Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Are Christian grandparents an underused resource for the next generation?

3 Apr 2025
22:56

The Religious Research Association suggests we need a "paradigm shift" to better equip and include grandparents in our churches. So, how can we make 'intergenerational ministry' more than just a buzzword? Becky Sedgwick, author of “Grandparenting for Faith,” and Premier Gospel’s Theo Manderson, our resident grandad, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Could a cold shower bring you closer to God?

3 Apr 2025
14:48

James Ray, founder of XCC, chats with Esther Higham about undertaking extreme physical challenges, why we all need to embrace discomfort, and how cold showers could be key to strengthening our faith.

Adolescence: Is the Netflix series a wake up call for the church?

2 Apr 2025
26:05

Paul Yeullet, pastor and author, and Jess Atkins, senior inclusion advisor, reflect on Netflix’s Adolescence, the rise of online misogyny, and how the church can respond to the lack of male role models. They also discuss whether society has become too "feminised" and if the show was missing a girl's perspective.

Is holy laughter a sign of the Spirit?

1 Apr 2025
22:53

Founder of Spirit Café and pastor at Harvest Ministries, Lori Arnott-Lawler, and comedian, preacher, and writer Andy Kind joined Esther Higham to unpack whether laughter can be a sign of the Holy Spirit or just an attack of hysteria, and how we can tell the difference

Vanessa Benavente on portraying Mary in 'The Chosen'

1 Apr 2025
7:24

Vanessa Benavente portrays Mary, the mother of Jesus, with a warm embrace. She catches up with Esther Higham ahead of the UK screening of season five of The Chosen to discuss what it was like to play the most renowned mother in the Bible.

The Chosen's Shahar Isaac on why he avoided theological ideas to play Peter

1 Apr 2025
9:14

One of the stars of the hit Christian film series 'The Chosen,' Shahar Isaac, who plays Peter in the series, catches up with Esther Higham ahead of the UK screening of season five to discuss what it was like to play the role of the foremost Apostle.

Bishop William Shomali: Only God can bring peace to the Middle East

1 Apr 2025
12:17

Bishop William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine, on the daily struggles of Christians in the Holy Land, the power of persistent prayer, and why he has little hope for human-brought peace in Gaza.

Anna Smith: Raising six children was a privilege

31 Mar 2025
25:10

Author and speaker Anna Smith chats to Esther Higham about the privilege and chaos of raising six children, getting by with the book of Proverbs, and why she's open to being challenged by her kids.

World Down Syndrome Day: Embracing differences makes church stronger

20 Mar 2025
22:56

It's World Down Syndrome Day on the 21st of March. So, what do our churches need to do to fully release and value people with Down's Syndrome? Bernice Hardie, co-founder of Wave for Change; Helen Feathers, founder of God's House; and Mark Arnold from Urban Saints, all joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

A Christian's honest review of the House of David

20 Mar 2025
12:12

Giles Gough, host of the God in Film podcast, chats to Esther Higham about the new Amazon Prime series depicting the rise of David from shepherd boy to king.

The pandemic 5 years on: The scars that remain and how the church was refined

19 Mar 2025
21:10

Gavin Calver, head of the Evangelical Alliance, and Cara Pratt, a social media manager living with Long Covid, reflect on the pandemic’s lasting impact on churches and individuals.

Is there anything spiritually beneficial in decluttering?

19 Mar 2025
14:23

Decluttering can be more than clearing out or moving stuff around. If God is a God of order and structure, how can we draw strength from what the Bible says about keeping things tidy? Interior designer Sophia Wigram joined Esther Higham to unpack this topic.

Can dementia make a person forget their faith?

18 Mar 2025
12:46

Theologian and Chaplain Rev. Ben Boland, in this chat with Esther Higham, says salvation is not a cognitive process. So, does our faith in God transcend the limitations of our brain?

Bible sales boom among Gen Z. Is this another sign of revival?

18 Mar 2025
13:58

Robin Peake from Wycliffe Bible Translators chats to Esther Higham about the surge in Bible sales among Gen Z, the power of an artefact, and why scripture is like a "sweet treat".

How your church can help reduce cardiac arrest fatalities

17 Mar 2025
16:42

When CPR is administered immediately after cardiac arrest, it can double or triple the chances of survival. Should we know how to handle a medical emergency during a church service? Ken Patterson from First Aid for Churches, and Rev. Geraint John, a priest in Wales who has recently trained his congregation, joined Mal Pope to discuss this