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Jesus didn’t just eat with outsiders—He welcomed them into grace. In this conclusion of our Sunday Ripple series on biblical hospitality, Pastor Matt McCarter and I explore how Jesus used shared meals to break social barriers, heal broken lives, and turn dinner tables into sacred spaces. From Zacchaeus the tax collector to the woman with the alabaster jar, we look at real stories where one meal changed everything.

If you’ve ever wondered how to practice hospitality like Jesus—or felt unsure about inviting others into your life—this episode will challenge and encourage you. Discover why Jesus’ dinner guest list still turns heads, and how your own table can become a place of connection, transformation, and Kingdom impact.

Topics we cover:

• Jesus and Zacchaeus: how a meal led to repentance and restoration
• The sinful woman in Luke 7: radical grace at the Pharisee’s table
• Why hospitality is more about posture than perfection
• How to step into discomfort and make space for those on the margins

👉 Whether you're a ministry leader, a curious skeptic, or just someone who burns toast but wants to make a difference—this episode is for you.

Listen now and discover how the simple act of sharing a meal can create eternal ripples.

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What happens when hospitality becomes holy?

In Part 2 of our Dinner with Outsiders conversation, Rob Anderson and Pastor Matt McCarter dive deeper into the radical way Jesus used meals to connect with the broken, the overlooked, and the unexpected. Picking up from last episode, this continuation explores how the table becomes a space of transformation—not because of what’s served, but because of who’s welcomed.

From heartfelt stories of community to insights on Luke 5 and Jesus’ dinner with Levi the tax collector, this episode invites you to rethink who you share life with and why it matters. You’ll hear how vulnerability, awkward moments, and ordinary meals can create room for extraordinary grace.

👉 In this episode:
• The spiritual power of shared meals
• Jesus’ upside-down guest list
• Why connection often comes before conviction
• Making space for outsiders in everyday life

Whether you’re a ministry leader, a tired parent, or someone seeking deeper relationships, this episode will challenge and encourage you to open your table—and your heart—just a little wider.

🎧 Listen now and reflect: Who’s missing from your table?

I’d really love to hear from you. Whether this episode encouraged you, brought up a question, or just made you think, you can now send a message straight to us. It’s an easy way to share your thoughts, your story, or even just say hello. Just click the link at the top of the episode description to reach out. I read every message, and I’d be honored to hear how God’s moving in your life.

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Who’s invited to your table—and what does that say about your heart?

In this episode of Sunday Ripple, Rob Anderson sits down with Pastor Matt McCarter to explore how Jesus used meals to reach outsiders. From awkward dinner guests to baseball field tailgates, they share real-life stories about hospitality, vulnerability, and how shared meals can become sacred ground. You’ll hear how ordinary gatherings can open the door to extraordinary grace.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation—don’t miss Part 2 later this week as we go even deeper into the radical welcome of Jesus.

👉 Topics include:
• Biblical hospitality
• Why Jesus ate with outsiders
• Ministry through meals
• Empathy and listening
• How to turn your table into a tool for transformation

Whether you’re leading a small group, growing in your faith, or just love a good story—this episode will stir your heart and challenge your guest list.

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I’d really love to hear from you. Whether this episode encouraged you, brought up a question, or just made you think, you can now send a message straight to us. It’s an easy way to share your thoughts, your story, or even just say hello. Just click the link at the top of the episode description to reach out. I read every message, and I’d be honored to hear how God’s moving in your life.