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Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! So, should we give up New Year's resolutions? We get a full download from Pat Allerton, AKA the ‘Portable priest’, as he shares his passion for New Year's resolutions but also a BIG watch out for self improvement. If you’re wondering where Graeme has gone, he had to evacuate his building for a fire alarm … Follow Pat on insta @theportablepriest Please email us at TableTalkFeedback@gmail.com FIND OUT MORE 👇 ...
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 compareHow comparison steals confidence and joyThe hidden cost of constantly measuring your life against othersPractical ways to break the comparison loopSophie is the author of 'Compared to her' which we...
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 c...
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
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...
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 dec...
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 patri...
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
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
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 coaching business https://www.mindfort.co/ FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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: Prof John Lennox- Science vs Christianity ... can you do both? Episode 123: W...
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
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 ...
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 f...
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 C...
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=AfmBOooHlOY...
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 t...
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
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