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Table Talk

Emma Scrivener, Jack Timpany & Graeme Johnstone

Connecting Culture & Christianity through interviews & real life stories

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  • English

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  • October 19 · 40 min

    Single ever after... What if I don't find the one? Let's talk to Dani...

    What if you never find ‘the one’? Does that mean missing out on your happy ever after? Jack and Emma Scrivener chat with Dani Treweek, author of Single Ever After, about love, loneliness and the pressure to couple up. We explore the joys and challenges of being single, whether marriage really cures loneliness, and why Jesus challenges the idea that we need a partner to be complete. 📖 Find Dani’s book, Single Ever After, on Amazon. FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

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    October 15 · 27 min

    Why do we love Traitors?... Let's talk to series 4 faithful Jack Butler!

    Millions of us watch The Traitors convinced we’d spot the liars. But would we really? This week, we’re joined by Jack Butler, finalist on BBC’s The Traitors Series 4, to discover why Britain is so obsessed with the show and what it reveals about human nature. Jack takes us behind the scenes of the castle as we explore trust, mind games, why we’re so quick to judge others, and whether we really understand people as well as we think. We also venture beyond the game into some surprisingly personal conversations about mental health, spirituality and life’s bigger questions. With Celebrity Traitors back on our screens, who better to help us understand the phenomenon than someone who’s lived it? FIND OUT MORE 👇 https://linktr.ee/table.talk.podcast

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    October 5 · 44 min

    Am I just my brain? Let's talk to Dr Sharon Dirckx...

    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...

    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

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    July 20 · 35 min

    Are you 100% sure you want to be agnostic? Let's talk to Andrew Sach...

    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...

    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

    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

    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...

    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

    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

    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...

    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

    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...

    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...

    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...

    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

    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

    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

    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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