Staying at the Table

Episode 9: Theodicy: the Problem of Evil

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk about theodicy: the problem of evil.

Episode 8: Cultural Signs and Wonders

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we explore the meanings we ascribe to the stars, people, and other culturally significant facets of our everyday lives.

Episode 7: Problems with Prayer

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, we talk about prayer: what it is, what it does.

Episode 6: Challenging Core Beliefs

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss the benefits and risks of questioning your core beliefs.

Episode 5: The Tricycle

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we explore the Tricycle Concept of tradition, scripture, and experience.

Episode 4: Herman Who?

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This episode references a Pull Up A Chair article written by Brian Chilcote titled "Herman Who? An Introduction to Hermeneutics":

https://www.cornerstonewestchester.com/post/herman-who-an-introduction-to-hermeneutics

Episode 3: Living out a Theology

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk about what it means to live out our faith and theology.

Episode 2: Resetting the Table Pt 2 - Core Values

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we continue setting our table with returning to our core values and what they mean for us.

Episode 1: Resetting the Table

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, we start our 4th season off with returning to what "staying at the table" means to us.

Episode 26: Eastern University Series - Living in a Materialistic World

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss how we live in a materialistic world.

Episode 25: Eastern University Series - Voice and Action

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, we talk about the importance of combining your voice with actions to provoke change.

Episode 24: Eastern University Series - Interfacing Faith

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 8 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss what happens when interfacing our personal faith journeys in a University setting.

Episode 23: Eastern University Series - Shattered Foundations

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 1 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss shattered foundations and faith.

Episode 22: Eastern University Series - Spiritual Burnout

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we travel to Eastern University to talk with students about spiritual burnout.

Episode 21: A Black Woman's Perspective On Sisterhood

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, special host Janis Bady and friends discuss the experience and significance of sisterhood in the black community.

Episode 20: A Black Woman's Perspective On Living in a Diverse Community

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, special host Janis Bady and friends return to talk about living in a diverse community.

Episode 19: A Black Woman's Perspective On What It Means To Be Black In 2025

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, special host Janis Bady and friends return to discuss what it means to be black in 2025.

Episode 18: A Black Woman's Perspective On Feminism and Womanism

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, special host Janis Bady and friends discuss the differences between Feminism and Womanism.

Episode 17: Prayer Pt 3

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we continue our series on prayer and answer some rapid fire questions from Brian.

Episode 16: Prayer Pt 2

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we continue our series on prayer and discuss liturgy during church services.

Episode 15: Prayer Pt 1

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we start a series of conversations about prayer.

Episode 14: Chronic Illness Pt 2

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we are joined again by Faith Lauffer and Loren Hall to talk about how chronic illness and suffering relates to faith.

Episode 13: Chronic Illness Pt 1

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we sit down with Faith Lauffer and Loren Hall to talk about chronic illness and how it affects our spirituality.

Episode 12: Doubt's Role In Faith

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss the role doubt has in faith.

Episode 11: Military and the Church Pt 2

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we are once again joined by Army Master Sargent Saundra Anderson for a conversation about the Church's involvement with military usage.

Episode 10: Military and the Church Pt 1

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we are joined by Army Master Sargent Saundra Anderson for a conversation about the Military and the Church.

Episode 9: Guardrails

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss social and ethical guardrails.

Episode 8: Church Paradigms

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk about our paradigms of Church that we grew up in, and how it affects our paradigms today.

Episode 7: What the Church Has

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss what the Church has that no one else does.

Episode 6: Praise and Worship Pt 3

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we return to discuss praise and worship and the meaning it has for people in the church.

Episode 5: Violence in Scripture

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk about the problem of violence in scripture.

Episode 4: Translations of the Bible

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk about translations of the Bible.

Episode 3: Biology

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:05:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss how biology affects how we see the world.

Episode 2: The Environment

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we talk about the Church's responsibility and role in environmentalism.

Episode 1: Sexuality and the Church

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we discuss sexuality and the church and cultural power dynamics.

Episode 42: Shannon's Deconstruction Pt 3

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode Shannon returns for a conversation about justice and the afterlife.

