Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

About 1.1 million people in the UK will work this Christmas Day, sacrificing time with family to keep the country running. What’s it like for those working while trying to find time to celebrate the Christmas story? Deborah Akinlawon of the Christian Police Association and Lucy Honeysett from Christians in Care joined Esther Higham.

Chris McCausland has made history as the first blind winner of Strictly Come Dancing. What does his win mean for the visually impaired community, and how can churches become more inclusive? Esther Higham spoke to Sarah Dawkins, CEO of Torch Trust.

What can we learn from the Gregg Wallace allegations about creating healthy male-female dynamics in our workplaces and churches? Inclusion expert Jess Gondwe-Atkins speaks to Esther Higham about confronting but not shaming people, being an ally, and the simple questions that can save a lot of hurt.

Franciscan friar Fr. Emmanuel Mansford talks with Esther Higham about breaking free from the cycle of festive indulgence and materialism this Christmas.

Film critics Charles Merritt and Rev Andy Godfrey chat to Esther Higham about this year's box office hits, why Die Hard is a Christmas film, and if we should stop labelling some films 'Christian'.

Youth Pastor Sarah Williams chats to Esther Higham about whether the UK should follow Australia's lead in banning social media for under-16's.

According to the online retailer Very, adults plan to spend over £695 on Christmas preparations this year, with about a third on decorations. Is decorating your house with lights, wreaths, and trinkets just buying into a consumerist Christmas or could it be a chance to share the gospel with a tasteful nativity scene or an inflatable Jesus? Sammy Jordan, Director of Hope for Every Home, joined Esther Higham to discuss this topic.

Artist manager Tom Limebear sat down with Premier's Max Avard to reflect on this year's most popular songs and artists. They discuss Tom's secret love for pop music, why he's not a Swiftie, and the worship song that always 'does bits'.

Centrepoint estimates that 23,000 young people could be homeless this winter. Homelessness is a year-round issue. What would it take to eliminate street homelessness in our towns and cities? Jon Kuhrt, CEO of Hope into Action, and Elyse MacKinnon, Winter Project Manager at Glasgow City Mission, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Guest presenter Joshua Luke Smith chats to Esther Higham about when he first fell in love with rap music, why he calls himself 'the poet for the people', and his new album 'Liberated'.

Writer Rachel Allcock reviews Netflix's Mary—dubbed both "the worst film of the year" (The Telegraph) and an "epic biopic" (The New York Times). She tells Esther Higham whether the film offers a fresh take on the Nativity, stays true to scripture, and if it’s worth a watch this Christmas.

It's days to Christmas, and the festive buzz is getting louder. But with attention spans shrinking and the noise and business of Christmas increasing, how can churches and Christian organizations, with their own adverts, share the good news of Jesus? Chay Harty from the Bible Society joined Esther Higham and guest editor Joshua Luke Smith to unpack this.

Can poetry inspired by the Psalms help prisoners rebuild their lives? As the UK grapples with a prison crisis, guest presenter Joshua Luke Smith believes creative expression can play a powerful role in rehabilitation. Josh and Esther Higham spoke with prison chaplain Luke Carson about how faith and creativity are transforming lives behind bars.

Nearly half of Britons feel lonely during the festive season, and over a third will spend Christmas away from loved ones, according to a Vodafone survey. Turning on the TV or listening to a Christmas playlist worsens the situation. How do we handle the pressure to couple up at Christmas if we're single? Sarah Paxton from the Christian dating app SALT and Beth Collingridge from the Single Friendly Church Network joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

John Boyega, Letitia Wright, and David Gyasi are Black, British, and Christian actors who have all been represented and nurtured by the same man—Femi Oguns MBE. Femi is renowned for spotting talent, representing some of the biggest names in the movie business, and founding one of the UK’s leading drama schools. He joined Esther Higham to share how he uses his platform to shape a new generation of actors and spearhead major changes in representation on screen and stage.