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Table Talk

Emma Scrivener, Jack Timpany & Graeme Johnstonewww.buzzsprout.com

Connecting Culture & Christianity through interviews & real life stories

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Episodes

Aiming for Average in 2025

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Are new years resolutions good for us? And why do we make them? Join Graeme, Jack & Emma has they share where they are on the self improvement spectrum. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

Jan 13, 202534 minSeason 1Ep. 116

That's a wrap… Table Talk 2024 Highlights

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! We play some clips from our highlights from our episodes this year. You can find the episodes below to listen back in case you missed them. Pornstar-to-Pastor. Let's talk to Joshua Broome #109 How to have sex? Let's talk to Jason Roach and Katie... #101 Will we do anything to be beautiful... Let's talk to plastic surgeon Bruce Richards #94 Taylor Swift is taking over the world! Let's talk to Superfan Allie... #105 From drug dens to the p...

Dec 23, 202441 min

Special episode: The Gregg Wallace Scandal

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! We are outraged, but why? Emma, Graeme and jack dig into why this scandal has blown up so big and what it says about our current culture. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

Dec 08, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Christmas special - Jesus vs Santa

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Its supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year... but what happens if its not? Join our Emma & Jack for a quick fire Christmas quiz, lots of stats from Graeme and a more seriousdebate about Jesus vs. Santa. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Dec 02, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 115

The reality of divorce - interview and reaction

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Listen in on a candid chat with Tom who shares his story & advice for those going through relationship breakdown and divorce. Here is the link to the article Emma mentions: https://thespectator.com/topic/how-divorce-never-ends/ FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Nov 18, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 113

Why do we love weddings but hate marriage...?

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! If budget is anything to go by then we have never loved weddings more. Weddings are getting bigger and bigger, with every last detailed planned except maybe the actual marriage!? Join the discussion as Emma reveals why she doesn't like weddings but loves marriage. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Nov 04, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 112

The Rise of the Trad Wife Movement: is it bliss or bondage?!

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! We discuss the Rise of the The Trad Wife Movement; A social media phenomenon with trad wives promoting their lifestyle to millions of followers featuring videos of them cooking from scratch and images of families like Hannah Neeleman @ballerinafarm. Why do you think the trad wife phenomenon has gained traction now? Is this a broader societal reaction to feminism or changing gender roles? We would love to hear your reaction to the episode...

Oct 21, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Isn't the Christian sexual ethic harmful and repressive? Lets talk to Andrew Bunt

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! listen to Andrew share his story as gay guy who has decided to follow Jesus's teaching on sexuality. Our recommendations: Andrew's book: Finding Your Best Identity: A short Christian introduction to identity, sexuality and gender: Amazon.co.uk: Bunt, Andrew: 9781789744200: Books Websites: Christian and gay | Living Out Kaleidoscope | Youth Leaders | Living Out FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Oct 07, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Pornstar-turned-Pastor.. Let's talk to Joshua Broome

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Joshua spent 6 years as one of the world's most popular male porn stars. He shares his story with Jack and Graeme. This is, quite simply, a must listen. Get in touch with us to tell us what you thought - Table Talk Podcast (@table.talk.podcast) • Instagram photos and videos or tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com To hear more of his story follow the links below: Joshua's website: Joshua Broome 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐞 (@iamjoshuabroome) • Instag...

Sep 23, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Why do I get angry & how do I diffuse it? Let's talk to Dr Steve Midgely

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Few people admit to having a problem with anger but it’s something we all struggle with in different ways. Listen in to special guest Steve Midgley help us pull apart why we get angery and what we can do about it. Check out Steve’s co written book The Heart of Anger https://amzn.eu/d/hXKjZVI FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Sep 09, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 108

From drug dens to the pulpit... Let's talk to Fernando Carrillo

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! A classic must listen story of redemption. Fernando shares his moving life story which left our audience wanting to join his church for bad people! FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

Aug 26, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Is your job your identity...? Let's talk to Michael Ots

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! When we meet someone new, the 2nd question is usually what job do we do? In this episode we discuss whether we base too much of our identity on our job how can we build a strong 💪 identity. Making Sense of Life : Michael Ots: Amazon.co.uk: Books MICHAEL OTS see his website here and follow him to hear more of his material on Youtube, TikTok, Instagram and X. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Aug 12, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Taylor Swift is taking over the world! Let's talk to Superfan Allie

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! By the end of 2024, Taylor Swift is set to play a grand total of 152 Eras shows across 54 cities worldwide grossing $2.165 billion topping Elton John’s multi-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour that stood at $939 million. We ask super fan Allie just what's so special about Taylor swift?!? FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Jul 29, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Election Special! Let's talk to MP Tim Farron...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! What does it feel like to be a MP out on the campaign trail fighting to keep your job? Get Tim’s honest reflections into his motivations in standing again as an MP. And Why we should bother voting this week’s election…. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Jul 01, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Why can't I be a cultural Christian? Let's talk to Glen Scrivener...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Prof. Richard Dawkins (one of the UK’s most well known atheists) recently proclaimed again that he was a ‘cultural Christian’. In the interview with Rachel Johnson on LBC Richard said how he believes the Christian faith is absolute nonsense but loves the christmas carols, the cathedrals and the parish churches. In this episode we react to this interview with special guest Glen Scrivener asking what’s wrong with just being a cultural Chri...