Episode 41: Shannon’s Deconstruction Pt 2

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode we talk to Shannon Chilcote about her deconversion and seeing spirituality in a new lense.

Episode 40: Shannon's Deconstruction

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode we meet with Shannon Chilcote and talk about growing up as a pastor's kid and her journey falongside Brian's deconstruction.

Episode 39: Spiritual Growth and Community

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk about spiritual growth, the importance of community, and developing a relationship God.

Episode 38: Mental Health and the Church

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode we tackle the topic of mental health and the church's response.

Episode 37: Convictions and Commandments

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss the difference between having a conviction and hearing a command from God.

Episode 36: Kristine's Story, Part 2 - Spiritual Gifts

adminccf@gmail.com (Dave Moore, Kristine Vuocolo, Brian Chilcote) — Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we continue to hear Kristine's Vuocolo's story, talk about spiritual giftings, how they're talked about in scripture, and how they present in the modern church.

Episode 35: Kristine's Story, Part 1

adminccf@gmail.com (Kristine Vuocolo, Dave Moore, Brian Chilcote) — Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we listen to Kristine Vuocolo share her story about how she came to Cornerstone and her early experiences with Christianity.

Episode 34: Worship Experience

adminccf@gmail.com (Brian Chilcote, Dave Moore, Dr. Chloe Milligan) — Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we discuss what is looks like to be on a worship team in a church.

Episode 33: Video Games

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 9 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we talk about video games, stories, and their effects on the next generation.

Episode 32: Social Constructs

Thu, 2 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we talk about social constructs in the church and in culture and how they effect each other.

Episode 31: Approaching God

adminccf@gmail.com (Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, West Chester) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:40:38 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we talk about how we, as unique individuals with our own beliefs and perspectives, approach God.

Episode 30: Art and Faith

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we have a great conversation about the intersection of art and faith and what those things mean to our daily journey.

Episode 29: Fear and Anxiety

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we read an excerpt from "The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer and talk about anxiety and fear in the 21st century.

Episode 28: Inclusivity Thriving?

Thu, 4 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we discuss an article from The Christian Century titled “Can Inclusive Churches Grow and Thrive?”

Episode 27: Jesus at the Center

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we talk about what is the "center" of Center Set.

Episode 26: Heroes of Faith (LIVE)

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Today's episode was recorded live at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. The hosts discuss the heroes of faith from the book of Hebrews.

Episode 25: Going to Heaven

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we discuss “Going to Heaven” and what it means to us.

Episode 24: That's Problematic

Thu, 7 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we take on problematic Biblical texts and how we approach them.

Episode 23: I Wish You Knew

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we answer the question “What’s one thing you’d like to convince the whole world of?” Enjoy as we have a lot of different thoughts and conversations around this question.

Episode 22: Without Christianity

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we discuss an article from The Atlantic titled “American Christianity is Due for a Revival” by Timothy Keller. We tackle this idea about what would happen if religion suddenly disappeared from our culture or maybe was never even there to begin with?

Episode 21: Being Uncomfortable

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we talk about Center Set Theology and Bounded Set Theology and how that can make us uncomfortable at times.

Episode 20: Remaining Silent

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we discuss our right to remain silent. Is it ok for us to NOT talk about the big issues of the day?

Episode 19: Ashley's Angle, Part 2

Thu, 1 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we continue to unpack our previous conversations with Dr. Chloe Milligan by talking with her spouse, Ashley, about her experience through Chloe's transgender journey.

Episode 18: Ashley's Angle, Part 1

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we build off our conversation with Dr. Chloe Milligan and hear from her spouse, Ashley. It's a really interesting journey of the transgender transition from a different perspective.

Episode 17: Chloe’s Transgender Journey, Part 4

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we enter into Part 4 of our conversation with Dr. Chloe Milligan. We listen to Chloe's journey to acceptance of her authentic self and the potential fallout with family, relationships, and church organizations.

Episode 16: Chloe’s Transgender Journey, Part 3

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we enter into Part 3 of our conversation with Dr. Chloe Milligan. We discuss some theology and what it means to be Christian and transgender.

