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Emma Scrivener, Jack Timpany & Graeme Johnstone

Connecting Culture & Christianity through interviews & real life stories

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S1 · E154
October 5 · 44 min
Am I just my brain? Let's talk to Dr Sharon Dirckx...
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Are you just a brain: 1.5kg of water, fat and firing neurons? Neuroscientist and author Dr Sharon Dirckx joins Jack and Graeme to ask what science can and cannot tell us about consciousness, free will and who we really are. What do dementia and brain injury mean for our identity and dignity? Are our choices merely chemistry? And does Christianity offer a bigger picture of what it means to be human? link to Sharon’s book: https://amzn.eu/d/00EVKs7x FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
September 21 · 42 min
Why does Divorce hurt so much?... Let's talk to Vaneetha Risner...
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Divorce doesn’t come with a funeral, but it can still feel like a death. Homes, relationships, identity and the future you imagined can all be torn apart. In this deeply honest conversation, Vaneetha Rendall Risner shares from her own experience of divorce. We explore grief, shame and forgiveness; what really dies when a marriage ends; and how you rebuild when life hasn’t gone to plan. Can Christian hope offer something deeper than simply “moving on”? Find Vaneetha’s book, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce, here: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/this-was-never-the-plan FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
August 17 · 45 min
Learning from Ariana: Social Media and Mental Health... Let's talk to Graeme, Jack & Emma...
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Where’s the line between concern and intrusion? Through Ariana Grande and Perez Hilton, we explore celebrity, body scrutiny, mental health and intervention, and ask whether Christianity offers something better than being watched: being truly known. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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July 20 · 35 min
Are you 100% sure you want to be agnostic? Let's talk to Andrew Sach...
Feedback? Comments? Questions? Send us a text message now! Are You Sure You Want to Stay Unsure? “I’m just not sure.” For many people, that feels like the most honest answer to the question of God. But is staying undecided really a neutral position? In this episode, we speak to Sachy, author of Are You 100% Sure You Want to Be an Agnostic?, about whether agnosticism is genuine openness or a way of avoiding Jesus’ claims. We explore why evidence matters, whether “spiritual but not religious” is enough, and what the next honest step looks like for anyone who simply says, “I don’t know.” link to buy the book: https://amzn.eu/d/0ba4TfL5 FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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July 9 · 40 min
Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Let's talk to Andy Bannister...
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: Books FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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June 22 · 45 min
What does it mean to be Human in an AI world?...lets talk to Al Gordon
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 consumer than a creator Amazon.co.uk : spark al gordon FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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June 8 · 43 min
War - What is it good for?... Let's talk to Sara Stevenson
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 explore what Christianity has to say about conflict — and what it might mean to be peacemakers today. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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May 26 · 46 min
Aren't we all more religious than we think? Let's talk to Dan Strange...
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 talking about, and we ask whether those longings point beyond themselves — and whether Jesus offers more than we think. Buy Dan’s book: Making Faith Magnetic FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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May 11 · 42 min
LooksMaxxing - Let's talk to Emma, Graeme and Jack
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 built on image? FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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April 27 · 43 min
How do we tame our thoughts and feelings?... Let's talk to Psychologist Jo Johnson
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://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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March 23 · 44 min
Could the Easter weekend give you everything you ever wanted? Let's talk to Graham Albans...
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 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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March 9 · 40 min
Ever suffered from 'Compulsive Comparison Syndrome'?... Let's talk to Sophie de Witt
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 highly recommend you to read if you've enjoyed this episode. Compared To Her...: How to experience true contentment (Live Different): Amazon.co.uk: de Witt, Sophie: 9781908762429: Books Get in touch with us on instagram - @table.talk.podcast or email us - tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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February 23 · 42 min
The Identity Fatigue of the Modern World: Who am I and What am I doing with my life? Let's talk to Justin Poythress...
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 of who you are. Justin has written this book which comes out in April: Books - Justin N. Poythress FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
February 9 · 38 min
Beckhams: Bad Blood...
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. We’re not here to preach. We’re here to explore life honestly. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
January 26 · 40 min
Why do Bad things happen to Good people? Let's talk to Carl Laferton...
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: 9781784982768: Books Walking with God through Pain and Suffering: Amazon.co.uk: Keller, Timothy: 9781444750256: Books FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
January 12 · 39 min
Has Science disproved God? Let's talk to Andrew Sach
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 OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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Dec 8, 2025 · 32 min
Xmas Adverts - The Power of Nostalgia.. Let's talk to Sophie Styles
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
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Nov 24, 2025 · 46 min
The Missing Peace - Can Christmas Bring the Calm We Crave? Let's talk to Sam Chan
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.podcast
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Nov 10, 2025 · 36 min
FOGO - Why do we Fear Getting Old? Let's talk to Christopher Ash
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 decaying anyway? 🌱 How to find meaning when youth isn’t your identity ⚖️ And what assisted dying says about our culture 🔗 LINK TO CHRISTOPHER ASH’S BOOK: https://amzn.eu/d/9mssQtY FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast
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Oct 27, 2025 · 36 min
Are we in a culture war?...Lets talk to MP Tim Farron
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 patriotism? FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

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