Episode #123
S7, Ep. 02 Hospitality: There’s Something That Happens Around the Table
What is it about sitting around a table together that helps others feel welcome, safe, and seen? In this episode, we continue our series on hospitality with a focus on gathering around the table. This often starts with creating consistent, realistic rhythms of eating together as a family and using table time for sharing, slowing down, and even having hard conversations in a safe space. We also discuss inviting others without pressure—meals can be simple, guests can participate in preparation, and shared contribution can deepen connection. We explore how hospitality can happen at restaurants, coffee shops, parks, or other “tables,” and how often using one shared question can foster deeper group conversation. CLICK HERE for your free resource on hospitality. Want to join Teresa on the farm for an in-person, REALIFE Retreat? CLICK HERE to learn more and save your spot! 00:00 Welcome and Series Intro 00:35 Defining Hospitality 02:09 Hospitality at Home 05:08 Family Table Rhythms 07:52 Inviting Others In 08:54 Simple Meals and Shared Prep 11:40 Church Dinner Parties 13:09 Better Table Conversations 15:05 Hospitality Beyond Home 17:03 Real Life Farm Retreat 19:57 Final Challenge and Wrap LIFE MAPPING TOOLS Gain clarity at life’s transitions and know yourself and God better through our visual life maps. CLICK HERE to learn more about oneLife Maps. Now available digitally! JOIN REALIFE CONVERSATIONS! REALIFE Conversations is our monthly 90-minute live call where you’ll engage in deep discussions facilitated by Sibyl Towner and Lindsay Sterchi. CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up. JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY CLICK HERE to become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa & Lindsay and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE. READ TERESA’S BOOK Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com . About Teresa McCloy: Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process® , a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of over four decades on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens, and traveling as much as possible. Connect with Teresa on Facebook or Instagram . About Lindsay Sterchi: Lindsay Sterchi is the Spiritual Formation Director at the REALIFE Process®. She also writes about habits and rhythms for the Mind, Body, and Soul for a holistic approach to spiritual growth and formation at lindsaysterchi.substack.com . She lives with her husband Tyler and junior high-age twin daughters. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary, and her background is in church ministry. When she’s not working or spending time with her family, you’re most likely to find her reading a good book. Connect with Lindsay on Facebook or Instagram .