Episode 15: Chloe’s Transgender Journey, Part 2

Thu, 4 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we continue our conversation with Chloe Milligan as she shares her journey of being a transgender woman. *Warning: There are some aspects of this podcast episode that move into a more graphic, controversial nature, so it may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Episode 14: Chloe’s Transgender Journey, Part 1

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we begin a 4-part mini series featuring Chloe Milligan who shares her story and journey of being a transgender woman.

Episode 13: Justification Theory

adminccf@gmail.com (Brian Chilcote, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we have a conversation about a blog post written by Brian Chilcote regarding “Justification Theory.”

Episode 12: Reaping What You Sow

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we are reviewing an article from Richard Rohr regarding “Reaping What You Sow” as a Biblical concept and how that applies to universal truths around the world.

Episode 11: The Western Decline

Thu, 7 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we discuss an article from The Christian Century titled“A better response to the decline of the Christian West” by Author Mac Loftin. Article: https://www.christiancentury.org/article/features/better-response-decline-christian-west

Episode 10: Embedded Bias

adminccf@gmail.com (Brian Chilcote, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we talk about embedded biases and why it’s so important to continue to learn.

Episode 9: Deconstruction and the Miraculous

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Staying at the Table we answer a couple of questions in response to the live podcast we did a few weeks ago, particularly about deconstruction and about mystery and the miraculous.

Episode 8: Let's Talk about Sin Part 2

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we continue our conversation around the topic of “sin.” In our discussion we take the approach of “What is the original sin and how has it impacted our lives through history?”

Episode 7: Let's Talk about Sin Part 1

Thu, 9 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This episode of Staying at the Table we begin discussing the topic of “sin.” Join us around the table as we explore different ideas and perspectives.

Episode 6: Reading into the Old Testament

adminccf@gmail.com (Brian Chilcote, Rev. James Bady, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

This episode of Staying at the Table was recorded live on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship where Rev. James Bady, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, and Brian Chilcote discuss the Old Testament - the lenses through which we read it, how it is used, and how this influences our faith and theological thinking.

Episode 5: Around the Middle East

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Brian Chilcote) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we talk about some controversial issues dealing with the war in the Middle East.

Episode 4: Grief Journey PART 4

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Joni Miller) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we have our concluding conversation with Joni Miller surrounding her journey through grief after the loss of her husband, and our former Pastor, Rev. Dr. Robert S. Miller.

Episode 3: Grief Journey PART 3

adminccf@gmail.com (Joni Miller, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we continue our conversation with Joni Miller, the Director of Worship and the Arts here at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, as she shares her story of loss, of grief, of restoration, or resilience and of how to continue to move through even when you feel like you have no faith.

Episode 2: Grief Journey PART 2

Thu, 5 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we welcome Joni Miller back as she continues sharing her journey of grief, faith and walking side-by-side with her partner, the Pastor Rev. Dr. Robert S. Miller, the founder of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. We get another glimpse into the vulnerability, rawness and realness of what it looks like to walk through a diagnosis in faith.

Episode 1: Grief Journey PART 1

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we welcome Joni Miller into our podcast as she shares about her journey with her husband and our former Pastor Rev. Dr. Robert S. Miller through his diagnosis of cancer and into her journey through grief.

Top 10: Episode 10 - Inclusion Story Part 2

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

We are continuing to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 10 of Staying at the Table we continued the conversation on how we came to our Statement of Inclusion and the story behind it. We talk about our stories, our perspectives, and continue to discuss how it felt, how we got there, and some of the behind-the-scenes moments through the journey.

TOP 10: Episode 9 - Inclusion Story Part 1

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

We are continuing to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 9 of Staying at the Table we talk about Cornerstone Christian Fellowship’s journey, looking at tough topics within the religious community such as what is our stance on the LGBTQIA+ topic? Where and how far does Loving God and Loving Others Fearlessly go, and what is the process that we individually and collectively went through in order to come to some resemblance of agreement on how we, as a community, invite ALL to the table?

Top 10: Episode 14 - Sophia's Story Part 4

Thu, 7 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

We are continuing to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 14 of Staying at the Table we continue with Part 4 of the conversation with Rev. Sophia Foutres about her journey of embracing herself as a gay Christian woman in the midst of the transitional journey Cornerstone was on in becoming an inclusive community.

