Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

Does Jesus care about women in sport?

10 Mar 2025
20:21

PE teacher Rebekah Walker and Laura Murdoch from Christians in Sport chat with Esther Higham about TalkSport presenter Alan Brazil's controversial comments, how visibility is driving change, and why sport is a reminder that we are made in the image of God.

Practical and creative ways for your church to mark VE Day

10 Mar 2025
15:40

Rachel Jordan-Wolfe from Hope Together speaks to Esther Higham about the 80th anniversary of VE Day and how your church can commemorate the occasion.

Choosing a new Pope: Was the film Conclave an accurate portrayal?

6 Mar 2025
20:34

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" is the latest dramatic portrayal of the College of Cardinals. While mainstream media often focus on the politics of the process, what truly happens when a new pope is chosen? Fr. Stephen Wang, the Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, and Alice Hall, one of the leaders of the Sion community, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

World Book Day: The 'secret sauce' of Christian biographies

6 Mar 2025
16:27

What can we learn from how Christian stories are told, and what inspiration lies in the power of a biography? Andy Lyon, the Publishing Director for Hodder and Stoughton, joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Does prayer in government promote Christian values in the public sector?

5 Mar 2025
12:18

The St. David’s Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast, which Premier is one of the sponsors of, hopes to bring together Members of the Senedd, church leaders across Wales, and more, to celebrate Wales’ Christian heritage and to pray for the nation. Darren Miller MS joined Esther Higham to share more

Scripture tells us there’s a “time to mourn”, so should we hold living funerals?

5 Mar 2025
21:37

Yvonne Tulloch from AtaLoss and funeral director Martin Rowley discuss the rise of living funerals and whether they help or hinder the grieving process.

Shrove Tuesday: Is it beyond parades and pancakes?

4 Mar 2025
22:57

What is the significance of Lent and Shrove Tuesday, even if your church tradition isn’t following the calendar? Rt. Revd. John Arnold, Bishop of Salford, and senior UK church leader Hugh Osgood joined Esther Higham to unpack this.

Why Rev Lisa is swapping the Traitors castle for a tent this Lent

4 Mar 2025
13:52

Reverend Lisa Coupland, from this year’s series of The Traitors, and Louisa Arnold from ShelterBox discuss post-Traitors life, why Lent shouldn't be a solo project, and how their Tent for Lent campaign is helping those facing devastation.

Bethany Hobbs & Woman Alive on why Lent is more than a time of fasting

3 Mar 2025
11:18

This Lent, Premier’s Woman Alive magazine and Bethany Hobbs invite you to embrace themes of surrender, using your voice, stepping out in faith, and transforming challenges into opportunities. Author and speaker Bethany Hobbs joined Esther Higham to discuss how to make this Lent a time of refreshing growth.

Is being part of a fandom a bad thing for Christians?

3 Mar 2025
25:12

Sam Brown from LICC and film critic Charles Merritt from Youthscape chat with Esther Higham about award shows, fandoms, and when following a celebrity turns to idolatry.

What can Churches learn from Elon Musk's DOGE?

27 Feb 2025
24:14

According to Stewardship, UK Christians now give an average of £124 per month, about 5.3% of their income. So, how can we ensure none of it is wasted? Daniel Jones, Chief Purpose Officer at Stewardship UK, and Mark Steel, General Manager at Audacious Church, joined Esther Higham and guest presenter Andy Kind to unpack this.

Is it naïve to think faith will help you overcome a phobia?

27 Feb 2025
17:17

Dr. Lucy Ann Moll chats with Premier's Esther Higham and Andy Kind about how phobias develop, why you should start small to overcome them, and how live with a “spirit not of fear but of power".

Noel Robinson on AI worship music and copyrights: I'm not really happy...

26 Feb 2025
11:23

More than 1,000 musicians released a silent album in protest against the UK government's planned changes to copyright law. Worship artist Noel Robinson joined Esther Higham and Andy Kind to unpack how this can affect worship in the church

God knew how to play, so why have our children stopped?

26 Feb 2025
17:45

Gareth Crispin from Premier's Nexgen chats to Esther Higham and guest-presenter Andy Kind about why the church is poised to tackle the decline in playtime amongst children.

James Cary on sharing the whole Bible in 60 minutes

25 Feb 2025
15:32

Writer James Cary has been inspired by John 3:16 and created a brand new show called "God, The Bible, and Everything in 60 Minutes," which seeks to tell the theme of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in just one hour. Is it really doable? He joined Esther Higham to explore this.

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