Jun 17, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 102

How to have sex… Let's talk to Jason Roach and Katie

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! ‘How to have sex’ is the title stolen from from a recent film that tells the story of three teenage girls who head to a Greek island after their GCSE’s. Behind the bars and clubs of Malia, there was a rawness to the film which captured the vulnerability & anxiety of one girl exploring how to have sex for the first time. The premise of our episode is to imagine you had to explain to a 15 year old the meaning and purpose of sex. What i...

Jun 03, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Should we ban smartphones for U16s?! Let's talk to Katherine Hill...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Are smartphones really that smart or will dumb phones be the future? Do we stand a chance against the big tech dopamine factories or has the attention economy already won. This is a must listen if you’re feeling overwhelmed by a future of screens and no self control. Katherine Hill from Care for the Family has been researching and writing on technology for the family for the past 8 years and is surprisingly positive about how we can have...

May 20, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Does embracing multicultural Britain mean all religions need to be equally true? Let's talk to Carl Laferton

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Britain is more diverse than ever. And for the first time ever less than half the population would identify as Christian. Does that mean we now need to embrace all religions as equally true? After Brexit, the Rwanda bill and record high immigration it's an important time for all of us to consider how we think about people with a different heritage to our own. We ask Carl what he likes about multi vs. mono culture and whether his own fait...

May 07, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Bye Bye Baby...Why aren't we having children anymore? Let's talk to Mairi Henderson...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Is it that women are more ambitious & career driven or just simply because we want a lie in? Why is the birth rate at an all time low? We chat to Mairi, who is a counter-example and discuss some solutions to this problem. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Apr 22, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Are church schools indoctrinating children? Let's talk to Sara Stevenson...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Humanist Alice Roberts says “We really don’t need more faith schools in this country. I wish the government would prioritise inclusive schools, rather than using taxpayer’s money to fund the Church of England’s indoctrination programme." Our special guest Sara Stevenson is passionate about how the ideas of philosophers and global thinkers can be made accessible to A-Level and GCSE students. She has previously been the Head of Department ...

Apr 08, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 97

How can Easter change your life for good?... Let's talk to Jonty Allcock

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! We all long for 'Happily ever after' - but we know life's not like that. Or it it? Endings matter - Good or bad! Endings matter because they make sense of everything that has come before. This Easter we chat to Jonty Allcock about the end of Jesus's life and how that can change the way we see ours. Jonty's short brilliant book - Happily Ever After. Get in touch on instagram or tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com and we'd love to send you a copy....

Mar 25, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 96

The 'F' word... Let's talk to Lauren Windle

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! (*F = Feminism.) We ease into the episode with 6 reasons why people hate feminism. Breeze through some history of the feminist movement. Then get into a juicy discussion on feminism in the office. As ever our special guest Lauren Windle is witty, fast & sometimes furious. This episode is coming hot off the press with Laurens latest book 'Notes on Feminism' being released last week on International women's day. Lauren's previous episo...

Mar 11, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Will we do anything to be beautiful? Let's talk to Plastic Surgeon Bruce Richards

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! When your job is to stick a knife in someone’s face you’ve got to be pretty confident. Confident that you know what you’re doing but also confident why you are doing it. Want to ask Bruce a question ? DM us on Instagram @table.talk.podcast FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Feb 26, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World... Let's talk to Ed Drew

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! What could be more important than knowing how to raise confident kids especially in the midst of confusion around identity and value. This is a must listen episode for anyone raising kids today..parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, youth workers.. whoever you are! Ed’s book- Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World https://amzn.eu/d/hKDQCAf Q&A 1) what do we do when our children don’t listen? 2) what do we do when our k...

Feb 12, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Extreme Tourism - why do we love it? Let's talk to Jeremy Hepworth

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! People are willing to pay serious money for adventures. Why? Is this a growing trend and what's behind this thrill seeking hobby? Jeremy Hepworth was a school's Head of Adventure and now runs Hepworth adventures. Listen in as he shares some awesome stories and insights into this craze. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Jan 29, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Beating Blue Monday with real hope... Let's talk to Rico Tice

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Blue Monday - supposedly the most depressing day of the year. We hope this episode cheers you up! This was a interview with an intimate audience who ask questions along the way. Listen and enjoy. We'd love to hear from you - get in touch on instagram - @table.talk.podcast FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Jan 15, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Avoiding burnout in 2024… Lets talk to Robin Ham

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Failed to return asos parcels? Had things on your to-do list longer than 3 weeks? Got a cracked screen on your phone? These are the classic symptoms of burnout millennials. Robin ham has a surprising answer to fix your burnout in 2024. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast...

Dec 26, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 90

How will 2023 be remembered? Let's talk to Jack and Graeme...

Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! In 20 years time what will we actually remember from 2023? Listen in as Jack and Graeme discuss some big moments of the last year and hear some clips from past episodes. 1. Are the robots coming for us with Prof. John Wyatt Episode #70. 2. Has 60 years of barbie made the world better or worse with Emma Scrivener? Episode #79. 3. Life on the road with the royals with Emma Wright Episode #71. 4. What is manifestation and does it work with ...

Dec 11, 202346 min
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