Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

There are ongoing tensions within the Church of England regarding same-sex blessings and marriages. A group of church leaders has raised concerns about an upcoming vote and they've proposed creating a "parallel province" within the Church. As the General Synod meeting kicks off this week, could this lead to a division in the Church of England? The Rt Rev Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster, discussed this matter with Premier's Esther Higham.

In our final episode of the series, we're asking...what does the Prime Minister actually do? Former Conservative MP Sir Gary Streeter joins Esther Higham to talk about how the best PMs are often the loneliest, why we shouldn't expect immediate change, and what it really feels like to be an MP on election day.

A recent Food Foundation report reveals concerning trends among UK children: average height decline, obesity rates rising by almost a third, and a 20% increase in type 2 diabetes diagnoses. Despite accessible health advice and a growing vitamins and minerals market, our nation's children face declining health. How can we address this? Dr. Chidi Ngwaba, a lifestyle medicine specialist, discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.

Domestic abuse incidents increase by more than a third when England loses, according to research from the National Centre for Domestic Violence. Why is this still happening, and what can be done to end this toxic culture? Anita Grey shares her story of being rescued from an abusive marriage and chats with Esther Higham about the church still having a lot to learn, the warning signs of abuse, and why it's time for footballers to speak out.

In this episode, we delve into the origins of democracy to determine if it's the optimal system for governing a country. Historian Tom Holland posits that our democratic status is a result of our Christian heritage. But is democracy rooted in the Bible? Danny Webster of the Evangelical Alliance explores this question with Premier's Esther Higham.

Graham Daniels, former footballer and director of Christians in Sport, and from Dave Courteen, Sports Chaplaincy UK, chat to Esther Higham about Gareth Southgate's human approach to football, what we can learn from Andy Murray, and how this summer of sport is an ideal time to get active in our faith.

Many famous singers began their journeys in church choirs. Pop icon Taylor Swift, who often speaks of her Christian background, chose to pursue mainstream music. The question arises: why do artists like her transition from local church choirs to the broader music industry? Rapper Faith Child and musician Mathew Brown discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.

In today's Bluffers Guide, Esther Higham is joined by Chris Ringland of the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland and Tim Cairns from CARE to explore regional operations. Considering the myriad of agreements within the UK nations, how much does the decision-making power held by individual regions affect the political picture nationally?

Pastor and growth coach Rob Wall chats to Esther Higham about 'burning bush' moments, what to do when God goes silent, and how we can plan for the future while still living by faith.

Reverend Lee Barnes heads up the Church at Glastonbury. He joined Esther Higham live from Worthy Farm to chat about praying for punters, finding God in unexpected places, and why the iconic festival is much more than sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.

With just ten days to go to the general election, political parties are gearing up for the final run up to the ballots. On this episode of our Bluffers Guide, we delve into the objectives, strategies and tactics parties and politicians use to attract our vote. Paul Wooley from the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity joined Premier's Esther Higham to help you spot the tricks

Parents love it when people praise their children, and are happy to take credit for the way they’ve brought them up but when things go wrong should parents also share the responsibility for their children's mistakes? Joanna Brown from the Synergy Network and Premier Gospel presenter Theo Manderson both discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham.

Past elections have primarily been a contest between the Conservative and Labour parties. As new poll results emerge, is there now space for a disruptive third force within the Reform or Liberal Democrat parties? Nicola Martin of the Evangelical Alliance delved into this topic with Premier's Esther Higham.

Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' tour achieved a 59% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to their previous world tours. So, if Coldplay can go eco, why can't our worship artists? Tim Jupp, founder of Big Church Festival, and Dr. Ruth Valerio, theologian and environmentalist, chat with Esther Higham about hydrogen-powered stages, relying on American worship artists, and how we can all make our worship less wasteful.

A recent YouGov poll revealed that four out of five in the UK think the world is more dangerous than usual. But is this truly the most dangerous era ever? Professor Nick Megoran as well as consultant psychiatrist Dr Rob Waller discussed this with Premier's Esther Higham