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🤷 Should we give up New Year's Resolutions? - lets talk to @theportablepriest

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 👇 ...

01-17
25:15

From Blue Peter to Sky Sports to rock bottom…Let's talk to Simon Thomas

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

09-15
45:30

From $200m💰 to maximum security prison⛓️‍👮‍♂️... Lets talk to Riordan Maynard

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

09-01
43:35

Is climbing Everest worth the risk?... Let's talk to Tim Beckett

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

07-21
39:35

Is TIME your friend or foe? Let's talk to Jonty Allcock...

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...

07-07
38:03

Britain's lost boys... let's talk to Ed Davies

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

06-23
47:45

Are we all control freaks? Let's talk to Jonny Ivey...

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 ...

06-09
24:22

How can you face cancer with hope? Let's talk to Caz...

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...

05-26
37:08

The Case Against The Sexual Revolution.... Let's talk to Louise Perry

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...

05-12
47:34

What drives us to compete? Let’s talk to Debbie Flood, Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid

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...

04-28
45:49

Adolescence: Shows us the problems but what are the answers? Let's talk to Alanzo

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...

04-16
40:34

Easter: Did the resurrection actually happen? Let's talk to Wesley Huff...

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

04-14
40:20

Something-ism; exploring our sense there is something more... Let's talk to Luke Cawley

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 : Cawle...

04-07
34:53

Can You Breathe Your Way to Happiness...? Lets talk to Jacko

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-...

03-24
40:48

Will the real men please stand up…? Let's talk to James Ray

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 Challe...

03-10
51:21

Are Atheists believers too...? Let's talk to Alister McGrath

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 intelle...

02-24
37:53

Are Gen Z lost...? Let's talk to Mark

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

02-10
35:42

How do we live longer, healthier lives? Let's talk to Prof John Tregoning

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

01-27
51:57

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

01-13
33:31

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

12-08
47:50

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