We asked Ben to join us in our virtual studio to discuss his journey to build the fastest at home healthcare business in Europe.  Ben is the co-founder and CEO of Cera, one of Europe’s fastest-growing businesses, and already one of the largest healthcare-at-home providers in the UK. In less than five years Ben has grown Cera from zero to nearly $300m revenues and 10,000 employees, now delivering 40,000+ care visits a day. 

We asked Ben to join us in our virtual studio to discuss his journey to build the fastest at home healthcare business in Europe.  Ben is the co-founder and CEO of Cera, one of Europe’s fastest-growing businesses, and already one of the largest healthcare-at-home providers in the UK. In less than five years Ben has grown Cera from zero to nearly $300m revenues and 10,000 employees, now delivering 40,000+ care visits a day.

At home healthcare for the future…? Let's talk to Ben Maruthappu. 

Jason Roach

London is the UK's capital of knife crime  &amp; 2021 saw the record number of teenage killings.  Jason  Roach says it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the problems when you're living in a city of 9m people but we've just got  to start somewhere. That’s exactly what he did when he set up the Rise Leadership Academy, which aims to nurture a new generation of positive role models for young black men who live in the Surrey Lane Council estate in Battersea. 🔥Hot off the press, Jason’s brand new book   on racial unity and justice: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healing-Divides-Christian-Advance-Justice/dp/1784987271as ever FEEDBACK please tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com

London is the UK's capital of knife crime  &amp; 2021 saw the record number of teenage killings.  Jason  Roach says it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the problems when you're living in a city of 9m people but we've just got  to start somewhere. That’s exactly what he did when he set up the Rise Leadership Academy, which aims to nurture a new generation of positive role models for young black men who live in the Surrey Lane Council estate in Battersea.  <a href="https://emojipedia.org/fire/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🔥</a>Hot off the press, Jason’s brand new book   on racial unity and justice: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healing-Divides-Christian-Advance-Justice/dp/1784987271" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healing-Divides-Christian-Advance-Justice/dp/1784987271</a> as ever FEEDBACK please tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com

Knives, gangs & drugs... Where are the +Ve role models for young men? Let’s talk to Jason Roach…

David Roberts

Following the popular series on Amazon Prime - Jeremy Clarkson's farm in the cotswalds  is now a hit UK attraction. Is the increasing fascination with farming evidence for the widening gap between  urban &amp; rural comunities? We talk to David Roberts a wlesh livestock farmer who shares his farming experience of the last 40 years. Inlcuding whether sheep are stupid or smart... David's Favourite Slow roast Lamb Recipe:https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/incredible-roasted-shoulder-of-lamb-with-smashed-veg-and-greens/We would love to her from you at: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com

Following the popular series on Amazon Prime - Jeremy Clarkson's farm in the cotswalds  is now a hit UK attraction. Is the increasing fascination with farming evidence for the widening gap between  urban &amp; rural comunities? We talk to David Roberts a wlesh livestock farmer who shares his farming experience of the last 40 years. Inlcuding whether sheep are stupid or smart... David's Favourite Slow roast Lamb Recipe: <a href="https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/incredible-roasted-shoulder-of-lamb-with-smashed-veg-and-greens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb-recipes/incredible-roasted-shoulder-of-lamb-with-smashed-veg-and-greens/</a> We would love to her from you at:  tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com

🚜 Is Clarkson any good at farming?🐑 Lets Talk to David Roberts

This is a heart in mouth story of one family’s epic journey to flee Ukraine. We speak with Oksana about her story including how it’s affected her children,  her relationship with Russian friends and family and how her Christian faith has helped her. 

This is a heart in mouth story of one family’s epic journey to flee Ukraine. We speak with Oksana about her story including how it’s affected her children,  her relationship with Russian friends and family and how her Christian faith has helped her.

🇺🇦 Fleeing Ukraine with your family… let’s speak to Oksana

Jeremy Marshall

What would you do if you were told you had 18 months to live? We explore 'Beyond  the big C' with Jeremy Marshall who was first diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago. Jeremy says he's not a 'religious sort of guy', he’s a banker. In fact, he was the first non-family CEO of Hoares Bank (Englands oldest privately owned bank).  Strap yourself in for a straight talking but hope filled conversation about one man’s battle with cancer. We love to hear from you, so please email: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.comLINK TO BUY JEREMY'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Big-C-Jeremy-Marshall/dp/1913278034/

What would you do if you were told you had 18 months to live? We explore 'Beyond  the big C' with Jeremy Marshall who was first diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago. Jeremy says he's not a 'religious sort of guy', he’s a banker. In fact, he was the first non-family CEO of Hoares Bank (Englands oldest privately owned bank).  Strap yourself in for a straight talking but hope filled conversation about one man’s battle with cancer. We love to hear from you, so please email: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com LINK TO BUY JEREMY'S BOOK: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Big-C-Jeremy-Marshall/dp/1913278034/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Big-C-Jeremy-Marshall/dp/1913278034/</a>

