Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

In the wake of President Trump's visit to Israel and peace in Gaza, Carolyn Merry, leader of the Ammerdown Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, joined Esther Higham to unpack what it means to be peacemakers—nationally, or even globally.

Australian author, Anglican cleric, and ancient history scholar John Dickson, the driving force behind the First Hymn Project, joined Esther Higham to discuss what inspired him to begin this remarkable project of resurrecting what is believed to be the oldest hymn on record

Emma Stark runs Freedom from Freemasonry courses in Glasgow, and she joined Esther Higham to unpack whether, for Christians, Freemasonry is something to avoid or actively oppose.

Sarah Dawkins, CEO of Torch Trust, and content creator Linn Davies — who is blind — join Esther Higham to share how churches can be more welcoming and accessible for people with sight loss.

Jackie Williams, co-founder of The Home Church, and renowned church leader, Bishop Joe Aldred, joined Esther Higham to unpack whether outgoing leaders should choose their successor, or it should be a rigorous HR process instead.

Giavani Cairo speaks with Esther Higham about the lessons in patience he’s learned from portraying Thaddeus and the profound impact The Chosen has had on his life.

A request for a sleepover is something most Christian parents have encountered at one point or another. So, how do you handle it? Anna Hawken from Parenting for Faith joined Esther Higham to unpack the dos and don’ts.

What would you do if your work asked you to do something that went against your Christian values? Martyn Link, co-founder of The Business Connection and Ciarán Kelly, Director of the Christian Institute spoke to Esther Higham about standing firm in your views, the rise of 'doxxing', and dealing with the complexities of gender-identity politics in the workplace.

Revd Clare Downing, Moderator of the URC North Western Synod, and writer Michelle Guinness — both Christian and Jewish — joined Esther Higham to explore how Christians can take up the responsibility of opposing antisemitism and supporting their Jewish neighbours.

Actor David Gyasi and director Jonathan Maltz from the Artless Theatre Company joined Esther Higham to explore the implications an AI-generated actor like Tilly Norwood can have on the future of film and the irreplaceability of human connections

Pete Lynas, UK Director of Evangelical Alliance, and Debra Green, founder of Redeeming Our Communities, chat with Esther Higham about the different interpretations of Christian nationalism, responding practically to tensions, and being prophetic voices in our community.

One in three state sixth forms are being called “language deserts“ with no pupils studying French, Spanish or German. But could learning a language matter help us in our faith? And what lingo will be speaking on the other side of eternity? Robin Peake, Deputy CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators, spoke to Esther Higham.

Is “eternal peace” in the Holy Land possible? Journalist Gavin Drake joined Esther Higham to respond to Trump’s 20-point peace plan, the UK’s recognition of Palestine, and claims of genocide in Gaza - asking what all this means for the people living through it, and how we can respond in prayer.

Award-winning author Ruth Leigh joined Esther Higham to share the inspiration behind her novel and discuss how to turn a compelling story into a finished book.

How do you develop a healthy diet when it comes to the news? Is it right to be cautious of the mainstream media? Journalists Peter Crumpler and Jenny Taylor spoke to Esther Higham about sorting fact from fiction, whether you should pay for your news, and how our spiritual gifts can play a role in deciphering and spreading news stories.