Top 10: Episode 13 - Sophia's Story Part 3

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

As we take a break for the summer, we wanted to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 13 of Staying at the Table we pick back up where we left off in our conversation with Rev. Sophia Foutres, talking about her college years and her introduction to an evangelical faith while coming to terms with her identity as a gay woman. We discuss toxic and damaging religious ideologies used against the LGBTQIA+ community and Sophia’s journey of hearing Christ’s love and acceptance of her, releasing fear and shame, and coming to the point of accepting herself and her identity.

Top 10: Episode 12 - Sophia's Story Part 2

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

As we take a break for the summer, we wanted to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 12 of Staying at the Table we continued our conversation with Rev. Sophia Foutres, talking about her journey into recognizing and embracing her identity as a gay woman. In the previous episode she shared about her childhood and adolescence in this episode she shares about her engagement with the church - her becoming a Christian, discovering Christ in her life, and how this affected her identity with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Top 10: Episode 11 - Sophia's Story Part 1

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

As we take a break for the summer, we wanted to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 11 of Staying at the Table, we welcomed Rev. Sophia Foutres and invited her to share her journey of unlocking with us... of becoming her authentic self. From childhood, through her Christianity, into the acknowledgement of her true self and up to today.

Top 10: Episode 4 - What Staying at the Table is Not

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

As we take a break for the summer, we wanted to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 4 of Staying at the Table, we welcomed Rev. Sophia Foutres to our discussion and talked through what Staying at the Table is NOT. We discussed some of the feedback we received from our listeners from the previous 3 episodes and continued to explore the concept and importance of holding our core values in the midst of conflict.

Top 10: Episode 3 - Loving God and Loving Others Fearlessly

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

As we take a break for the summer, we wanted to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 3 our hosts continue to further unpack what it means to Love God and Love Others Fearlessly. They discuss and dissect the word "fearless" and what Loving Fearlessly looks like in each of our worlds.

Top 10: Episode 2 - Our Foundation for the Concept of “Staying at the Table"

adminccf@gmail.com (Matt Kistler, Rev. James Bady, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

As we take a break for the summer, we wanted to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 2 our hosts begin the conversation about the mission statement of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (West Chester, PA): Loving God and Loving Others Fearlessly. They continue the discussion by exploring the core values of Cornerstone, quickly realizing that further time would be needed for each, so episodes 5-8 were dedicated to diving into each of those core values. Core Values of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship: We receive and offer God’s grace in abundance We value and respect all people equally We embrace learning and discovery We stay at the table We multiply leaders

TOP 10 : Episode 1 - Staying at the Table, What it Means

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. James Bady, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

As we take a break for the summer, we wanted to re-share/re-play our Top 10 episodes from this past year of the Staying at the Table podcast. Enjoy listening (or re-listening)! In Episode 1, we meet our hosts Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, and Matt Kistler and listen as they discuss what "Staying at the Table" means to them and why it is such a relevant conversation for today in regard to the church, Christianity, religion, theology and spirituality.

Episode 40: Change in the Church

Thu, 8 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we talk about the church, what's ahead, what's been behind us, and how we need to value change as we focus our lives on Christ.

Episode 39: Why Church?

Thu, 1 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we talk about "Why Church" and share out thoughts about importance and significance of why we continue to go to church when we've left so much else behind.

Episode 38: Why They Stayed - Kathy Part 2

Sat, 20 May 2023 12:34:26 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table Kathy Chilcote continues to share her journey of faith, deconstruction, and how that affects her family and her relationship with her partner Brian.

Episode 37: Why They Stayed - Kathy Part 1

Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we have a conversation with our guest Kathy Chilcote and invite her to share her story about deconstruction and how that affects a marriage and affects relationships. She also shares her journey in Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.

Episode 36: Why They Stayed - Andrea

Thu, 4 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we are joined by Andrea Moore and get to discuss her journey of spirituality, her connection to God, and how she walks through that with Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.

Episode 35: Why They Stayed - Erica Part 2

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we continue our conversation with one of our community members, Erica Brisbin, listening to her story about coming to Cornerstone and the evolution of her faith.

Episode 34: Why They Stayed - Erica Part 1

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we invite another one of our community members, Erica Brisbin, to the table to share her story about coming to Cornerstone and the evolution of her faith.

