Life at the Table

Life at the Table is a podcast for people who want stronger families, deeper faith, and honest conversations about the things that shape everyday life. 

Hosted by Alicia and David Templeton, each episode explores marriage, parenting, leadership and spiritual growth with honesty, humor, and biblical perspective.

Our mission is simple: build a bigger table, a place where grace is practiced, questions are welcome, and people grow closer to Jesus and each other.

Pull up a chair.  There's always room at the table. 

Episodes

Sep 22, 2026

30 min

Welcome back!  This week, David has control of the episode, as evidenced by the football themed episode.  This week, we talk about Alicia's decision to join the fantasy football league and how it means a lot to David that she is willing to do something he enjoys, even if she doesn't fully understand it.  Sometimes love is a sacrifice and sometimes you find that your spouse is surprisingly good at game they've never really played.REFERENCE:Philippians 2:4Thank you for listening to Life at the Table.  If you like the show, feel free to share us with a friend or loved one, like, rate and leave a review.  

Sep 22, 2026

30 min

Sep 8, 2026

28 min

This week we get into detail about what its like to be us, David and Alicia.  We go pull back the curtain to expose our true nature; the inability to remember a password.  This episode, though funny, reveals some interesting thoughts about our abilities to function with an overload of information.  From forgetting passwords to receiving the verification codes and every other password problem in between, we dive deep into what same may consider to be a personality flaw. 
 
REFERENCE:Psalm 46:10
Thank you for listening to Life at the Table! If this podcast has caught your interest, please consider sharing us with someone you love! Also, like, rate and leave a review. 

Sep 8, 2026

28 min

Aug 25, 2026

27 min

This week, we have a light hearted conversation around expectations.  We hear about bed-making expectations and David's test of knowing what Alicia wants even when she claims to not know anything.  This episode includes stories about women's fashion excluding pockets, drinks and stuffed animals.  We'll let you decide which is the most impactful.REFERENCE:
James 1:19 NIV
Thank you for joining us around the table! If you enjoy our conversations, please like, give us a five star rating, leave a review or share us with someone you love.  Visit us at hartstudios.org to learn more about who we are!

Aug 25, 2026

27 min

Aug 18, 2026

58 min

This week we talk about what counts as a date?  What we consider a "date" may surprise you, as our definition of the word has changed over time. From grocery store getaways to riverwalk escapes, we discuss the important part of our dates and what makes us keep pursuing each other.Reference:
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Thank you for joining us around our table.  We appreciate your support!  Share us with a friend, consider giving us a follow and a five star rating. 
 

Aug 18, 2026

58 min

Aug 11, 2026

48 min

This week, David and Alicia talk about their preparation for the new school year to start.  They start with briefly reminiscing about the summer fun and the food the kids consumed while on break.  Then they discuss their routines for school.  More than just the wake up and go to sleep things but the things that make them and their kids look at life a little brighter.  From asking the kids intentional, thoughtful questions to encouraging them to look at the happier things in life.  Alicia and David remind us to enjoy each day that they have and share how they are teaching their kids to do the same.  The beginning of the school year can be stressful and a little crazy but its up to you how you decide to embrace each day with your kids, friends, parents or peers.
REFERENCE:Ecclesiastes 3:1Thank you for joining us at Life at The Table!  Please share us with someone you love, give us a 5 star rating, and leave us a review.   

Aug 11, 2026

48 min

Aug 4, 2026

35 min

We're back again, we missed you all last week.  In the episode this week, we talk about the people around your table.  New friends, old friends and of course, family.  We talk about assigned seats at the table, favorite holiday foods and how important it is to ask questions that get people talking.  There are many things that make us who we are and a large part of that is the communities that we build.  
REFERENCE:Romans 15:7Thank you for joining us around our table.  If you're enjoying our conversations, please like the show, give us a 5 star rating and share us with someone you care about. 

Aug 4, 2026

35 min

Show Up

Jul 21, 2026

Jul 21, 2026

55 min

This week, we talk about the importance of showing up.  We share about our journey to realizing the importance of being present with the people around you.  David talks about the importance of being "interruptible" and how sometimes those small interruptions can be unforgettable moments.
Alicia talks about how the cost of being present is free and she's honest with the fact that she continues to learn and reflect on how she can improve on being present for the ones she loves. 
We discuss how Jesus made himself interruptible despite his disciples not always understanding.  The example that comes to mind is the woman in the crowd full of people who just reached up to touch the cloak of Jesus (Luke 8:43-48)
Ask yourself this question this week. Am I interruptible?  Because what if this interruption is actually the most important part of the day?
 
REFERENCE:
1 Thessalonians 2:8
 
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Jul 21, 2026

55 min

Jul 14, 2026

30 min

In this week's episode, we finish up the vacation conversation with some of the funny lines and moments that we got to experience.  We learned that even while on vacation, it matters who your spending your time with. We talk about the fun and the laughs that were had just by being with people who we've built intentional relationships with. Remember that when you build an intentional community, even things like vacation and grocery trips feel natural. 
Thank you for your support!  The best way to continue supporting us is  to like our podcast, share it with someone you love and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts!Thank you for joining us for Life at the Table.  God bless!

Jul 14, 2026

30 min

Jul 6, 2026

29 min

We missed you! We apologize for not releasing an episode last week but David and Alicia and their family took the week off for a vacation to the Smoky Mountains!It's good to be back and this week's episode is part one of a two part series about lessons, fun and life learned on vacation. In this episode, David and Alicia reminisce about the beauty of the Smoky Mountains, they talk about some of the activities that they got to do and how important it is to Alicia to make the journey as fun as the destination--and thats what they take from the moment.  Living in the little things and not overlooking the small things. REFERENCE:
Psalm 90:12Thank you for listening to Life at the Table.  Your support is important to us, so please, like the show, rate us and share us with a friend! Thank you for gathering around our table! See you next time!

Jul 6, 2026

29 min

Jun 22, 2026

40 min

This week, we talk about the lessons our parent taught us by just living their life.  We can say with certainty that our parents lifestyle matched what they taught. 
Alicia talks about what the commitment to caring and compassion can do and how her parents taught her that through the animals they brought onto the farm.  David talks about the consistent patience both of his parents showed constantly through gardening and raising many kids in one house, which David now naturally portrays regularly (even if quicksand hasn't been the nemesis he thought he would need his patience for).Thank you for pulling up a chair and joining us around the table.  The best way you can support us is by liking the Life at the Table, sharing us with someone you love and giving us a 5 star rating.  For more information about Life at the Table and who we are, check us out at hartstudios.org

Jun 22, 2026

40 min

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