/02/2020

Aging Out & Aging In with Robbie Trice Join Steven & Casey as we interview Singer/Song Writer, ROBBIE TRICE. Among many other accolades, Robbie wrote "Alpha and Omega", which the Gaither Vocal Band has recorded and performed all over the world. At you can see one of these performances which has over 12 million hits on youtube. Robbie explains the way God has historically put him in situations where he has been seemingly unprepared but forced into total dependence on the Father. /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/14649485

No Topic - It's the Most Weird Time of the Year 05/18/2020

No Topic - It's the Most Weird Time of the Year Kevin, Steven, and Casey think out loud together with no plan of where the show is going. Now, there's a shocker! Where we land - is the impact of the Pandemic with all of its challenges - in our own lives. Isolation, uncertain economics, self reflection with fewer distractions, and many more impacts might give us some unique opportunities. What are they? /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/14474312

So You Want to be a Podcaster 05/02/2020

So You Want to be a Podcaster In January of 2019, we set out to begin our Podcast journey via the launch of CARDS ON THE TABLE. We had no clue on where to start. By God's grace, Steven Julian had worked as a co-host on other Podcasts, knew Jodey Smith. Jodey, according to us and others, knows everything about this very unique world of Podcasting. Jodey came to our rescue. So, we decided to interview him on this episode! Thanks Jodey! /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/14252540

Your Truth, My Truth, His Truth, Her Truth 03/17/2020

Your Truth, My Truth, His Truth, Her Truth The question, "What is truth?" has been asked many times. Although the answer is precise, as is Truth, the various answers are many. Rob Marbury, an Atlanta Advertising Agency Executive talks with Steven and Casey about the origin of this wave of us believing that truth is really what we perceive it to be. Is Truth absolute? What are the down sides, if any, should that be True about Truth itself? /episode/index/show/cardsonthetable/id/13582778

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