Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Chris and Denise Arthey’s lives were radically changed when they were hit by a drunk driver at 80 miles per hour, causing them to both lose their left legs. But instead of feeling bitter, the couple chose to forgive the man for what he did. So how did they even begin to forgive in a situation like this? Chris and Denise joined Esther Higham and Reverend Jonathan Edwards to discuss what forgiveness looks like in a world that often demands payback.

Dawn Savidge, founder of Parent Fuel, chats to Esther Higham about her 'weird' family meetings, making the most of the summer holidays, and why you shouldn't worry about your children being bored.

Can reality TV shows be a chance for believers to share their faith, or are they traps to trip them up? Former Big Brother winner Cameron Stout and Eugenie Bucknor, a contestant in Race Across The World, take Esther Higham behind the scenes of reality TV and chat about being able to share their faith on the small screen.

The controversial scene evoking Leonardo da Vinci’s painting "The Last Supper" at the Olympics has caused outrage among Catholics and Christian groups around the world. If Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek and was himself mocked and scorned, as his followers, should we expect anything less? The director of Affinity - Gospel Churches in Partnership, Graham Nicholls, and writer Giles Gough joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

Hollywood superstar Keanu Reeves in an interview with the BBC admitted he thinks about death “all the time”! But for many of us, death is the ‘D word’ we try to avoid. In ancient spiritual practice believers were encouraged to remember that life on earth is only temporary. Grief Coach Alisa Harewood, and Minister and Christian Mindfulness Expert Shaun Lambert, discussed with Esther Higham whether this would help us be more present in the present.

Do you go to church when you're on holiday? How could joining up with a community abroad change your faith? Premier's Esther Higham spoke to Rev Adrian Chiles from the English speaking church in Ibiza to chat about his journey from Belfast to the Balearics, the unique challenges of hosting church for tourists, and how God is moving amidst the island's party culture.

Popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing is in the spotlight following allegations of bullying and misconduct. Broadcaster and former MP Ann Widdecombe was a contestant on the show in 2010. She discussed with Esther Higham if these allegations are exposing a toxic culture at the show or simply revealing that we've become too sensitive.

An estimated 50 million people are still held in slavery today, each with their own unique story. Mark Cameron, International Justice Mission, joined Esther Higham to share stories of hope breaking through in the darkest of situations.

US president Joe Biden pulled out of the US presidential race after weeks of criticism from opposition and party members alike. Pastor and author Chris Kilby, writer and church leader Elaine Storkey and the founder of New Frontiers, Terry Virgo discussed with Esther Higham if there's any lesson for church leaders and pastors to learn from Joe Biden’s example.

Jon Maltz is the artistic director behind "If Prison Walls Could Speak," a one-man tour de force that portrays the true story of Petr Jasek who was imprisoned for his faith. He joined Esther Higham to chat about the show's immersive 3D audio, whether theatre should embrace artificial intelligence, and what he made of the Olympic opening ceremony.

Prisons are high up on the PM's radar as he appointed James Timson as Prisons minister. The new government also announced last week that from September, thousands of prisoners will be released to release pressure on the prisons. Is that watering down the justice of their sentence? Prison campaigner Sara Hyde and Prison Chaplin Rev Tracy Sickle joined Esther Higham to discuss what principles the new government should apply to our prisons system.

What is your first memory of church? Early exposure to faith in many ways prepared a lot of us to find Jesus later in life or even strengthen our faith in adulthood. Yet, the investment in nurturing young disciples seems to be lacking. Becky May is the founder of the Resource Cupboard and as school is now out for summer, she discussed with Esther Higham how we can use our young people's downtime to help them invest in their faith.

72 hours of non-stop worship? That's the vision behind David’s Tent – a worship festival taking place over the August Bank holiday weekend. With worship artists from around the world leading sessions 24 hours a day for 3 days. The Event Director John Kyle caught up with Esther Higham to share what drives the vision.

In the church today the idea of a power couple leadership has become pretty much the norm in many church circles – but what about leaders who are single? The Apostle Paul did include marriage in his criteria for appointing bishops in 1 Tim 3: 1-6. So, is it better for church leaders to have a spouse to head or lead a church? The Executive Director of the Single Friendly Church Network Mike Simpson joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

As the wider culture becomes less familiar with the Bible, it raises the question: how can we encourage more intrigue in the Bible? Alain Emerson and Adam Cox, authors of "The God Story: Encountering Unfailing Love in the Unfolding Narrative of Scripture," present God's Word as an enthralling epic novel. Alain spoke with Esther Higham about the inspiration behind their project.