Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Miracle at Wembley: Crystal Palace lift first FA trophy in 120 years

20 May 2025
9:10

Jon Kuhrt, CEO of the housing charity Hope into Action and a lifelong Crystal Palace supporter, joined Esther Higham to share his unforgettable experience at Saturday’s historic Wembley match.

After a damning report, how can we bring happiness back to our children?

20 May 2025
21:58

Nathan Jones from Ugly Duckling, youth mentor Ottis Reynolds, and Emma Winmill from Urban Devotion join Premier to unpack UNICEF’s latest report revealing that UK children are among the unhappiest in the world. They explore what’s behind these findings and how we can practically and spiritually help raise happier, more hope-filled young people.

How one charity is saving old church buildings

19 May 2025
11:02

Friends of Friendless Churches rescues and preserves historic churches across England and Wales that might otherwise be lost to time. So, should we be concerned about old church buildings? Rachel Morley, Director of Friends of Friendless Churches, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.

What might the UK look like if Assisted Suicide becomes legal?

19 May 2025
25:21

Amanda Achtman, a Canadian campaigner on euthanasia, and Peter Lynas from the Evangelical Alliance joined Esther Higham to explore how legalising assisted suicide might shift our attitudes toward death and dying.

The hidden ministry of waterway chaplains

15 May 2025
15:18

Charlie Bushell and Lorraine Newman, waterway chaplains featured in Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes, joined Esther Higham to share how they nurture community, faith, and ministry while constantly on the move.

AI round-up: Chatbots for loneliness, AI worship, and cancer diagnoses

15 May 2025
21:00

Tech expert James Poulter, from House 337, joins Esther Higham to give us the latest developments, debates, and good news stories from the world of AI.

Is Reform UK representing Christian values?

14 May 2025
17:50

Dan Barker, a Reform parliamentary candidate, and Tim Farron MP, former Lib Dem leader and host of Premier's "A Mucky Business," joined Esther Higham to unpack why some Reform supporters say the party represents Christian values, and if it should be an obvious home for Christian voters.

The Big Sing: The majority of us can sing, we just lack confidence

14 May 2025
8:03

Gemma Francis, co-founder of the Big Sing, chats to Esther Higham about the health benefits of singing, how we can all use our voices for God, and why it's statistically unlikely that you're tone deaf!

Is it time for you to Run with Christ?

14 May 2025
11:48

Will Garringer, the founder of Run with Christ, joins Esther Higham to talk about launching his unique running group in London - blending physical exercise with spiritual growth.

Pope Leo XIV's first sermon: No more wars

13 May 2025
8:30

On Sunday, the new Pope Leo XIV delivered his first sermon at the Vatican, calling for "no more wars". It's a busy week for the Pontiff as he begins his new role. Fr. Toby Lees, a member of the Order of Preachers, joined Esther Higham to discuss the Pope's first days.

Is there more good news in the de-escalation of India-Pakistan tensions?

13 May 2025
12:59

Journalist Julia Bicknell, a former BBC reporter from Pakistan, joined Esther Higham to discuss the positive implications of the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire after days of mutual attacks and tension.

Do Vikings hold a key to resolving the Russia-Ukraine war?

13 May 2025
13:55

The Vikings significantly impacted modern history, but could they also hold the key to understanding the war between Ukraine and Russia? Historian and political commentator Martyn Whittock joined Esther Higham to share how these historical connections come together.

What the PM's immigration plan could learn from Christian charities

13 May 2025
26:25

Tim Leese from Welcome Churches and Scott Bradridge from Outreach Southwest joined Esther Higham to unpack how the proposed changes to migration laws would affect Christian ministries helping immigrants and asylum seekers

VE Day: Celebrating 80 years of faith and heroism

8 May 2025
20:46

Today, the 8th of May, is VE Day. Eighty years ago, the announcement that the war in Europe was over sent the whole country into a joyous eruption. What lessons can the faith of those who lived and fought in the war teach us? Margaret Borland and Bishop Hugh Nelson joined Mal Pope to unpack this.

What the Papal Conclave teaches us about tradition versus modernity

7 May 2025
18:55

Today marks the beginning of the Conclave. The process has been in place since 1274 and, apart from some security updates and accommodation changes, not much has changed. Should we still be holding onto its tradition and formality? Peter D. Williams, a Catholic apologist and author, joined Esther Higham to unpack what goes on behind the Conclave curtain.

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