Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Do you know anyone that’s come to faith via social media? David Lochhead does! David is the Head of Development at Streams Studio, a platform sharing encouraging testimonies and stories of faith. He spoke to Esther Higham about social media prodigals, being patient with your content, and why consistency is key when evangelising online,

Shermara Fletcher-Hoyte from Churches Together in England joins Esther Higham for the start of Black History Month. Shermara tells us why she would rather be woke, what it means for Black British people to "reclaim the narrative", and what we can get wrong about the month.

Steve Beegoo, Head of Education at Christian Concern, and former Labour MP Stephen Pound chat with Esther Higham about the government's proposed VAT on private school fees and why religious schools are so important.

Arthur Mist from World Vision chats to Premier's Max Avard about the tension in South Sudan, witnessing countries being transformed, and why he's leaving for his will with his employers.

A Santander UK survey of 2,000 UK residents revealed that 75% of Gen Z aspire to be entrepreneurs rather than work traditional 9-to-5 jobs. With job satisfaction in the UK being among Europe's lowest with only 64% reporting happiness in their roles. So is entrepreneurship more aligned with the bible than standard employment? Author and entrepreneur Chris Spicer, Executive & Behavioural Change Coach Dr. Lanre Olusola, and Wonderful Group Founder & CEO Dan Maudhub discuss this with Esther Higham.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his "true shock" at the condition of the prison system left by the former administration. Over 1,700 inmates were prematurely released in England and Wales to mitigate prison overcrowding. In light of these dire circumstances, Luke Carson, the Team Leader for Prisons and Resettlement at London City Mission, discussed with Esther Higham the impact on prison ministry work.

Should churches should aim for multicultural congregations like we see in the book of Revelation? Or does catering for multiple languages and cultures create too many practical issues? Esther Higham spoke to Reverend David Tomlinson, the vicar of St Paul's in Birmingham, Arman, part of the church's Farsi-speaking community and Dr Yinxuang Huang, Research Manager at the Bible Society.

Social media influencer Isabella Smugge portrays a life of perfection on Instagram, yet it all starts to unravel. She then starts a journey of faith thanks to a Christian friend, and through Isabella's eyes we see what the life of faith looks like when it’s all completely new. Author Ruth Leigh sat down with Esther Higham to delve into Isabella's character and the impact of her story on non-Christian readers.

The average person in the UK spends 6 hours and 8 minutes looking at screens, according to Data Reportal. Have you tried cutting down your screen time? What about ditching the Bible apps and going back to digital-free quiet times? Youthscape director Martin Saunders and Rev Dr Pete Phillips, Head of Digital Theology at Spurgeon’s College, spoke to Esther Higham about 'malevolent' tech leaders, phone addiction, and distracted devotionals.

Is there ever a period without news of war or conflict? Recently, Russia issued a war threat to NATO over the potential use of long-range missiles by Ukraine, supplied by the UK and US. Could disarmament be the solution to global peace? Major General Tim Cross and Peace Campaigner Inderjit Bhogal discuss this with Esther Higham.

Sara Ward is the founder and owner of Hen Corner in Brentford and the author of Living the Good Life in the City. She spoke to Esther Higham about getting the best out of your garden, the art of fermenting, and her next steps in becoming a vicar.

On the heels of riots and protests in Ferguson, Missouri, American preacher and activist Jonathan Tremaine Thomas initiated 'Spiritual First Responders'—individuals ready to be at the forefront during times of unrest. A decade later, his organization, Civil Righteousness, is inspiring others to follow suit. He joins Esther Higham to discuss how we can do the same.

Fr Nael Abu Rahmoun, Vicar of Nazareth, joins Esther Higham to reflect on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, his hopes for a ceasefire, and why we're only beginning to understand the war's devastating impact.

Research from the University of Barcelona indicates that completing the renowned Camino de Santiago leads to a "significant reduction in stress and emotional discomfort." So, should Christians embark on pilgrimages more often to seek God in these holy places? Reverend Eryl Parry, who guides pilgrimages in the Welsh countryside, and Emma Fowle from Premier Christianity Magazine, recently back from the Camino Lebeneigo, explore this with Esther Higham.

Emma Fowle, the Deputy Editor of Premier Christianity, recounts her first-time experience as a pilgrim journeying through the Camino Lebeneigo in Northern Spain. This historic pilgrimage culminates at the monastery of St Toribio, said to house a relic of the cross. Despite not being Catholic, she shares her unique perspective on the trek. Here are her insights.