Episode 33: Why They Stayed - Pippa Part 2

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we continue our conversation with our friend Pippa Howard as she shares her story about being a part of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship for the last seven years.

Episode 32: Why They Stayed - Pippa Part 1

Thu, 6 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we invite our friend Pippa Howard to the table to share her story about being a part of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship for the last seven years.

Episode 31: Naked Pastor Interview Part 2

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table we continue our interview with David Hayward, the Naked Pastor, discussing deconstruction, reconstruction and faith.

Episode 30: Naked Pastor Interview Part 1

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we welcome David Hayward, the Naked Pastor, to the table to join our discussion about deconstruction, re-construction and faith.

Episode 29: Tradition and the Centered-Set

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta) — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about tradition and it’s role in a Centered-Set church.

Episode 28: Re-Construction

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. James Bady, Rev. Dr. Tracy Saletta, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about the process of deconstruction and reconstruction of our theological approach.

Episode 27: Holding to One's Core Values

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 9 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we discuss this past year and where we’ve seen our staying at the table values lived out. We think about how these values not only have shaped us this past year, but have guided us over the past few years, and we end with a challenge for each of you to look for the values that can guide you in 2023.

Episode 26: Binary Society

adminccf@gmail.com (Brian Chilcote, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady) — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about some things that are in the headlines - Nancy Pelosi’s husband getting attacked with a hammer, Elon Musk’s removing all boundaries from Twitter and what’s happening there. And we talk about the binary nature of all of this and what’s the church called to do in this season?

Episode 25: A New New Testament

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. James Bady, Brian Chilcote, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about the deconstruction of the Bible and potentially adding into our discussion various books from the apocryphal. How legitimate is it to use it as a part of our theology?

Episode 24: The Bible and Deconstruction

adminccf@gmail.com (Brian Chilcote, Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about the deconstruction of the Bible. We listen and talk with each other as we express the different ways that we utilize to deconstruct in how we read the Bible to apply to our lives today.

Episode 23: Creativity and God

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about creativity, creativity within the church, creativity of thought and what that might look like in life, what that might look like in relationship, and what that might look like in the church.

Episode 22: What is the Bible?

Thu, 1 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we continue the conversation from our last episode with Brian Chilcote and Rev. Terri Moss Witmyer talking specifically about “What is the Bible?” as we continue to wrestle with the deconstruction and re-understanding of what it is we call faith.

Episode 21: One Man's Story

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we welcome two new guest hosts: Rev. Terri Moss Witmyer and Brian Chilcote. We will get to hear Brian’s story of his journey through faith, deconstructing and unraveling pieces of that, and how that brought him to our community here at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship.

Episode 20: How to Value People

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler, Janis Bady) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we look at the question of “How do we value people in our society?” Do we judge them by how they look, their socioeconomic status, or how famous they are? We look at ways that we can break the stereotypes and the patterns we fall into when judging other people, when valuing other humans.

Episode 19: Church and Empire

adminccf@gmail.com (Matt Kistler, Janis Bady, Rev. James Bady) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk and explore the topic of Church and Empire. We think through what are the positives and negatives of oppression or being oppressed, and the church experiences we go through in today’s life.

Episode 18: Falwell

adminccf@gmail.com (Janis Bady, Matt Kistler, Rev. James Bady) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we discuss an article called “Jerry Falwell Jr. is not a Hypocrite” and then move the conversation to how do we respond to situations where leaders are moving our organization - a church or Christian institution - away from their values?

Episode 17: Sorry Actually Sorry

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we address the question of whether and how the church can apologize for past hurts. We discuss what it means to apologize, both from an institutional and an individual perspective.

Episode 16: Basket Questions

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about the Old Testament. We pull questions out of a basket that listeners have submitted and explore our thoughts and how we stay at the table when we agree and disagree on topics from the Old Testament.

Episode 15: Answering Questions

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 26 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about some of the questions that have been sent in by listeners. We appreciate your feedback and are excited for the chance to speak to some of your questions. We respond specifically to some questions about multiplying leaders and also how we value and respect all people equally.

