Table Talk
Connecting Culture & Christianity through interviews & real life stories
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109 episodes
Pornstar-turned-Pastor.. Let's talk to Joshua Broome
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 -
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Episode 109
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43:20
Why do I get angry & how do I diffuse it? Let's talk to Dr Steve Midgely
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 wr...
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Episode 108
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35:28
From drug dens to the pulpit... Let's talk to Fernando Carrillo
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!
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Episode 107
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36:13
Is your job your identity...? Let's talk to Michael Ots.
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.
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Episode 106
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42:24
Taylor Swift is taking over the world! Let's talk to Superfan Allie...
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 Alli...
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Episode 105
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34:41
The Christian faith of the England Team...will it help them now? Let's talk to John Stevens
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Episode 104
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25:40
Election Special! Let's talk to MP Tim Farron...
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….
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Episode 103
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Why can't I be a cultural Christian? Let's talk to Glen Scrivener...
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&...
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Episode 102
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37:59
How to have sex?.. Let's talk to Jason Roach and Katie...
‘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 th...
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Episode 101
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39:56
Should we ban smartphones for U16s?! Let's talk to Katherine Hill...
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 scree...
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Episode 100
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46:08
Does embracing multicultural Britain mean all religions need to be equally true? Let's talk to Carl Laferton
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...
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Episode 99
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39:27
Bye Bye Baby...Why aren't we having children anymore? Let's talk to Mairi Henderson...
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.
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Episode 98
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Are church schools indoctrinating children? Let's talk to Sara Stevenson...
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."&...
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Episode 97
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35:11
How can Easter change your life for good?... Let's talk to Jonty Allcock
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 Je...
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Episode 96
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35:00
The 'F' word... Let's talk to Lauren Windle
(*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 i...
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Episode 95
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42:21
Will we do anything to be beautiful? Let's talk to Plastic Surgeon Bruce Richards
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.podcas...
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Episode 94
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39:32
Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World... Let's talk to Ed Drew
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, te...
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Episode 93
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40:49
Extreme Tourism - why do we love it? Let's talk to Jeremy Hepworth
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 awe...
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Episode 92
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36:11
Beating Blue Monday with real hope... Let's talk to Rico Tice
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 - ...
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Episode 91
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42:21
Avoiding burnout in 2024… Lets talk to Robin Ham...
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.
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Episode 90
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35:31
How will 2023 be remembered? Let's talk to Jack and Graeme...
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. ...
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Is the Christmas story true? Let’s talk to Carl Laferton
Lobsters & aliens are not uncommon at children's nativities these days, which is great fun but it’s also turning important history into a sanitised comedy. Carl Laferton studied History at Oxford University & is passionate a...
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Episode 88
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33:40
Beckham: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.... Let's talk to Emma Scrivener
Very few men have had to carry the full weight of the nation's hope like David Beckham - he is a hero but is also only human, has it been too great & painful a burden to carry?! Emma, Jack & Graeme dissect the recent Beckham documentary...
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Episode 87
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44:11
Not that sure about yoga?🤔 Let's talk to Ennette Lainchbury
Stressed, inflexible & busy? You should try Ennette’s chirstian yoga class. She very passionately walks Graeme & Jack through her story from first timer to now yoga instructor. And how she has infused her yoga classes not just with nice...
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Episode 86
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33:16
Meditation, mindfulness; How do we focus our minds on what matters? Let's speak to Linda Allcock...
Our minds need decluttering! We get distracted. We are overloaded with information. We find it hard to focus on anything. So what's the solution? Apps like headspace? Daily mindfulness techniques? Linda helps us to get below the surface of the ...
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Episode 85
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32:09