Beyond the Big C... Let’s talk to Jeremy Marshall 

We’ve come a long way from ‘children should be seen but not heard’ but have we gone too far?!  Who is in charge these days? The kids or the parents? In the studio we have 3 parents &amp; a child protection social worker - listen in as we chat about how we love kids; giving them what they need but maybe not everything they want!Want to get in touch with the Table Talk team? Email: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.comInstagram: @table.talk.podcast 

We’ve come a long way from ‘children should be seen but not heard’ but have we gone too far?!  Who is in charge these days? The kids or the parents? In the studio we have 3 parents &amp; a child protection social worker - listen in as we chat about how we love kids; giving them what they need but maybe not everything they want! Want to get in touch with the Table Talk team?  Email: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com Instagram: @table.talk.podcast

Help!👶 Kids are taking over the world 🌍…let’s Talk to Eve & Clemmie 

 Something in human nature craves VIP access, as shown by the proliferation of behind-the-scenes sporting documentaries. Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive series expertly uses the glamour and drama of Formula 1 to tease our desire for an exclusive world beyond our every day lives. Former F1 journalist Dom Taylor shares some cracking inside stories and asks why we often seek validation from an inner circle.Got a question you would like to ask? Email us: TabletalkFeedback@gmail.com 

Something in human nature craves VIP access, as shown by the proliferation of behind-the-scenes sporting documentaries. Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive series expertly uses the glamour and drama of Formula 1 to tease our desire for an exclusive world beyond our every day lives. Former F1 journalist Dom Taylor shares some cracking inside stories and asks why we often seek validation from an inner circle. Got a question you would like to ask? Email us: TabletalkFeedback@gmail.com

📸 Love VIP access? Inside F1 🏁 with Dom Taylor

Bounce back ability - that’s what Clare says kids need more than ever in our increasingly time poor world. Clare Luther’s background is in therapy &amp; rehabilitation of adults but she’s been applying everything she’s learnt to kids  since becoming a mum of 2 (now) teenage daughters. Clare is also the proud owner dachshund dog hotel &amp; is an award winning childrens author.     So a few  plates spinning there…  Check out Clare’s books here  https://www.head2heartbooks.com/Email us: TabletalkFeedback@gmail.com

Bounce back ability - that’s what Clare says kids need more than ever in our increasingly time poor world. Clare Luther’s background is in therapy &amp; rehabilitation of adults but she’s been applying everything she’s learnt to kids  since becoming a mum of 2 (now) teenage daughters. Clare is also the proud owner dachshund dog hotel &amp; is an award winning childrens author.     So a few  plates spinning there…  Check out Clare’s books here  <a href="https://www.head2heartbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.head2heartbooks.com/</a> Email us: TabletalkFeedback@gmail.com

Raising resilient kids…Lets talk to Clare Luther

Would you ever back yourself to set up your own business? Have a listen to these guys first…. In a special Live event from Covent Garden London. Antonia - owns Sign of the Times, a luxury fashion resale marketplace https://www.wearesott.com/ | Jesse - started Jubel Beer https://jubelbeer.com/ | Max owns a computer game development business called Black Matter, the maker of hit game Hell Let Loose - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_Let_Loose

Would you ever back yourself to set up your own business? Have a listen to these guys first…. In a special Live event from Covent Garden London. Antonia - owns Sign of the Times, a luxury fashion resale marketplace <a href="https://www.wearesott.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wearesott.com/</a> | Jesse - started Jubel Beer <a href="https://jubelbeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jubelbeer.com/</a> | Max owns a computer game development business called Black Matter, the maker of hit game Hell Let Loose <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_Let_Loose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell_Let_Loose</a>

🎯 LIFE GOALS - BE YOUR OWN BOSS… With Antonia | Jesse | Max

Men have a lot of catching up to do…. according to James Ray, who for that reason decided to start taking blokes to the wilderness for a mind/body/soul adventure.  And so XCC was born (Xtreme Character Challenge).  Listen in on this LIVE EVENT with James - an electric evening of banging gongs and deep chat.  Its not too late to sign up: https://www.xtremecharacterchallenge.com/Please Follow us now  on instagram: https://instagram.com/table.talk.podcastFeedback: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com

Men have a lot of catching up to do…. according to James Ray, who for that reason decided to start taking blokes to the wilderness for a mind/body/soul adventure.  And so XCC was born (Xtreme Character Challenge).  Listen in on this LIVE EVENT with James - an electric evening of banging gongs and deep chat.  Its not too late to sign up: <a href="https://www.xtremecharacterchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.xtremecharacterchallenge.com/</a> Please Follow us now  on instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/table.talk.podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/table.talk.podcast</a> Feedback: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com

⛰️ Why men need an Xtreme Character Challenge - James Ray

Connecting Culture &amp; Christianity through interviews &amp; real life stories

This week we debate the question: 'As a society, do we get the leaders we deserve?' Boris Johnson is making headline news for Number 10's scandalous lockdown parties. The hypocrisy of the government partying in Downing Street while asking the country to go into lockdown has left many of us shocked and outraged. But what characteristics do we actually value in our leaders? Do we deserve better or do we have unrealistic expectations of our leaders? Jack and Graeme debate this question and think about what true leadership looks like... 