Episode 14: Sophia's Story PART 4

Thu, 12 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we continue with Part 4 of the conversation with Rev. Sophia Foutres about her journey of embracing herself as a gay Christian woman in the midst of the transitional journey Cornerstone was on in becoming an inclusive community.

Episode 13: Sophia's Story PART 3

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we continue the conversation with Rev. Sophia Foutres, we pick back up where we left off talking about Sophia’s college years and her introduction to an evangelical faith while coming to terms with her identity as a gay woman. We discuss toxic and damaging religious ideologies used against the LGBTQIA+ community and Sophia’s journey of hearing Christ’s love and acceptance of her, releasing fear and shame, and coming to the point of accepting herself and her identity.

Episode 12: Sophia's Story PART 2

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we continue the conversation with Rev. Sophia Foutres, talking about her journey into recognizing and embracing her identity as a gay woman. In the previous episode she shared about her childhood and adolescence and this episode we are going to talk about her engagement with the church - her becoming a Christian, discovering Christ in her life, and how this affected her identity with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Episode 11: Sophia's Story PART 1

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we are going to begin a 4-part series with our friend Rev. Sophia - she is going to share with us the journey of her unlocking; of becoming her authentic self. From childhood, through her Christianity, into the acknowledgement of her true self and up to today.

Episode 10: Inclusion Story PART 2

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we continue the conversation on how we came to our Statement of Inclusion and the story behind it. We talk about our stories, our perspectives, and continue to discuss how it felt, how we got there, and some of the behind-the-scenes information.

Episode 9: Inclusion Story PART 1

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about Cornerstone Christian Fellowship’s journey as we look at tough topics within the religious community such as what is our stance on the LGBTQIA+ topic? Where and how far does Loving God and Loving Others Fearlessly go, and what is the process that we individually and collectively went through in order to come to some resemblance of agreement on how we, as a community, invite ALL to the table?

Episode 8: We Multiply Leaders

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we look at our core value of Multiplying Leaders. We talk about why the church seems to embrace authoritarian leaders and how church leaders create space for singular voices to dominate how we worship. Finally we look at how systems where power is multiplied among many leaders can strengthen diversity within communities. Come join us at the table and enjoy the show.

Episode 7: We Value & Respect All People Equally

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode of Staying at the Table we unpack our core value of respecting and valuing all people equally. We define what value, respect and equal mean and how this core value shapes our thinking. Come join us at the table and enjoy the show.

Episode 6: We Receive and Offer God’s Grace Abundantly

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode of Staying at the Table we talk about our core value, we receive and offer God's grace abundantly. We discuss how we practically experience grace in our worst moments, and define grace as that which invites us to turn toward God when we are at our worst. We consider whether you can offer grace without receiving grace and how grace is part of dying to self. Come join us at the table, and enjoy the show.

Episode 5: We Embrace Learning and Discovery

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode we unpack what it means to Embrace Learning and Discovery and how this connects to staying at the table. We discuss the elements that help us remain and embrace lifelong learning.

Episode 4: What Staying at the Table is Not

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Staying at the Table, we welcome Rev. Sophia Foutres to our discussion. We discuss some of the feedback we've received from our listeners from the previous 3 episodes. We've heard question such as "When is it appropriate to leave the table?" or "Does staying at the table mean we always have to stay in relationship with everybody we know?" So today we talk about what Staying at the Table in NOT...

Episode 3: Loving God and Loving Others Fearlessly

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matthew Kistler) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode we further unpack what it means to Love God and Love Others Fearlessly. We examine and dissect the word fearless and what Loving fearlessly looks like in each of our worlds.

Episode 2: Our Foundation for the Concept of “Staying at the Table

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matt Kistler) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode we begin the conversation on our Mission statement, Loving God and Loving Others Fearlessly and core values: We receive and offer God’s grace in abundance We value and respect all people equally We embrace learning and discovery We stay at the table We multiply leaders We quickly discovered that we’ll need to take each statement and give them their very own podcast.

Episode 1: Staying at the Table – What it Means

adminccf@gmail.com (Rev. Dr. Tracy L. Saletta, Rev. James Bady, Matthew Kistler) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 15:28:32 +0000

In this episode we discuss what “Staying at the Table” means to each of the hosts.