Table Talk

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.

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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

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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? 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 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.

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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

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 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

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