We’re breaking from our usual quick-hit HHP Podcast style to bring you a rich “table talk” conversation with long-time friends Michael & Selah Hirsch — authors of the brand-new book Pressing Pause, all about the beauty and gift of Sabbath.

This isn’t theory. For years, the Hirsch family lived life at full speed — leading organizations, raising four kids, running triathlons, and building businesses. But then God invited them into something they never expected: the rest, rhythm, and joy of Sabbath.

We talk about:

- Their journey from nonstop busyness to Sabbath peace - How our friendship played a role in their discovery - The Jewish roots of Sabbath and the feasts - Why rest can actually transform your Christian faith and family life

Whether you’re curious about Sabbath, hungry for a deeper walk with God, or just need permission to slow down, this episode will inspire and challenge you.

📚 Pressing Pause by Michael & Salah Hirsch – Available now at https://startsabbath.com/

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Can you imagine getting invited to sit at the table with Jesus Himself—the Messiah—only to say… "I'm too busy"?

In this week’s episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke rewinds from Matthew 22 to Matthew 9:10–13 to explore a deeper layer of the banquet metaphor. This time, Jesus isn’t dining with kings or religious elites—but with tax collectors and sinners.

📖 What does it mean when the King of Heaven reclines at a table with the outcasts? Why were the “righteous” offended? And how often do we create our own spiritual hierarchies that push people away from the table of grace?

🕯️ We’ll discuss:

• The historical and cultural meaning of reclining at a feast

• The contrast between the Passover and Greek symposiums

• Why Jesus’ choice of dinner companions shattered religious expectations

• How self-righteousness still divides us today

• The power of grace and restoration at the table of the Kingdom

This isn’t just about meals—it’s about mission. Jesus didn't come for those who think they have it all figured out. He came for those who know they need saving. And His table is open to them… and to us.

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What does a banquet have to do with the Kingdom of Heaven?

In this episode of the HHP Podcast, Pastor Chris Franke explores the powerful imagery of the banquet throughout Scripture—especially in Matthew 22, where Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast. This isn't just about food, fellowship, or fun. It’s about the radical invitation of the Gospel, the seriousness of sacred space, and the glory of entering God's Kingdom on His terms—not ours.

🕯️ We’ll explore:

• Why many rejected the King’s invitation

• What it means to show up “unprepared”

• How the banquet reveals the heart of the Gospel

• The cultural context of feasting and its eternal implications

• How this connects to the Messianic understanding of God’s feasts

Whether you’ve studied Matthew for years or you're just starting, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and hopefully deepen your understanding of what it truly means to be invited to God’s table.

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