This week we debate the question: 'As a society, do we get the leaders we deserve?' Boris Johnson is making headline news for Number 10's scandalous lockdown parties. The hypocrisy of the government partying in Downing Street while asking the country to go into lockdown has left many of us shocked and outraged. But what characteristics do we actually value in our leaders? Do we deserve better or do we have unrealistic expectations of our leaders?  Jack and Graeme debate this question and think about what true leadership looks like...

Do we get the leaders we deserve?

Graham Tomlin

Why being yourself is a bad idea &amp; other counter cultural notions…. What other podcast do  you get to listen to a  Bishop talking about counter cultural ideas on IDENTITY, LOVE ❤️ &amp; FREEDOM ✊?!?  Do you think  we are more like onions or artichokes!?  Email: feedbacktabletalk@gmail.com  LINK TO BUY BISHOP GRAHAM’S BOOK

Why being yourself is a bad idea &amp; other counter cultural notions…. What other podcast do  you get to listen to a  Bishop talking about counter cultural ideas on IDENTITY, LOVE ❤️ &amp; FREEDOM ✊?!?  Do you think  we are more like onions or artichokes!?  Email: feedbacktabletalk@gmail.com <a href=" https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Being-Yourself-Idea-Countercultural/dp/0281081794/ref=nodl_#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> LINK TO BUY BISHOP GRAHAM’S BOOK</a>

Why being yourself is a bad idea - Lets talk to Bishop Graham Tomlin...

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

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

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

We invite our podcast editor Sarah  onto the show to help us pick some of our favourite moments of Table Talk in 2021. She also took the opportunity to give the hosts some feedback. If you would like to also give us some feedback please email us at: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com  Some of the episodes featured  on the show: #8. Ever  met a gaming addict ? Let's  talk to max  Rea..#9. Sexism... We need to talk#13. Why  us society becoming so divided? lets  talk to Jon Yates#16. What does it take to be a #Girlboss? let  talk to Hannah..#24. Ever  lived amongst the Taliban?.. lets  talk to Matt stott#26. LIVE EVENT Sex life  vs. Real life#27. Making Real men... lets   talk to Head master Alun Ebenezer

We invite our podcast editor Sarah  onto the show to help us pick some of our favourite moments of Table Talk in 2021. She also took the opportunity to give the hosts some feedback. If you would like to also give us some feedback please email us at: tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com   Some of the episodes featured  on the show:  #8. Ever  met a gaming addict ? Let's  talk to max  Rea.. #9. Sexism... We need to talk #13. Why  us society becoming so divided? lets  talk to Jon Yates #16. What does it take to be a #Girlboss? let  talk to Hannah.. #24. Ever  lived amongst the Taliban?.. lets  talk to Matt stott #26. LIVE EVENT Sex life  vs. Real life #27. Making Real men... lets   talk to Head master Alun Ebenezer

That's a Wrap... Best of 2021. lets talk to editor Sarah

2021 has been dubbed the year of Great Resignation. Listen in on this live from Covent Garden, London with a panel of 4 special guests. We ask Char, Charlotte, Angus &amp; Peter how the pandemic has led them to personally re-assess what’s most important to them when it comes to work. And as always we explore how the Christian faith impacts their view of work. Enjoy! We'd love to hear from you  - tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com 

2021 has been dubbed the year of Great Resignation. Listen in on this live from Covent Garden, London with a panel of 4 special guests. We ask Char, Charlotte, Angus &amp; Peter how the pandemic has led them to personally re-assess what’s most important to them when it comes to work. And as always we explore how the Christian faith impacts their view of work. Enjoy!  We'd love to hear from you  - tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com

The Great Resignation & Pursuit of the Dream Job - LIVE EVENT

Rico Tice

We're all about positivity and good vibes but is that enough?! We talk to Rico whose life was changed aged 15 when his Godfather was killed in a tragic accident. Ever since then Rico says he's been fundamentally positive &amp; optimistic because now he's convinced he's found the answer to life's toughest question... Is there hope in the face of death? Strap yourself in for this fast moving episode and have a merry Christmas!  Link below for Rico's Latest course Hope Explored.https://hope.explo.red/

