A Bigger Table (Expanded Edition with Study Guide)

Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community

De: John Pavlovitz, Jacqui Lewis - foreword

Narrado por: Adam Verner

A Bigger Table invites listeners to envision a church that is big enough for everyone, by holding up a mirror to the modern church and speaking clearly on issues at the heart of the Christian community: LGBT inclusion, gender equality, racial tensions, global concerns, and theological shifts. John Pavlovitz shares moving personal stories, his careful observations as a pastor, and his understanding of the ancient stories of Jesus to set the table for a new, positive, more loving conversation on these and other important matters of faith. Though there are many who would remove chairs and whittle down the guest list, we can build the bigger table Jesus imagined, practicing radical hospitality, total authenticity, messy diversity, and agenda-free community.

This new edition includes a small-group study guide complete with ideas for exploring A Bigger Table in a congregation-wide sermon series and program along with a new foreword by Jacqui Lewis and new afterword by the author to explore the challenges of living out the bigger table when voices of hate and exclusion seem stronger and louder than ever.

©2020 John Pavlovitz (P)2021 Mission Audio

Most grateful.

I had my doubts that such a minister as you existed. I am so grateful that you do. Had I met you when I was young, I can easily see myself following and growing with your mentorship. I have developed my own spirituality outside of the formal
Church and have a very strong relationship with God. Nature is a good teacher. Thank you for writing this book. I found this book after finding you on Substack this year, February 2025. I’m indeed grateful.

What I needed t hear

I kept seeing in my mind the acceptance of diversity in our culture. We have a long way to go, but I vow I’m going to do my part with the time I have left. I’ve been so worried about our country’s future with the upcoming election. This book gave me courage to be more outspoken about the bigotry and cruelty I hear.

Incredible

This is a must read for anyone who feels like we (Christians, denominations, and churches) must do better to love and include everyone. We are called to reflect Christ’s love in the world. He does such an incredible job at speaking what’s in my heart.

I loved the content, but found the narration was flat

I love the author’s perspective, and look forward to the day when his vision of Christianity is the rule and not the exception. Unfortunately, however, the narration was quite flat and and lacked energy (especially after the preface). It definitely brought the listening experience down. I give 5 stars for content, but 2 stars for narration.

Christians, it's worthy of the read

Loved it! I love the brutal honesty John writes. I've struggled with my christianity and feeling like I was being brainwashed. I realized that's a lie and that I can love a god who loves me without conditions.