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.
It has been two weeks since the start of riots and violent disorder on our streets and although the riots seem to have abated, the emotions are still fresh. As Christians, how do we pursue a path towards peace in our communities while addressing the issues raised by the riots? Director of One People Commission at the Evangelical Alliance, Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, and Bishop of Barking and Lead Bishop for Estates Evangelism, the Right Rev Lynne Callens joined Esther Higham to discuss this.
Community outreach projects rise to challenges, striving to be agents of change in the places we live. So, how can we all be more proactive in loving our neighbors and celebrating successful community projects around us? The United Reformed Church recently announced the winners of their Community Project Awards. Andy Jackson, Head of Communications at URC, joined Esther Higham to discuss this.
A return flight from London to San Francisco generates over double the emissions of a family car in a year. As Christians, should we cease flying to protect the planet? Judith Russenberg, a Franciscan tertiary and member of Christian Climate Action, along with Andy Dipper from the Mission Aviation Fellowship, the world's largest humanitarian air service, discussed this with Esther Higham.
Premier's Max Avard speaks with director Mitch Hudson about his new mockumentary series The Promised Land, which follows Moses and the Israelites as they journey across the desert. They discuss finding the funny side of scripture, whether a biblical parody is blasphemous, and why we all need to lighten up when it comes to our faith.
The term 'beach' or 'summer body' could be controversial and stereotypical. Even though the Bible is silent about it, what is the healthy perspective towards it? Dietician and food wellbeing expert Shola Oladipo, as well as ex-body builder and founder of Tough Talk, Ian McDowell joined Esther Higham to discuss this.
Film critic Rev Andy Godfrey chats to Esther Higham about the best of this year's summer blockbusters, how horror films can point us to God, and why Indiana Jones sparked his lifelong interest in biblical history.
In the wake of violent disorder erupting in the streets of some of our cities and towns, Rev Kate Wharton a vicar raised in Southport, Rev Dr Helen Paynter from the Centre for the Study of the Bible and Violence, and Robert Scott from the Asha Community joined Esther Higham to discuss how Christians can lead the way towards peace and love.
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.
Esther Higham interviews Rev Nick Widdows, a vicar in the seaside town of St Ives, Cornwall, about his experiences welcoming numerous tourists to his town and how this influx influences his approach to church within the community.
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.
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.
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.
