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Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Our guest this week has a PHD in Islamic Studies. We discuss the following the Muslim and Christian view of:  God... What's gone wrong with the world... How are we to fix it...  Here's Andy's book which comes highly commended.  Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?: Amazon.co.uk: Bannister, Dr Andy: 9781789742299:...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! AI can make almost anything. But can it wonder? Can it love? Can it create with meaning? In this episode of Table Talk , Jack & Graeme talk to Al Gordon about what creativity is really for, why so many adults think they’re “not creative”, and how faith might help us recover our imagination. A conversation for anyone feeling more like a...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! War… what is it good for? Why do wars keep happening? Can a war ever be “just”? And where can we find hope in a world marked by conflict? In this episode of Table Talk , we’re joined by Sara Stevenson , who has a Master’s in Philosophy and has studied Just War Theory and the deeper ideas behind war, peace and human nature. Together we expl...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Are we really becoming less religious, or have we just changed what we worship? In this episode, we speak to Dr Dan Strange about football, The Traitors , looksmaxxing, identity, hope, beauty and the hidden beliefs that shape modern life. Dan is the author of Making Faith Magnetic , which explores the deep longings our culture can’t stop t...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! When does self-care become self harm? Looksmaxxing is the online subculture obsessed with appearance, status, and self-optimisation. In this episode we explore where self-improvement turns into self-obsession. We ask what happens when identity becomes tied to how desirable you are? How are we to think of human worth and value in a culture...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! How do we untangle the inner mess? What importance do our emotions have? In a society facing a mental health crisis we need to understand this more than ever. In this episode Jo gives us insights, understanding and simple, practical psychological tools that are grounded in a perspective that goes deeper than quick-fix self-help.  We really...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! What if the original Easter wasn’t just symbolic—or even religious—but something that actually happened? In this episode, we take a fresh look at the first Easter weekend: a public execution, an empty tomb, and a movement that exploded against all odds. Could it be true. Because if it is, it changes more than history. Graham Albans is auth...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Do you have the exhausting habit of measuring your life against everyone else’s? From social media pressure to career anxiety and relationships, comparison quietly shapes how we see ourselves. We explore: Why our brains are wired to compare How comparison steals confidence and joy The hidden cost of constantly measuring your life against o...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Two of life’s biggest questions: Who am I? and What am I doing with my life? Together, we unpack the forces that shape our identity—success, relationships, failure, culture, and our own inner story telling—and consider why we are left feeling uncertain and restless. Whether you’re skeptical, spiritually curious, or simply wrestling with qu...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now!  In this episode, Bad Blood, we explore why we’re so fascinated by Brand Beckham, and what happens when the dream cracks. We talk about how we all long for the perfect family, and why it hurts so deeply when our own families don’t live up to our expectations. Whether you’re watching family drama from the outside, or living through it yours...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Everyone asks this question. Why do good things happen to bad people—and if there is a God why doesn't he do something about it? In this honest conversation, we explore how different worldviews try to make sense of life’s unfairness, and why they believe the Christian story offers a deeper answer—and real hope—for anyone asking the ha...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now!  Does modern science really disprove God? In this episode, we interview Dr Andrew Sach who became a Christian during his time studying Natural Sciences at Cambridge University.  Here are two books mentioned during the interview:  Are you 100% sure you want to be an Agnostic?: Amazon.co.uk: Andrew Sach, Jonathan Gemmell: 9781914966347: Book...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Ads don't just sell. They stir. Emma and Jack interview Sophie Styles who has a phd in film and discuss how   these Christmas ads weaponise nostalgia — and why does it work. What is nostalgia psychologically and spiritually? Why does it move us so deeply? Could it be pointing to something beyond the past? FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://link...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! In this TableTalk Christmas special, we speak to Dr. Sam Chan, Aussie author, doctor, and speaker about why modern life makes us so restless and whether we’ve been chasing the wrong thing all along. 🔥 Why success leaves us anxious 🧠 Why happiness doesn’t stick 💬 Why “peace” is more than spa music 🎄 And what Christmas might really offer...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Botox at 30. Hustle till you burn out. Terrified of ageing… yet desperate to “get ahead.” What’s going on? In this TableTalk episode, we sit down with author Christopher Ash to talk honestly about why growing older freaks us out — and whether there’s actually a better, more hopeful way to see it. 💥 Why ageing feels scary long before we’re...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Politics feels broken. Culture is divided. Everyone’s shouting. What’s going on? In this episode of TableTalk, we sit down with former Lib Dem leader Tim Farron MP to unpack the chaos — from the rise of populism and polarisation, to why Christianity is showing up in politics again. 💥 What are “culture wars” really about? 🗳️ Is the UK stil...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Something strange is happening, young people are turning back to Christianity. Inspired by the The News Agents podcast with Emily Matlis this episode dives into why Gen Z is rediscovering faith. With special guest Robin ham we ask: Why are people turning to Jesus again... and why is that making some Gen X's uncomfortable.  FIND OUT MO...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Why do people have affairs and are they always a choice? In this episode, psychotherapist and author Juliet Rosenfeld joins Table Talk to explore why infidelity happens, what it reveals about us, and how we might better understand betrayal in a culture that avoids judgement. Buy Juliet's book here https://amzn.eu/d/cvwX5ak FIND OUT MO...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! What happens when your life falls apart in front of the nation? TV presenter Simon Thomas opens up about fame, grief, depression — and the miracle that kept him holding on.  FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! What do you do when your whole life collapses? This week on TableTalk, we’re joined by Riordan Maynard — a man who lost everything, spent years in a US prison, and is now rebuilding from the ground up. We ask: Is mindset enough when you hit rock bottom? And What’s the difference between self-help and hope? A link to Riordan's life coa...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! 1 in 100 people die trying to climb mount Everest every year. We ask Tim Beckett, a husband and father of 2, is it worth the risk? Tim, recently go back from Nepal alive and  shares his highs & lows of summiting mount Everest.  FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Why does time feel like the enemy? Can we change our relationship with it? What might Christianity have to say in a culture obsessed with speed, success, and squeezing more in? Special guest Jonty Allcock joins us to talk stress, busyness, ticking clocks, and finding peace in the chaos. Other episodes recommended in this one:   Episode 49:...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Why are so many young men struggling in Britain today? Fatherlessness. Isolation.  A lack of role models. This week, we sit down with Ed Davies from the Centre for Social Justice to talk about The Lost Boys — the report that lays it all out. Whether you’re a parent, mentor, teacher or just someone who cares, this episode is for you. FIND O...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Why do we crave control—and why does it so often leave us feeling more anxious, not less? In this episode of Table Talk, we sit down with author and editor Jonny Ivey to explore our obsession with being in charge. From harmless habits to harmful compulsions, we ask: – Can control be a good thing? – When does it start to control us? – And h...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Where do you turn when life falls apart? What’s it like to live with stage 4 cancer—and still speak of hope? In this moving episode, we speak with Caz Butler: married with young children, teacher, linguist, and cancer patient. We explore the rise of ‘cancer celebrities’ like Dame Deborah James and Sir Chris Hoy, and ask—what kind of hope r...