Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

The Paralympics starts this week in Paris, showcasing the incredible skills of people who have overcome disability, limb loss or visual and hearing impairment to become elite athletes. Anne Wafula Strike is a wheelchair racer who became the first Kenyan to represent her country in the sport 20 years ago. She spoke to Esther Higham about changing attitudes to the games, what it takes to be elite, and how faith has guided her career.

How do you deal with your anger? Do you struggle with sudden outbursts or do you try and keep it simmering below the surface? Anger Management coach Sam Obafemi and geophysicist Robert White chat to Esther Higham about volcanic eruptions, losing our temper, and God's righteous anger.

The Paralympics begin tomorrow in Paris, featuring over 4,000 athletes from around the globe who have overcome disabilities, limb loss, and visual or hearing impairments. Given the positive message surrounding disability in sports, do we need to do the same in the church? Steve Bundy is Vice President at Joni and Friends and he joins Esther Higham to discuss this

The newest release from Keith and Kristyn Getty, "As for Me and My House," has sparked a social media campaign featuring families in Nashville, where the Gettys reside, worshipping to it during their school commute. Keith Getty speaks with Esther Higham on how they encourage their children in their faith.

Have you read any fiction books lately? If you have you would know they have a peculiar way of working on your imagination and taking you, depending on the author, on a breath taking journey. So, is there something spiritual about the way fiction books trigger our imagination and can we apply that to how we read scripture? Marina Magdalena, author and creator of the teen girl heroine Antigone Kingsley, discusses this with Esther Higham.

Various media outlets have reported that the Church of England is dropping the word 'church' to appear more relevant. But what's really going on here? Reverend Canon Dave Male, from the Church of England, and Felix Aremo, Missiologist at London City Mission, chat to Esther Higham about whether using the word 'church' actually matters, why we need to stop acting like a members club, and if the Church of England is undergoing a "woke rebrand",

Hollywood superstar Will Smith featured Chandler Moore, Maverick Music, and Kirk Franklin in a song performance. Considering the Bible states, "do not be yoked together with unbelievers," where do we draw the line with mainstream or secular music? Singer-songwriter Phillipa Hanna, Christian rap artist Faith Child, and Sam Brown from LICC joined Esther Higham for a discussion on this topic.

A growing number of twenty-something-year-olds are promoting a different approach to retail therapy; they call it 'underconsumption.' For an easily distracted, consumption-centered generation, is a genuine desire to simplify the way to go? Franciscan friar Emmanuel Mansford and climate activist Rebecca Reece discussed this with Esther Higham

What does our faith have to do with being funny? Comedians Mark Ritchie and Rob Morgan join Esther Higham for a chat about the Edinburgh Fringe, the art of a good joke, and why Christians need to stop being so weird.

A recent survey by King's College London, encompassing 24 countries, found that Britons have the second-lowest level of trust in news outlets. In light of this; how do we discern the truth while remaining vigilant against falsehoods? Seasoned journalist Julia Bicknell and former Christians in Media mentee Luwi Luwaya explored this topic with Esther Higham.

Drivetime presenter Ibe Otah joined Esther Higham to give us the lowdown on this year's Premier Gospel Awards. Grab your tickets now: https://www.premiergospelawards.org.uk/

Today is results day in the UK. So, what happens if results day doesn't unfold as expected? How can one discern God's guidance when aspirations for university or further studies are thwarted? Youth and student pastors Ditie and Lauren Eradie from St Aldates Church in Oxford, together with career coach Krystyna Gadd, explored these questions with Esther Higham.

Zoo animals have seemingly roamed the streets of London, not literally, but in a nine-day series of surprise graffiti artworks by the elusive street artist Banksy. This has ignited much speculation and posed the question: Can graffiti art be a medium for Christians to spread their message? Oyinda Fakeye, an Art Curator and Artistic Director, discussed this topic with Esther Higham.

Perfect looks, perfect home, perfect children and even perfect cupcakes! This is 'the perfect housewife'. Critics say this piles pressure on women. So, is this old-fashion culture or biblically sound principle? Discussing this with Esther Higham was Dr Belle Tindall from the Centre for Cultural Witness as well as author, broadcaster and former agony aunt Anne Atkins.

Fiona Tweedie, is the Statistician for the Church of Scotland who ran 500km between May and July to raise money for a youth resource centre in Lomé, Togo through Compassion UK. She joined Esther Higham to share how that decision impacted her life and the community she intends to help.