We're all about positivity and good vibes but is that enough?! We talk to Rico whose life was changed aged 15 when his Godfather was killed in a tragic accident. Ever since then Rico says he's been fundamentally positive &amp; optimistic because now he's convinced he's found the answer to life's toughest question... Is there hope in the face of death? Strap yourself in for this fast moving episode and have a merry Christmas!  <a href="https://hope.explo.red/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Link below for Rico's Latest course Hope Explored. https://hope.explo.red/</a>

Good Vibes Vs. Real Hope... lets talk to Rico Tice

Steve Smith

We catch up with climate scientist &amp; policy advisor Dr. Steve Smith, having just returned from COP26 in Glasgow. We get the inside scoop on the conference and  ask what was his verdict on COP26?! Good COP or Bad COP ?  Steve warns of the dangers of fatalism and shares how his Chrisitan faith fuels his scientific work and gives him hope in the face of what could otherwise be a very overwhelming job!For those who fancy a go at making the UK carbon neutral by 2050 have a play with this :https://my2050.beis.gov.uk/And get in touch, we'd love to hear from you -  tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com. 

We catch up with climate scientist &amp; policy advisor Dr. Steve Smith, having just returned from COP26 in Glasgow. We get the inside scoop on the conference and  ask what was his verdict on COP26?! Good COP or Bad COP ?  Steve warns of the dangers of fatalism and shares how his Chrisitan faith fuels his scientific work and gives him hope in the face of what could otherwise be a very overwhelming job! For those who fancy a go at making the UK carbon neutral by 2050 have a play with this : <a href="https://my2050.beis.gov.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://my2050.beis.gov.uk/</a> And get in touch, we'd love to hear from you -  tabletalkfeedback@gmail.com.

Good COP / Bad COP? Lets talk to Steve Smith 

Feeling anxious is a struggle many of us know well and it can seem impossible to escape. There are millions of self-help resources out there - ironically enough to make you anxious. In this episode we speak to Helen Thorne - an experienced counsellor and also someone with significant personal experience of anxiety. We speak about the causes of anxiety, the danger of coping mechanisms and about how the Christian faith can offer real hope in the face of anxiety. Helen Thorne has written an excellent book on this topic:Hope in an Anxious World (Paperback) - Helen Thorne - 10ofThose.com

Feeling anxious is a struggle many of us know well and it can seem impossible to escape. There are millions of self-help resources out there - ironically enough to make you anxious. In this episode we speak to Helen Thorne - an experienced counsellor and also someone with significant personal experience of anxiety. We speak about the causes of anxiety, the danger of coping mechanisms and about how the Christian faith can offer real hope in the face of anxiety. Helen Thorne has written an excellent book on this topic: <a href="https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/27126/hope-in-an-anxious-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope in an Anxious World (Paperback) - Helen Thorne - 10ofThose.com</a>

Struggling with anxiety? Let’s speak to Helen Thorne

Bob White

This week we're joined by Professor Bob White, Emeritus Professor of Geophysics at Cambridge University and Emeritus Director of The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, to talk about COP26 and climate change.Bob shared some deeper insights on what it all means and why we should be paying attention to what happens over the next two weeks as world leaders come together to discuss action on preventing catastrophic global warming. We quizzed Bob on some climate change acronyms, discussed his perspective on climate change as a Christian, and Jack even managed to get some advice on buying his next car!

This week we're joined by Professor Bob White, Emeritus Professor of Geophysics at Cambridge University and Emeritus Director of <a href="https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion</a>, to talk about COP26 and climate change. Bob shared some deeper insights on what it all means and why we should be paying attention to what happens over the next two weeks as world leaders come together to discuss action on preventing catastrophic global warming. We quizzed Bob on some climate change acronyms, discussed his perspective on climate change as a Christian, and Jack even managed to get some advice on buying his next car!

Why should we care about COP26? Let's talk to Prof. Bob White...

George Simpson

Is James Bond a real man or a misogynistic old fogy? Either way we seem to love him... We ask film critic and big time fan George Simpson; Why do we love James Bond so much? The short answer - he's a 10 year old boys fantasy... listen on for the longer answer... SPOILER ALERT @ 10mins!Enjoyed listening to George?  Check out his own podcast ‘for now we see’ here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-now-we-see/id1489048495

Is James Bond a real man or a misogynistic old fogy? Either way we seem to love him... We ask film critic and big time fan George Simpson; Why do we love James Bond so much? The short answer - he's a 10 year old boys fantasy... listen on for the longer answer... SPOILER ALERT @ 10mins! Enjoyed listening to George?  Check out his own podcast ‘for now we see’ here: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-now-we-see/id1489048495" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-now-we-see/id1489048495</a>

🎞️ Why do we love James Bond?🍸...Let's talk to George Simpson 

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