Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Do we need a Christianity Month?

16 Apr 2024
10:28

April is Stress Awareness Month, IBS Awareness Month, and Jazz Appreciation Month. So what about putting a Christianity Month in the calendar? Rev Chris Briggs spoke to Esther Higham about raising the profile of the church this May.

How can we pass on faith to our children in the simplest ways?

15 Apr 2024
13:15

What was the vibe of your kids work in church yesterday? Was it lights, smoke machines or something simpler? Not every church can afford a sophisticated children's ministry, so how can we encourage the children in our lives to develop a strong faith? Andy Frost spoke to Premier's Esther Higham

Why you should think twice about calling your pastor

15 Apr 2024
23:53

When did you last ask your church leader how they were doing? A survey from the Church of England found that more than one-third of clergy members questioned showed signs of clinical depression. So, how can we support our church leaders when they’re overwhelmed? Esther Higham spoke to Ven Dr Amanda Bloor, Bishop Mike Royal, and Rev Phil Jump to hear their thoughts.

Why do some Church leaders fall short?

11 Apr 2024
22:43

Why do church leaders fall short? Is it Human weakness, a work by the Enemy or bad behaviour left unchecked over the years? While reflecting on further allegations of abuse at Soul Survivor by Matt and Beth Redman, Church leaders Tommy Stewart and Hugh Osgood spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.

Carl Beech: Parkinson's is a weird gift

11 Apr 2024
14:14

Charity pioneer Carl Beech chats to Esther Higham about living with Early Onset Parkinson's disease, how it's brought him closer to God, and why he's heading to Downing Street to meet the PM.

HTB's Archie Coates: Church leaders need to look in the mirror

10 Apr 2024
16:32

The wider church leadership is currently sullied with allegations and scandals, so this year’s Leadership Conference LC24 comes at a very pivotal time. Ahead of the the Conference we find out what the church needs to start doing. Reverend Archie Coates spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.

Are Cultural Christians like Richard Dawkins missing the point?

10 Apr 2024
22:56

Chine McDonald, director at Theos, and journalist George Pitcher chat to Esther Higham about 'whiteness', agnostics, and whether Richard Dawkins calling himself a "Cultural Christian" is something to celebrate.

Should Christians be having more babies?

9 Apr 2024
18:47

What’s the largest family you know of? Five, six or even seven children? Well it's nowhere near The Radfords who have 22 children! Birth rates have dropped to an average of 1.49 children per woman. So, is this a time for us to be intentional about having children? Harry Benson from the Marriage Foundation spoke to Esther Higham.

A church service that's just 15 minutes long?!

9 Apr 2024
10:40

Rev John Gillibrand chats to Esther Higham about not getting stuck in the past, ministering to busy people, and why he's launching a 15 minute church service.

The story of the Titanic that's never really been told

8 Apr 2024
12:35

Who were the people on the Titanic? Searchlight Theatre Company have teamed up with Mercy Ships to bring their critically acclaimed production of Titanic: The Last Hero and The Last Coward to churches across the UK. They are telling the inspiring and heroic story of one Baptist minister the Reverend John Harper. Artistic Director, David Robinson, spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.

The secret to living to 100 years old

8 Apr 2024
23:28

Dr Chidi, Dr Ash Barker, and dietary expert Rosemary Conley chat to Esther Higham about Blue zones, centenarians, and why community is the key to a long life.

Would Jesus have been labelled an activist by today's standards?

4 Apr 2024
15:40

What makes you have a bit of a rant? No matter what gets you upset or even emotional, there are some things it seems only you can see a brilliant way to solve and no one else has thought about. Well, how should Christians use their time and their voice to make a difference? Richard Gower and Rachel Walker spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

One black writer is giving old church liturgies a bit of a refresh

4 Apr 2024
13:17

Creator and writer of Black Liturgies, Cole Arthur Riley speaks to Premier's Esther Higham on her project which integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the Black body.

How a pilgrimage through Wales is helping people better connect with God

3 Apr 2024
15:33

Have you ever been on a Pilgrimage? Where did you go and what did you discover about yourself? The reality TV show called Pilgrimage, features seven celebrities taking on a pilgrimage through Wales. So, what lesson can we learn from the TV show about our own faith and how to tap into deeper meaning and fellowship with God. Matt Batten and Eryl Parry spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

How far is too far when you're being celibate in a relationship?

3 Apr 2024
21:49

According to relationship experts, millennials are now actively picking up the decision to be celibate for a time - more than any other age group - in order for them to focus on “self-love”. So, what does this means for us as Christians? Is celibacy a lifestyle change we can switch on and off whenever we choose or is there a Biblical template for us to follow? Faith Child, Ruth Rawlins and Tolulope Awopetu spoke to Premier's Esther Higham

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