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 recommend her book- Disentangled - Jo Johnson | The Good Book Company FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linkt...
Apr 27, 2026•44 min
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 author of How One Weekend Can Give You Everything You Ever Wanted (eBook) by Graham Albans FIND OUT MORE...
Mar 23, 2026•45 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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 others Practical ways to break the comparison loop Sophie is the author of 'Compared to her' which we...
Mar 09, 2026•41 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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 questions of purpose, this episode creates space to reflect, discuss, and rethink what forms the core ...
Feb 23, 2026•43 min•Season 1Ep. 137
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 yourself, this episode is for you. TableTalk connects current culture with Christianity, for the curious. ...
Feb 09, 2026•39 min
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 hard questions. Where Is God in All the Suffering? (Questioning Faith): Amazon.co.uk: Amy Orr Ewing: 978178...
Jan 26, 2026•40 min
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: Books God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?: Amazon.co.uk: Lennox, John C.: 9780745953717: Books FIND O...
Jan 12, 2026•40 min
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://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...
Dec 08, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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 Tired of chasing calm? There might be a better way. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.p...
Nov 24, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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 “old” 💪 Wellness: helping us… or hiding our fear of death? 🔍 Do our bodies matter if they’re deca...
Nov 10, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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 still a Christian nation — and should it be? ⚖️ What is the difference between nationalism and patrioti...
Oct 27, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 137
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 MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...
Oct 13, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 135
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 MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...
Sep 29, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 134
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...
Sep 15, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 133
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 coaching business https://www.mindfort.co/ FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...
Sep 01, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 132
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...
Jul 21, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 131
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: Prof John Lennox- Science vs Christianity ... can you do both? Episode 123: Wesley Huff- Did the resu...
Jul 07, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 130
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 OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...
Jun 23, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 129
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 how does the Christian faith offer a better way? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to h...
Jun 09, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 128
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 really holds? Caz shares honestly about treatment, humour, fear, and the unshakeable hope she’s found...
May 26, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! The sexual revolution liberated us and empowered women to enjoy sexual freedoms, no strings attached... right? Wrong! Listen to this episode with author Louise Perry exploring how the sexual revolution has led to a hypersexualised society benefitting only a tiny minority of high-status men. We'd love to hear from you - tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com or get in touch on instagram table.talk.podcast. Buy the book - The Case Against the Sexual ...
May 12, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! What drives us to compete? Join Table Talk for a lively discussion with Olympian rower Debbie Flood and former pro footballer Graham Daniels, plus writer Jonny Reid. From Olympic triumphs to little league games, we’ll uncover why we’re so drawn to sport, and what it reveals about our human nature. Is it all about glory? Or is there something more? BUY THE BOOK HERE https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/spiritual-game-plan?srsltid=AfmBOooHlOYQjos...
Apr 28, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Netflix's Adolescence has been a monumental success, captivating audiences with its raw portrayal of teenage turmoil. What questions does it make us ask? And what answers does it give? Alanzo, as a victim of knife crime, has a story that is raw and compelling—a boy once lost in violence, now a man using his past to drive change. Today, Alanzo is director of REBOOT running youth programmes across the UK, offering young people the kind of...
Apr 16, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Wesley Huff was recently interviewed on the Joe Rogan Experience and is a an expert on biblical manuscripts. We discuss his story, how the bible can be reliable and especially the events of the 1st easter - the death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...
Apr 14, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Most of us have a sense that there may be more out there than only what we can see or touch—not necessarily a God but something. You could call this intuition " somethingism ". A third of UK adults now believe there is something & not nothing when it comes to the transcendent. Why is this on the increase? Listen in on this discussion to find out more. Luke's book Somethingism: Exploring Our Sense of More eBook : Cawley, Luke: Amazon....
Apr 07, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Is breathwork a life hack or just hype? Join us on Table Talk as we explore the booming world of breathing techniques with expert David Jackson - Master Oxygen Advantge Instructor (UKSCA). We'll uncover the Science behind its purported benefits for stress, anxiety and delve into the cultural phenomenon driving its popularity. Link below to the free foundations course: https://www.probreathwork.com/course/foundations-of-breathing FIND OUT...
Mar 24, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Jack and Graeme talk to James Ray live at the White Horse pub in Fulham about masculinity in the modern world. Is more masculine energy a good thing…? A bad thing…? We discuss that and how positive masculinity requires men to find balance. Emma joins us in the virtual studio in the second half to share her reflections. Check out James’ book “Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man” and his initiative Extreme Character Challenge. FIND ...
Mar 10, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Join us as we interview Alister McGrath, the author of ‘Why We Believe: Finding Meaning in Uncertain Times.’ We discuss whether we need to look beyond provable fact in order to find meaning in life, Alister’s own journey from Atheism to Christianity and how new atheism compares to religious faith. Dr. McGrath holds three doctorates from the University of Oxford: one in molecular biophysics, another in theology, and a third in intellectua...
Feb 24, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! We speak to Mark who shares his story as a Gen Zer who felt lost, anxious & unfulfilled but recently has found faith. Mark’s honesty is refreshing and his story is especially helpful for anyone in their 20s trying to work out what’s worth living for… FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...
Feb 10, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! A Biomedical researcher Professor John Tregoning embarks on his own experimental quest, testing ‘life-extending’ diets and exercise regimes to separate fact from fad. The table talk team find a surprising result to johns research. John’s book - ‘Live Forever? A Curious Scientist’s guide to wellness ageing and death’ is available now- https://amzn.eu/d/i5ajVRJ FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...
Jan 27, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 117
