Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Business coach and mentor Jacqui Hanbury joined Esther Higham to unpack what is a healthy balance between enjoying our work and staying productive.

Rev. Kate Bottley is a priest, author, and media personality, best known as the presenter of BBC Radio 2’s Good Morning Sunday. But how has fame changed her? And what does her faith look like in everyday life? Kate — along with her puppy, Tony — joined Esther Higham to chat about the spiritual gift of fun, handling criticism, and why sharing a bathroom with Kylie Minogue isn’t quite as glamorous as it sounds.

Rachael Newham, Theology of Mental Health Specialist, and founder of Christian Mindfulness, Richard Johnston, joined Esther Higham to unpack what we can put in place to manage stress—at home, at school, in the workplace, and in church.

John McGinley, former Head of Church Planting for New Wine and leader of Myriad, joined Esther Higham to share why the Church needs to respond to and prepare for more in the nation's ongoing 'quiet revival'

Justin Dowds, CEO of Compassion UK, joins one of the charity’s graduates, Julianna, to talk with Esther Higham about Compassion UK’s origins, their life-changing work in 29 countries, and why they offer far more than relief poverty. To help more children out of extreme poverty head to: www.compassionuk.org/premier-sponsorship/?campaign=3368

Worship artist Emmanuel Smith joins Esther Higham to chat about his trip to Uganda where he witnessed the tangible difference Compassion are making in the lives of thousands of children. To help more children out of extreme poverty head to: www.compassionuk.org/premier-sponsorship/?campaign=3368

Dr. Ruth Valerio, Programmes and Advocacy Director at Embrace Middle East, joined Esther Higham to unpack how to practically live out Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:20 in today’s world.

Beverley Trotman, Principal of a primary school in Northamptonshire, and Steve Garvey, a year 6 teacher at an independent school in London, joined Esther Higham to share how simple strategies can make the stress of a school year easier to manage.

Jasper Warwood has just finished school, but he led the Christian Union at Bennet Memorial School in Tunbridge Wells, where he started an Alpha course that saw 60 young people come to faith. He joined Esther Higham to share some tips for keeping the faith once term time begins.

Jesus calls us to “go into all the world and preach"- but does He really mean everywhere? Tanya Hughes OBE and Paul Blakey MBE from Street Angels joined Esther Higham to share their experiences of stepping into spaces Christians might normally avoid.

Spiritual retreat leader, Pilates teacher, and author Emma Timms joined Esther Higham to share practical ways to deepen your walk with God, drawn from her new book Faith Habits and How to Form Them.

Alan Donaldson, General Secretary for the European Baptist Federation, was recently commemorated by President Volodymyr Zelensky for his ministry in Ukraine. So how has he had such an impact? And what did the Ukrainian leader say to him when they met face to face? Esther Higham spoke to Alan to find out more.

Wedding planner and founder of Revelry Events, Holly Poulter, joined Esther Higham to unpack how we can balance the desire for a memorable day with the call to be wise stewards of our resources.

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has claimed the domestic abuse risk assessment tool "doesn't work" and should be replaced. So what needs to change? And how can you play your part in spotting and protecting victims in your church? Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, spoke to Esther Higham.

Comedian Paul Kerensa joins Esther Higham to share his full-on festival experience over the weekend, dealing with the comedown, and why you shouldn't be quick to dismiss Greenbelt.