On the Table 2025
What happened to masculinity? How do I know the difference between good therapy and bad therapy? Aren’t all religions the same? Why does God care who I sleep with? How much should Christians love their country? God welcomes us with our questions and meets us with His grace and truth. Join us for our series, On the Table, as we unpack eight new pressing questions about the Christian faith.
In This Series
Series Topics
Jan 2, 4 & 5
What happened to masculinity?
I Kings 2:1-4, I Corinthians 16:13-14
Jan 9, 11 & 12
Aren’t all religions the same?
Acts 4:12, Galatians 1:6-9
Jan 16, 18 & 19
How do I know the difference between good therapy and bad therapy?
John 11:40-44, Proverbs 13:20
Jan 23, 25 & 26
Why does God care who I sleep with?
Genesis 2:22-25, I Corinthians 6:18-20
Jan 30, Feb 1 & 2
Does God promise to make us rich or should Christians be poor?
I Chronicles 29:12-16
Feb 6, 8 & 9
Can a Christian lose their salvation?
John 10:27-29, Ephesians 1:13-14
Feb 13, 15 & 16
What should Christians do with things like Halloween, Yoga and Alcohol?
Romans 14:1-8, 19-23
Feb 20, 22 & 23
The cross and the flag: How much should we love our country?
Acts 17:26
Resources
As you continue to pursue the heart of God and invite Him into the big questions we are asking during this series, Mariners is offering these additional resources, events, and groups to support you on your journey.
Grow Together
Rooted
Start Your Journey with Rooted Beginning Jan 12: Rooted is a 10-week small group experience designed to connect you to God, the church, and your purpose. Together, in a group of 10-15 people from all walks of life, you’ll explore the Bible, engage in prayer and serve experiences, share stories, and develop spiritual rhythms.
Join a Life Group
If you’ve finished Rooted but aren’t currently in a Life Group, join one this January through our online Group Finder or by visiting the Next Step.
Beginning Jan 15, join our Scholar-in-Residence for this seven-week course as we examine the tenets of other world religions and how we can live a faithful and compelling gospel witness in our communities.
Deep Dive: Theology and The Mission of God
Beginning Jan 22, this is a course designed to push you out of your comfort zone and into deeper spiritual maturity as you study and apply core doctrines from the global Church.
Re:generation: Bible-based Recovery
Beginning Jan 27, Re:generation is a biblically-based recovery group offering healing, recovery, and freedom from struggles with daily curriculum and weekly group-based support led by facilitators from your congregation.
If I Had More Time Podcast
If I Had More Time Podcast
Eric goes deeper into each question every week with a new special guest as they cover insights not shared in the weekend message along with personal experiences and takeaways. New episodes drop on Saturday night.
What happened to masculinity?
Join us at any of our 9 locations, or online for this message.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Listen as Eric and Kenny Luck, Leader of Every Man Ministries and Pastor on our Trabuco Canyon team, discuss the place of masculinity in today’s culture.
All-Church Men’s Breakfast
Join the Men of Mariners from all our congregations on Saturday, January 18 in the Community Center at Mariners Irvine for a great breakfast, powerful worship, and an inspirational message from Kenny Luck, Discipleship Pastor of Mariners Trabuco Canyon, and world-renowned men’s speaker and author.
Mariners Women: Life & Leadership Night with Christine Caine
Jesus entrusted His mission to women—not just as supporters, but as active participants. As women, we are not only invited into leadership, we are called to it! Join us on February 10 at 7p in the Community Center as we gather to worship Jesus, be inspired by biblical teaching on leadership from our Women’s Leadership and Teaching Pastor Christine Caine, and learn from other incredible women at round table conversations.
Aren’t all religions the same?
Join us at any of our 9 locations, or online for this message.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join us as Liz Garcia interviews three individuals who have come from various faith backgrounds but have come to put their faith in Jesus.
Coexist? A Christian Response To World Religions
Join our Scholar-in-Residence for this seven-week course beginning January 15th as we examine the tenets of other world religions and how we can live a faithful and compelling gospel witness in our communities.
How do I know the difference between good therapy and bad therapy?
Join us at any of our 9 locations, or online for this message.
Download “A Guide for Choosing a Therapist.” English Spanish
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join Eric and special guest John Townsend as they discuss therapy and its role in the lives of Christians today.
Care & Recovery Ministries
Mariners offers a variety of resources and support groups to help you in your journey toward healing and to find freedom from the pain and brokenness that you may be experiencing. Learn more about our Care & Recovery support options below.
Marriage Matters with Doug Fields
We share laughter and dinner as Doug Fields gives practical tools to strengthen your marriage or relationship. Bring your spouse or significant other and unwind with some humor, helpful tools, and a delicious dinner.
Why does God care who I sleep with?
Join us at any of our 9 locations, or online for this message.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join us as Eric and special guest Sam Allberry, author of Why does God care who I sleep with, discuss how God ultimately has given us the blueprint for love, sex and marriage, and how He himself is the only one who can satisfy our deepest desires.
Does God promise to make us rich or should Christians be poor?
Join us at any of our 9 locations, or online for this message.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join us as Eric and Ed Stetzer, Mariners Church Scholar in Residence, discuss further wealth, poverty, and the role of money in the Christian life.
Can a Christian lose their salvation?
Join us at any of our 9 locations, or online for this message.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join us as Eric and Steve Bang Lee discuss one of the most common questions Christians wrestle with about their faith.
What should Christians do with things like Halloween, Yoga and Alcohol?
Join us at any of our 9 locations, or online for this message.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join us as Eric and Kaye Geiger discuss the dynamic of walking the fine line of engaging culture and representing Jesus versus knowing when to remain separate and different.
The cross and the flag: How much should we love our country?
Join us at any of our 9 locations, or online for this message.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join us as Eric and Ed Stetzer explore this difficult dynamic that’s so prevalent for us today. How do we love our country without elevating it above our faith?
Coexist? A Christian Perspective on World Religions with Ed Stetzer
Coexist? A Christian Response To World Religions
Beginning Jan 15, join our Scholar-in-Residence for this seven-week course as we examine the tenets of other world religions and how we can live a faithful and compelling gospel witness in our communities.
Youth
Youth Night
Youth midweek groups will address similar big questions during Youth Night each Wednesday night. Want to get connected? Learn more and sign-up below.
Jan 8 What does it mean to be a woman of God or a man of God?
Jan 15 Can Jesus be true for you and not for me?
Jan 22 How does God help me with my mental health?
Jan 29 Can I support what my friends say about sexuality?
Feb 5 What do I do with my money?
Feb 12 Are Heaven and Hell real?
Feb 19 How do I live like I belong to Jesus?
Feb 26 Do I have faith if I don’t always feel it?
Life Group Leader Guides
Download this week’s Leader’s Guide to delve into God’s Word with your Life Group!