On the Table 2026
A loving God—yet conquests and genocides in the Bible? What happens 60 seconds after you die? When should Christians disobey the government? What about those crazy spiritual gifts? Borders and immigration: Why do some Christians have different views? 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 new pressing questions about life, faith, and God.
Series Topics
Week One | Jan 1, 3 & 4
A loving God—yet conquests and genocides in the Bible?
Week Two | Jan 8, 10 & 11
What happens 60 seconds after you die?
Week Three | Jan 15, 17 & 18
When should Christians disobey the government?
Week Four | Jan 22, 24 & 25
What about those crazy spiritual gifts?
Week Five | Jan 29, 31 & Feb 1
If Christians are to be one, why so many denominations?
Week Six | Feb 5, 7 & 8
Does God care what I do with my body? Fitness, tattoos, plastic surgery—all the things
Week Seven | Feb 12, 14 & 15
Borders and Immigration: Why do some Christians have different views?
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 the week of Jan 25: 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.
Christianity in Culture with Ed Stetzer is a 6-week seminar series designed to go deeper into the big questions raised in this year’s weekend teaching series, On the Table. Join us as we explore how Scripture shapes our understanding of culture and morality, as we learn to have honest dialogue about what it means to follow Jesus faithfully today.
Courses at Mariners
We have several courses available through the Rooted Network where you and your Life Group can go deeper into God’s Word together! Visit the page here to learn more.
Re:generation: Bible-based Recovery
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.
A loving God—yet conquests and genocides in the Bible?
Christianity in Culture with Ed Stetzer
Christianity in Culture with Ed Stetzer is a 6-week seminar series designed to go deeper into the big questions raised in this year’s weekend teaching series, On the Table. Join us as we explore how Scripture shapes our understanding of culture and morality, as we learn to have honest dialogue about what it means to follow Jesus faithfully today. Learn more and register here.
Wednesdays from Jan 7-Feb 11
7-8:30p in the Upper Room at Mariners Irvine
Courses at Mariners
We have several courses available through the Rooted Network where you and your Life Group can go deeper into God’s Word together! Visit the page here to learn more.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join Eric and author Rebecca McLaughlin for a deeper conversation about God’s character throughout Scripture.
Rebecca McLaughlin is a renowned author who holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Cambridge University and a degree in theological and pastoral studies from Oak Hill Theological College in London. Her book, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion, has been a major resource for several messages of our On the Table series through the years.
What happens 60 seconds after you die?
Rooted
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 practice rhythms essential to a healthy spiritual life. Sign up for a Rooted group beginning the week of Jan 25 at your congregation or online through the link here!
If I Had More Time Podcast
In this week’s episode, Eric and Lee Strobel discuss common questions about Heaven and our eternity with Jesus.
After probing the evidence for Jesus for nearly two years, Lee Strobel became a Christian in 1981. He is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and a New York Times best-selling author of more than 40 books and curricula, including The Case for Christ and The Case for Heaven. His books have sold 18 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 40 languages.
When should Christians disobey the government?
If I Had More Time Podcast
Listen to a conversation between Eric and former Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill as they dive into navigating faith and public service.
Will O’Neill has served in many roles, including as the Mayor of Newport Beach, a Newport Beach City Council Member, the Chairman of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, and the Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County. Will and his family have been a part of Mariners Church for several years and are currently a part of Eric’s life group.
What about those crazy spiritual gifts?
If I Had More Time Podcast
Hear a roundtable discussion with Eric and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they walk through different spiritual gifts and how God moves through us to build His Church and serve others with His love.
Spiritual Gifts Paper
Read more about the different views on the Spiritual Gifts and our theological position as a church here.
If Christians are to be one, why so many denominations?
If I Had More Time Podcast
This week, Eric and Scholar-in-Residence Ed Stetzer discuss the differences between denominations and how God is moving through His Church around the world.
Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., is the Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Ed has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates; and he has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He serves at Mariners Church as a Scholar-in-Residence & Teaching Pastor.
Does God care what I do with my body? Fitness, tattoos, plastic surgery—all the things
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join Eric, his daughter Eden, and Teaching Pastor Christine Caine for an impactful conversation about how we view and care for our bodies and what God says about our ultimate identity and worth.
Christine Caine is a speaker, author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. She also founded Propel Women, an A21 initiative dedicated to coming alongside women all over the globe to activate their God-given purpose.
Borders and Immigration: Why do some Christians have different views?
If I Had More Time Podcast
Join Eric and special guests for casual conversations to hear a few of the helpful insights and truths he wished he had time to include in the weekend message.