Do you have a Christian film you’d recommend to atheist friends? From big hits like The Chosen to indie projects like Noah, faith-based storytelling is growing on screen. As Christians embrace film to reach new audiences, we ask: does the Gospel need a polished delivery? Are we risking style over substance? Can film share the Gospel without diluting it? Esther Higham spoke to filmmaker Alex Gallimore to explore this.
Do you care about local elections? With local and national votes looming, we ask: is choosing your local representative as important as choosing your prime minister, or are you switched off? How do you decide who to vote for — researching candidates, sticking with a party, or even praying about it? Esther heard from Christians involved in politics about why getting involved matters.
From pop culture to Christmas sermons, angels are everywhere—but how much do we really understand about them? Esther and Guest Editor Bishop Jill Duff were joined by the Bishop of Hull, the Right Reverend Dr Eleanor Sanderson, author of Walking with Angels, to explore this incredible topic!
As Guest Editor, Bishop Jill Duff shared with Esther her passion for both science and the Christian mystics. Esther wanted to know—how can we bring these worlds together?
When you think of Blackpool, what comes to mind? Kiss-me-quick hats, donkey rides—or maybe hen dos? It may come as a surprise that it’s also the most deprived local authority in England, facing serious challenges with addiction, housing, and low incomes. Esther and guest editor Bishop Jill Duff spoke to Rev. Andy Dykes and Jack Boon, members of St John’s Church Blackpool, about how God is on the move in their community.
With the summer season on the way, how are your holiday plans shaping up? And do they include a Christian festival? The Waverley Abbey Festival takes place later this month, on Monday 25th May—at, you guessed it, Waverley Abbey in Surrey. Sarah Schrack is one of the event leads and joined Esther to share more! Find out more at waverleyabbey.org/festival
With UK local elections approaching and polls predicting gains for Reform UK and the Greens, questions about political division are intensifying—even within churches. Esther Higham spoke to the Rt Rev Philip North and Krish Kandiah about how Christians navigate deep disagreements, share community and communion, and foster understanding when fellow believers hold sharply opposing political views.
On Monday’s show, we celebrated an incredible sporting feat—the sub-2-hour time achieved by Sabastian Sawe at the 2026 London Marathon. But how about a marathon featuring 26 sports in 26 locations over 26 hours, all for Jesus?? Mark Oliver, Sport Mission Team Leader, and Dave Newton, National Director of Scripture Union, joined Esther to tell us more.
Sue Monckton-Rickett, Chair of the Association of Christians in Counselling, and Jo Hargreaves, also known as the Faith-Filled Therapist, join Esther Higham to demystify therapeutic jargon and help us navigate the world of counselling. They discuss how to find the right approach for your needs, if it's best to choose a Christian therapist, and the role of prayer in the therapy room.
Romanian is now the UK’s second most spoken foreign language, with a new campaign pushing for a dedicated GCSE. But what about our churches? How can we better welcome Romanian families and individuals—and what might we learn from their approach to church? Virgil Mitrofan, church elder at Ezra Romanian Evangelical Church, joined Esther Higham to explore these questions and teach us how to praise God in the Romance language.
A viral US worship night has sparked debate by calling out other religions—singing, “Buddha’s in the ground, Mohammed’s in the ground,” while Jesus is alive. But is publicly criticising other faiths a helpful way to point people to Jesus? And 25 years after the Pope first visited a mosque, how do we love people of other faiths without compromising the truth? Evangelist Danny Neale joined Esther Higham to discuss.
Charity pioneer and mental health advocate Patrick Regan OBE joins Esther to chat about burnout, why we need to stop trying to be “all things to all people” in church, and his new book, Small Steps for Big Change: A Guide Through Overwhelm.
A recent poll by The John Smith Centre at Glasgow University found that half of young people say they would not fight for Britain “under any circumstances.” The prevailing sentiment was: “Why would I fight for a country that isn’t fighting for me?” Esther spoke to MP Tom Tugendhat and former Major General Roddy Porter to hear their thoughts on why the UK might still be worth fighting for and if Christians should be on the frontline in the first place.
Peter and Vicky Vardy are a sibling duo and the founders of The Calling, a leadership summit in Scotland bringing together leaders from church, business, education, and community life for vision, inspiration, and practical wisdom. They sat down with Esther Higham to share more. Find out about the event at thecalling.scot
Esther spoke to Barney and Ben from “Two Blokes Running” the morning after a historic London Marathon, where Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe broke a record once considered unbreakable.
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