Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Celebrity Traitors finale and the spiritual lessons you're missing

6 Nov 2025
15:28

Comedian and author Paul Kerensa joins Esther Higham to share his predictions for the Celebrity Traitors final and why the show's rife with Old Testament parallels.

Is the war in Ukraine actually a spiritual battle?

6 Nov 2025
27:49

Is the war in Ukraine more than a political conflict? Could there be a spiritual dimension to what’s unfolding — or should we be cautious about using that kind of language? Esther Higham speaks with Karl Ahlgren, Associate Producer of A Faith Under Siege, and Ella Persedoss, Director of Ukraine Christian Ministries, to explore the experiences and resilience of Christians in the region.

Meet Alfie: The award-winning dog offering spiritual support in Hospital

5 Nov 2025
11:57

At a Lancashire hospital, Chaplain Deacon Rachel Fielding and her spiritual sidekick, Alfie — a Cocker Spaniel–Poodle mix — are making waves in spiritual care. Alfie, recently named BBC’s Dog of the Year, is specially trained to offer comfort and connection. Rachel and Alfie joined Esther Higham for a chat — and a bark — to share their inspiring ministry.

Israel Houghton & Philippa Hanna debut exclusive song release on Premier

5 Nov 2025
15:27

Gospel music legend Israel Houghton, a 7-time Grammy and 13-time Dove Award winner, teams up with one of the UK’s leading Christian artists, Philippa Hanna, on a brand-new single: "Til The Whole World Knows". The song will be released exclusively on YouTube this Friday at 5:00 PM GMT. They joined Esther Higham to share the heart and passion behind the project.

How do we preach to a culture that doesn't believe in sin?

5 Nov 2025
22:11

A new study has shown that people are becoming more lax about what constitutes sin. So what does this mean for the church and our evangelism? Graham Nicholls, Director of Affinity, and Rachel Jordan-Wolf, Director of HOPE Together, chat to Esther Higham about defining sin, balancing truth and love, and share more stories of the Quiet Revival taking place in their communities.

Questions of Our Times returns to Premier Christian Radio

4 Nov 2025
13:32

Questions of Our Times — a compelling series from the Christian Evidence Society and Premier, returns to Premier Christian Radio today. Hosted by Nigel Bovey, the new season, "Bringing Faith into Darkness," explores how Christian faith responds to evil, death, violence, and the paranormal. Nigel spoke with Esther Higham about what’s ahead.

Are Labour failing or do we lack grace?

4 Nov 2025
22:22

Criticism of Sir Keir Starmer started early into tenure — and it hasn’t really stopped. But are we judging our leaders too harshly, too soon? Alicia Edmund from the Evangelical Alliance and leadership coach Paul Anderson-Walsh join Esther Higham to explore how impatience, expectation, and even the Bible’s stories of redemption shape how we see political leadership today.

Is there a shelf life for worship leaders?

3 Nov 2025
24:37

Contemporary Christian Music has surged in popularity, bringing with it a youthful, energetic style that’s reshaping worship. But as churches embrace this modern sound, what does this mean for today’s worship leaders? Preacher and worship leader Isaiah Raymond, alongside pastor and worship leader Dwaine Morgan, joined Mal Pope to unpack this.

Is street preaching still a bold witness or public nuisance?

3 Nov 2025
17:32

Social media is filled with clips of street preachers being challenged — sometimes even physically — after being accused of disturbing the peace. Evangelist, vicar, and street preacher Rev David Peterson joined Mal Pope to explore whether defiant street preaching is a courageous stand against spiritual darkness, or if it crosses the line into public nuisance.

What does it really mean to be beautiful?

31 Oct 2025
19:48

Celebrity stylist and founder of Intelligent Styling, Phil Tarling, and Miss Caribbean UK finalist, Nayana Mena, joined Esther Higham to unpack how being fearfully and wonderfully made could impact our clothing purchases or cosmetic choices.

Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin: The Church should be a place that disturbs us into action

31 Oct 2025
13:19

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, joined Esther Higham to reflect on the significance of the University of Kent turning 60. She shared her thoughts on the celebration, the spiritual impact of gospel music, and how the Church continues to be a place of welcome and refuge.

Why teaching your boys about being a man starts with prayer

30 Oct 2025
13:14

Michael Williams, a father of three and pharmacist, talks with Esther Higham about Stephen Graham’s campaign encouraging dads to write letters to their sons about what it means to be a man, and how prayer and affirmation are essential in raising his boys.

Does God move more powerfully abroad?

29 Oct 2025
21:10

Missionary Simon Guillebaud and Pastor, Author Gery Malanda joined Esther Higham to unpack why it feels like more supernatural healings happen in Africa and Asia than here in the UK and to share some powerful testimonies from missions taking place at home and abroad.

Should your church have a therapy dog?

29 Oct 2025
13:44

Over 6000 dogs are working as therapy dogs in the UK. Is there an opportunity for churches here? Rev Sam Chandler, Assistant Vicar at St John's church in Hampshire, and Secretary of the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Lord Nigel Biggar on Reparations: We should not succumb to imaginary guilt

28 Oct 2025
13:21

Comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry has called for the UK to pay reparations. Chancellor Rachel Reeves says it would bankrupt the country. Lord Nigel Biggar—Anglican priest, theologian, and author of Reparations: Slavery and the Tyranny of Imaginary Guilt—joined Esther Higham to explore whether the UK and the Church should pay for their involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.

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