Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Presented by Esther Higham

Monday - Thursday from 7am

'Barbie was the best Christian film last year'

8 Jan 2024
23:20

Film critic Phil Mash and actor Cal-I Jonel reflect on the Golden Globe winners and losers, AI scripts, and why Barbie might be the best Christian film from last year.

The man who builds faith with Lego bricks

8 Jan 2024
11:37

Matt Doherty, founder of Bara Studio, on the unique way he uses Lego bricks to engage people in conversations about faith.

'Jesus' to return to the big screen

5 Jan 2024
10:54

Creative Director Dominic Carola and Executive Director Josh Newell speak to Esther Higham about their upcoming animated film 'Jesus'.

What should repentance look like in the wake of abuses and failings of the church?

4 Jan 2024
16:02

Would you shave off your hair as a public act of penance? Climate activist and theologian, Judith Russenberger and Graham Nicholls, Director of Affinity, had an interesting conversation with Mal Pope on what true repentance means to the church.

How a disastrous injury for England's Strongest Man led him to Jesus

4 Jan 2024
14:50

Phil Roberts, gym owner and former winner of England's Strongest Man, and Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport, chat to Mal Pope about sticking to our New Year fitness routines, idolising sport, and finding Jesus.

John Bostock on fame, failure, and praying for Luke Littler

4 Jan 2024
8:41

John Bostock was the football wonder kid linked with Barcelona before his 18th birthday. He spoke to Premier's Mal Pope about dealing with pressure at a young age, redefining success, and why he's praying for 16-year-old darts star Luke Littler.

Managing your money during 'Januworry'

3 Jan 2024
16:26

Neil Avard from Christians Against Poverty and Elaine Bowes from the Pentecostal Credit Union chat with Mal Pope about dealing with post-Christmas debt, the 'never-never' of credit payments, and why some of us need to give more.

Is fasting essential to our faith?

3 Jan 2024
14:43

At the beginning of the New Year many churches across the world take time to fast and pray, but is this practice essential for all of us? What are the spiritual benefits of skipping meals? Mal Pope put these questions to Pastor Jonathan Oloyede and Rev David Hunt.

New Year's resolutions: Cold showers, no junk food, and spending more time with Jesus

2 Jan 2024
16:48

Writer and coach Joe Warton and Bryony Baker, co-leader of Life Church Lancashire, chat with Premier's Mal Pope about cold showers, growing in character, and why they haven't actually made any New Year's resolution.

Who are you least likely to evangelise to?

2 Jan 2024
16:48

Martin Erwin, CEO Counties UK, and Stephen McQuoid, General Director GLO Europe, chat with Mal Pope about getting our relationship right with Jesus and evangelising to people who are completely different from us.

The Church: Hopes for the New Year

1 Jan 2024
16:02

Looking ahead to 2024, what are your hopes and prayers for the church and the nation? Tessa Henry Robinson, MOD United Reformed Churches and Alistair Brown, Director Pray for Scotland reflect on this with Mal Pope.

Life audit: Reflecting on the highs and lows of life

28 Dec 2023
16:56

Sarah Yardley—a writer, speaker, and evangelist—highlights the time between Christmas and New Year as the moment for reflection, looking ahead and seeking guidance from God on areas that may need change.

Why are we so bad at resting?

28 Dec 2023
18:06

When the world is telling you to go go go, how do you slow down and be more present. Pastor Matt Canlis shares some tips with us on how to rest and live at God's speed.

Making the most of your post-Christmas strolls

26 Dec 2023
18:01

It's a bit of a tradition to walk off all the turkey and treats with an after Christmas day walk, right? But what if you turned that Christmas stroll into something more than just a walk? Frog Orr Ewing, founder of Latimer Minster, Buckinghamshire shares tips on making the most of your post Christmas strolls and connecting with God in nature.

Are any of our Christmas traditions actually Christian?

22 Dec 2023
19:46

Comedian and writer Paul Kerensa and Catherine Ogle, Dean of Winchester Cathedral, chat about the Christmas tree representing the Trinity, why they'd get rid of Elf on a Shelf, and which festive traditions actually have anything to do with the gospel.

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